Throughout January// Mega Sample Sale
How does $50 for a frock that was originally $200-$350 sound? Get that cute self of yours over to Bella Bridesmaids to take advantage of their annual sample sale. Whether it’s a bridesmaid gown, wedding event frock, or cocktail party dress you’re hunting for, this is the place. And brides, take note: They are also offering 10 percent off orders for wedding parties with eight or more attendants. Bella Bridesmaids, 43 John St., (843) 425-8079
Throughout January// Tux Rental Discount
January is “Mens' Month” at Verità. A Bridal Boutique. Get your groom and/or groomsmen orders on the books this month for 10 percent off each fellow’s tux rental. (Also: Know any prom goers? Fellows who order their duds and refer five friends who also book their tuxes get their rental for free. Let’s hear it for being a ringleader!) Verità. A Bridal Boutique, 320 W. Coleman Blvd. J, (843) 388-7064
January 10-13 // Bespoke Bridal Pop-Up
The creative minds behind Kate McDonald Bridal (to-die-for gowns) and Surcie Co. (truly chic, truly southern jewelry and gifts made from blue-and-white china pieces) are coming together for the ultimate bridal shopping pop-up event January 10-13 at Kate McDonald Bridal. Email hello@katemcdonaldbridal.com to book your appointment before they fill up. Kate McDonald Bridal, 82 Spring St., (843) 805-7193
January 12, Noon-4 p.m.// Charleston Wedding Festival
This mega wedding expo is so big, it’s in the Charleston Area Convention Center. The first 600 brides-to-be get in free; there are prizes aplenty to register for; and it’s bustling with fashion, presentations, decor, vendors, and more. Check it out online before heading over (it’s so intense they offer a special rate that gets you in before the rush and crush). Online tickets are $8; door tickets are $10. Charleston Wedding Festival
January 17-19// Justin Alexander Trunk Show
Book your appointment to try on the newest fall-winter gown offerings from Justin Alexander at The Bridal House of Charleston. Order your Big Day gown then and there, and you’ll score 10 percent off. Bridal House of Charleston, 1055 Johnnie Dodds Blvd., (843) 971-1477
January 26, Noon-4 p.m.// The Charleston Bridal Show
This bi-annual locally produced gem, The Charleston Bridal Show, includes some 100 vendors, fashion happenings, cake and appetizer sampling, and much, much more. The show is noon to 4 p.m. at the Omar Shrine Temple on Patriot’s Point and tickets are $10 per person.