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It was a hot and humid day in July when Suzanne said “I Do” to her love, Wayne, in the presence of their family and friends.
We are so very pleased to have contributed to such a happy occasion. Suzanne bought her dress from us and sent an email recalling the fond memories of dress-hunting with her mom and sisters.
I think you have such a great thing going and I was determined to buy my dress from you — I’m thankful it worked out so nicely!
It certainly did! You look gorgeous, Suzanne, and we wish you and Wayne a long life together!
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A huge, huge THANK YOU goes out to Mary Ann of Runway Bridal in Belleville, Ontario, for donating designer gowns to us. These are brand-new, off-the-rack and ready to wear!
We don’t have photos of all the gowns, but here are some taken speedily with a phone so you can see a sample of what we’ve received:
B2
B2
Size 12, ivory
Grecian style, asymmetrical neckline with flower pin at left shoulder
Jasmine
Jasmine
Size 12, ivory
Strapless, straight neckline with brooch beading below left shoulder; ruffled throughout from top to bottom
Ronald Joyce
Ronald Joyce
Size 12, ivory
A-line, sweetheart neckline with straps & beaded detail
Make an appointment while the arrivals are fresh, these styles don’t last long in the shop!
Photographer: Elizabeth In Love
The Brides’ Project isn’t just about wedding dresses, it’s about stories and connections between brides and families and the community at large. We want to share this wonderful story behind these beautiful photos, it’s the best explanation for why we love our little corner of the wedding industry:
I found my dress at The Brides’ Project 15 minutes before you closed. I had tried on a bunch of dresses and was about to give up when one of your volunteers said “why not just try it” about a dress that I had been eyeing but should have been 3 sizes too small. For whatever reason it ended up fitting and I knew it was the one. My bridesmaids, my mom and I had SO much fun shopping since they could be in the room with me. It was the most fun we had in a full day of shopping. One of your volunteers also pulled a veil for me and it was perfect on the first try. They definitely have an eye for what works. I am so happy to be returning my dress so that someone else can love it on their special day.
I’m very happy to have found my dress at The Brides’ Project since I knew the profits were going to many cancer charities. Having had purchased from The Brides Project became even more meaningful to me about 3 months before my wedding when I was diagnosed with a bone tumour. There were a couple weeks that we weren’t absolutely sure what kind it was. Thankfully after surgery it was determined to be benign, and for 2.5 months post major surgery I was non-weight bearing. I started walking 2 weeks before my wedding and with hard work, an amazing medical team and a lot of support, I was able to walk down the aisle and dance the night away without crutches.
Thank you for everything!!! I have recommended The Brides Project to everyone I know.
Marion
For many more photos of the dress, visit Marion’s photographer’s website, Elizabeth in Love.
We interrupt the Movember moustaches to post some gorgeous photos from Colleen, who writes:
I wanted to share my wonderful celebration photos with you! Katrina (the dressmaker) was wonderful, and I felt very special in this gorgeous dress!
I will donate it for another bride to enjoy and to contribute to the wonderful cause the brides project supports.
It was truly a pleasure meeting you & your volunteers!
Cheers,
Colleen
Thank you for your generosity, Colleen, and our heartfelt congratulations to the both of you!
Photographer: Carolyn Pongracz, In Bloom Photography
Birdcage veil & fascinator: “Love Headmistress” from I Heart Accessories
Dress: Katrina Davis
at the church
We received a lovely email from Theresa, a newlywed and a huge supporter of The Brides’ Project: she sourced three of her wedding vendors here!
My name is Theresa and I guess you could say that I am a huge supporter of TBP! I bought my wedding gown and veil from TBP back in July 2010 and I was married in May 2011 to my husband Abner.
~ I also had my alterations done by Pom (loved her, she always made me laugh)!
~ My flowers were done by Kim (so sweet and very creative)!
~ And photographs by Gail (from noon till midnight, she is truly one in a million)!My wedding experience was nothing short of wonderful!
At the Reception (guest photo)
We are absolutely tickled to read mail like this, to know we’ve been able to help brides in not just one way but several, all the while raising money for cancer charities. Our goal for 2011 was $60,000 (already reached and soon to be exceeded) and we wouldn’t be able to do this without brides like Theresa, who is also donating back her dress and veil!
Thank you, Theresa, and congratulations! FYI, her gown is back to be enjoyed again!
Below is the lovely Natalya with her handsome hubby Brett. Congrats you two! You look so happy, and obviously had a super fun wedding day. And we LOVE the shoes!!! This dress was actually worn by Alyssa Milano for a wedding movie… and now the story of the dress grows with Natalya’s wonderful day.
She wrote us a lovely message; “I am writing to thank you for helping me find the absolutely perfect dress for an amazing price! We had a fantastic wedding and everyone complimented my dress a lot!” Those words are music to our ears, and she has promised to donate the dress back when she’s had a chance to enjoy it some more! (Photo credit to PhotoSix Weddings / Allen McEachern)
Brett and Natalya
married in Tuscany
Congratulations to the lovely Lindsay, who married Steve at a beautiful villa last month in Tuscany.
“It was absolutely magical,” she said, and of that we have no doubt! (Ahhh, dreaming of Italy!)
We are so pleased to have contributed a small part of the magic — Lindsay bought her dress at The Brides’ Project, and had it altered by Pearl, who also added straps. It looks beautiful, flowy, and perfect for a summer wedding.
Thank you, Lindsay! We wish you and Steve many years of wedded bliss
married in Tuscany
married in Tuscany
married in Tuscany
photo: friends/family
Joanna bought her dress from The Brides’ Project back in March of this year, and was just married on August 12. We are delighted that she thought of us and passed along these photos from her wedding day.
Congratulations, Joanna! We wish you and your hubby all the happiness in the world!
photo: friends/family
We’d like to extend a huge Thank You to Julie of Julianne’s Bridal in Goderich. She dropped by last week with a great assortment of wedding gowns and some bridesmaid and other outfits. For those in the Goderich area, check out her shop at http://juliannesbridal.co.cc/
We greatly appreciate your generosity Julie!
photo: Steve Cumberbatch / magicalphotos.net
We received another gown donation that made its way down a Caribbean aisle (Barbados), and is now ready to make another bride just as happy on her wedding day. To try it on, just make a quick and easy appointment online.
A big thank you goes out to Tina, the lovely lady who donated this sleek Maggie Sottero. Congratulations to the newlyweds!
photo: Steve Cumberbatch / magicalphotos.net
photo: Steve Cumberbatch / magicalphotos.net
photo: Cutting Edge Imagery
We are thrilled to be the recipients of a gorgeous gown from a generous bride who brought it back from Barbados! The strapless ivory gown has a sweep train with diagonal ruching and happy Caribbean memories
This dress won’t last long in the shop, ladies, make an appointment to try it on.
We’d like to thank Jamie and her husband for sharing their joy with us and with the next bride and groom on their big day, while supporting our beneficiaries.
photo: Cutting Edge Imagery
photo: Cutting Edge Imagery
photo: Cutting Edge Imagery
Blue by Enzoani: Cartagena
We have had some incredible donations lately. We don’t have a photo of the Cartagena gown, but check out the catalogue photo and all the lovely details:
- strapless A-line with sweetheart neckline
- asymmetrical rouched bust with lace applique on bodice
- side bow at natural waist
- cathedral train
- fabric: silky gaza
It won’t last, ladies, make an appointment and see if this is your wedding dress!
photo: castingmemories.org
Jaclyn just said “I Do!” to Joshua in a dress from The Brides’ Project! We love, love, love Jaclyn’s retro wedding style and how smashing the whole wedding party looks!
Lucky for us, Jaclyn’s donating her dress back to us and you can customize it, too! Its simplicity is ideal for adding your own personal touch. Make an appointment and see for yourself.
Thank you for your generosity, Jaclyn! We wish you and Joshua much happiness!
photo: castingmemories.org
photo: castingmemories.org
photo: abigaildavid.com
Ladies, the donations we’ve just received are just fantastic! Nine dresses only yesterday!
Allison’s gorgeous frothy frock (see 3rd photo below for full frothiness) made its debut in the mountains, and it’s in the shop now, ready to make another bride feel amazing on her wedding day. Make an appointment, try it on — and take it home the very same day!
All proceeds of our dresses are donated to cancer charities, so not only will you feel amazing on your wedding day, you’ll feel good when you buy it, wear it, and afterwards, too. (Donate it back to us and continue the circle!)
photo: abigaildavid.com
photo: abigaildavid.com
photo: abigaildavid.com
photo: davidphoto.ca
This darling ivory chiffon dress is now in the shop, generously donated to us by the lovely Daniela. It’s a size 8 and the perfect length for those sultry hot summer days like we’ve been having lately. It comes with a crinoline, is dry cleaned and ready to go. Make an appointment and try it on before it gets snapped up!
photo: davidphoto.ca
photo: davidphoto.ca
We would like to send our most sincere thanks to Mary Ann who owns Runway Bridal in Belleville. She just donated 5 gorgeous current pieces that are all fabulous! Thank you so much Mary Ann for sending in these gorgeous gowns. You’re making a huge difference in our ability to reach our fundraising goals this year. Local brides… give her a visit. Her salon is beautiful and you can see pictures here. You will have an amazing experience. One of her brides donated her dress here, and had wonderful things to say.
Brides are welcome to make an appointment to come in and try on the dresses. We have a few manufacturer’s pictures to show you what we have!
congratulations, Shannon!
Shannon got married earlier this year and she has already decided to donate her gorgeous Ella Rosa dress! Lucky us! And, maybe LUCKY YOU if you come into the shop at the right time and snap it up before someone else does. It’s a size 14 and the designer’s photo is below. Make an appointment today — that fabulous train deserves another trip down the aisle!
Ella Rosa gown
The lovely Jen brought in her stunning Maggie Sottero dress at the end of June. It won’t be here for long!
Congrats Jen, and thank you SO much for your generosity! We’ll be dropping you a line when your dress finds a home.
Here’s the front:
And the back…
This weekend we were very fortunate with dress donations, including a Vera Wang and this stunning San Patrick dress. Emma and I are so in love with this piece that we’ve hidden it in a closet, and can only be bribed with chocolate to let someone try it on! Thanks so much Erica for parting with it, and giving another bride the opportunity to delight in this dress! (Photo credit il gruppo digitale in Tulum, Mexico)
Ladies, we have a gorgeous Size 8 Sottero Badgley in the house. Would you take a look at that train! Today’s featured gown is white and hemmed to fit 5’5″, courtesy of a very generous donor. Make an appointment to try it on!
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