In the Know: Michael C. Fina Sample Sale

Happy Thursday Budget Brides!!!

The lovely people over at Michael C. Fina sent us some information about their engagement ring sample sale where you can save up to 70% off of select merchandise. Happy Shopping and Enjoy!!


Sample Sale Information:

Date: 8/4 & 8/5

Time: 11am to 8pm

Where: 545 5th Avenue, New York, New York 10017


Press Release:

Second Annual Designer Engagement Ring & Wedding Band Sample Sale

To Be Held at Michael C. Fina

New York, NY - (July 28, 2010) Renowned retailer Michael C. Fina will be hosting their second annual Designer Engagement Ring & Wedding Band Sample Sale at their store, located at 545 Fifth Avenue, August 4 - 5, 2010 from 11am to 8pm.

Discounts of up to 70% off retail prices will be taken on nearly every sample designer engagement ring and wedding band in the showroom.

The hundreds of rings available range in style from classic to modern, romantic to vintage and are available in platinum, white gold, yellow gold, rose gold and titianium.

For more information and restrictions, visit: www.michaelcfina.com/2010SampleSale.html

So Budget Brides have fun and be there early so you can get the best of the best.


Source: Michael C. Fina

Image via Michael C. Fina

Butter By Nadia Sample Sale

Happy Wednesday Budget Brides!!

We know that many of you are looking for budget conscience options for your bridesmaids dresses and maybe even your wedding dress. Butter by Nadia is having an online sample sale on their website and in-store at Store 518 . The Butter by Nadia dresses are awesome because you can create a variety of styles all in one dress. Some styles that are offered are halter, cap sleeve, kimono strapless and at least ten other styles. The dresses originally run between $200 and $30o which is about the same price range as most bridesmaid dresses. So check it out tonight, I for one will definitely be there.

See Below for more information & video tutorials.

Bridesmaid Dress

Wear this style on your honeymoon or a day out with the girls

Engagement Party or A Night On the Town





Wear this style to work or to run saturday errands






YouTube Tutorial Video








Click here for more tutorials & happy shopping.




Images and information from Butter by Nadia

Swank Productions Sample Sale

Calling All Budget Brides! If you are in the NYC area Swank Productions is having a sample sale this Friday, February 6th. This would be a great opportunity to find items to decorate your wedding.
What: Swank Productions
Why: The event and design production firm has nowhere to store their old party stuff — so they’re selling it. Find crystal chandeliers, pillows, candles, and tons more on the cheap.
When: Feb. 6. Fri., 10 a.m.-8 p.m
Where: Union Square Ballroom27 Union Square W., b/t 15th & 16th Streets
(212-645-1802)
Cash only

Information Courtsey Daily Candy & Swank Productions

Weekend Reminders & Events

Happy Friday Budget Brides! As we all go into another holiday weekend. Here is a little rundown of all the events that we have discussed the pass 2 weeks along with some new info.


Pronovias 2009 Bridal Collection
Trunk Show

Friday, January 16, 2008

Call for an appointment
212.897.6393

14 East 52nd Street
between 5th & Madison Avenues

Brides who purchase a bridal gown feature in the Pronovias Truck Show have the opportunity to receive incentive pricing.

Birnbaum & Bullock

Bridal Sample Sale

Saturday, January 17, 2008 11:00am - 4:00pm

Sunday, January 18, 2008, 12:00pm - 4:00pm

Monday, January 18, 2008, 12:00pm - 4:00pm

By Appointment Only At:

151 West 25th Street #2A

New York, New York

212.242.2914

Gowns normally retail from $2500.00 to $7000.00 but at this sample sale prices will range from $700.00 to $3000.00. Many gowns have never been worn and range from sizes 4 to 16.

Appointments are limited so call today to guarantee availability.

2 More Day & Counting Until the Behind the Veil Bridal Show
If you have not purchased your tickets yet there is still time.
Tickets are $12.00 in advance and $15.00 at the door.
Click here to Pre-Register TODAY.
Don't Forget to Enter for your chance to win the BTV "Cure for the Wedding Day Blues" Contest! Prizes include wedding day cooridnation with Celebrity Wedding Planner, Samantha Goldberg, a Demetrios bridal gown, limo service, wedding cake & more. The Great Bridal Expo The Great Bridal Expo hits NYC on January 19, 2008. Below you will find a chance to get 2 free tickets to attend the Bridal Show.http://www.greatbridalexpo.com/GetTickets.aspx

Check back on Monday for updates on both bridal shows.

Information & Images from The Knot, Behind the Veil, Pronovias, Birnbaum & Bullock LTD.

Filene's Basement Running of the Brides Event

If your a Budget Bride who has not brought their wedding dress then here us the post for you. Knowing all things bridal we know that Filene's Basement Annual Running of the Brides Event is very popular and well attended in all of the cities that it visits. Brides wait on line to experience the mad dash of running inside to find that dream dress. So mark your calendars, take a vacation day & notify your bridal party.
Filene's Basement
Running of the Brides Event
(New York)
February 27, 2009
Filene's Basement - Union Square Store
4 Union Square South
New York, NY 10003
Hours: 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Gown Sale Prices: $249, $499 & $699
Gown Original Prices: $900 - $9000
Find more details @ www.filenesbasement.com/bridal.jsp
Tips to Shopping at Filene's Basement Running of the Brides
- Make sure you bring enough runners. Invite your mom, bridal party and someone with fabuluos style to help you look for the PREFECT dress.
- Remember to wear a great pair of sneakers and a pair of shoes the height in which you would wear on your wedding day.
- Since this is a smash & grab occasion use your brain. You may have a dress that you don't want. Bargain with another bride to see if she would switch one of her dresses with you.
-Research, Research Research. Search bridal magazines for the style of dress that you want. It does not make any sense to waste time pulling dresses when you don't like the style upfront. Also, get your partners in crime on board. Make sure everyone who is coming to help you knows exactly what you are looking for. You can even make photo copies so no one forgets.


Image from Filene's Basement

Wedding Atelier Sample Sale

Sorry Budget Brides this one is not for you. But your Mothers and Bridesmaids will be more than happy with this post. The Wedding Atelier is having a Mother of the Bride & Bridesmaid sample sale. Prices are starting at $399 & if you have a new order of 6 bridesmaid dresses or more you will receive an additional 20% off.

Friday, December 19th through Tuesday, December 30th

103 Fifth Avenue(between 17th & 18th)Second FloorNew York, NYC 10003

Call to make an appointment now (646) 638.3263

Images from Wedding Atelier

La Perla Sample Sale

Lengendary lingerie fashion house La Perla is having an explosive sample sale. So all of you Budget Brides get your cash and your bridesmaids ready to do some deep sea diving for the perfect ensemble for your wedding night.

Save up to 90% on most items

Tuesday, December 16th thru Friday, December 19th
260 Fifth Avenue
(Near 29th Street)
New York, NY

Images from La Perla

Vera Wang Sample Sale

For all of you ladies still looking for wedding gowns or bridesmaids dress. Well Ms. Wang is having a sample sale this Saturday and a Trunk Show at Saks 5th Ave throughout the weekend. Be there or be without the Vera.

Vera Wang Bridal and Bridesmaids

One-of-a-kind samples — plus a ton of overstock — 35-75 percent off retail. Bridesmaid dresses, too.

Saturday, December 13, 2008.

9 a.m.-5 p.m.

The New Yorker Hotel,

481 Eighth Ave., at 34th St.

post courtsey of Brooklyn Bride & Daily Candy

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Vera Wang Bridal Trunk Show

Bridal Salon at Saks Fifth Avenue

Dec 11, 2008 thru Dec 13, 2008

Saks Fifth Avenue

611 5th Ave

New York, NY 10016

212-940-2269 (Call for Details)

http://www.saksfifthavenue.com/

image courtsey Vera Wang

Kleinfield's December Sample Sale

Kleinfield's December Sample Sale

Sunday, December 14, 2008

10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

110 West 20th Street (Bet 6th & 7th Avenues)
New York, NY

By Appointment Only!!

Call 646.633.4300 today for an appointment.

Save up to 70% on select designer sample gowns from top designers.

Also, receive up to 50% off a selection of accessories!

Participating designers including but not limited to:
Amsale
Anne Barge
Badgley Mischka
Carolina Herrera
Christos
Jim Helm
Kenneth Pool
Lazaro
Melissa Sweet
Monique Lhullier

Attention Budget Brides: Appointment slots fill up fast. Make your appointment early so your can enjoy the savings and the dress of your dreams.

Images Courtsey of Kleinfield Bridal

Kleinfield's Blow Out Sample Sale

Kleinfield's Blowout Sample Sale

Tuesday, December 2, 2008

3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

110 West 20th Street (Bet 6th & 7th Avenues)

New York, NY

646.633.4300

No appointment necessary!

First Come, First Served

Gowns starting at $499 & up. Save up to 70% on select designer bridal gowns, headpieces, veils, and accessories from top designers.

Sample Gowns Only!!! No regular priced merchandise will be shown.

Cash/Credit Card and Carry!

Participating designers including but not limited to:

Amsale

Anne Barge

Badgley Mischka

Carolina Herrera

Christos

Jim Helm

Kenneth Pool

Kirstie Kelly for Disney

Lazaro

Max Mara

Monique Lhullier

information & image from The Knot & Kleinfield's Bridal

Birnbaum & Bullock Bridal Sample Sale

Birnbaum & Bullock

Bridal Sample Sale

Saturday, October 25, 11:00am - 4:00pm

Sunday. October 26, 12:00pm - 4:00pm

By Appointment Only At:

151 West 25th Street #2A

212.242.2914

Gowns normally retail from $2500.00 to $7000.00 but at this sample sale prices will range from $700.00 to $3000.00. Many gowns have never been worn and range from sizes 4 to 16.

Treasure Hunting

Today, I have found not one but two treasures in the world of online sample sales and resells. Many of us would like to have the $3,000 or $4,000 IT wedding dress of the season. But let's be for real in this economy none of us can afford that amount for a wedding dress that we will probably where once in our lives.

Couture wedding gowns, inexpensive bridal dresses and so much more can be found at Scarlett's Closet Sample Sale. Scarlett's Closet is a haven for wedding dresses from the best in the business like Amsale, Jim Hjelm and Vera Wang. This website provides an array of dresses that anyone would be happy with. Now as a fair warning many of the dresses come in BRIDAL size 10 and can be easily altered for a perfect fit. Check out the website and let me know what you think.

For those of you penny pinching brides here is a website that will definitely tickle your fancy. For those of you who have already spent the money for the perfect dress but now it is taking up too much space and you are not going to pay for storage costs. Check out the Sell Your Wedding Dress website. This site is like ebay for the wedding dress world. You can advertise your dress on their marketplace and sell it just like ebay. For the budget bride who just cannot stomach to spend thousands in the economy that we are living in now. They have all types of dresses from a variety of designers like Priscilla of Boston, Amsale and Pronovias. The prices are all selected by the sellers but typically range from $500 to $7000. Check out the website and let me know what you think.