You’ve said YES, you’ve tied the knot, now comes the next big question, “What do I do with my wedding dress now?” There are cleaning and preservation options that we offer at Ferré Sposa, but we still get asked by modern brides about tips on how to sell their wedding dress because who doesn’t want a bit more cash to spend on their dream honeymoon or towards a down payment on their first home together.
We wrote up a blog for all our brides who want to resell or find a place to donate their wedding dress. Other than earning back some cash, it is also an eco-conscious way to eliminate waste from production. We’ve noticed an increasing trend in the bridal marketplace which has been gaining popularity, so we think it’s a perfect time to help you find your wedding dress a new home!
Online shopping has spiked nonstop ever since the pandemic started. This means there will be high demands for pre-loved and second hand wedding dresses, especially for brides who just want a short and simple wedding ceremony. There are also consignment shops around Toronto that you can reach out to get help on selling your wedding dress. If you would like to donate your bridal gown, there are many charities you can contribute to for a good cause.
There are so many wedding dress platforms out there, you might be wondering which one is the best. We have rounded up our favourite platforms, and each platform has their own unique features depending on what you’re looking to do.
Online Wedding Forums
Wedding Bee - This is an online forum where real brides all around the world share their bridal experience and contribute their tips and advice to the community. They also have a separate section on their website where brides list wedding dresses for sale.
GTA Wedding Buy & Sell - With over 20,000 members, this Facebook group consists of all kinds of vendors, brides and bride-to-be’s. On this platform, you can post wedding dress requests or browse wedding dresses listed by other brides and vendors.
Still White - One of the largest online global bridal marketplace for pre-owned, and used wedding dresses. They have over 55,311 wedding gowns for sale from brides all over the world. With over $68 million already sold, this is one of the best online platforms to sell your wedding gown.
Bridal Charities
The Brides’ Project - This is an organization that supports cancer charities by selling beautiful pre-loved wedding gowns. Started in 2004, this Toronto-based business project donates all profits to help find a cure for cancer, one dress at a time. To date, they raised over 1.3 million dollars and they carry gorgeous bridal collections by Pronovias, Hayley Paige, Paloma Blanca, and Vera Wang, just to name a few.
Gina’s Closet - With their mission of “Brides Helping Brides”, they sell donated wedding dresses at a reduced price and donate all proceeds to local cancer charities. They’ve all been touched by cancer and is motivated to help find a cure for cancer.
Consignment Bridal Shops
Sixpence Bridal Studio - This bridal consignment shop focuses on creating a stress free and memorable experience while finding every bride their perfect wedding dress in an intimate studio. They specialize in the sale of new and pre-loved wedding gowns. They carry a wide selection of wedding dresses in a range of sizes. Sixpence accepts new and worn wedding dresses that are 2-3 years of age or less.