 TITLE: 7 Ways to Save Money on Your Wedding Dress CONTENT: Shop Sample Sales\n-----------------\nSample dresses can be marked down by 50% or more, but you may have to work to snag one. Check with your favorite designer or local bridal boutique to find out when and where they sell samples—typically once or twice a year. Alternatively, The Glamour Closet has samples for sale year-round, with showrooms open in New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles and Chicago.\nPro tip: Industry insiders say January is the best month to shop for a wedding dress because that's when designers introduce their new lines. This also means that shops put the styles they're retiring on sale. END