I Do: Saying Yes to Pre-Loved Gowns for a Cause

This weekend while I was touring St. Jacobs, Ontario with some lady friends, I had the privilege of stumbling across a bridal store that was unlike any bridal store I've been to or seen (since there have been several weddings in the family in the past year or two, I've seen my fair share - if I never see another episode of 

Say Yes to The Dress again, I won't complain.)

Gina's Closet located in the heart of this small town, is more than just a bridal store. 

It's a bridal store with a good cause.

Gina's Closet accepts previously loved wedding gowns from women in the region which are sold at a reduced price to new brides. The best part is that all the proceeds are then donated to Cancer Charities

 in the Waterloo Region (you read that right - all proceeds!)

There are two rooms to the store - one filled with vintage wedding gowns and veils and the other filled with the modern pre-loved gowns (you can guess which room I liked better).

 I saw a lot of full sleeved 80s gems, long sleeved 70s beauties and even several empire waisted 60s pretties. The modern room also had a wide selection of unique choices for today's bride. 

Each room was accentuated with little vintage touches - antique gloves and handbags and other bridal knick knacks for a memorable day. The prices were also very affordable - most of the dresses I saw were

 in the $100 - $300 range. For a dress you'll only wear once, I consider this a steal!
 I was also impressed with the lady that was working when we visited. She seemed very knowledgeable about the stock and was very friendly - even knowing we were just browsing.

To make the day even sweeter, some of the bridal gowns even come with messages

 from their previous owners. It just makes the shopping experience that much

 more personal - a note from one bride to another for such a special day.

If you happen to be in the area and looking for a dress, I highly recommend checking Gina's Closet out! 

Not only would you be doing good for the environment and saving money by shopping

 pre-loved gowns, but you'd be supporting those battling cancer in the KW area.

To find out more check out Gina's Closet's on Facebook.

Happy shopping!

xoxo

Brittany