Reem, Oscar, Monique, Vera, Amsale, Jim, Ulla....**sigh** some of my favorite names when I was shopping for gowns. But one look at the price tags on some of those gowns had me thinking that David wasn't such a bad name either {hah!}
But I am all about having my {wedding} cake and eating it too. And I refuse to pay full price {$10k+} or settle for less {David}. Especially because there are so many options out there for finding a high-end designer gown of your dreams for a "reasonable" price. Take the annual Running of the Brides hosted by Filene's Basement {a bit extreme if you ask me} or the coveted sample sales or even consignment shops {some people never even get to wear their gown!}. If there is a will there is a way.
The way may be getting even easier soon if The Aisle New York has anything to say about it. The site hasn't officially launched yet, but it sounds fantastic. On-line sample sales for high-end designer wedding gowns. If you're not lucky {or unlucky} enough to live near a major metropolis, or don't want to brave the no holds barred real world sample sales, this site sounds like the perfect solution, or at least worth a peek. As the company so aptly puts it: Love. Shop. Wed.!