We are always actively selling our samples, so don’t hesitate to ask any questions. We can help you with referrals for cleaning and alterations, and will provide full disclosure on any issues known with the gown.

Today’s featured designer for our Sample Sale: Monique Lhuillier

Simplicity | Size: 8 | Color: Honey | Like New

{silk satin | crystal buttons down back to train}

Aspen | Size: 8 | Color: Ivory | Like New

{Embellished chantilly lace | corset bodice | straps | crystal buttons}

Bliss by Monique Lhuillier BL 1221 | Size: 8 | Color: Ivory {latte sash} | Like New

{Beaded lace | fit and flare shape | lace buttons down to the train | cap sleeves}

Bliss by Monique Lhuillier BL 1205 | Size: 8 | Color: Ivory  | Like New

{Beaded lace bodice | silk organza skirt full of texture}

Please do call or email with any questions or to make an appointment to try on any of these gowns!  We look forward to seeing you!

615.297.9899 | thebrideroom@comcast.net

We are always actively selling our samples, so don’t hesitate to ask any questions. We can help you with referrals for cleaning and alterations, and will provide full disclosure on any issues known with the gown.

Today’s featured designer for our Sample Sale: Jim Hjelm

Style 8114 | Size: 10 | Color: Ivory | Like New

{Silk Satin | Trumpet | Great gown to accessorize with belts or jewelry}

Style 8958 | Size: 12 | Color: Ivory lace + Champagne lining | Like New

{V neck | Sheath cut | Sweep train}

Please do call or email with any questions or to make an appointment to try on any of these gowns!  We look forward to seeing you!

615.297.9899 | thebrideroom@comcast.net

We are always actively selling our samples, so don’t hesitate to ask any questions. We can help you with referrals for cleaning and alterations, and will provide full disclosure on any issues known with the gown.

Today’s featured designer for our Sample Sale: Augusta Jones

** Please note Augusta Jones’ sizing is much smaller than off-the-rack sizes

Amelia | Size: 12 | Color: Ivory | Excellent

{Organza fit and flare | Beaded lace overlay on bodice and hem}

Wendy | Size: 12 | Color: Cream | Like New

{Beaded bodice | Rouched waist | dramatic flare skirt (our sample does NOT have the rosettes)}

Please do call or email with any questions or to make an appointment to try on any of these gowns!  We look forward to seeing you!

615.297.9899 | thebrideroom@comcast.net

We are always actively selling our samples, so don’t hesitate to ask any questions. We can help you with referrals for cleaning and alterations, and will provide full disclosure on any issues known with the gown.

Today’s featured designer for our Sample Sale: Amsale

Blakely | Size: 8 | Color: Ivory | Excellent

{Silk faille | one strap | natural waisted ball gown}

Aubrey | Size: 8 | Color: Silk White | Excellent

{Silk faille | asymmetric crumbcatcher neckline | our sample with no brooch }

Please do call or email with any questions or to make an appointment to try on any of these gowns!  We look forward to seeing you!

615.297.9899 | thebrideroom@comcast.net

Both mom and baby are well and enjoying their time at home together… So much love to Stephanie & David as they begin a new chapter in their sweet family… xo

Just a heads up! We’ll be launching our Feature Sample Sale next week on the blog. . .

{this stunning Monique Lhuillier is being sold off the rack! | photo by Leslee Mitchell}

What does this mean???

We are actively selling dresses off the rack on an on-going basis, but a few times a year, we like to highlight some favorites that are eligible to be sold as a sample. Fresh off of April Market, we’re ready to showcase some great gowns again and let you know what’s up for grabs. . .

The posts to follow in the coming days will have info on style, color, size, and condition of gown. A few additional things to remember:

• Though gowns are not brand new, we will not sell a dress off the rack if it’s beyond reasonable cleaning and repair. We make every effort to disclose everything we know about the dress {needs a new zipper; the train needs extensive cleaning, etc}. We don’t want to sell it to you if we don’t want it to walk down the aisle! :)

• Sizes vary. That is, from ready-to-wear to bridal, your size will most likely be different. Also, almost every designer we have runs differently per their size chart. An 8 in Monique Lhuillier is not the same as an 8 in Jim Hjelm Bridal. Please understand your best and safest option is to try on the gown of interest.

• We will happily facilitate Sample Sales via phone, email, etc. . .{see note about sizing}. We will provide photos of our Sample piece, all pertinent info, and help guide you as best we can. We operate from good faith and give you every bit of info we can!

• Since gowns take 4-6 months to order, Samples purchased directly from us are a great option if you are having a shorter engagement. Also, they are a great option for a bride on a budget or if you are a perfect fit in the gown!  We love a great match between a Sample gown and the perfect bride!

So check back in the next few days! We have gowns from every designer that we are parting with, and the perfect gown for you just might be available!

If we’ve said it once, we’ve said it a million times. . .Pinterest is pure genius. And you know, for the bride planning her big day, doesn’t it seem absolutely necessary now? What did we ever do before Pinterest??

Come follow along. . .we’ll post our favorite gowns, maids, and accessories, of course. . .but we’ll also give you a little peek into our personal faves, photography we can’t resist, and general inspiration!

Can’t wait to follow you, too! Happy pinning, friends! :)

It doesn’t hurt that Lauren is stunning, but we were so excited to see these fabulous photos by Tara Sierra Photography! We really do love to see the big day as it has all come together…we know we are just a small part, but we can’t help but to feel connected to you girls! And with a bride {and mother! and maids!} as sweet as Lauren, we were so excited to see her gorgeous wedding after the big day…

This sweet Southern soiree was at the historic Carnton Plantation…and Tara did an amazing blog post with many, many more pictures…go see them here!

Lauren, we hope you see this…and accept our sincerest gratitude for being such a sweetly memorable bride. Enjoy this next, adventurous season with your new hubby! You are already missed! xo

Gown: Monique Lhuillier | Maids: Amsale

• Start early. Most bridesmaids’ collections are on a 10-12 week order time. Plus, once you make the decision of what your gorgeous girls will wear, you need time for them to be measured and place their orders. {Oh yes, your fabulous friends just might put this off and wait til the last second. . .budget time for that last-minute friend. . .you’ll want it!}

• To that end, make sure your girls are professionally measured and order according to the designer’s size chart. Every size chart runs a little differently.

• Do some homework. Websites these days are such great resources for photos and inspiration. Knowing what you don’t want can be just as useful as knowing what you do want. Check out Amsale, Monique Lhuillier, Alfred Sung, and Lela Rose for some really great maids styles. There is truly something for everyone!

• If you have a lot of girls in your wedding party, maybe take just a few when shopping for ideas. Much like looking for your wedding gown, fielding lots of opinions and ideas can become more stressful and less effective when making a decision you truly feel good about.

• Use us as a resource! We have seen a little bit of everything! We have helped the lone bridesmaid find a fabulous little cocktail dress, and we have outfitted parties of 15. We have done multiple styles, multiple colors, and every combination in between. We know and love our designers and can help guide you about which collection, price point, color palette, and overall style will fit your wedding seamlessly. In a word, we are here to help! You are not alone on The Great Bridesmaids Dress Search!

Mostly, enjoy yourself! This is one element of a very big day, and it should blend into the overall style and feel of your wedding. Don’t fret about pleasing absolutely everyone . . .your girls love you and said yes to being a bridesmaid because they want to bear witness to one of the most significant days of your life. If the dress is long and not short? Blue instead of grey? It’ll all be ok. For the rest of the maids details, let us know how we can help!

{photo by Kate Murphy | gown by Amsale | florals by Big Events Wedding}

This Spring Market, we saw each of our fabulous designers and their current designs, and suffice it to say, no one disappointed. . .Can’t wait for you to see the gorgeous new goodies when they arrive early Fall! What are your favorites?

lace + subtle coverage at Augusta Jones

body conscious shapes + black (yes, gorgeous black) lace at Jim Hjelm

peplums + fine detail at Amsale

lace + texture + perfect feminine silhouettes at Monique Lhuillier

the perfect accessories at PARIS by Debra Moreland

And now, the countdown til Fall Market begins ;)