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It’s been a few years since we’ve been able to host a big, extravagant Super Sample Sale but 2023 is the year we get to again! Let’s go over the the general details:

What is a sample sale?
A sample sale is focused on our dresses that can be purchased off the rack and taken with you that day!  Our special order dresses will also be available to look at and try on if you would like to look at both sample gowns and special order gowns.

What’s the difference between your Super Sample Sale and just a sample sale?
This is where it gets fun!  We have sample wedding dresses available for purchase throughout the year but during our Super Sample Sale, there will be further discounts available on these dresses that aren’t available during the rest of the year.

What can I expect during my Super Sample Sale appointment?
Our sample sales are very similar to our regular bridal appointments. The only difference is you’ll be shopping our sample sale selection! You’ll still get to work one-on-one with one of our amazing consultants, and they’ll help you find your perfect dress!

What are the details?
When you say yes to your Super Sample Sale dress, you’ll take it home with you that day!  The dress will need to be paid for in full (cash or credit card – no checks) and will be sent home with you in one of our breathable bridal bags! Because you are purchasing an off the rack dress at a deep discount, the dresses are sold in as-is condition.  There could be a button missing, some dust on the train or some loose beads.  Imperfections that will only be visible if you search for them but they may be present!  That’s the tradeoff for getting such a good discount!

This is always a popular event amongst our brides so we highly recommend making an appointment!  You can email us at info@onefinedaybridal.com, call us at (260) 483-8000 or fill out our appointment form and just state you’re interested in our sample sale!

We can’t wait to meet you!

 

Bridal sizing is tricky. And weird. And frustrating.

Basically, list off all “awkward” descriptive words you can and they would most likely apply to wedding dress sizing. Why?  Well, there are several reasons including that most manufacturers got their start in Europe where the sizing is not the same as US sizing and add to the fact that bridal is an industry rooted in tradition and hasn’t changed a whole lot over the last century and you get a mix of sizing that feels very, well…..foreign.

We have a good, general rule of thumb around the boutique and that is in order to figure out your bridal size, you need to take your street clothes size and add 2 sizes.  This isn’t a hard and fast rule however!  If you are blessed with an hourglass figure and fall in love with a mermaid dress, you could be 3 sizes up from your street clothes size in order to best fit your hip measurement.  On the other side, if you have a very straight figure and fall in love with a ballgown, you’ll probably be in-between 2 sizes.

Here’s what you need to remember and is most important on your wedding day: your wedding dress size doesn’t matter.  No one knows what the size on the tag says.  What your guests do know is that you are wearing a beautiful wedding dress that has been custom altered to fit you and your beautiful figure.

We have been in business over 10 years and in those 10 years we’ve helped dress thousands of brides.  What we’ve found is that the vast majority of brides are in-between 2 sizes so if that’s you, welcome to the family.  No joke, out of almost 4,000 brides only about 10 have fallen into 1 size.  So, if you’re in-between sizes you are the norm.

 

It can be hard to decide whether to size up or down because neither is a perfect answer.  We always advise our brides of our recommendation and that depends on the fabric in the dress and the shape of the gown.  What we will say, is we have far fewer brides concerned about the fit on their dress when it comes in a little big versus the concern you feel when your dress comes in a little bit small.

 

At the end of the day, trust your boutique to recommend a size that is going to best fit your figure as it is today and know and trust that your alterations will ensure your dress fits you and not some random measurements on a size chart.  The arbitrary number on the tag in your wedding dress is just that – an arbitrary number.  Don’t let it have more power than it deserves!

 

I use the word “trend” very loosely in bridal because at its core, wedding dresses are a very classic item.  It’s a garment heavily rooted in traditions and pays homage to the generations who went before us.  Not much is actually new under the bridal sun but, instead, what we see is a resurgence of certain design elements or fabrics that harken back to different styles of wedding dresses found throughout the decades.

The use of 3D elements in wedding dresses isn’t a new concept – it’s been around for years but we are seeing a resurgence in it’s popularity and an increase in these elements in wedding dresses.  Sometimes, the element can be found on an accessory, such as a jacket or a veil and sometimes it’s an all-over detail on the wedding dress.

Most of the 3D elements you’ll find in our collections are very subtle and aren’t always obvious in pictures.  I love elements on a wedding dress that encourage you to be up close and personal with it to see!  It just, further, makes them feel like works of art.  Here are some examples of my favorite wedding dresses in our boutique that feature 3D elements!

       

Mark your calendars: Monday, December 5th – Friday, December 9th will be our Sample Sale!

We will post a Pinterest link to all the dresses in our sale closer to the sale date!

Our sample sales are very similar to our regular bridal appointments.  The only difference is you’ll be shopping our Sample Sale selection!  This will really help our brides who aren’t sure what style is best for them and because our consultants are so amazing with our inventory, they will help lead you to the dress that’s your perfect dress!  Our special order dresses will also be available to look at and try on if you would like to look at both sample gowns and special order gowns.

If you request your appointment through our Contact Us page on our website, just state that you’re interested in a Sample Sale Appointment!  You can also call us at (260) 483-8000 or email info@onefinedaybridalandgown.com to request an appointment for our sample sale.

We will have a Pinterest Board that will let you know which dresses will be in the sale, their size, and what price they’ll be!  We’ll let you know when it goes live! (Remember that you can always shop our dresses available off the rack at any time through the year but they are usually $50-$100 cheaper during the sample sale because some perks aren’t available during the sample sale).

What is a sample sale?

• Our sample sale allows you to purchase a wedding dress straight out of our collection, in as-is condition at a deeply discounted price!  You can take your wedding dress home with you that day so there is no waiting period!

Who is a sample sale great for?

• Sample sales are great for brides with a quick wedding date (less than 6 months) or who love to shop a deal!

What will be the price ranges of the dresses?

• We will have some styles starting at $550! The vast majority will be under $1,000 but we will have a handful of Martina Liana gowns in the sale which will all be under $1,650.

What sizes will be in the sale?

• Our bridal gowns will range in size from bridal 10-26!

What designers will be included?

• All of ours! We will have lots of dresses from Stella York and Essense of Australia and a handful from Martina Liana

Any veils or accessories?

• We will have veils and accessories in the sale including earrings, belts and headpieces!

What’s the catch?

• Payment is due in full at the time of your purchase and these dresses were samples on our sales floor. Although they’ve all been cleaned and repaired, they have been tried on so you should expect normal wear and tear.  Credit cards and cash are accepted but because you’re able to take your dress home with you, checks will not be accepted.
• We do not store these dresses for free. We will have a storage package available for purchase however!

Do I need an appointment?

• We recommend appointments if you’d like to try on wedding dresses!  This is always a popular event for us so to ensure you have a dressing room and a consultant available for you, appointments are highly recommended!
• If you are just interested in accessories, no need to make an appointment! You can always just stop in!  If you’d like to try your dress on while trying on accessories, an appointment can be nice so we can ensure you have a dressing room.

Ready to make your sample sale appointment? You request your appointment through our Contact Us page on our website, just state that you’re interested in a Sample Sale Appointment!  You can also call us at (260) 483-8000 or email info@onefinedaybridalandgown.com.

There has been a definite resurgence in the minimal/chic look in wedding dresses over the past few years. What I love about this bridal look, especially nowadays, is that these dresses may just be 1 fabric (usually) but they are by no means boring.  They feature interesting seams (my personal favorite), unique pleating, refreshing necklines & strap options and we are here for all of them!  We always see a few new dresses in this vein each season, but this particular season we are seeing a greater influx of these modern beauties.

So, enjoy some of our favorite modern and chic wedding dresses!

 

         

 

Are you team lace, sparkle and showstopper or team modern and chic?  If you’re team modern and chic, which dress would you wear?

A classic mikado mermaid with a killer train?  Meet Marston who belongs on an epic staircase or in an elegant ballroom!

This is another Lily Rose dress that we have represented in both our straight and plus collections.

We love her netted Vs under the arms which helps protect your under arms from the scratchiness that beads can cause.  It also helps the dress feel a bit more breathable which we love!

The mikado skirt doesn’t have much stretch in it so it provides a lot of structure!

Between the structure of the skirt, the cut and the weight of the fabric, you really get that beautiful mermaid flair.  The design is very smart – while it may flair like a mermaid, the flair hits above the kneecaps which makes it easier to walk, dance and sit!  We love a smartly designed wedding dress!

Once again, this is a dress that feels timeless and classic yet is still on-point for today’s modern bride!  Are you seeing a theme in our Lily Rose dresses?  We love a dress that is the perfect mix of timeless and modern!

Jean is one of our Lily Rose dresses that we have sampled in a straight size and a plus size.  We are constantly striving to create both a straight and a plus size collection that today’s modern brides love.  Dresses that speak to our local brides and check the boxes of their ideal wedding dress list!

Jean is a unique fitted dress in that she has zero stretch.  So many fitted wedding dresses nowadays feature a stretch knit lining.  While those dresses make it very easy to sit in, the fit on our Jean dress is superb.

Because there’s no stretch, Jean will show off our natural curves and will also act like a built-in spanx, holding you in securely!

I also love her beautiful lace strap that is a continuation of the dress from front to back – seamless!

She is also another great elopement or beach dress because she’s not fussy.  You can fold her up in your carry-on if needed and there isn’t a lot of extra fabric to have to worry about!  We also couldn’t resist adding an overskirt to her!

Mark your calendars: Monday, May 10th – Friday, May 14th (we will not be hosting sample sale appointments on Saturday) will be our Sample Sale!  If you are unable to attend our Spring Sample Sale, we will be hosting another one this Winter!

Pinterest Page link to our Sample Sale dresses here!

Our sample sales are very similar to our regular bridal appointments.  You’ll meet with your consultant, talk about your vision for your wedding day and try on beautiful dresses!  The only thing that’s different is you’ll be shopping our Sample Sale selection!  This will really help our brides who aren’t sure what style is best for them and because our consultants are so amazing with our inventory, they will help lead you to the dress that best suits you!

If you request your appointment through our Contact Us page on our website, just state that you’re interested in a Sample Sale Appointment!  You can also call us at (260) 483-8000 or email info@onefinedaybridalandgown.com to request an appointment for our sample sale.

We will have less samples available this time so go ahead and pre-shop our Pinterest Page to see if there are styles that fit your vision!  The Pinterest page is now live!

What is a sample sale?

• Our sample sale allows you to purchase a wedding dress straight out of our collection, in as-is condition at a deeply discounted price!  You can take your wedding dress home with you that day so there is no waiting period!

Who is a sample sale great for?

• Sample sales are great for brides with a quick wedding date (less than 6 months) or who want to spend less than $1,000 on their dress!

What will be the price ranges of the dresses?

• We will have some styles starting at $350! The vast majority will be under $1,000 but we will have a handful of Martina Liana gowns in the sale which will all be under $1,650.

What sizes will be in the sale?

• Our bridal gowns will range in size from bridal 6-30!  Our Pinterest Page is divided between straight size, plus size and $350 dresses.  This is to help you narrow your search!

What designers will be included?

• All of ours! The $350 dresses will be from lines we no longer carry in the boutique but we will have lots of dresses from Stella York and Essense of Australia and a handful from Martina Liana.  We will also have a number of Lily Rose Dresses which is our personal, in-house collection for those brides looking for unique dresses!

What about bridesmaid dresses?

• $45! You can purchase a bridesmaid dress for upcoming weddings, military balls, black tie events, fundraiser events, bridal showers, etc for only $45 per dress!  We will have sizes 6-26 in a huge variety of colors.  Appointments aren’t required to look at bridesmaid dresses.

Any veils or accessories?

• We will have veils and accessories in the sale including earrings, belts and headpieces!  Appointments aren’t required to look at accessories.

What’s the catch?

• Payment is due in full at the time of your purchase and these dresses were samples on our sales floor. Although they’ll all been cleaned and repaired by our alterations team, they have been tried on so you should expect normal wear and tear.
• We do not store these dresses for free. We will have a storage package available for purchase however!

Do I need an appointment?

• For sure!  In order to adhere to social distancing guidelines we do require an appointment.  We also have a guest limit policy in place of 6 guests + the bride!  The first day is always the busiest!

Ready to make your sample sale appointment? You request your appointment through our Contact Us page on our website, just state that you’re interested in a Sample Sale Appointment!  You can also call us at (260) 483-8000 or email info@onefinedaybridalandgown.com.  You can see which dresses will be included in our sale by visiting our Pinterest Page!

Out of all the dresses in our newest collection, Azalea is the most ideal for an elopement or destination wedding!  She is super lightweight and is so low maintenance.  You could literally fold her up, pack her in your carry-on and get married the next day.  She a no fuss wedding dress and I love that about her!

(Yes, we call our wedding dresses “hers” because things that beautiful just have to be female, don’t you agree?)

The lace on Azalea is laid out in such a way to subtly enhance your figure’s natural curves.

The thin, beaded straps are very on trend in wedding dresses.

I love how the back is open but not so open that you feel totally exposed.  Plus the lace covers that area on our back sides that we can sometimes be conscious about.

I also love that you can customize the back of this dress.  If you don’t love how the beaded straps meet in the middle of the back, they can be removed!  They aren’t necessary for the structure of the dress and I love when a dress is easily customizable.

Lastly, I love her for an elopement because of her train.  There is enough length so it still feels like a wedding dress but not so much length that it feels overwhelming!

Don’t get us wrong, we love lace and sparkle as much as the next lady but there is something so timeless and striking about a full mikado dress!  Bellevue is a dress that can stand on her own with very little styling and can easily be accessorized to work at virtually any wedding.

Probably my favorite detail about our Bellevue gown is the nod to corset detailing in the bodice.

It’s not immediately noticeable and isn’t something you’ll see in pictures, but it is a detail you’ll notice in person and really helps enhance curves in the bodice.

Corset seaming is also very on-trend in the wedding dress world and we all know I love a gown that can look classic and on-trend all at the same time!

Bellevue also has beautiful mikado covered buttons all the way down her train and pockets!  2 of my favorite details!