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Get Ready for the Goodwill Wedding Gala!

tier2_weddinggalaThe Wedding Gala is Goodwill’s largest event of the year—and possibly the most exciting.

At last year’s gala, 13 brides-to-be arrived at the store before 11 p.m. During their several hour wait outside the store, I spent some time with those brides, talking about their wedding plans and their strategies for navigating the dresses the next morning.

I’ve kept in contact with several of those brides, and they shared what a bride-to-be needs to know before attending the Goodwill Wedding Gala.  For those who plan to be at the Rivergate store when the doors open at 6 a.m. this Saturday, here are some tips:

  • Make sure you arrive early.
  • If you decide to come early, bring chairs, blankets and snacks.
  • Wear a bodysuit, or something tight fitting, so that you can try on dresses in the aisle.
  • Bring plenty of people with you to help you grab dresses. They can also offer you a second opinion on your dress.
  • Know your dress size.  Wedding gowns are usually sized differently than most clothing.  Expect your best fit to be a number or two higher than you usually wear.
  • Know what style and color gown you want.
  • Finally, have fun! Every bride I talked to after last year’s event said it was a memorable and exciting experience, and they would do it all over again.

Remember, your purchases support Goodwill’s mission of providing employment and training opportunities for people who have disabilities and others who have trouble finding and keeping jobs.

It’s a great day for Goodwill and for brides on a budget.

Learn more about the Goodwill Wedding Gala.

4 Comments
  • Ximena Loaiza
    Posted at 08:30h, 24 February Reply

    This is a awesome sale very recomend for any bride very beautiful and luxury dresses Is absolutely recommend.If I will give a number 1-10 I’ll give 11

  • Jennifer Robinson
    Posted at 20:32h, 06 February Reply

    So do we finally have a 2018 date? I’ve been waiting 2 months for a date in re to the gala! Plz email me letting me know. Thank u so much

    • GoodwillMTN
      Posted at 14:42h, 21 February Reply

      Jennifer, the date of this year’s sale will be Saturday, March 24th at our Goodwill Store in Madison – 2101 Gallatin Rd. Madison TN 37115

  • Pingback:Random Thoughts with RA | The Lovely Lifestyle
    Posted at 11:35h, 15 March Reply

    […] If you’re getting married, you need to do a few things. For one thing, don’t listen to anyone but me and Emily Post. So, you need to know about Goodwill’s Wedding Gala. Most of the dresses are brand new and donated from local shops. I wish I would have done it. I loved my dress but it’s almost embarrassing how much it cost. You need to get to the Rivergate store tonight. Yes, it’s Saturday morning but these folks are playing around. Here’s some advice from Goodwill’s blog.  […]

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