Four local bridal shops will offer discounts as a part of Bridal Sale Day

This may be the closest we ever get to a Carrie Bradshaw-style, New York City designer sample sale.

Four local bridal retailers will participate in Bridal Sale Day on Saturday, a national event designed to drive business to small, independently owned wedding retailers. Nationally, more than 700 stores are expected to participate.

A model wears a cap-sleeve dress covered in faux gems during a bridal presentation in New York. (New York Times)

Participating locally are:

• Bridal Chateau, 1687 Wehrle Drive, Williamsville. All gowns are 40 percent to 60 percent off. A separate rack will hold gowns priced from $99 to $299. Call 631-8345.

• Bridals by D, 6812 Main St., Williamsville. Bridal, mother-of-the-bride, special occasion and bridesmaid prom dress will be discounted by up to 75 percent. New orders will receive a 10 percent discount. Call 633-5753.

• M.A. Carr Bridal, 3716 North Buffalo Road, Orchard Park. Many dresses will be discounted. Some will cost as little as $99. The first 20 brides to make a purchase will receive a special offer. Call 667-2502.

• Victoria’s Bridal Shoppe, 5225 Sheridan Drive, Amherst. More than 100 designer gowns will be marked down. Prices will start at $99.

The sale runs 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at each store except Victoria’s Bridal Shoppe, where it runs from 10 a.m to 3 p.m. No appointments will be taken. Assistance and merchandise is on a first-come, first-served basis.

The event was organized by the International Bridal Manufacturers Association, the Association of Wedding Gown Specialists and several bridal blogs, websites and magazines.