It's that time again! We're now taking bookings for our annual Maggie Sottero Trunk Show Designer Weekend which will be held on the 21st and 22nd of November. If you're wondering what exactly a trunk show is, read on........
When the designers have finished showing the shop owners their new collections, each shop owner gets a chance to take 30 of their favourite dresses to their premises to show them off to their customers. These are the dresses which are worn by the models at the catwalk shows and are generally size 8 dresses (suitable for trying on for brides size 12 or smaller).
When the dresses come to our shop that weekend, we will be putting away any dresses which are not by Maggie Sottero and the dresses on show during the event will be our current Maggie dresses (ranging from size 10 - 18), plus the 30 dresses that are on loan. We work strictly by appointment only and all appointments must be confirmed in the week of the event. Anyone who decides to put their full deposit on their Maggie Sottero dress during the event will also get a special offer and discount of 10% off plus a free petticoat or £50 credit for accessories.
Please note that if you fall in love with one of the samples on loan, you will not be able to come back and try it on again as the dress has to be sent back after the event, so it's a good idea to make sure you bring any key decision makers with you that day. You can't bring your mum or your best friend back the following week for a second opinion on a dress that we won't have again!! So if you can't pick a dress without them, then make sure you bring them with you.
If you are the sort of person who feels that they can't commit on the first appointment, it's always a good idea to have been out looking beforehand so that you feel ready to buy if you do find 'the one' without feeling the need to come back and see it again.
Key points to remember
- 30 dresses on loan for 1 weekend only straight from the catwalk. These dresses can't be re-visited!
- Borrowed dresses are size 8 (will normally be suitable for trying on for brides up to size 12).
- Discount for purchases made on the day (cannot be backdated to previous orders or cannot be used in conjunction with other offers)
- Bring your key decision makers with you that day (unless you are going to be making your own choice).
- Have a good idea of what you are looking for before you come.
- Book an appointment in advance (which must be confirmed nearer the time)
Hope to see lots of you there!!
Ciara xx
Beautiful Day Bridal Cottage, Greysteel - 1 mile from the City of Derry airport.
