Sample Sale FAQ
When & Where?
This Sample Sale event is for one night only on April 17th, 2026 from 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM!
It will be held at Couture Closet Bridal Boutique. 123 East Main Street, La Grange, Kentucky.
What Will Be There?
We will be getting rid of over 100 Sample Sale Wedding Gowns to make way for our new incoming inventory! The Sample Sale Gowns will be up to 80% off (STARTING AT JUST $399)! We will also have wedding accessories such as veils, sleeves, jewelry, and more starting at only $10!
How much will the gowns cost?
The Sample Sale gowns will be priced up to 80% off! This will make gowns generally between $399 and $1,199!
Who Are the Special Guests?
Bridal Alterations Expert, Melissa Lennie from Sew Creative, will be joining us to answer all your alteration questions so you know what can and can’t be altered before you say YES!
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Color Analysis Expert and Personal Stylist, Ekaterina Kravchenko from Kravchenko Styling, will be there giving mini Color Analysis to help you find your perfect White or Ivory color!
What are you giving away & How do I Win?
One lucky bride will win the chance to shop the racks and snag a fitting room 30 minutes before we let in the rest of the shoppers! To win early entry, be sure to PRE-REGISTER for the sale!
Then, at the end of the event, we will be pulling tickets for the rest of the prizes!
Couture Closet will be giving away a full-priced accessory of your choosing to one lucky bride. AND a pair of personalized etched drinking glasses to another lucky bride!
Melissa Lennie will be giving away a Gown Preservation Service & a Roll of Sticky Boob tape.
Ekaterina Kravchenko will be giving away a full Color Analysis package.
You can enter for the chance to win something by pre-registering for the sale. Once you arrive, you will gain another entry. If you purchase a dress, you get one more entry!
These giveaways are only for Shopping Brides (Not brides guests) You will be notified of your Win after 8:30 PM on April 17th or in the following days (no later than April 21st). You will be contacted by phone or text and announced on our social media.
What size gowns do you have at the Sample Sale?
Our Sample Sale gowns are mostly a size bridal 12 (this equates to sizes 6-10 in regular street size clothes). Most of the dresses can be altered down to fit even size 2 & 4, or with minor adjustments taken out or adjusted to fit size 12-14. A Bridal Alterations Expert will be on hand to make sure the dresses can be adjusted to your size before you say YES to your dress!
We will have a selection of Plus Size Gowns at the sale as well. These gowns will be sampled between sizes 18 - 24 (street size 14 - 22).
Are the dresses in good condition?
We keep our gowns in good condition at the shop. Some gowns may have a bit of hem dust (that usually gets altered off anyway), or normal wear and tear from being tried on. The dresses are priced according to their condition and age. Loose buttons or beads are common and minor repairs are easily addressed in alterations.
Who Should Come shop the Sample Sale?
Brides-To-Be that may:
Have a quick wedding date
LOVE a great deal
Are keeping within a strict budget
Looking for a second look and don’t want to bust the budget
Can I bring my entourage?
Due to the amount of space in the shop, we ask that you only bring up to 2 guests per shopping bride. If you have a group that wants to see, we will let them come see you in the window of the shop, which is so much fun! They can clap and cheer while you give them a little twirl in the window! While they wait for you to find something, there is a great little Mexican restaurant (Ernesto’s) next door that sells some tasty Margs and even better Guac!
What should I expect as far as crowds and fitting rooms?
This is fun fast-pased, bargin-hunt vibes type sale. Sometimes there will be 50 people lined up for the sale, and sometimes only 15 people. There are 3 fitting areas that must be shared, so we will make sure you rotate quickly. You won’t be able to hold up in a fitting room for the entire time. You can try on 2 dresses and then let another bride have her turn in the room. To avoid the lines and make the most of your shopping time, wear something you could change into in the middle of the shop (think biker shorts and a cami).
We will have plenty of bridal consultants available to make things run quickly and fairly.
What if I can’t make a decision that night?
There will be no holds on dresses. So if you decide to leave a dress behind, it is at your own risk of it being gone when you return. Because of this, we don’t recommend making this sale your very first wedding dress shopping experience. This isn’t a time to figure out what styles you like; this is a find your dress (for an amazing price), and take it home with you that night! Come with the mindset that you WILL find your dress for a STEAL!