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👰 Where to donate wedding dresses
A wedding dress can be given to another bride or resold by a charity to fund its work. Most programs only accept gowns from the past few years.
Before you go
- Check the age limit first. Many programs only take gowns from the last 3 to 5 years.
- Read the size and condition rules; some programs only need certain sizes.
- Veils and other bridal accessories are often accepted with the gown.
- Ask whether the gown needs to be cleaned before you send it.
1 local places we've checked take wedding dresses, plus 2 national programs.
National and mail-in programs
These take donations from anywhere in the country, by mail, at partner drop-off points, or through local chapters. Check each one's rules first.
NationwideCall to confirm
Brides Across America
- How: Submit the gown online; if accepted, they send packing and shipping instructions and the address.
- Rules: Gives gowns to military and first-responder brides. The page says it is currently only accepting gowns size 16 and up (another section mentions sizes 0-8 and 16-30). Gowns don't need cleaning; soiled gowns can be sent with an optional $175 cleaning donation. Review takes up to 4 weeks. Ship the gown only, no cardboard, plastic or bubble wrap. Call to confirm current size needs.
- Wedding gowns less than 3 years old in good condition
- Bridal accessories
Not accepted: Vintage or older gowns; Gowns over 3 years old; Undergarments or petticoats
Nationwide
Brides for a Cause
- How: Mail with the donation form to 2711 6th Ave, Tacoma, WA 98406, or drop off at any of its stores.
- Rules: Resells dresses to fund women-focused charities. Stores in Dallas, Phoenix, Portland, Sacramento, San Diego, Seattle and Tacoma. Donation form required. Optional $40-$100 contribution suggested. Unsure of age? Email a photo to donate@bridesforacause.com.
- Wedding dresses 5 years old and newer (all styles, sizes and conditions)
- Bridal separates and accessories from the past 5 years
- Special occasion dresses from the past 3 years (dry cleaned if worn)
Not accepted: Prom dresses; Older or vintage dresses
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