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If you have been shopping for a wedding gown, you have probably notified announcements for upcoming bridal carriage shows at the local bridal salon. Many brides, however, are not quite sure what a trunk show really is, or why they would want to attend one. For the answers, read on …

In a nutshell, a bridal trunk is a traveling collection of wedding gowns. The group of dresses will go from one salon to the next, ever traveling the entire country. The trunk show is usually in a particular salon for one weekend, which means that if you want to see it, it is important to book your appointment early.

Trunk shows are very exciting events for several reasons. First of all, the gowns included will be the newest styles from the designer. This means that you may have the chance to try on dresses that are not otherwise available in stores yet. Oftentimes, the sample in the trunk show is the only one in existence of its kind. This makes a trunk show the perfect opportunity to find a dress that will be unique, instead of ending up with the same style as half of the brides in town.

Also included in a trunk show will be some of the designer's favorite or best selling styles. What is hot will vary from one part of the country to the next, so your local salon may not carry all of these samples in their usual collection. Regional styles definitely vary. For instance, a bridal salon in Dallas will carry very different dresses from the same designer as one in Boston. This means that if you are looking for a simple dress in Dallas, or a big fancy one in Boston, the trunk show could be your chance to find that special dress.

Another thing that can be nice about trunk shows is that they can give a bridal store a chance to gauge response to a designer that is new to them. The stores will bring in a trunk show from a gown designer that they do not currently carry to see if their brides like them. So you might get to see gowns from a designer who is not normally available in your local market.

There are some other things that make trunk shows a lot of fun. Often a representative from the company will come with the gowns, and occasionally, the designer herself may make an appearance. Having someone from the company right there means that if you have any questions or special requests, you can get them answered on the spot. Who does not love instant gratification?

Sometimes the designer's rep will be willing to throw in extras at no additional charge. Many times pattern changes that would usually incur a hefty surcharge, such as longer trains or neckline re-designs, will be made for free as a trunk show special.

The bridal salon may also give you something extra if you order a gown during a trunk show. What that may be will depend on the particular salon. One common thing is for a bridal store to offer a 10% discount on gowns ordered during the trunk show. If you think about it, 10% off of a designer gown would be quite a big savings. If you were purchasing a $ 3500 dress, would not it be great to save $ 350? With the money you save, you could buy something special for your attendants, like pearl bridesmaid jewelry. If you save enough on the gown, you could even get a whole set of pearl jewelry for each bridesmaid, and really make them feel appreciated.

Trunk shows are really fun events for brides who are looking for that perfect gown. They are a great opportunity to see unique styles, talk to someone from the company, and maybe even get a discount as well. Trunk shows do move on quickly, though, so when you go, if you find your dream dress, be prepared to order it on the spot or you might never see it again!

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Source by Bridget Mora