Every gown in our collection is a genuine designer sample — real labels, showroom condition, priced 50–75% off retail. Off the rack and ready to take home today.
Our inventory rotates regularly — which means there's always something new on the floor. Below is a representative list of the designers whose sample gowns appear in our collection. Confirm availability in-store or by calling (803) 574-6400.
Designer availability varies. Inventory rotates regularly. Call or visit to ask about current selections.
A "sample gown" is simply a designer dress that was used as a display piece in a bridal showroom — tried on for consultations, shown at trunk shows, and cared for by our staff.
These are not factory seconds. They are not damaged returns. They are the same gowns that would cost $1,500–$3,000 or more at full-service retail price — offered here at 50 to 75 percent off because they've completed their showroom life and are ready for a bride to take home.
The designer list above is representative, not exhaustive. Our inventory changes as new samples come in and existing gowns find their brides. A designer on this list may not have gowns available every day — and designers not listed may have beautiful options on the floor right now.
The only way to know exactly what's here today is to come in — or call us and ask.
Honest answers about what we carry, the condition of our gowns, and how inventory works.
No — inventory at Last Look Columbia rotates constantly, so we cannot promise a particular designer, style or size will be on the floor on any given day. Call ahead and we will tell you what is in right now. And if you find one you love and it fits, that is the day to take it.
For most brides, yes — a sample gown from Last Look Columbia is a genuine designer dress at 50–75% off, and it goes home with you the day you find it. It suits you if you are flexible on size and style, or if your timeline will not allow a special order. If you need a very specific size or color, a special order from one of our salons is the better route.
New York Bride Last Look of Columbia sells wedding dresses rather than renting them — every gown you try on is yours to keep. We order your gown in the size closest to your measurements using the designer's size chart, then it is fitted to you before the wedding. It stays yours after the wedding for preservation, portraits, or a daughter. If budget is what brought you to rental, our Last Look outlets carry designer gowns from $249 — often less than a rental, and you keep the gown.