The Brides’ Project has two very important purposes: to provide every bride with the things she needs for a beautiful wedding within her budget, and to support cancer charities by donating all our profits.
This project is dedicated to the many survivors, and sadly to the ones I’ve lost to cancer. My first run-in with cancer was finding out on Christmas eve 1976 that my best friend Lisa had lost her leg to bone cancer. And subsequently her life at the tender age of 9. I also fondly remember my cousin Jean, and so many other family members and friends I’ve lost this way. At the same time, I celebrate with others who have survived, and hope to hear of many more survivors than losses in the years to come.
Helping Brides: I’ve been a bride (ummm… twice…) and I understand the struggle of wanting a beautiful wedding on a pauper’s budget. It may be ‘just one day’, but it’s the ONE day you want to look and feel your best! The Brides’ Project receives gown donations from both corporate sponsors and other brides… and has a HUGE selection of designer gowns offered at wholesale prices.
It’s all about brides helping brides have a beautiful, memorable and budget-conscious wedding without mortgaging the house! It’s also about being able to give back… and offer something after your wedding that can change lives. The Dress.
Fighting cancer one dress at a time: The Dress. Worn once… and sadly hidden away. What better compliment can there be to your gown than another bride loving it just as you did? And giving it a chance to make her beam as she walks down the aisle! By doing so, you are making a great and lasting contribution through your wedding. ALL our profits are donated to the Canadian Cancer Society, the Breast Cancer Foundation, “Movember” (fighting prostate cancer) and Camp Quality. Camp Quality not only provides the camp experience to children in multiple locations across Canada, but also provides year-round support to the children and their families.
Your role: Your donation of wedding items will go a long way in helping other brides have their perfect wedding, and make a huge difference in our ability to donate to cancer charities. Your support by purchasing or donating your gown and accessories will help these fabulous organizations continue to make huge strides in the fight against cancer. Get involved, and help us make a difference. Join a walk or other event to support cancer charities. We’ll support you and join you.
The Brides’ Project is a community of women dedicated to making a difference through the happiest day of our lives.
Thanks so much for your support, and may your wedding day be the start of a lifetime together in happiness and health.
Helen Sweet (founder)
(416) 469-6777
(734) 418-3332