VERA WANG Satin Gown with Criss-Cross Back Size 4 Bust: 34", Waist: 27", Hips: N/A: White Satin Vera Wang with high front and beautiful criss-cross back. The back ties up for a perfect fit. This is a fantastic dress as only Vera can design it!
Here at TBP, we have HUNDREDS of gowns in stock and an overwhelming majority of them are brand new! Most people seem to think that donated means "used" but this is not always the case. Of course, we do have generous brides that have contributed their gowns and wedding accessories to help The Brides' Project. They are giving back a very important part of their lives to help spread joy into the lives of cancer victims and their families.
Most dresses come from salons, and are brand new. Recent additions to brand new stock include Belles on a Budget, Bridal Elegance and It's Your Day.
If you don't like what you see here... we have TONS more in the brides' castle! One more thing before we get to the gowns: If you're planning your fairytale winter wonderland wedding, we have a selection of gowns that are suitable and fur wraps to finish off the look you're looking to achieve.
Just please, don't come looking for a 2008 gown in your size and choice of colour, or with a picture from a current magazine... that's what salons sell at their prices, and how they can afford to give us their discontinued dresses or samples once the season is over. We have different stock, no less beautiful, but we don't get 2008 styles to offer at a fraction of the cost salons will charge. We DO get one-offs, EVERY designer, VERY modern styles and neat things you'll never find elsewhere.
If you're on a budget, please discuss this with me openly. Prices are flexible, WITHIN REASON! About $300 is the entry range. Outdated gowns are sent to Goodwill and sold there for $200. I can happily tailor your experience here to your budget. I've seen it all, and if your budget is moderate, I can help you. Just please don't aim for the Vera Wang... and expect it for $300!!!
Let's work together to make your wedding perfect.
If the shop is busy, remember, I'm single-handed. I try to make this pleasant for everyone. I do my best. Please come to help me achieve our goals, have fun, work with other clients, and that way we all have a great day and a great experience.
NB. The gowns below are some of our highest end stuff. Despite retail pricing of $6000+ in some cases, they are $1000 or under here at The Brides' Project.
VERA WANG Satin Gown with Criss-Cross Back Size 4 Bust: 34", Waist: 27", Hips: N/A: White Satin Vera Wang with high front and beautiful criss-cross back. The back ties up for a perfect fit. This is a fantastic dress as only Vera can design it!
BELLISSIMA Madonna Style Silk Wedding Gown Size 4 Natural White Silk Bust: 34", Waist: 27", Hips: N/A: This stunning mock two-piece gown is 100% silk. The bodice is embellished with Swarovski silver and iridescent beads in a pattern bordering the neckline and on the straps. The back has buttons are covered in the same silver and iridescent beads. The bodice has a dropped waistline and the fully-lined A-line skirt flows into the chapel train.
VW-001 VERA WANG Informal Wedding Dress Size 4 Ivory Bust: 34", Waist: 27", Hips: N/A: This Vera Wang two-piece informal taffeta dress has a fitted bodice and is fully lined for a beautiful fit. The skirt has a built in crinoline. There isn't train on the skirt. This outfit is ideal for a destination wedding.
VE-001 VELESCA Silk Wedding Gown Style 2179 Size 6 Ivory Bust: 34", Waist: 27", Hips: 39": This Velesca two-piece is absolutely stunning and classy. 100% silk gown with a unique neckline, A-frame skirt and chapel train. This is a two-piece gown with strapless fitted bodice, and a square neckline with pleats at the top of the seams. Silver beads accent the delicate silver embroidery, and ornamental buttons line the back of bodice.
PB-001 PALOMA BLANCA One-Shoulder Duchess Silk Gown Size 6 Natural Bust: 35", Waist: 26.5", Hips: 38.5": This exquisite style #3343 Paloma Couture duchess silk gown from Paloma Blanca has beautiful beading, one-shoulder cut, fitted bodice and asymmetrical waist design. The bodice is embellished with delicate silver beading in a swirling floral design. The dress features an A-line skirt and short chapel train.
AN-001 PRONUPTIA Silk and Crystal Wedding Gown Size 6 Ivory Bust: 35", Waist: 26", Hips: 37": This striking Pronuptia gown is a strapless fitted mock two piece made of 100% silk, with gathered side sweep design dusted with beads and Swarovski crystals. Loop buttons run down back of the bodice. The full skirt is pleated in back, with a chapel length train.
JM-001 JUSTINA McCAFFREY Suzette Model Silk Shantung Wedding Gown Size 8 Natural Bust: 36, Waist: 28", Hips: 40: This is Justina McCaffreys Suzette model wedding gown in silk shantung. The dress has a scoop neckline, natural waist gown and spaghetti straps, featuring a circular skirt with sweep train. The bodice is adorned with bugle beads and pearls. This dress is beautiful in its simplicity with this gorgeous material.
CH-001 CHRISTOS Wedding Dress Style 716 Size 8 Ivory Bust: 35, Waist: 26, Hips: 39: This gown is amazing! The fabric is rich and luxurious; it's silk mikado, a mix 50% silk and 50% cotton fiber and comes with chapel length train and beautiful embroidery work along the bottom of the dress, high enough so you can take the dress up without affecting the embroidery. This dress is great for when you like strapless styles but want to cover your arms.
RK-004 RENA KOH with Silver Beading Style C001 Size 8 Ivory: This Rena Koh is made of 100% silk and is beautifully embellished with silver beading and rhinestones on the straps and neckline. The dress features inverted pleats in the back and a beautiful train. Illusion buttons run the entire length of the train, and hooks for the bustle are already included. Pictures do not do this dress justice. This dress has a simple cut that will flatter your figure.
AV-003 ALVINA VALENTA Strapless Dress Style 9212 Size 8 Blush: Alvina Valenta style 9212 is a gorgeous duchess satin (35% silk, 65% rayon) strapless gown with a full skirt and chapel train embellished with intricate silver beading on the bodice. Illusion buttons run the entire length of the train. The blush colour has a hint of pink and makes for an unusual yet attractive shade.
JAI INTERNATIONAL (made by Alfred Sung): Two-Piece Wedding Gown Size 8 Ivory Bust: 36, Waist: 27, Hips: 38: Walk down the aisle in this two-piece Jai wedding gown! The dress features a beaded lace appliquι bodice with corseted back and chapel train on a full pleated princess ball gown bottom with matching appliquι insert.
AS-001 ALFRED SUNG Duchess Satin Sweetheart Neckline Size 8 White: An Alfred Sung in a beautiful white duchess satin. The dress has crisp box pleats and sweetheart neckline. Simple but far from plain! For the bride who wants to shine with understated elegance. This dress does fasten... it was snug on the mannequin so we did not zip it up. A small train can be made when shortening the dress, or a separate train can be made and attached to the back of the dress for additional effect. Or, add an extended sash in a contrasting colour, doubling as your train!
PB-007 PALOMA BLANCA with Sash Size 10 Natural with Peach Sash Bust: 37, Waist: 28, Hips: N/A: Lovely strapless Paloma Blanca gown with detailed embroidery top. Gorgeous peach satin dress adds a splash of colour. Click on the front view picture to see the embroidery detail. Note: The original tag on the dress says style 3565 but I have since confirmed this is incorrect.
JIM HJELM Silk Satin Gown with Embroidered Train Size 10 Ivory: Beautiful Jim Hjelm silk satin strapless gown with coffee-coloured embroidery accents. Split train design in the back... When bustled, matching embroidery on the underside is revealed. Classically beautiful dress with a gorgeous twist on the train. Click on the back view photo to see underside embroidery!
MA-001 MARISA Style 589 Silk Gown Size 10 Silk White: Float down the aisle with this silk organza beauty! Princess silhouette with embroidered silk organza neckline, front to back. Layer of silk organza is accentuated with matching edging. The neckline can be detached by a seamstress, leaving a simple yet beautiful gown. A personal favourite! The gown is a 10 but fits more like an 8, and was small on my mannequin.
PB-004 PALOMA BLANCA Empire Gown Size 10 Natural Bust: 37, Waist: 28, Hips: N/A: Gorgeous gown with signature Paloma Blanca style. Empire style silver embroidery and beading, repeated on a detachable train. This dress was photographed with a crinoline and can be worn without one for a sleeker look.
VE-002 VENUS Style V0253 English Net Gown Size 10 White/White Bust: 36.5, Waist: 28.5, Hips: N/A: One of our favourites! Current style on designer's web site. Embroidered English Net over Poly Shantung with chapel train. Strapless dress features crushed Shantung cummerbund and matching back streamers. This dress was photographed with a crinoline, but this dress is light and can be worn without a crin for a sleeker look.
Fabulous Jim Hjelm duchess satin dress (35% silk) with a beautiful floral embroidery on the bust with a hint of blue, and delicate beading. Special fabric draping on one side gives this dress a special touch. Stunning gown for a classy garden or beach wedding. SOLD
FY-002 FOREVER YOURS 100% Silk Gown Size 10 Ivory: This dress feels like butter! Gorgeous 100% silk with beading on the bodice. Off-the shoulder straps. Old world elegance in a contemporary styling. The back gives the illusion of dresses at the turn of the century. Must be seen to be appreciated! Note: There are hoops to accommodate a corset cord, but no cord came with the dress. One can easily be made from the dress fabric when the gown is shortened, or use fabric from a bridesmaid's dress for contrast!
JH-001 JIM HJELM Duchess Satin Gown Size 10 Ivory: Fabulous Jim Hjelm duchess satin dress (35% silk) with a beautiful draped neckline. The inside portion has delicate embroidery with a touch of beading. This design continues around the upper back of the dress. The straps fasten by buttons so they can be crossed over or fastened straight.
RK-001 RENA KOH Silk Shantung and Organza Gown Size 10 Natural (Gold) Bust: 36" Waist: 28" Hips: 40": This dress flows beautifully and is sensational. This is a strapless Rena Koh with a shirred silk shantung bodice. The skirt has box pleats with three layers of matching organza, and the train extends 30 inches. Rena Koh calls this colour Natural, but it's more of a Gold.
CS-001 CARMELA SUTERA Style 245 in Duchess Satin Size 10 White Bust: 36, Waist: 26, Hips: 36: This Carmela Sutera style 245 features an off-shoulder sleeveless bodice, flattering dropped waist and floor length ball gown skirt with yards and yards of luscious duchess satin. Beaded band trims the scoop neckline and well-cut bodice. Illusion buttons conceal back zipper.
LS-001 LA SPOSA (SAN PATRICK) Ivory Wedding Gown Size 10 Ivory Bust: 34, Waist: 30, Hips: 36: This is a La Sposa (from San Patrick) mock two-piece lace spaghetti strap bodice with chiffon bottom and chapel length train. It is perfect for the bride who wants a stylish dress without the full-skirt look.
LA-001 LAZARO Silk Satin Gown with Straps Size 10 Ivory: This is an exquisite Lazaro with ball gown skirt. Very flattering design, portrait neckline, basque waist and covered buttons with loops. The silk satin fabric gives richness and depth to the gown. The back is also portrait neckline with a sweep train. The lace and beadwork on the bodice and the bottom of the gown is exquisite and encircles the dress.
PB-003 PALOMA BLANCA Natural Wedding Gown Size 10 Natural Bust: 34, Waist: 30, Hips: 36": This Paloma Blanca gown is simple yet elegantly trimmed with an exquisite pearl and crystal combination. The dress features spaghetti straps and a flat front A-line skirt with box pleats in back. There is a matching shawl included.
AN-002 ANGELINA Silk Organza Strapless Gown Size 12 Soft White: Ethereal silk organza gown with matching silk band across the bodice and bottom of skirt. Pure and simple, yet beautifully elegant. A timeless classic.
BE-003 BELLISSIMA'S LA SOLITA Style 3008 Gown Size 12 White Bust: 39.5, Waist: 32.5, Hips: 43": This is from Bellissima's recently discontinued line. Strapless fitted bodice with silver and pearl beaded neckline and back buttons dusted with beads. This gown has a full skirt and gathered French bustle train embellishment, and a chapel length train.
PB-002 PALOMA BLANCA Wedding Dress with Straps Size 12 White Bust: 36, Waist: 29, Hips: 41.5: A favourite among brides, Paloma Blanca has created this simple yet elegant wedding dress. There is gorgeous beading on the front and back of the bodice. The skirt is unbeaded. This dress was photographed without a crinoline and will billow beautifully with one.
VE-001 VENUS Style V0253 English Net Gown Size 12 Ivory/Ivory Bust: 38, Waist: 30, Hips: N/A: One of our favourites! Current style on designer's web site. Embroidered English Net over Poly Shantung with chapel train. Strapless dress features crushed Shantung cummerbund and matching back streamers. This dress was photographed with a crinoline, but this dress is light and can be worn without a crin for a sleeker look.
RK-002 RENA KOH Wedding Gown Emily Style Size 12 Light Ivory Bust: 37, Waist: 29.5, Hips: 41: This beautiful Rena Koh dress is called Emily. The dress has an empire waist and spaghetti straps, along with a box pleated skirt in front and gathered in the back. The bodice and train are a beaded organza overlay, with the train extending 30 inches. The subtle beading adds sparkle to this dress.
CA-001 Casablanca Style 1713 Mikado Gown Size 14-16 White Bust: 42, Waist: 33, Hips: 44: This is Casablanca Style 1713 in Mikado, currently on the designers web site. The off-the shoulder neckline of this regal gown is hand-beaded with silver crystals and rhinestones. The design is continued on the center bodice all the way to the V shaped beaded waistline. In the back, a center box pleat adds fullness to the skirt and chapel train.
BE-002 BELLISSIMA Madonna Style Silk Gown Size 14 Natural Silk (Ivory): This stunning mock two-piece gown is 100% silk. The bodice is embellished with Swarovski silver and iridescent beads in a pattern bordering the neckline and on the straps. The back has buttons are covered in the same silver and iridescent beads. The bodice has a dropped waistline and the fully-lined A-line skirt flows into the chapel train.
BG2142 - A very unique NuMode gown that is golden in colour, with an absolutely stunning embroidered organza overlay on the bodice. Size 6, $650.
BG2143 - Another gorgeous Paloma Blanca gown with pink and gold detailing on the bodice and a light organza overlay over the skirt. The dress comes with a completely matching cathedral length veil, and the entire set, size 8, is selling for $750.
BG2144 - Paloma Blanca is one of our favourite designers here due to the extremely high quality of workmanship and materials. Also, the designs tend to be understated but beautiful. This one has a row of beading around the top of the bodice, but is otherwise unadorned. Soft as butter, and will make you as the bride melt your hubby's heart! Size 8, $500.
BG2145 - I love the current trend for more colour in bridal wear, and this Bridal Originals gown has an absolutely breathtakingly regal bodice in deep burgundy with gold accents. Straps are optional. Size 10, $550.
BG2146 - A gown made by Elegance (a line of Alfred Sung) with stunning beading on the bodice, ruching in the skirt, and a panel insert in the skirt that features the same detailing. Size 10, $500.
BG2147 - A Bridalane International dress in size 8 with alternating rows of crystal detailing and satin on the bodice. Gorgeously soft and elegant. $500.
BG2148 - Another Bridalane International gown in size 8, in white, with ruching on the side of the bodice to create that 'teeny waist' appearance. There is also matching detailing from the bodice seen through the train. $500.
BG2246 - A LaSposa gown (made by Pronovias) with beautiful detailing on the ruched bodice, luxurious fabric, and the design elements of a Spanish manufacturer. Size 10, $600.
BG2247 - A St. Patrick gown in size 10, strapless with beautiful lace and bead detailing on the ruched bodice, and split skirt in the back (butterfly skirt as I call them!). It's size 10, and priced at $750.
BG3000 - This is a St. Pucchi Sposa gown, and one of the more unique designers on the market. Definitely 'haute couture'. The gown truly defies description with all its amazing details, particularly those on the gown itself which create such an hourglass illusion. High end stuff this dress. Size 10, $750.
BG3115 - A gorgeous champagne coloured gown by Essence of Australia with lace details around v-neck and gorgeous train. The back has crystal buttons over the zipper. Size 12, $750.
BG3127 - Another St. Patrick gown with a lovely splash of gold in a well-designed bodice that is sure to make anyone look teeny! The pickup skirt is not overly voluminous... just very light organza over satin. Beautifully fun, while not making you look like a cake topper! Size 10, $700.
BG3130 - A St. Patrick gown that is incredibly sleek and elegant with its mermaid style and excellent cut. It's in a gorgeous rich light gold colour, has beautiful crystal work over the rushed bodice, the comfort of a 2-piece gown, and comes in size 12 for $600.
BG3133 - Oh this dress is so delightful! It's an Essence of Australia design that is a lovely light pink, and just so feminine and FUN. The skirt has 2 layers of light organza overlay, and just says "princess" all over it. The bodice has delicate lace details. The buttons are missing from the back to cover the zipper, but are easily replaced by your seamstress. Size 6, $600.
BG3343 - A Maggie Sottero Capri Marie in ivory with gorgeous crystals holding the pickups in the skirt. The gown can be seen better on the manufacturer's web site. It's size 12 with a corset back. $750. SOLD
This silver and white gown gorgeous... and I have the perfect veil to match ;) It's $400 and is size 10. The detailing is really incredible, and Sarah really does it justice
This Paloma Blanca size 8 gown looks STUNNING on Sarah, and has a very sexy low back that she could pull off no problem. The top is ruched, and has a sweep train. It's $400 and these gowns typically retail at $1500 and up. BG3059
Another great, simple but elegant gown by Venus. Sarah makes it look spectacular with her petite figure. It's a Venus, and only $150. BG1001
Oh shucks, back to using Judy again. She's really not much of a conversationalist, and rather a stick in the mud... oops, I mean cement since she is actually rooted using cement in a bucket. Maybe that's why she's not so cheery.
BG3069: A brand new Pronovias gown in size 8. Absolutely breathtaking. $600
BG3068: A brand new Ian Stewart in size 8. $575.
BG3084: A Paloma Blanca, brand new, size 8. $500.
BG3074: Another glorious Pronovias gown in size 10 that is a rich coffee colour. Love it! $700.
BG3072: A size 10 Pronovias, brand new, just missing the lace for the back. $500.
From our collection of previously loved dresses comes BG2193: A size 8 dress, my guess is Sincerity but the tag is removed, it's just stunning, in perfect shape, already bustled and $500.
BG2194: A Demetrios gown in size 10, $300. In fantastic shape, and made in a lovely flowy chiffon. It came with a matching veil which you are welcome to purchase with it for $75, with tons of sparklies on it. Unfortunately my ineptitude with a camera means that it didn't pick up the sparklies. Shucks!
BG2192: Exclusive Edition gown in size 10, absolutely breathtaking and in amazing condition. $500.
Here is the list of gowns that are sent in by It's Your Day salon in Windsor; ETA Friday February 8th, 2008.
Pics of gowns from the list above ... shamelessly stolen:
