And so it begins
When I arrived at the Union Square store around noon -- my plan to get there in time for the 8am opening rush was easily thwarted with one press of the snooze button -- I was greeted by endless racks of designer wedding dresses priced from $249 to $699 (marked down from $1900) and frantic women in various stages of undress in the middle of the department store."I think I found the one," 28-year-old Vilmary Lopez said of her ornate, strapless white gown. "You can’t beat the price -- only $250 -- that’s another five people you can invite to the wedding."
Even though I didn't find a dress that inspired me to spend over my budget, I learned a few valuable tips I’d like to share with blushing brides planning to brave the annual Filene’s sale.
1. Bring a friend
You need help to navigate through the overwhelming assortment of dresses. Unlike Lopez, who enlisted the help of a friend and was able to try on 10 dresses, I didn’t fare as well during my solo mission and became frustrated after trying on only four dresses.
