The Dress Consignment

New Year, New Gowns

2012-01-29T14:47:00.001-05:00

We have updated our website's "Featured Gowns" page! Take a look online and then stop in to see the dresses in person! Appointments to shop are not needed.

Paloma Blanca model photo

Paloma Blanca, Never Worn, Size 8

Currently In Store

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Wedding Wire Winner!

2012-01-18T16:24:00.001-05:00

We are excited to announce that we won Wedding Wire's 2012 Bride's Choice Award! That means that based on our great reviews from past brides, we are ranked among the top 5% of Wedding Pros nationwide that are featured on WeddingWire.com

Thank you to all of our fabulous brides that have shared their kind words and positive reviews! We have such fun here at The Dress helping newly engaged women find the dress of their dreams!

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Wedding Festival Januray 7th!

2012-01-04T13:45:00.000-05:00

Planning a wedding? Visit the Wedding Festival this Saturday at the Hyatt, from 10am-3pm!! Stop by our booth (#213) to say hi and and pick up our special promo card. It's only for brides who attend the show! See you soon!

New Arrivals!

2011-11-27T13:24:00.000-05:00

We just received a fantastic shipment of beautiful designer bridal gowns from a salon in Illinois! Designers like: Amy Kuschel, Carmela Sutera, LaRichi Couture, Sasion Blanche, and Valentina. Retail prices between $2000-3000!. Our prices for these amazing gowns are between $1500-$950. Check out our facebook page for photos. Gowns will be uploaded as they are steamed and ready for sale! Here is a sneak peak of one beauty-

Carmela Sutera #318, Alencon Lace Gown

COUTURE CLEARANCE

2011-09-22T16:08:00.001-04:00

We have so many amazing couture and designer gowns here at The Dress! Prices on many of these gowns have been reduced so you can get a fabulous gown at a steal! What once retailed at in the $2000-3000+ range can be yours for $950.

HIGH END. AUTHENTIC. AMAZING.

Check out our "Featured Gowns" page on our website to see pictures of all our newly reduced dresses.

Alvina Valenta

Modern Trousseau

Paula Varsalona

Rivini

Tara Keely

Watters

... only $950! Gowns of this quality and price won't last long!

Touch of Grace Photography

Sparkle!

2011-08-26T12:58:00.000-04:00

BRAND NEW jewelry from Everything Angelic has arrived!

Beautiful Earrings and Lariats.

Swarovski crystal & pearl detail.

We can't get enough of lariats. They are so pretty from the back!

They are especially pretty with halter gowns

or gowns with a low back.

Come in and try one on!

Something Blue

2011-08-18T12:17:00.000-04:00

Looking for your "Something Blue"?

Here is a great idea that would make a fun photograph as well...

"I Do" crystals that can be applied to the arch of your shoe.

We have them in stock!

$15

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TAX FREE WEEKEND INCLUDES BRIDAL GOWNS!

2011-08-04T13:58:00.002-04:00

Tax free weekend is this August 5th, 6th, and 7th.

All bridal gowns, veils, and shoes

are included in this tax free sale!

In addition to tax-free, we are aslo having a SALE!

All gowns $1000 and higher are an additional 20 % off

our already discounted prices this weekend.

We are raining dresses!! And more keep coming every week!

We have a large selection of couture and higher-end

designer SAMPLE gowns from various bridal salons...

These gowns will fit approximately a street size 6 or 8

Alvina Valenta #9409, 9507, 9556, 9702, 9709, 9756, 9801, 9810, 9859, 9902

Lazaro #3705

Modern Trousseau: Liza, Taylor

Rivini: Briana, Cognac, Marsala, Passione, Vista

Tara Keely # 2000, 2202, 2103, 2709, 2851, 2863

3 different GORGEOUS Valentina gowns

and many more!

Don't miss this great opportunity to get a gorgeous designer dress at a steal!

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Inspiration - Cake Toppers

2011-07-31T15:26:00.000-04:00

Look at these cute cake toppers!

Unique. Personalized. Adorable.

Images courtesy of Paper Chez Blog

photography by Caroline Tran

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Check out this one we found on Etsy by Creativebutterflyxox

So cute!

Facebook

2011-07-13T14:05:00.000-04:00

Want to see what new dresses have come to the store? Check out our facebook page to see all of our new arrivals! New gowns are posted the day they come in!

www.facebook.com/thedressconsignment

Everything Angelic

2011-06-02T13:29:00.001-04:00

We are excited to bring in a NEW line of handmade jewelry! Everything Angelic specializes in beautiful, unique bridal jewelry. With swarovski crystal and pearl details, they offer everything from earrings to lariat necklaces.

We just started carrying this line, so more jewelry will come...

Flowers in Bloom!

2011-06-01T13:18:00.001-04:00

Dave, the owner of Memories by McMillan, just stopped in and dropped of this beautiful floral arrangement.

So beautiful!

If you are looking for a great florist for your wedding or special event, we highly recommend Dave & Sabrena at Memories by McMillan. 864.244.1237 / memoriesbymcmillan@yahoo.com

Favorite Dress of the Week

2011-05-21T12:06:00.000-04:00

Perfect for a Big Southern Wedding!!

This gorgeous Alvina Valenta gown has it all.

Lace, Full Skirt, & Drama!

Alvina Valenta #9600, Model Photo

Alvina Valenta, Previously Worn

Currently In-Store

Street Size 6

Original Retail: $3200

The Dress: $1400

Savings of 55%!

Kate Inspired

2011-05-04T17:39:00.000-04:00

Now that the Royal Wedding is over, I have a feeling that Kate Middleton's look will continue the trend of lace embellished gowns. Such sophistication and elegance!

Gown designed by Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen

Soon after the Royal Wedding, we sold our version of "The Kate" gown to a wonderful bride.

Pronovias gown, Model Photo

Pronovias Sample Gown

Recently Sold

We wish our new bride with much happiness as she embarks on her new life!

Favorite Dress of the Week

2011-04-27T14:52:00.000-04:00

Sweetheart necklines are so "in" right now.
How about changing it up a bit?

The "crumb catcher" neckline is a beautiful choice. While it was all the rage a few years ago, we don't see it too much these days. Instead, it's sweetheart, sweetheart, sweetheart. While sweetheart necklines are a beautiful option, we like variety...

Go ahead - try something different... Like this newly arrived Jasmine gown

Jasmine T182, Model Photo

Jasmine T182, Sample Gown,

Currently In-Store

Street Size: 4

Original Retail: $1250

The Dress Price: $700

Savings of 44%

All That Glitters

2011-04-17T16:01:00.000-04:00

We are excited to now carry a gorgeous selection of

brand new jewelry!

Necklaces, Earrings, and Hair Accessories

We know that some luxe bridal jewelry, although gorgeous,

can break the bank!

Who wants to spend $300 for earrings?

$350 for a necklace?

$400 for a tiara?

$200 for hair pics?

$1200 for a lace veil?

Not us!

Want to kick up the glamour without spending a small fortune?

Check out these amazing necklaces...

Make a Statement with the Jewelry.

$185

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$80.

That price is not a typo...

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Stunner. This one is my favorite!!

$65

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All That Glitters

$80

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Just Arrived!! Paloma Blanca 3953

2011-03-27T16:22:00.001-04:00

Just arrived today!

This Paloma Blanca stunner just came in.

The gown is a beautiful champagne color which would look great on so many skin tones.

Beautiful lace at bust and hem.

Buttons down the back.

Dupioni Silk.

Wow.

Paloma Blanca 3953, Model Photo

Paloma Blanca 3953, Previously Worn,

Currently In-Store

Street Size 8

Original Retail: $3200

The Dress Price: $1500

Savings of 53%!

Look at this beautiful veil that was made to match the gown.

Perfect.

Original Retail: $300

The Dress Price: $200

Recently Sold

Construction Phase 2

2011-02-27T14:09:00.000-05:00

The scaffolding in front of our store is finally down, and a temporary sign has been put up. Stop in when you can, and we will have some fun looking at the new dresses that have just arrived. We just received some gorgeous Valentina gowns from a bridal boutique in Illinois. So pretty!

Open During Construction!

2011-02-02T12:56:00.000-05:00

Our little shopping strip is undergoing a face-lift and our store is hidden behind all the scaffolding. Don't worry! We will be open for business during the construction.

Reglar Hours:

Wed-Fri 11:30-6, Sat 11:30-4, Sun 1-5

2011 Wedding Festival

2011-01-16T17:23:00.000-05:00

We had such a great time at this year's wedding festival at

The Hyatt!

Colleen and Marc Wheller, the show producers do know how to put on a great show!!

We met so many fun brides and look forward to seeing everyone come in to our boutique!

Here is a photo of our booth set up.

Wedding Festival Time!

2011-01-06T15:20:00.001-05:00

Now that January is here, we are getting ready for the Wedding Festival at the Hyatt on Jan 8th. This will be our third year participating, and we can't wait!! We love meeting all the newly engaged brides and seeing so many great vendors.

This year, we will be at booth #20. Stop by and say hi! We will have some gowns on display, and two "Look Books" for brides to flip thru photos of some of our fantastic inventory.

Here are a few pictures of our booth last year.

Our booth will have a chic new look this year. You will just have to stop by and see it in person...

Favorite Dress of the Week

2010-12-16T14:17:00.002-05:00

In Love With Lace.

One trend that we love is a gorgeous lace gown. Alencon and Chantilly lace is just breathtaking. Since gowns with lace are THE sought after look for many Upstate brides, we are always excited when a lace gown comes in for consignment.

Our newest arrival is this Alencon lace Watters gown.

Delicate. Feminine. Breathtaking.

Watters 1048B, Model Photo

Watters 1048B, Never Worn, Recently Sold

Street Size 6

Original Retail: $1350

The Dress Price: $800

Savings of 40%!

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Favorite Dress of the Week

2010-11-28T17:36:00.000-05:00

Beautiful. Beautiful. Beautiful.

Simple but sophisticated, this Rivini gown is fantastic!

The stunning bead work isn't quite captured in the photos.

We espically like the detail on the back of the gown.

This one is a "MUST SEE" in person.

Rivini "Pavia" Gown, Model Photo

Rivini "Pavia" Gown, Never Worn, currently in store

Street Size 6

Original Retail: $3600

The Dress Price: $2500

Savings of 30%!

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Favorite Dress of the Week

2010-10-20T15:19:00.001-04:00

Romantic & Ethereal

This is such a beautiful gown that all we can say is WOW.

Perfect for a spring garden wedding!

Gorgeous tulle, organza and lace. So, so pretty!

Anjolique, Sample Gown, Recently Sold!

Street Size 2

Original Retail: $900

The Dress Price: $630

Savings of 30%!

Favorite Dress of the Week

2010-10-10T16:29:00.000-04:00

Just arrived and easily one of our favorites!
This stunning Tara Keely gown is simple and sophisticated.

Strapless, duchess silk satin, trumpet silhouette.
Beautiful rhinestone applique at waist.

Looks great with a bold necklace.

Tara Keely 2851 model photo

Tara Keely 2851 Sample Gown, currently in-store

Street Size 8

Original Retail: $2700

The Dress Price: $1500

Savings over 45%!

Close-up of applique at waist

Hand looped buttons in the back.

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We like paring the gown with this GORGEOUS necklace

Brand New! $80

Go ahead, make a "WOW" statement.

Who Says You Have To Wear White?

2010-09-14T18:26:00.002-04:00

Now that fall is fast approaching, I can't help but think about the gorgeous deep colors we will soon be seeing from the trees and flowers. Why not incorporate the fall season into your wedding gown color and wear something a little darker than the typical white or ivory? There are some beautiful deep ivory, rich vanilla, and taupe bridal gown colors that will help make your gown unique.

Check out two of our new arrivals. Either one would be a stunning fall bridal gown:

Alvina Valenta 9801 model photo

Alvina Valenta 9801, Sample Gown, currently in-store

Beautiful Gold Alencon Lace Waist, with Gold Sash

Street Size 6

Original Retail: $3000

The Dress Price: $1800

Savings of 40%!

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Or, what about this next gown? The sample gown we received is a richer, darker ivory/vanilla than the model photo, and has a beautiful light ivory Alencon lace overlay:

Alvina Valenta 9702, model photo

Alvina Valenta, Sample Gown, Recently Sold

Street Size 6

Original Retail: $3650

The Dress Price: $1800

Savings of over 50%!

TAX FREE weekend Aug 6-8!

2010-07-30T14:41:00.002-04:00

Bridal gowns and veils are included in the TAX FREE weekend (August 6-8th). We have received some fantastic sample gowns from various bridal stores. Many designers are not sold locally, so our selection includes a few unique labels such as Alix & Kelly, Carrafinna, & Ceec. We also have a few Modern Trousseau & Pronovias gowns. A selection of beautiful Alvina Valenta & Rivini gowns will be here in just a few days... just in time for tax free weekend!

Come in and take a look!

Cute Shoes!

2010-07-15T15:22:00.000-04:00

Just in!

We just received a variety of white satin shoes

from a bridal salon.

Various sizes and styles.

Some strappy open-toed heels, some flats, some wedges.

Up to 50% off retail!

Fun Reception Gowns

2010-06-30T14:10:00.000-04:00

Thinking about changing into a different gown for your wedding reception or after party? Some brides like to have the traditional bridal gown for the ceremony and pictures and then step into a short gown for the reception. Here are some great options for a fun, whimsical party dress:

Carrafina Sample Gown,

Ivory, Taffeta, Street Size 8

Retail: $690

The Dress: $475

Venus Sample Gown

Ivory, Chiffon, Street Size 6/8

Retail: $310

The Dress: $200

Siri Sample Gown

Ivory, Organza, Street Size 12

Retail: $420

The Dress: $295

Watters Sample Gown

Champagne, Street Size 8

Retail: $520

The Dress: $275

Siri Sample Gown

Ivory, Organza, Tea Length, Street Size 6

Retail: $590

The Dress: $400

ANNUAL SALE!!

2010-06-18T12:31:00.002-04:00

We are celebrating our 2 year anniversary

with a fantastic

SALE!!

Friday June 25th

Saturday June 26th

Sunday June 27th

All bridal gowns (excluding clearance gowns) will be an additional 20% off our already low prices.

Our inventory is normally 30-50% off retail everyday.

During our sale, take an additional 20% off our low prices!

Hot Hair Trend

2010-06-06T13:39:00.001-04:00

A recent article on theknot.com listed some current hair trends for your big day. One trend we really like is using a flower in your hair. Real or silk flowers are a fantastic option for summer weddings. Here are some of our floral hair clips that make a great accessory:

Ivory flower with crystal detail

$35

Whimsical white flower with feather detail

$20

White chiffon flower with pearl and crystal center detail

$35

If you like the idea of using a flower, but just not in your hair, any of these could be secured to your gown. A perfect example is on the Alvina Valenta gown:

Alvina Valenta 9556, model photo

Alvina Valenta 9556, Previously Worn, currently in-store
Street Size 6/8
Original Retail: $3000
The Dress Price: $1800
Savings of 40%!

Can I take a picture?

2010-05-16T15:16:00.007-04:00

Once you start shopping for your perfect wedding gown, you may feel overwhelmed with the vast selection of gowns that are out there. There are countless gown styles, designers, and price points. Not only is there an enormous number of bridal stores within a one hour shopping radius, but there is also an online market as well as custom made gowns. It's easy to get overwhelmed.

You may notice some bridal stores have the rule of "No Photography Allowed". Every bridal store has their own reasons why photography is not allowed. While we do allow pictures to be taken here at The Dress, we try to sway girls away from taking out their camera. Our #1 reason why: poor photo quality.

Now, we are not trying to insult anyone's personal photography skills. Most small cameras just don't capture the amazing detail of the gown. ESPECIALLY cell phone pictures. They usually come out grainy and you lose most of the gown detail. Also, keep in mind that the gown is not yet altered to fit your body perfectly, your hair is not swept up in "bridal hair", you don't have accessories, and have I mentioned the lighting? So, 99% of the time you will look at the photo and say, "Oh....well....do I look like that?" No!! Then, when you send the photo of the gown that you love to your friend or out-of-town relative, their reaction will probably be less enthused than you were hoping for, which will probably sway your decision.

We tell our brides to remember what the gown looks like in person. Do not rely on cell phone photos to help you make your decision. We promise that, with the right alterations and accessories, you will look beautiful on your wedding day. And your professional photographer will capture stunning images of you and your beautiful gown.

Just a side note: There are a number of brilliant wedding photographers here in South Carolina. When my husband and I got married in 2006, we used Gene Ho Photography. Gene Ho and Stephen Pacello came and shot our wedding. GORGEOUS pictures. Check out his site: www.geneho.com

Mothers of the Bride or Groom

2010-05-07T13:48:00.001-04:00

Mother's Day is fast approaching and we can't help but think about all of the Mothers of the Bride as well as Mothers of the Groom that may be on the search for their perfect gown. Come see what we have here at The Dress! We have a selection of beautiful Mothers' gowns in a variety of sizes, colors, and price points.

How about something bright and beautiful for a summer wedding?

Jade Size 14

Original Retail $429

The Dress Price: $300

How about a gown with a little bolero?

Jade Couture Size 14

Original Retail $515

The Dress Price:$360

What about a chiffon jewel tone gown with crystal adornment? Wow.

Jovani Size 12

Original Retail $515

The Dress Price: $360

Our First Blog!

2010-04-21T15:54:00.000-04:00

Welcome to our first blog! After almost two years in business, we have helped hundreds of upstate brides find "THE dress"! We have such fun meeting new brides and helping them pick out their gorgeous gown. Thank you to the countless brides who have come in to look, try on, and purchase gowns. We have heard some amazing engagement stories, passed out tissues for tears of happiness, and felt proud to be able to share such a meaningful time with so many brides.

The idea behind this blog is to not only share our experiences, but to be able to show off some of our fabulous inventory so we can pass on amazing deals to all of you chic, fashionista brides!