HERE ARE SOME WONDERFUL CHARITIES DOING AMAZING THINGS WITH DONATED WEDDING DRESSES! Do you want your wedding gown to help make life better for the people of Haiti?
BRIDES FOR HAITI! Accepting wedding dresses and prom gowns,St. Mary's Catholic Church in Barnesville Maryland sells donated dresses at consignment shops to raise money to help its twin parish St. Joseph's in Carcasse, Haiti. Carcasse is located in a very remote and mountainous area of Haiti. St. Mary's helped bring the first medical doctor to Carcasse, built the first-ever school building in Carcasse and brought the first internet-satellite access. To donate,please see www. st-josephs-haiti.com.
Do you want a military bride to have the joy of wearing your gown on her wedding day?
BRIDES ACROSS AMERICA located in North Andover Massachusetts helps US military brides across the nation by giving them free wedding gowns. Many military brides who could not afford a beautiful gown have been able to have one through this wonderful charity. For details about this charity and to donate, please see www.bridesacrossamerica.com.
Do you want your gown to help underprivileged New York City children?
BRIDAL GARDEN sells wedding gowns and uses the money to help New York City children in need. This is a great way to help underprivileged children. For donation information, please seehttp:/www.bridalgarden.org.
Do you want your gown to help breast cancer patients?
Do you want a bride who can't afford a wedding dress to wear your bridal gown?
ST. ANTHONY'S BRIDAL, in Bethesda Maryland helps low income brides achieve the wedding of their dreams. Wedding gowns are made available for free use to lower income brides. St. Anthony's also lends out for free use a variety of reception items and decorations. Gowns are also sold to higher income brides at the flat rate of $150 each to help pay the Center's rent and operating expenses. To donate to this unique charity, please see www.stanthonysbridal.com. or simply mail your gown with a return envelope for a receipt to St. Anthony’s Bridal, 5268-G Nicholson Lane #282, Bethesda, MD 20852 or visit them at 4920 Wyaconda Road, Bethesda, MD, 20852/ See the website for details.
Do you want your gown to help a terminally ill or severely challenged bride or groom enjoy a dream wedding or vow renewal?
WISH UPON A WEDDING helps couples facing terminal illnesses and serious challenges to enjoy their dream wedding or vow renewal. The charity website says it best when it says that at this charity they "celebrate the courage, determination and spirit of couples in love during their most challenging times. Officially launched in January of 2010, Wish Upon a Wedding currently has dozens of chapters across the United States ready to serve couples in need." Please visit their website at www.wishuponawedding.org. Your gown will be sold to help raise money to fund this charity's mission.
Do you want your gown to go to a local Goodwill or thrift store?
GOODWILL accepts donations of wedding gowns at their many locations nationwide. Local thrift stores also may be accepting such donations.
Please email us at donate@donatemyweddingdress.org if you know of charities accepting wedding gowns.
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WISH UPON A WEDDING helps couples facing terminal illnesses and serious challenges to enjoy their dream wedding or vow renewal. The charity website says it best when it says that at this charity they "celebrate the courage, determination and spirit of couples in love during their most challenging times. Officially launched in January of 2010, Wish Upon a Wedding currently has dozens of chapters across the United States ready to serve couples in need." Please visit their website at