A bridal trunk show is a special event at a bridal boutique where a wedding dress designer, or one of their representatives or stylists, visits the boutique on a set day with their entire line of new wedding dresses. During the event, brides-to-be can schedule appointments at the salon to peruse the collection, try on dresses, and meet with the designer. Trunk shows are different from shopping at a bridal salon because most bridal salons only carry a limited selection of wedding gowns from a select group of designers. Trunk shows give brides-to-be a chance to try on a wide range of dresses from a specific designer that may not normally be available in the boutique. Trunk shows can last anywhere from one to a few days, and appointments fill up quickly, so its best to book an appointment early. Some benefits of attending a trunk show include:

• Exclusive gown selection: Trunk shows offer a great opportunity to try on a wedding dress that isnt normally carried at the store. There are also some limited-time, never-before-seen gowns available for that event only.

• Meet the designer: Brides have a unique opportunity to view and try on wedding dresses before they are available in stores as well as styles from previous seasons. A trunk show is a special event not to be missed and offers brides a very exclusive and fun experience along with many benefits.

• Discounts and customization: At a bridal trunk show, you might be able to get a dress from the designers line at a reduced price or have unique modifications made for your ideal wedding gown.

To find out about upcoming bridal trunk shows, brides-to-be can call local bridal boutiques and department store bridal salons to see when and if there are trunk shows scheduled, and with which designers. Most salons will also share trunk show information on their websites, if they have one.