Saks Closes Bridal Salons; Offers Celebrity Bridal Designer Discounts

The bad news is you may have to look to another salon or department store to outfit you and your bridal party. The good news is, if you just got engaged, you may still have a chance to snag a celebrity bridal designer gown at a steeply discounted price.

According to WWD, Saks Fifth Avenue is closing all but two if its bridal salons by the end of December and deeply discounting gowns from celebrity designers like Monique Lhullier, Oscar de la Renta, and Jenny Packham. The salons in New York City and Los Angeles will remain in operation, while all other stores will only take orders on new gowns through the end of 2008.  If you’ve ever wanted to look like a star on your wedding day, now is the time to buy the dress of your dreams without blowing your budget.

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