New to the Board---Wedding Dresses for cheap/donated

RoseBride27 · September 2013

Hi All,

I'm new here but not new to theknot. I'm originally from Chicago but now live in Kenya. Will be preparing for my own wedding some time next year but in the meantime I'm trying to help a friend. I run an organization in Kenya in the slums putting at risk teenagers back into school. My program director and his fiance who are from the slums are planning to get married so my man and I are trying to give them a "dream wedding". we want to start out by surprising her with a wedding dress. Wedding dresses in Kenya are VERY expensive so here I am on the hunt during my short visit back home. I'm trying to find a cheap wedding dress or one that can be donated. I know she likes the poofy kind but I think anything under $150 will do.

If you can provide any advice on where to look or know anyone that can help out it will be must appreciated. I've been living abroad for so long that I've forgotten my options.

Soon enough I will back asking an array of questions for my own day!

KatWAG · September 2013

try the classified boards

RoseBride27 · September 2013

There is a classified board on the knot in Chicago?

IF yes, can you direct me to it. Haven't been able to find it myself.

January Bride · September 2013

Hello hello

I just checked the David's Bridal sale website and there are quite a few gowns on there for under $200. The poufy ones are unfortunately between the 150-200 range, but it still might be worth checking out.

Other places will sell samples for very cheap, such as Wedding Belles and Weddings 826, but they are typical sample sizes which won't work if your friend doesn't fit a sample.

What about posting a Craigs List post looking for donated dress? That might be your best bet.

Check this out - they have a Chicago specific page. Most dresses seem to be over $150, but it is worth a shot to check out: http://www.smartbrideboutique.com/shop/search/city/4307/

This page lists dresses, but it's not Chicago-specific: http://www.tradesy.com/weddings/wedding-dresses/

I think there's a website called preownedweddingdresses or something like that - I'd check that out, too.,

I hope you find something!!

KatWAG · September 2013

There is not a local classified board. But here is the link. http://forums.theknot.com/categories/wedding-boards_wedding-classifieds

RoseBride27 · September 2013

Thanks Ladies!

Jame1987 · September 2013

I would talk to the owners of personally owned boutiques, they may be more likely to help you make something work out for a good cause

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