Just because the economy is in recession, doesn’t mean that you won’t look fabulous for your wedding or that your dream dress from the best designers is out of your reach. Saks Fifth Avenue is holding Bridal Sample Sales in all stores across the United States from January 7 until May. Enjoy 50% off from the best bridal designers including Melissa Sweet, Kenneth Pool, Vera Wang, and more. If you open a Saks account when you buy a gown, you get to save an additional 10%!

Here’s how you can make the most out of any bridal sale:

1) Remember that all wedding dresses sales in any bridal sale is final, which means that you can’t return them for a refund or exchange. Make sure that the dress you buy is really THE dress.

2) Before going to a bridal sale, you should already have an idea of what kind of wedding dress you want. Do you want a traditional strapless ballgown dress? A more casual wedding dress? If you’ve already visited several bridal salons and tried on different types of wedding dresses, it’s even better because you’ll spend less time figuring out what cut and style flatters your figure most.

3) Have the wedding dress cleaned before the big day! Ask the bridal salon for a reputable wedding dress cleaner.

4) Bring your mom or a friend to the sale with you, not only because you’ll need their opinions – you’ll also need help grabbing dresses of the racks and carrying them to the dressing room!

5) Take your time choosing which dress you want and trust your instincts. If you can’t find anything you like, keep looking. Don’t force yourself to buy something you only half-like just because it’s cheap.

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