What is a Trunk Show?

At Hannah Elizabeth Bridal, we’re completely and utterly obsessed with showcasing the luxurious, modern wedding dresses of our renowned designers that we have on offer in our luxury Hampshire bridal boutique. While we’ve carefully curated our boutique to offer a wide range of styles to suit all our lovely brides, it can still be challenging to cater to every single taste, and purchasing a full new collection when it launches can be very challenging for bridal boutiques due to rail space and investment. 

Bridal trunk shows are the answer – they are your key to accessing the full collection from your favourite designer! So if you’ve seen a bridal designer drop a new collection on Instagram and you simply cannot get enough, you may want to keep your eyes peeled for an upcoming trunk show event!

What is a bridal trunk show?

A trunk show is an event hosted by bridal boutiques such as our Hampshire bridal boutique to showcase an extended collection of wedding dresses from one of our specific designers. They are an incredible opportunity for you lovely brides-to-be to explore a more comprehensive range of styles for your big day whilst also taking advantage of a discount which we offer only at this event! 

Now, you may be wondering if there’s a catch, but we promise you, there isn’t! 

Bridal trunk shows tend to run from a weekend to one week only at individual boutiques, so you’ll have to book your appointment within the allocated timeframe to access the collection if you are interested.

Are trunk shows better than traditional wedding dress shopping?

While a trunk show visit mirrors your usual luxury bridal shopping experience with us here at HEB, there’s a game-changing difference – pricing! Trunk show purchases at Hannah Elizabeth Bridal often come with a welcomed discount of typically 10%, which is an absolute dream if you find ‘The One’ but she is slightly out of budget! 

Further, trunk shows are great if you have fallen in love with a specific designer style, because they give you much wider access to the full collection from that designer. So rather than only having access to our curated collection within the boutique, you’ll be able to try on dresses that you might not have been able to otherwise! 

Have you seen a trunk show event coming up that you’d love to browse, but also love other designers? No problem, lovely! The beauty of trunk shows is that you’re not confined to the exclusivity of the designer – you can still explore our other collections while browsing the trunk show gowns. 

Want to get a taste of a bridal trunk show for yourself? Let the Alena Leena Trunk Show at HEB be the beginning of your journey to discovering the gown that reflects your unique love story. Explore the stunning range from Alena Leena from 8th-18th March 2024, right here at our luxury bridal boutique Hannah Elizabeth Bridal in Botley, Southampton. Secure your appointment here now – it’s a must!

How to approach trunk shows when bridal shopping

With trunk shows only lasting one week, we highly recommend you come prepared. Are you new to the trunk show scene? Explore our top 4 tips to make your trunk show visit as comprehensive and seamless as possible:

Familiarise yourself beforehand

Before attending the trunk show at our Hampshire bridal boutique, ensure you have explored the Trunk show designers collection on our website whilst also taking a virtual tour of any of our other designers featured on our website. Our trunk shows spotlight specific designers, offering you a full view of their entire collection. We do our best to update our website with images of the full collection that will be joining our rails, so you can have an idea of which dresses you may like to try. You might also want to pre-select alternative designers or dresses that pique your interest, ensuring a seamless, comprehensive try-on experience during the trunk show.

Book early, considerately

Trunk shows attract the same volume of appointments as regular weekends – if not more due to the exclusivity of this incredible event! Therefore, you will need to secure your slot by booking as soon as possible! However, if you’re undecided about a designer or their prices stretch beyond your budget, we advise holding off to make space for more determined shoppers – we’ve got to play fair, hey ladies?

Come ready to commit

While shopping for your wedding dress isn’t as easy a “yes” as the day you got engaged, a trunk show is a rare occasion to save on your dress budget and the one time you will be able to try on specific gowns we don’t normally have within the boutique. So if there are one or two VIPs that you know you want to be with you when you find your dress then make sure your diaries align! Set the intention in your mind, and know that you will be ready to commit when you have that special  “Yes” moment when you find the dress that captures your heart. Once the trunk show is over and the dresses are returned, you don’t want to have any regrets if you miss out on ordering ‘The One’! 

Explore our trunk show events at Hannah Elizabeth Bridal

So, do we think trunk shows are better than traditional dress shopping? While we are absolutely in love with our curated collection of bridal gowns here at Hannah Elizabeth Bridal, trunk shows are a very special opportunity for our brides and we completely recognise that!

With an expansive gown selection, a glimpse into the latest trends and enticing discounts, trunk shows redefine bridal dress shopping for the modern bride.

Why not visit our Alena Leena trunk show here at Hannah Elizabeth Bridal in Botley, Hampshire, to get a feel for what trunk shows are about. And who knows, you may even find your dream dress, and at a fraction of the price! Book your appointment here today.

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