Did you notice that pictures of bridal parties getting ready while wearing flower print kimonos hit the wedding blogs in a big way last year? I saw them everywhere and I have to admit that I was quite smitten with the images! I looked into ordering robes for me and my bridesmaids from the company that seems to be all the rage. Their patterns are so beautiful and I could just picture us getting ready in the bridal suite on my big day wearing them.
Upon further inspection, I thought the robes seemed a bit short. The description says they are knee length, but they seemed to hit mid-thigh on most of the women I saw in pictures on the blogs. Maybe they’re knee length before they are tied? They also seemed a bit expensive in light of what they are. They’re $65 for very lightweight cotton.
From Green Wedding Shoes / Photo by Aaron Delesie
I started to look for alternatives and came across this pretty robe on the Pottery Barn website.
At $59, it wasn’t really a better deal, but I decided to wait around and see if one of those lovely discount codes might come by way and knock the price down a little. I put the idea of getting robes for my bridesmaids on the back burner, but I checked the Pottery Barn website every now and then to see if they had gone on sale.
The Giselle Kimono Robe / From PotteryBarn.com
Two weeks ago, I got a message from a hotel chain’s frequent stay program saying that some of the points I’ve accumulated over the last decade of business travel were about to expire. I thought I’d see if I could redeem them for something wedding related and went shopping on their website. I had no idea that points could be redeemed for gift cards! I didn’t have enough points for any of the gift cards, but I quickly logged into another company’s frequent guest site and found that I had the points needed for a $200 gift card.
I had to wait a week for the physical card to come in the mail and right when it arrived, I heard that Pottery Barn had sent 10% off and 15% off codes to some people on their mailing list. What a great news! Unfortunately, I wasn’t one of the lucky ones to get a code. I put out pleas for a code on Twitter and Facebook and a day later, a local photographer sent me her 15% off code. Jackpot!
After entering in the code and my gift card information, I would up paying $10 for four robes. I think this qualifies as the best deal I’ve gotten during wedding planning, outside of winning my wedding gown. The robes arrived this morning and I love them!
Photo by Miss Mink
What was the best deal you got for something related to your wedding planning?
Nothing makes me happier than an outrageous deal–you go, Mink!
They’re gorgeous and they look like the cover move of the leg (one of my concerns with those you pictured).
I have been eyeing the same robes. I just loved the colors but yes, I did not want spend $65 each. Now I need to keep an eye out on the pottery barn one!
Thanks!
ok…. I’m starting to think you have lucky horseshoes up your a$$.
You get selected to be a blogger bee, you WIN your bridal gown in an online contest, and now you score bridesmaids robes for $10?
Lucky girl!!!
@Mrs. Marmalade: Thanks, Mrs. M!
@Mrs. Pony: I slipped mine on over my clothes and I think you’re right! 
@Miss Unicycle: Thanks!
@mkim: There are a bunch on their website and a few of them are on sale!
@SnowflakeDS: Thanks, Snowflake!
@mtnhoney: Hee hee! I hope you’re right!
The price makes those lovely robes even more beautiful!
Awesome deal! I am a huge fan of the plum pretty sugar robes and will be getting them as part of my bridesmaids gifts, they are pricey but I fell head over heels for the pictures of brides and bridesmaids getting ready in them!
I too have been lusting over those plum pretty sugar robes but the price is pretty steep. I love your solution (and am completely jealous!)
Love me a bargain! The robe reminds me a little bit of your peacock fabric which is awesome!
Those robs are so cute! I love them, and I’m awfully impressed on how well it worked out, price-wise.
Great deal! I also stalk websites for stuff to go on sale.
Not gonna lie, totally jealous of these robes and your thriftiness!
I love them! So beautiful, and what a steal! I happened to stumble upon bags for my bridesmaids at Ulta the other day, on clearance. They were the perfect color blue, pretty enough to use as a clutch, AND filled with makeup. And there were exactly 5 left (which is how many BMs I have). I love that feeling of getting a great deal!
Ms. Mink, I think you have to be the greatest deal-hound ever. I gave this title to my sister (Queen of the 90% discount) in the past, but I’m yanking it away and giving it to you. Every time you post one of your scores I think, ‘Why didn’t I do that?!’
Okay… off to go check some rewards points..!
Mrs. Mink, Charlottesville, Virginia Age and Occupation: 34, College Administrator Fiance's Age and Occupation: 40, Craft Beer Consultant Engagement Date: November 26, 2010 Wedding Date: June 2012 Venue: Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards About Me: I left a pre-war brownstone in Boston six years ago to live in a funky, Southern city where Thomas Jefferson, Dave Matthews, and urban chicken keepers enjoy equal social standing. I still love my Patriots and Red Sox, but have fallen in love with Virginia. I work in education and specialize in integrating technology into my work to improve the student experience. I’m a diehard blogger, animal lover, jamband follower, and DIYer. I paint to relax and have transferred by energy from home projects to wedding projects in recent months. When Mr. Mink and I started talking about marriage, we knew our wedding would be outdoors, that my golden retriever would be part of the day, and that the music would be fantastic. We’ve taken a few risks during our planning process and we’ve been enjoying the process immensely!
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