Bride gobsmacked after finding £1,100 wedding gown for just £80 at Goodwill
A thrifty bride-to-be is celebrating after finding a brand new £1,100 wedding dress for just £80. With wedding dresses notoriously eating up a huge amount of the bridal budget (and arguably the most expensive item of clothing a bride will ever wear), this savvy shopper was thrilled to find her dream wedding-day gown at Goodwill – in perfect condition and for a fraction of the retail price.
Describing her excitement on Reddit, the bride-to-be (known as EvolvedLurkermon on the social platform) posted photos of the divine dress, a stunning all-over lace garment, complete with a scoop neckline and a buttoned back. Sourced secondhand at her local Goodwill store, which operates thrift stores across the country, it was love at first sight for the savvy shopper, who told readers the dress still had the tags on, and although it originally retailed for $1,350 (£1,100), was selling for just $100 (£80), causing many Reddit readers to wonder if they had read it right.
“I can finally share my wedding dress,” she said. “Pricier for Goodwill, but still a steal.” The photos she shared included a shot of the dress after it had been altered by her mother-in-law. Describing her as “amazing” she said the fit didn’t need to be adjusted, but she decided to personalise the simple straps for a more boho-bride vibe.
“[The] only update made before the big day was adding the beaded cap sleeves,” she told her Reddit readers, with one commenting on the sleeves being: “Such a lovely touch.” Another commented on her bridal bargain being: “The thrift store score of the Reddit year.”
Another user who had volunteered in a thrift store told readers that donated wedding gowns were often stored in the basement, only being showcased in the store in late April or early May. “They could be seen by appointment at other times. It’s worth calling thrift stores to learn what's available.”
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And it seems Goodwill bridal bargains have been on the rise, with Emmali Osterhoudt who goes by @emmalifaith on TikTok also detailing her incredible wedding-day find, after walking away with a Galia Lahav wedding dress that retailed for $6,200 for just $25.
“I found my wedding dress at Goodwill for $25,” she said to her followers, noting how Paris Hilton wore the designer for one of her wedding dresses and Beyonce had also been spotted wearing the designer, too.
“It fits me like a glove. It’s gorgeous,” she continued. With more than 5.5m views, one viewer said: “You are the chosen one omg.” Another commented: “As someone who has worked in bridal for 9 years and still has never seen a Galia Lahav in person, my jaw is on the floor. The find of a lifetime!”
Goodwill Industries is a non-profit employment agency that operates thrift stores, relying on donations, that can be resold, with proceeds from sales supporting the operation of stores and the employment services they provide. Launched in 1902 in Boston, Massachusetts, US the company operates across 17 countries, with more than 4,250 stores.
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