Tomorrow, Stephanye and I are headed to Raleigh, NC for the weekend. Steph grew up there so it's a nice excuse to visit her family and to see where she's from. We're also going to attend a charity wedding gown sale called "Brides Against Breast Cancer." It is a nationwide tour that stops in major cities and offers designer gowns for $99 to $799. The dresses are donated by designers, manufacturers and previous brides (some are new, some used) and the proceeds of the sale benefit the Making Memories Breast Cancer Foundation.
When I really stop and think about it, weddings have gotten OUT OF CONTROL over the past few decades. Girls buy $5,000 gowns that sit in a box in their closet after they wear them. As much as I want that "dress of my dreams" the thought of my money going to support educational programs and wish-granting funds for breast cancer makes the money worth it. Several people close to me are breast cancer SURVIVORS and I hope that if I do find a dress, my little bit of money can help others survive this terrible disease.
Granted, I may not come home with anything, but I would appreciate you all spreading the word to any future brides you may know. You can visit the website and view the calendar to find upcoming sales...
Granted, I may not come home with anything, but I would appreciate you all spreading the word to any future brides you may know. You can visit the website and view the calendar to find upcoming sales...
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