Brides for a Cause

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!

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.

ent went to charities that help women.

being too hover-y. I would absolutely recommend them to any bride!

te 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 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.

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!!

our 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!

ck, 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.

e 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.

glad to have made a purchase that can make an impact for someone else. Highly recommend!

ur 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!

n 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! 💕

s quite friendly bit if you are wanting to feel like a VIP, look elsewhere.

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. Very happy with my purchase.

ifferent styles and tastes. Brides for A Cause really made my dream of finding my perfect dress come true in one day!

ll visible when worn). The selection of dresses was very good and the prices are unbeatable. This bridal salon is very DIY. It was really great for me, but it's definitely not the same as having an appointment with a bridal consultant at a traditional salon. It would be helpful to bring a friend or two to help you quickly select up to 15 dresses within the one-hour appointment time. As I was alone (I felt it was best during Covid to limit the number of people) it was a real hustle to try on all the dresses I was interested in. The staff was friendly and was helpful to zip me up and take photos for me, as needed.