I got my gorgeous Wedding dress from here per fit fit btw , We worked with Amanda she was soo so nice and let us take our time and be sure we got the perfect dress, Definitely come here everyone is so sweet and beautiful dresses. read more

Brides for a Cause - I tried on dresses and this boutique is so freaking cute!! - Community Service/Non-Profit Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

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This is my first time visiting this establishment, and I was pleasantly surprised by the sheer number of dresses available. The store is spotlessly clean and well-organized, and the friendly staff made me feel welcome and at ease! read more

Staff was helpful in giving instructions om how to pock dresses based on size and fit. A hands off approach "unless you need help" was nice no pressure. Willing to work with us on holding the dress until the next day. Easy appointment process. Good location. read more

I just went in to look for a dress, this was my first time ever shopping for a wedding dress and I was unaware that I had to make an appt their place says walk in welcome, from the very first moment I walked in there the customer service rep rushed me and she was very rude. I had half an hour to try on my dress and she said I needed to be done by a certain time, I felt stressed out and just rushed. I went to another store to try on dresses and found my dream dress but the price was out of my budget. I ended up coming back to brides for a cause and purchased my wedding dress from them but did let the front know about my experience. Please do better, this is a special time and brides shouldn't feel like this. The dress I got is beautiful but the experience wasn't and the girl at the front when I was trying to explain was very passive aggressive. read more

Very cute shop with nice staff! Your purchase goes towards 10+ causes (listed in a hand out after your purchase). The dresses come from brides who donated them or dress shops who once had the dresses in stock. Staff is very tentative and flexible. I appreciate their helpfulness in using the clips and alterations advice. I also appreciate their respect in privacy when I tried on dresses or my mom took picture of me. In wedding dresses, you may have to size up or find yourself fitting across many different sizes so my options were unfortunately more limited compared to sizes 12 and down. However, I happily got to walk away with a dress that my mom & I both loved, which means so much to me. All within my 1 hour appointment! Thank you, Brides for a Cause read more

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Just adding more photos to my earlier review!! Everything went perfectly and I'm overjoyed with my dress! My husband and I had the perfect day! My dress originally sells for 2000 dollars and I got it for 100! The shoes sell for 400 online and I got them gently used for 50! I am beyond grateful! read more

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Came here on a whim and Emma was an absolute gem. I came here so that I could actually SEE myself as a bride as a way of manifesting it into my life. Emma was understanding and very sweet. I tried 3 dresses. The third fit perfectly and gave me an idea of what I'd want in the future. I took pics to post on my vision board. I felt so much better after walking out of here. Thank you so much for your grace and patience. Oh and this place is awesome for a wedding dress at a much better price. Start here. You may find something amazing at a fraction of the cost elsewhere!! read more

My daughter got married in one of their gowns, and she looked absolutely stunning. This is a wonderful shop with a very helpful and friendly staff. Most of all, the dresses were shockingly affordable. Stef received so many compliments on her dress. I'd like to thank the staff for their wonderful shop! read more

Great selection with good prices and the profits go to charity. They have samples as well as pre-worn. Who could ask for more? I recommend the hour appointment as it goes very quickly. read more

I found my dream dress during the dash event. The event was well organized and stress free. The staff there are so kind and helpful! This is a wonderful place to look for a wedding dress at an affordable price! read more

What a super cool idea! My daughter was getting married and she is on a budget. She is simple and just wanted a beautiful dress without draining her savings account. This place was amazing. The store is beautiful, clean, and well laid out. We made an appt so that she had the place to herself which was very nice. The gal working was professional and so friendly. She told us about the dresses, answered questions and then left us alone to try them on. It was a refreshing experience after being at some of the other bridal stores. There were a decent amount of dresses to try. She found one she really liked that we put on hold but she ended up finding something she liked better down the road. I really love this concept and really loved the service. There was also a rack of brides maids, and mother of bride and mother of groom dresses. They were very reasonable (under 80.00 for most of them). I would highly recommend this place. The only reason the place loses a star is because it is in a bit of a rough area. Even though we parked right in front of the building, someone keyed my daughters car while we were inside. There are a lot of transients and people high on drugs wandering around so who knows why someone would do that but it did cause a lot of damage. Just be prepared for some seriously sketchy people. It is only on street parking so you may have to walk a block or two depending on parking issues. Stay alert. read more

Weddings are expensive... so are wedding dresses. So if you're going to spend money why not support a great cause while saving money. Brides for a Cause is a great local chain of stores that takes donated special occasion dresses/accessories and sell them at a discount. However, they're an actual nonprofit organization that donated to charities that benefit women. The dresses themselves range from used from weddings or samples from designers. If you're a fan of BHLDN, they get A LOT of donations of sample and sometimes brand new dresses from them. It's a really great way to get a discounted BHLDN dress, as they're usually even cheaper than when BHLDN puts them on sale. Since their inventory is based on donations, sizing and availability will vary greatly. The dresses may also have mixed condition - some may be brand new or others may have minor things that need to be fixed. I recommend inspecting your dress, but the sales team is really good about letting you know beforehand. All their dresses undergo dry cleaning after being donated, so at least they've been cleaned! I've been to the Seattle location before, but I think the Tacoma location has more selection in terms of wedding dresses. The stores will also carry accessories like sashes and veils. They also carry bridesmaid dresses from different designers in addition to wedding dresses, though stock and colors may vary. Due to COVID they are by appointment only and you can only bring one person with you. It's a bit of a bummer since you don't get the "full" dress shopping experience with your friends or family, but I'm glad they're taking the pandemic seriously. All employees are masked and they're pretty good about managing traffic in the store. The sales staff is also very friendly and helpful - I knew nothing about wedding dress sizing and styles, but they were really nice about answering my questions and helping me put something on if I had difficulty. They don't do alterations, but they have recommended tailors in different areas of the PNW. If there's a dress you are interested in but want to think about it more, they can do holds for up to 3 days. You can always schedule a shorter 30 min appointment to re-try it, or just walk in to purchase (no appointment necessary). All purchases are final make sure you're confident! All in all I had a great experience shopping here and said "yes" to my dress. Plus I only got it for $200 - it was a sample dress from Jenny Yoo / BHLDN that was originally $1k, and it was discounted an additional 50% off. If you keep an eye on their social media sites, they'll often post about any sales going on. So even though their dresses are already discounted, you can save even more during their sales. I also would recommend following them on social media as they sometimes do virtual sales. They don't have an online store since their stock varies greatly on donations, but sometimes they do flash sales on Instagram or Facebook live sales where you can contact the to purchase an item and have it shipped. I've actually bought a few special occasion dresses from them at a great discount. Can't wait to wear my wedding dress for my big day (can't post photos until afterwards). Hopefully when it's safe to have gatherings of course. Totally recommend checking this place out when shopping for any special occasion dress. read more

Brides for a Cause - Lots of off the rack sample dresses to choose from - Community Service/Non-Profit Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

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Thanks to my friend, who is a recent military bride, I was advised to check out "Operation Wedding Gown" hosted by Brides for a Cause & Brides Across America. This event is held every Nov and July where they offer free wedding dresses to local military and first responder brides. You can read more details on Brides for a Cause's website but you do need to fill out an application, pay a $50 registration fee, and book an 1 hour appointment ahead of time. Given that this is the era of COVID, I was allowed to bring a friend to help me try on dresses but they are not allowed to browse through the racks with me. BFAC does have one way arrows marked on the ground to encourage social distancing, and there were only 2 other brides browsing for dresses, which made me feel at ease. Masks are required to be worn at all times, including while trying on dresses. Speaking of dresses, the selection of dresses and accessories is awesome. Everything is donated either by former brides or boutiques, and I was able to find an assortment of styles in my size. While 1 hour is not a lot of time to try on dresses, I did manage to find 2 of 7 dresses I liked. BFAC was very understanding to let me retry 1 of the dresses when my time was up with a belt to make sure I can make a decision. I'm glad they did because I ended up going home with a gorgeous Morilee A line gown, which happened to be a boutique sample. I am extremely grateful that I have the honor to find my dream dress through Operation Wedding Gown. With my fiancé on a year long deployment and dealing with the pandemic, this event made me more excited to begin the process of brainstorming our wedding. I do plan to come back to a BFAC location once I'm ready to look for my veil and other bridal accessories. I love that all proceeds go towards charity. Btw, even if you miss out on "Operation Wedding Gown", BFAC offers military brides 20% off year round. read more

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Absolutely wonderful experience! I couldn't recommend this business more! It was so fun to be able to search the racks for ourselves and pull dresses without ANY pressure. I easily said yes to a beautiful dress only an hour after I walked through the doors. So thankful for this non-traditional bridal shop!! read more

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I just want to thank you. I was very very anxious about dress shopping. Just my mom and I went. From the moment we stepped in the door, I relaxed. I'm a bigger, short girl and have a horrible time finding regular clothes that fit me let alone a wedding dress. the girls working were so kind. We walked in, checked in and got a tour of the store while being shown the ropes. this store has everything!! I was warned that they would maybe not have many in my size. but they did! I did not feel pressured. to buy anything. my mom was able to help me get in and out of the dresses and it was A very enjoyable experience. the store is clean and very organized. and-I found my dress!! I have nothing but wonderful things to say about this shop. Thank you ladies. I will be suggesting Brides For A Cause to everyone! read more

I found my perfect dress here! The gals working there were all super sweet. The hardest part is finding the one that fits you since some of the dresses have been altered being as they were donated by other brides. I found a sample dress that was donated from a shop -- so it hadn't had any alterations. I was able to do all the needed alterations myself which was a bonus (add a bustle, hem the straps, and change out the inner white cups for nude ones). Thank you Brides for a Cause!! read more

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Cool dress "the entire experience here was personal, efficient, encouraging, and most importantly made me feel special. i am beyond excited to walk down the aisle in an a&bé dress feeling stunning, confident, classy, and well taken care of." read more

I made an appointment online, lots of date options available. Street parking only so keep that in mind! These are second-hand dresses so they are marked down a lot from their retail price. You are free to shop and pull dresses off the rack yourself to try on. It's a breath of fresh air to not have the pressure of a stylist standing next to you! The associates don't zip or clip you in the dresses but clips are available for your guest to help you. I love that proceeds go towards non-profit organizations! Main thing to point out is that their inventory is constantly changing as donations come in so I plan to pop in a few more times to see what they get. They are pretty active on Instagram posting when they get new dresses. I'm not sure if the dresses get professionally cleaned, some of them appeared dirty, commonly near the bottom (so if they did already get cleaned keep your expectations reasonable that these are 2nd-hand and not in perfect condition) read more

I am in awe of the quality of dresses you will find here! I Bought a HANDMADE Enaura Bridal Gown here for $340 ! These gowns start at close to 4K from the designer! If you're a bride on a budget and willing to schedule a few appointments to find the dress (constantly changing inventory) this place is the place to buy your dress! read more

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My experience coming here was absolutely amazing! I already had my wedding dress and was looking for a reception dress/engagement shoot dress that could be a little more free flowing and whimsical. The woman on staff was super welcoming and helpful to me --unlike the Seattle store who seemed less helpful. If you are a midsize or plus size please go to the Tacoma store! I was lucky enough to find my dress and will be recommending their store to all my friends who may be future brides! They also have evening gowns available for bridal parties as well! Thank you for helping make this time magical read more

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I came to Brides for a cause on a completely random Sunday just to check it out (since it is so close to my house) and also to try on some wedding dresses since I literally have never even tried on one. Well, I tried on 2 dresses & left with one (that just so happens to be made by a designer I had been eyeing online). If you're in the market for a wedding dress, Brides for a Cause is definitely worth checking out. It's a small, laid back store where you're free to roam around & pull your own gowns. They don't offer bridal consultants, or do any alterations, but the staff is super friendly and they will give you a list of places to get your gown cleaned or altered. There are two other locations, 1 in Seattle, the other in Portland. Definitely check them out. I walked in with zero expectations & left less than an hour later with a gorgeous gown for an amazing price! read more

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Amazing experience, wonderful staff and found a beautiful dress. Great experience and a great cause. read more

Brides for a Cause - Community Service/Non-Profit Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

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There's a reason this place has 5 stars. The entire environment is so welcoming and comfortable. I was nervous to start, because duh, who isn't. But I was so happy to see the selection they have and how diverse and up to date it is. Don't let the fact that they're donated gowns lower your expectations. Everything I tried on was super wearable or needing ultra minimal alterations and cleaning. I was able to find my size and didn't really encounter issues with options in my size. Between having separates, bridal, and a few special occasion options, you're bound to find something you love. I know I did! As for COVID shopping, they're doing a great job of keeping up safety measures. They remove the gowns to be sanitized for a day, require appointments and masks. I was the only one in the whole store! While I wasn't able to have that traditional one on one appointment, it worked for what I wanted. If you don't have experience with gowns, make sure the one friend you're allowed to bring can help! The neighborhood is lucky to have BFAC! read more

This place is a gem. I am from the area but live elsewhere and was in town visiting. I heard about this place and thought, "why not just see what they have", not expecting to purchase anything because I wasn't having much luck finding a dress for my postpartum body. It was a last minute stop before we headed back home, and they were gracious enough to fit me in (I wasn't aware you needed an appointment). I stumbled upon finding "my dress" and I was beyond pleased with the quality and the uniqueness. The ladies were very sweet in helping me make my decision. I had to get it tailored to fit my height and got it taken in, and was still very pleased. I definitely felt like a beautiful bride. read more

Definitely worth checking out if you're in the market for a wedding dress. We visited both the Tacoma and Seattle stores looking for my daughters dress and she found one she loves. The service at the Tacoma store was a bit more accommodating and laid back, but the Seattle store had a bit more selection. I definitely recommend checking here before buying new. read more

Amazingly perfect dress shopping experience. Huge amount of variety to try on, super accommodating and helpful employee present, more than enough space for trying on and walking around in the dresses. After trying on around 10 dresses I found the perfect one and took it home. I will be donating here as well. Glad to contribute to this awesome company read more

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Everyone should come here before trying any other full-priced boutique! Amazing selection in tons of sizes. 10/10 recommend!

I said yes to the dress today! I knew I wanted to buy my dress from this organization and I'm so happy I found the special one. I've been to both the Portland and Tacoma locations. Portland is definitely a larger space, but Tacoma had more options that fit my style. There were a lot of samples that looked pristine and for a fraction of the cost at boutique stores. I went during their anniversary sale so it was very busy, but the employees did their best to keep everything organized and moving. Thank you to everyone who helped me today! read more

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I was a little hesitant about looking at "used" dresses. But I am also super self conscious and I LOVED that I just got to shop with my girls and didn't have a employees up my butt (in the dressing room literally). They weren't there in my space but were amazingly always there when I did need something! Got my perfect dress for less! read more

I've been eyeing an Anna Campbell dress since getting engaged but knew the retail value did not fit my budget. A friend of mine recommended Brides for a Cause so I've had it saved for some time. I finally got to checking out the website, found 2 AC dresses, emailed the Tacoma store and they said they had both! I made an effort to visit that Sunday, however another bride came in earlier than me...I only knew because I saw the dress I was looking at hanging under "On Hold." I left a little disappointed but told myself it wasn't meant to be. The woman helping me, followed me outside and grabbed my contact info in case the bride didn't come back (she had until 1pm that day to make her mind). I anxiously killed time at the Art on the Ave event, and got a call! They said the bride didn't come back so off I went back to the store. Tried on the dress, fell in love, tried on a couple other AC dresses they had in store, brought the original dress I loved and told my fiancé it was the one. Went to purchase it and guess what? It was 50% too! Scored a dream designer dress for under $300. I couldn't be more excited. I'm sure alterations will cost more than the dress itself hah. I definitely love the cause and the concept of Brides for a Cause. A must visit for those on a budget. read more

Brides for a Cause - Community Service/Non-Profit Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

I tried on so many dresses from so many different places and NONE of them made my soul smile.. I stumbled upon brides for a cause on TikTok and was thankful that there was one in my area... it was super easy to schedule and appointment and to get to the location.. I was able to try on as many dresses as I wanted, without being hassled or tricked into buying something I didn't want. The customer service was absolutely amazing, helpful, and supportive. They helped me throughout the entire process and I was able to find "THE DRESS" at Brides For A Cause !! My absolute love my dress..! I cried when I walked out and saw myself in it..it experience was great and I highly recommend this boutique to any and everyone looking to save while finding the wedding dress of your dreams!! read more

I just had the best experience at this bridal shop. It was heaven compared to a very bad experience I had recently with an overly pushy saleswoman at David's Bridal. Ugh, I will NEVER go to David's Bridal again. This was completely different and felt so much better in every way. I highly recommend checking it out. First, they have an amazing selection of dresses. I did not see one dress there that was not pretty. Many were stunning, and the prices (that I saw) ranged anywhere from $100 to $1700. So you get so many choices. Most I saw were in the $200-500 range. The very friendly and easy going saleswoman there, Chelsea, took the time to explain to me how the sizes work. This was something they did not explain to me at David's Bridal which left me feeling pretty low when the only sizes that fit me seemed so large compared to what I was used to wearing. Many wedding dresses will be several sizes up from your normal size. Also, I loved that they have nice big private dressing rooms with big mirrors so you can be left alone. David's Bridal did not have mirrors inside the dressing rooms, and that was super annoying to me. I like to look at the dresses on by myself and don't want to have to be forced out into a dressing room with other people, so this was exactly what I wanted in a bridal shop. The shop was clean, not crowded and Chelsea was very helpful with anything I needed. And if I wanted to be left alone, she was good with that too. No pushy sales tactics here. Chelsea knew a ton about alterations and gave me some tips about things I never thought of before in case a dress did not fit just right or I wanted to have sleeves added on. I did not find my dress yet, but I found a good contender and I plan on going back in a few weeks to check again. I am also going to try their Seattle shop. I love that you can buy a gorgeous and affordable dress AND it goes to a good charity. They are doing a great job with this store. read more

This place had way more options than I was expecting, after trying on my 3rd dress I finally found out , nice clean friendly environment, there was plenty of options to choose from, when I went there I was really hoping to find a mermaid style white dress and never would I ever imagine I would fall in love with a ivory one . Definitely worth checking out read more

I am SO glad I found this shop! I went to the Seattle location first and did not find the right dress for me (they had a great selection though), so I decided to go to the Tacoma location on a whim the next day. I am so glad that I did! I went alone, which I was initially worried about doing. However, Alysa and Chelsea were so helpful and made me feel like we were all friends while I was trying on the dresses. Alysa even offered to take some photos for me and hold the phone when I FaceTimed my mom. And luckily, I found the one! Also, I love the mission of this place and love how personal the experience felt. Definitely check out Brides for a Cause when looking for your dress. You might just be surprised to find the perfect thing! Or even, a second dress to wear for your big day. :) read more

Overall, I enjoyed my experience at Brides for a Cause and would recommend it to anyone looking for a beautiful dress at a great discount. They have many dresses to choose from in lots of different styles and sizes. I did find the absolute perfect dress and I'm thrilled about that! It was still $700, but nearly half off the original price. The part that made the experience less pleasant, is they are incredibly strict about the mask policy. I was asked to keep my mask on while I was completely alone in my own fitting room, and I heard them reminding other brides to do the same. I get wearing it if I'm close to someone, but let's be reasonable. We're brides trying to take photos and enjoy our once-in-a-lifetime experience of finding the perfect dress. The only person within 15 feet of me was my sister, who I arrived with. They also gave us a warning when our time was almost up, which I thought was pressuring and off-putting. I had just put on the dress I ended up falling in love with, and I felt rushed as if they didn't want us there anymore. All in all, I would go back and do it again. Just be prepared to move quickly and wear a mask at every second. read more

I loved my experience at Brides for a Cause! We recently went in with my mom and future MIL after having gone to another shop and had a 'meh' dress I felt good about was wasn't totally sold on. Chelsea was who helped me through my whole experience here and she was AMAZING seriously, love you girl! This place is non traditional in that you don't need an appointment and you don't have a 'dedicated' sales person helping you but they do an awesome job at making your experience still very personal. We selected some dresses ourselves and after not much luck Chelsea came to check in on us, I described to her what I like what I don't and she pulled some fabulous options! She hung out and tucked and made them look right while on me to give me a better picture and I am so happy she did! I ended up with this amazing dress from the Anthropologie bridal line that had been a floor sample for 1/4 of the retail price and am in loveeeee with my dress! They give you a list of alteration places in the area and you can buy a dress bag for $10. Such an awesome concept! Plenty of street parking, no pressure at all from staff, really good finds, a wide variety of sizes and really awesome prices on bridesmaids dressed as well! Overall I would highly recommend this place and can't thank Chelsea and the staff here enough for making this just a great experience! read more

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I came here because I thought I'd be able to find a good deal on a designer dress. I found one I loved but it was unable to zip up all the way. The employee told me I could have it altered for about $200-500 to fit better. I thought "why not since I'm getting such a good deal here". I bought the dress to find out that it's $200 cheaper brand new online and in my size I guess my fault for not doing my research before I bought it. I could've gotten my size for $200 brand new but paid $450 for it used then also have to pay for it to fit and to get it dry cleaned. I feel like an idiot. The place is nice and the people are soo nice but make sure you check online before you swipe here because I feel so dumb. read more

I've been here twice since they've restricted appointments during Covid. With only a few people in the store at a time, it give you more space and freedom to try in dresses without getting in anyone's way. Everyone is compliant with wearing masks and they keep the store clean and organized. They have an amazing selection with new stuff arriving all the time. The prices are unbeatable. If anyone is looking to find their wedding dress for an affordable price with a large range of styles, search no more. read more

SHOP HERE FIRST. I'm not kidding. I do not have enough positive words to review Brides For A Cause. I went to the store this past weekend for their 1-year anniversary sale (congrats btw!) and it was the most amazing experience. My mom and I were greeted so warmly and informed about how the store works. The staff answered every question we had about the dresses, condition, cleaning, accessorizing, everything! I walked out with the PERFECT dress and a handful of recommendations from them for alterations. The cause of this organization is inspiring, there is a huge selection of dresses, and you can NOT beat the price for the quality. Thanks for the perfect day, ladies! read more

Wow- what a great experience. Brides for a Cause is perfect for folks on a budget or needing a dress sooner than 10 years in advance. Ha! The ladies at the Tacoma location were so welcoming, warm and accommodating. This was my first try at shopping for a dress and I found the perfect BHLDN dress- which is one of the main bridal brands I was looking at. Go here! read more