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    Sydney H. Sent on 11/11/2024
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    Absolutely perfect!

    Brides for a cause was such an amazing experience! I was looking for places to shop for my wedding dress and came across them via google search. I read their story and what they do and knew I wanted to go there and shop for my dress. As soon as I walked in, everyone was extremely welcoming and friendly! I picked out some dresses to try on and ended up finding my dream dress in under an hour! It was originally marked at $3,500 and I got the dress and cathedral veil for $1,100. They were the first place I looked as a first time, newly engaged bride. It was a perfect place to dress shop and I can’t recommend them more!
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    Christine M. Sent on 12/17/2024
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    Found my dress!

    I had a great experience here and got my dress! The employees were great and they made it easy for me! I loved getting to scan the racks myself and go at my own pace. I found my dress here and this was the first and only store I had to shop at! Best of all, 90% of your purchase goes to charity!
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    Taylor Sent on 09/23/2024
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    Great staff and prices!

    Definitely would recommend to anyone who wants to spend less on a great dress for their special day! Staff is so friendly and helpful!
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    Nicole Sent on 05/09/2024
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    Great store

    I visited Brides for a Cause in Tacoma, WA. The volunteer staff was helpful and welcoming. The dresses are all donated and in great shape. There is a huge selection for many sizes, but as a larger bride the selection was limited- again they are donation based. Great prices, if you find a dress you love!
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    Sall Sent on 06/28/2024
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    Awesome place to get your wedding dress!!!

    I had a great experience at Brides for a Cause - San Diego! Andrea in particular was fantastic at helping select and style dresses for me to try. This store was incredibly attentive, flexible, and was not crowded during my appointment. I had tons of space to try on dresses and for my guests to sit (one of them had a sprained ankle and the team was so accommodating). Despite this store having opened recently, they have a large selection of great quality dresses, all reasonably priced and going to great causes. I highly recommend this place!
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    Beckie L. Sent on 05/07/2024
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    Recommend to anyone!

    My daughter had an amazing experience! The shop is beautiful and doesn't feel like a "thrift" or 2nd hand shop at all. Everything is clean and well organized and the area to try on dresses is bright and beautiful. She found the perfect dress and we saved SO much money. Weddings are expensive and this just freed up the budget for some other things we didn't think we could afford! :)

    Sizes below 8 and above 14 have a smaller selection to choose from only because they can only sell what is donated. But, we found hers outside the "most popular" range and the thing about buying a dress off the rack is that the alterations can be minimal. This saves you a ton as well! In our case, the dress only needs minor alterations to the corset back. The length is perfect and it is already bustled. A 10/10 experience all the way around!
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    Jean M. Sent on 04/23/2024
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    I said YES to the dress!!!

    I was amazed at the selection, quality and variety of styles Brides for a Cause had to choose from. It was honestly hard to narrow down all the beautiful dresses I tried on. I'm a size 0/2 and was a little worried there wouldn't be many options in my size, but I was very wrong. The staff were so kind and were able to answer my questions regarding alterations and what would and wouldn't be possible. I would highly recommend checking them out! Prices were great, selection was amazing and it felt good to have my money go towards such a great cause.
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    Jenna B. Sent on 10/24/2023
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    I found my dream wedding gown at Brides for a Cause!

    The selection at Brides for a Cause was incredible--from less expensive labels to couture gowns--and there were so many styles and sizes. The staff was wonderful, attentive, and really made my experience special by offering great feedback and helping me shop accessories. My experience was excellent and I couldn't recommend this location more highly for future brides!
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    Alanna S. Sent on 09/10/2024
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    Said yes to my dress here!

    Best wedding dress shopping experience ever! I went in on an afternoon in the middle of last week and there were no appointments after me. I had the whole store to myself and the assistant manager was so helpful! She let me try on as many dresses as I wanted and helped me search for dresses. She ended up finding me the dress that I said yes to! She helped me zip up the dresses and also took videos and photos of me in the dresses in order to help me decide. This was the least stressful experience I’ve had and is unlike any other bridal dress shopping experience I’ve had thus far. I found my dream dress at a literal fraction of the cost and I could not be happier to donate to such a good cause. I ended up walking out with my dream dress, veil, sparkly belt, and shoes all in one day. I’m still over the moon and cannot stop taking about it. Thank you Brides for a cause!
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    Stacy P. Sent on 08/26/2024
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    Thursday Success

    Received clear instructions about who would be allowed in and with what. It was not too crowded for being able to pull dresses and there was a lot of selection. If you have body issues it is a little stressful sharing the wall sized mirror with the other brides. Found the perfect dress for 450.00 - a sample that retailed for 2k. There are some nice accessories and a better than expected selection of veils.
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    Frances D. Sent on 11/10/2024
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    Loved my dress

    My mom and I stopped at Brides for a Cause just to take a look at the dresses and walked out with my dream wedding dress for a fraction of the cost! I did end up getting my dress tailored to perfectly fit my body, but it still ended up being cheaper than purchasing the dress new. I definitely recommend checking out Brides for a Cause as your first wedding dress shop because you will probably find your dream dress!
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    Snowy W. Sent on 08/20/2024
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    Beautiful and Affordable!

    I love this shop SO much! More of a self-directed experience, but staff were available to help take dresses to the fitting room. Most of all, the dress I got was way more affordable than any of the ones I looked at elsewhere. I absolutely recommend them to any brides looking for a beautiful, but budget-friendly wedding dress!!
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    Kristi M. Sent on 08/04/2024
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    Wonderful experience

    We had an amazing experience with Wanda. She knew what my daughter was looking for in a dress and gave us many choices. She came with one and said " I think this is her" Nikki came out of the room and we all cried it was the one. Wanda I can not Thank you enough for your help.
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    Jessica M. Sent on 08/02/2024
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    Great selection and prices!

    Loved my experience getting my dress at Brides for a Cause! There was so much more inventory than I was expecting, even in smaller sizes, and everything was clean and beautiful inside. Andrea was so helpful in explaining the process, and she let my sister and I do our own thing, giving us thoughtful suggestions when useful. You can’t beat the prices, and I would recommend any bride take a look!
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    Jayme Sent on 05/01/2024
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    Large selection of dresses at a discounted price

    Large selection of dresses at a discounted price
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    Holli M. Sent on 07/26/2024
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    Great Experience!

    Andrea was incredibly helpful! They have a great selection of 0, 2, 4s, with accessories to match. Super clean and roomy area to try everything on. The full hour was enough time to try on 5 dresses, narrow down to a few and pick the final one for your big day. You can pick them out yourself, low pressure sales, and relaxed environment. Pricing was fantastic, my dress was $350, veil $70, and belt $30. Come check them out!
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    C Dunlap Sent on 07/08/2024
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    Designer Dress at a Sustainable price

    I love everything about Brides for a Cause! As a bride, I feel like the whole wedding industry is very unsustainable and somewhat takes advantage of brides and their families. So when I found BFAC, I felt so relief that I could support an awesome cause & make a more sustainable choice while planning my wedding!

    My wedding is 10 months out so I decided to start my dress hunt at Brides for a Cause. I figured if I didn't find something on my first trip, I could come again next month to check the inventory again. I had a specific idea of what type of dress I wanted. I was told I could try on 15 dresses. The shop has lots of natural light and the dressing rooms are bright and comfortable. I only found six dresses that were in the style/size that I needed/wanted. One of those six ended up being perfect for me! I put the dress on hold for 24hrs to think about it and research if that was what I wanted. It was donated by a high-end, small & sustainable designer, Laudae from BC, Canada as a sample. My Mom and I were shocked that the dress at BFAC was 70% of the normal retail price! The staff at BFAC gave me a list of recommended tailors/dry cleaners that could help clean & do any alterations. I called and made an appt with one today- she seemed happy to have a good relationship with BFAC!

    Granted I am a low-key, millennial bride, but Brides for a Cause exceeded my expectations! I highly recommend giving their inventory a chance!
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    Eliana L. Sent on 11/07/2023
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    Excellent!

    Really enjoyed our trip here. It was the first and only bridal shop I needed to visit- my dress ended up being the second one I tried. The staff was friendly and helpful, and the variety of styles was excellent!
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    Roco R. Sent on 06/27/2024
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    a great place for trans and queer folks

    I had such an amazing experience as a trans and queer person shopping for a wedding dress. I was offered lots of support and the prices were all reasonable. Wish I could shop there again, but I already bought my dress from them!
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    Lianna X. Sent on 09/07/2023
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    Best Bridal Shop with Reasonable Prices + Inclusive Sizes

    Ever since I heard about Brides for a Cause from a friend, I've been raving about them to all of my friends looking for wedding dresses, formal dresses (ranging from short, midi, to long), bridal separates (tops, skirts, pants), and accessories (veils, jewelry, hair pieces, shoes, etc.).

    Not only are we contributing to amazing causes, but also giving clothes a new life. Everything's so reasonable compared to going to retail stores and buying everything new.

    Scheduling is super easy where you can make appointments online. They were even willing to meet virtually to go over the items they had since Sacramento is a far drive from San Francisco.

    One of my favorite parts about their stores is how inclusive and organized their sizings are. I struggled to find my size 14 in bridal shops, but their store makes it so easy to find what you need. Highly recommend their store to anyone and everyone!
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    Brittney H. Sent on 04/17/2024
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    Amazing experience at this shop!

    This organization is such a phenomenal way to make finding a wedding dress really meaningful. I started looking in boutiques around Los Angeles, where I live, and became quickly fed up with the pretentious vibe. If you are looking for a classy yet friendly bridal shop then Brides for a Cause is a great place for you. The prices are very budget friendly and the quality is top-notch. I saw so many designer gowns that I had seen in previous shops but these were a fraction of the price. It was well organized so going through the racks was a breeze. Many of the gowns were unaltered so the length was still perfect for my tall frame. The staff were kind and encouraging but in no way pushy. You can tell they truly have dedicated their time and expertise to making the shop a great success. They are dedicated to the cause and super friendly. I would recommend any bride to go browse their racks before going to the high end stores. And if you are looking for a great way to give back, you can donate your dress to the shop after your event.
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    Jessika Sent on 06/19/2023
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    An Amazing Gem for the Conscientious Bride

    I'm due to be married in January, and my entire family is excited for my nuptials! Suffice it to say, I had a decent entourage of about 5 plus myself. I booked on an off-day (Monday) and Brides for a Cause was kind enough to allow everyone in.
    The selection was wonderful, even for a plus size bride like me (I'm a 16 off-rack). There was a wide variety of styles and the prices were excellent. Think of this as boutique consignment shopping.
    These are mostly designer and high end dress samples from previous seasons, so although they're in style, i did see make up stains, small rips, and the like. Nothing a good seamstress and cleaning cant take care of, but just be aware.
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    Lindsey H. Sent on 08/15/2023
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    Amazing place!

    Brides for a Cause is amazing! The store is beautiful and such a fun experience to be able to shop the racks directly. Everyone was so kind and helpful. If that wasn’t enough, the dresses are affordable and help support wonderful charities. I found a huge selection of all sizes and styles. Highly recommend!
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    Sara E. Sent on 10/25/2023
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    Amazing! So much inventory!

    I cannot say enough amazing things about this store!!!not only are the dresses gorgeous, they are affordable and everything goes to such great causes. I bought my first dress about 4 months before my wedding. Lost way too much weight and had to find a new one 2 weeks before our day. I went 3 times trying to find my dress. I went by my self on one occasion, the staff was so accommodating…even when I had a bit of a panic attack. They brought me water, let me site, talked to me. I came back again the following week and found the most perfect dress. They never made me feel silly for constantly coming back, even trying the same dress on over and over. You must come visit this store!!!
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