Brides for a Cause

I love Brides for a Cause! Their ethics on environmentalism, making dresses more accessible for lower income brides and continued donations to other incredible organizations are what attracted me to the shop in the first place when trying to decide where to buy my wedding dress. I bought my first dress months before my wedding which was a great experience, however after finding out I was pregnant prior to the wedding, I no longer fit in my dress and was scrambling to find a new one. I went in only a week and a half before the wedding day and was greeted again with nothing but kindness and support from the staff who were so encouraging about my situation. The woman working the front desk gave me a lot of ideas for simple alterations to make the new dress work in such a short time which I am so grateful for! A stressful situation was made much easier with their support and guidance. I highly recommend them to all looking for a wedding dress (even if just to check them out as a first stop)! Keep in mind, their inventory changes all the time, so if you don’t find something right away, give it a week or two and try again. Some dresses do have snags, stains, rips, etc. from natural wear of donations. With that said, my new dress is a gorgeous sample dress from a local boutique, A-Line Essence of Australia, never worn, for only $750! They are definitely worth checking out!

I love this shop SO much! More of a self-directed experience, but staff were available to help take dresses to the fitting room. Most of all, the dress I got was way more affordable than any of the ones I looked at elsewhere. I absolutely recommend them to any brides looking for a beautiful, but budget-friendly wedding dress!!

Beautiful dresses and amazing service! I felt welcomed and seen. I was overwhelmed coming into the store because I had never gone dress shopping for anyone’s wedding or anything but they were helpful in so many ways and made me feel at ease. I was so happy that I could find my dress there and there was no stress.

They were super nice, and very helpful :)

Overall a good experience, but I will say they were a little uptight about having guests with you. I brought my mom, sister, and maid of honor with me and throughout our appointment they would bring me dresses they thought I would like. At one point a lady working came up to me and told me they had to stay right next to me and if I was actually approving the dresses they were bringing or if they were just playing in the store. I and my family found this very uncomfortable and rude. The place was not the cleanest and was very little but I was very happy that I found my dress and the money goes towards a great cause. Also important to note their prices are a little high for what they are offering. The dress I got was marked at $850 and had a couple rips, some lace needs to be repaired and other things need fixed. I did receive a 10% discount for having an appointment.

I love it. I found the perfect dress. Their frequent sales made it in budget. Couldn't be happier

I absolutely love my experience! The staff was wonderful, encouraging, and incredibly helpful! I felt like a true princess and I wasn’t as overwhelmed as I worried I would be. I’ve been following them on Instagram for years and couldn’t wait for my turn to shop. I found my dream dress and some accessories and came out significantly under my budget!

This was THE BEST dress shopping experience. I didn’t know what style I wanted going in, and having been with others getting their wedding dress, I didn’t want a salesperson hyping me up and trying to get me to buy a dress I didn’t want. This was the opposite and it was lovely. My group was left alone and the staff were near by when we had a question and talked me through how a seamstress could alter my dress. They were SO friendly and it was the absolute best experience for me.

The only place I visited. I found my dress for only $100! All of the dresses were very affordable and I loved how I could go at my own pace. Would definitely recommend.

Really enjoyed our trip here. It was the first and only bridal shop I needed to visit- my dress ended up being the second one I tried. The staff was friendly and helpful, and the variety of styles was excellent!

All of the employees were fabulous! They helped me find "the one"!

I found my dream wedding gown at Brides for a Cause! The selection was incredible--from less expensive labels to couture gowns--and there were so many styles and sizes. The staff was wonderful, attentive, and really made my experience special by offering great feedback and helping me shop accessories. My experience was excellent and I couldn't recommend this location more highly for future brides!

I found my dream dress here for only 400$!! Their dresses are so affordable I actually bought 2! I love that they let you and your group wander the racks and pick what you're feeling and just pop in to check to make sure you're ok! I loved every bit of my experience and I will be recommending it to every bride I know 😍

I LOVED finding my dress here. I knew when I started dress shopping that the traditional boutique experience wasn't for me, and I wanted the ability to pull my own options and try things on without a ton of external feedback and opinions. This place gave me that space to exercise freedom while still providing great customer service and assistance. All of the associates were attentive, walked me through the gallery and offered advice when called on. The dress selections had so much more variety than the Boutiques I'd been too, and that made it so easy to find my dress, as I was not restricted to the designer trends of the season. I found something vintage-esque with modern touches perfect for our bid day, and the prices are SO affordable!

I've known I wanted to buy my wedding dress from Brides for a Cause for years and I am so excited to finally have gotten to do so! The staff are so nice and supportive. I went in several times before finding the right dress and never had an issue getting an appointment or feeling like I was being rushed to make a decision. It is definitely more of a low key, hands-off kind of shopping experience, but that was perfect for me. I ended up finding an amazing Badgley Mischka designer dress that retails for $3700. It has a couple of small defects that won't be noticeable in pictures and was just $200! There were a ton of dresses there that were in perfect shape, if you are willing to spend a little more. Would definitely recommend Brides for a Cause if you are shopping on a budget or if you just want to support a good cause.

I couldn't be happier about my experience shopping at Brides for a Cause. I first heard about them many years ago and loved the concept (pre-worn AND the proceeds go to women's charities? Yes please!) , but was no longer living in Portland when it came time to start shopping for my wedding dress. I wound up shopping in boutiques across LA (Beverly Hills & Venice) and Honolulu. When I finally made it to Brides for a Cause in Portland, it was hands down my best bridal shopping experience and I found the dress of my dreams (and it even fit me!). I was shopping solo this time and both of the shop attendants were so warm, friendly and helpful (which unfortunately is not the case in all bridal shops). Kelly stayed around to help me while I tried on over 10 dresses and she was so attentive and truly interested in my story. I didn't expect that kind of attention from a discount bridal shop, but they treated my shopping experience like the special occasion it should be. Truly astonished I found a dress so quickly here (I only shopped for an hour!) and it fit me so well. They even had it in both of my close sizes, so I was able to select the one that fit me best. It'll need a couple minor alterations, but nothing like the usual cost of altering a brand new dress. The cost of the whole dress was less than the projected alterations from a different brand new one I'd been considering. Overall, I'm completely thrilled with my dress, the staff and the beautiful ambiance of this shop. Would recommend to anyone shopping for a wedding or bridesmaid dress.

It was SO stinkin cute and such a fun experience. Also very helpful staff! I found the dress of my DREAMS! Felt like magic the second I put it on. Love this place. Definitely recommend!!

Very professional, wonderful selection of dresses, and lots of appointments available, even same-day appointments on the weekend. Also, their dresses are incredibly affordable. I found my dream dress, a beautiful ballgown with a long train, for $300!

I found my dress at Brides for a Cause after looking for it for a while and the staff was super sweet and caring which I loved 🤍🤍🤍🤍 so happy with my dress and excited for my wedding

I was one of those brides that had to reschedule, but it was worth it. They helped me so much which having a kiddo that I mainly watch since her papa works all day- they were so kind and helpful. I’ve gone and looked everywhere for that ONE dress. And I couldn’t settle on one that was going to break the bank. And not only did I support a smaller business. But I recommend my FSMIL who is getting married 6 months before me. She bought hers here as well! They recommend alternating from best rated areas, they also have try on rooms that are more smaller and it feels so much better that way because other brides also comment and support each other!

Brides for a cause was an amazing place to shop. My appointment ran long but they were so patient and did not rush me at all. The woman who helped (I wish I could remember her name) was so helpful and encouraging. I also loved being able to support amazing charities with the purchase of my dress.

Wonderful experience! Lots of freedom to pick out dresses to try on, no pressure, and everyone was helpful, encouraging, and so excited for me! Highly recommend

I love Brides for a Cause! Two of my friends bought their dresses from here, and I knew it's where I wanted to get mine. There were so many beautiful options, and the staff was really friendly while also giving my group space to do our thing. I found a dress I loved at a great price, and it feels extra right to know I'm helping women in Portland with my purchase and doing a little bit to preserve the environment by buying secondhand. Highly recommend to anyone and everyone!

This is the best place! Everyone is so friendly and welcoming. They have so many options and they are so beautiful. I definitely recommend them to anyone!❤️

This place is amazing! The staff is so friendly and helpful. I loved that I got to look through the dress selection myself and didn’t have to tell a sales person I didn’t like a dress they pulled for me (I’m very picky). The staff let’s you do your thing and assists when asked. I found my dress here, a couture dress that originally cost $6,200 and I got it for $1,200. The best part is that the proceeds go to helping women. I couldn’t ask for anything better!

I had an absolutely wonderful experience here! One of the women who work here actually was the one who found the perfect dress- something I wouldn’t have picked out by myself, but was so stunning once I put it on that I actually cried! I really had one of those special “say yes to the dress” moments- and I only ended up paying half the price that it would have been brand new.

This was my first trip shopping for a wedding dress, and I had a great experience! making a reservation for 1 hour appt was easy and was enough time to try on 20 dresses! I found my wedding dress and it was wonderful to know that the money I spent went to charities that help women.

Truly a fantastic place to find your dream dress! Every style imaginable and the best wedding dress try on experience for an independent bride who wants to try on all the dresses!

I had a positively fabulous experience at Brides for a Cause! Not only did I get my dream dress at a wonderful discount but I got the peace of mind that I was also helping charities with this purchase! The staff was wonderfully helpful without being too hover-y. I would absolutely recommend them to any bride!

I had been wanting to shop at Brides for a Cause ever since getting engaged December 2020. When Covid happened, I wasn't as excited to dress shop and our wedding date kept getting postponed. I was back to shopping this spring and we have our date set for July 9th. Cutting it close for sure on finding a dress! First stop I made was to Brides for a Cause in Portland because I liked the idea of the money I spent on a dress going to a meaningful cause. I took two of my bridesmaids to shop and came into the store to an extremely welcoming environment. In addition to my bridesmaids and I picking a number of gorgeous (and great priced) dresses, there were a number of store associates who also helped us find other dresses to try on. After trying on and finding one that I was happy to settle with, one of the nicest workers at the store found me another dress from another fitting room that she thought would look good with my boots I wore in. It turned out that was THE ONE! I went into the store with a modest budget (staying under $1000) but nothing I tried on went over the budget. My dress did need to be altered (taken in as well as a bustle for the longer train) but the store even sent me out with a list of seamstresses who did alterations in the Portland area and even went above and beyond finding ones in the Albany area for me since that's closer to home. I can't begin to say enough wonderful things about this store and the people who work there, they truly make you feel special and supported throughout the entire dress buying experience. My only recommendation would be when planning to shop here or any other store off the rack, plan ahead and call some local seamstresses if you're close to your wedding date so you can go in with a plan. I was very fortunate to get an appointment immediately after taking my dress home but since I shopped on a Saturday, I was nervous about the alteration process. This store is amazing! Shop here before going anywhere else.

I'd been following Brides for a Cause for several years, and when I got engaged, I really wanted to focus on being as sustainable as I could be with my wedding decisions, so I knew at once that I wanted to get my dress from one of their stores. I travelled to Portland with my mom and bridesmaids to go dress shopping at their boutique, and I was amazed at the selection of dresses they had available. I really appreciated the ability to take my time to go through the racks myself knowing that the sales people were available to help if needed, and I ended up finding my wedding dress for $200! Two of my three bridesmaids also got their dresses at Brides for a Cause, and we were all thrilled with the experience. I would highly recommend any bride to look at Brides for a Cause for their wedding dress. It's an amazing way to give back with your wedding and be sustainable in the process! Little tip: Since everything is off the rack and the appointment time is only an hour, I would recommend trying on wedding dresses at another place first so that you can get an idea of what your size is and what you're looking for. That way when you get to Brides for a Cause, you can be a little more focused in your wedding dress search.

Like the name implies, these dresses support an amazing cause. So honored to have found the perfect dress at an affordable price with amazing service at Brides for a Cause!

loved this place! went with my mom and they were very sweet, and nonjudgmental, which is something i have experienced in other bridal salons. I found my dress the day we went and I could not be happier. the girls there are willing to answer any questions, supply you with a list of seamstresses in the area, as well as dry cleaners, and give assistance to figuring out how to put your dress on. Also, the prices are great, and it goes to a good cause!! Could not recommend this place more!!

Brides for a Cause was a great place to find my dress! Unfortunately, you do need an appointment. I wish I would have thought to call day of for cancellations though. It took me a few weeks to find a time that worked for me. Also, if this is your first time trying on dresses it may be difficult. You won't receive the undivided attention that you will at another bridal salon. What I did love about this shop and the fact that they are used dresses, is that my dress already has a bustle and has been taken in before. This will save me a lot on alterations!

Was a great experience. The options of dresses was amazing! I went to another chain bridal shop and was unimpressed with my options. Found a beautiful dress @ Brides for a Cause! They were helpful and nice to work with. Thank you!

I bought my wedding dress from here. Brides for a cause was amazing!

I went with the bride in search of two bridesmaids dresses after striking out at vintage shops around town. We were able to find matching dresses, and a selection of other dresses in our sizes. While some of the bridesmaids dresses were on a rack, many more are in bins by size that you have to search through. We were able to find two of the same color in different but complementary styles (per the brides wishes). And the best is I only spent $20!! This is a space for do it yourself and on the cheap folks, the staff are kind and helpful but only if you ask them. Very happy with my purchase.

I'd more or less resigned myself to not being able to wear a gown by a designer I love but who doesn't have a Portland showroom, so it was extra exciting to find a mint-condition sample from that very designer on the Brides for a Cause rack! The selection is huge and the style size variation seemed wide. It was a very chill shopping experience; the staff were quite hands off but able to assist once I got their attention. I appreciated this, but it's definitely not the curated gowns and champagne experience you might get at a boutique.

I loved my experience shopping at Brides for a Cause. I had visited multiple other dress shops and was thrilled with the dresses I found there. The quality of my dress is amazing and in great shape. Their prices were shockingly low and I am so glad to have made a purchase that can make an impact for someone else. Highly recommend!

I found a gorgeous dress here, for an AMAZING price! The process in the store was very organized and the team working was helpful! I did feel a bit rushed while shopping as they only give you an hour, and only let you have about 5 dresses in your fitting room at once- but that policy is understandable. I was able to put my favorite dress on hold for 24 hours while I went to one other shop- at the other shop I couldn’t find anything that I loved like the dress we already found, so we went back that evening to pick up my dress!! They have a pretty great selection! Also gave me a long list of seamstresses for my alterations. Overall great experience if you are okay looking through the racks yourself!

MY BEAUTIFUL FRICKING Dress.... ✅ A huge thank you to everyone who joined in to help me find my YES dress. I HIGHLY recommend visiting Brides for a Cause for your wedding dress. Everyone was SO incredibly helpful & compassionate while I tried on many MANY dresses 😂 Some of my favorite parts about shopping at Brides for a Cause is that a percentage of each dress sold go towards charities that support Women & Girls! Aaaaand the other part I love, is that they were just as happy as me when I found my YES dress! 💕