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    ten.ten.ten    October 10, 2010   Chicago IL

    So, my $3,000 Lazaro dress was dropped off at the cleaners on Friday to be cleaned prior to the wedding. 

    Last night while shopping for a belt at Goodwill I found tucked into a rack the most amazing wedding dress I have ever seen.  I told my Mom that I wanted her to come see what it looks like after I try it on and she told me not to...

    It was AMAZING... fit PERFECT... unbelievable!!!  Even my Mom was amazed.  What are the chances??!!  It is $70 and still has the plastic tag hangy things.... I think I am going to buy it on my lunch break today!

    Anyone else find anything awesome at a thrift store?

     
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    kkkatieB12       Mobile, AL

    I always check the wedding/formal dress section when I'm at Goodwill, but so far I've never seen anything but low-quality, 80s-ish stuff. I would love to find something like that!

     
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    rlsulli1598@verizon.net       oregon

    @ten.ten.ten:

    That is great, but what are you doing with the $3,000 one?  lol :) I found a MOH gown that matched the BM gowns color (different designer) at Goodwill for $12.99

     
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    MrsPinkPeony    June 4, 2011   Charleston, SC

    What are you going to do with your other dress?

    Before I was engaged I saw and tried on a dress at goodwill. I actually regret NOT getting it. It was a La Spousa and it was AMAZING! I didnt know the name at the time. I didn't want to buy it since I wasn't engaged or even close, but if I had been I would have snatched it right up!

     
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    bridetobe62611    June 26, 2011   Scranton,PA

    At my local Salvation Army, I found a lot of wedding gowns. They were all brand new. I loved this one gown, but I already purchased my wedding gown for $700.

     
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    JsDragonfly    December 29, 2009  

    I was on Goodwill's auction site the other night and saw two GORGEOUS wedding dresses.  I think it's awesome you found one!

     
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    ten.ten.ten    October 10, 2010   Chicago IL

    It is sooo amazing!  I had a back to school email coupon and must have deleted it.  I just called the headquarters and they emailed me a new one for 15% off! 

    I don't know what I will do with the Lazaro, maybe ebay?  I am only going to get married once, if I don't go buy the dress I will regret it for ever I think!

    ... now let's all just cross our fingers that it is still there!!! I hid it last night in the middle of stuff lol :)

     
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    camrie    September 5, 2010   Louisville

    Do you have pics? :)

     
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    vistagirl    march , 2010   Oregon

    definetly post pics!!!

     
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    ten.ten.ten    October 10, 2010   Chicago IL

    I don't have pics of the dress at goodwill yet... but I will!  It's just absolutely plain.  and I have had the hardest time finding a dress with no beading, embroidering, etc...

     
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    trishisadish    December 20, 2012   Florida

    Thats awesome! Could you make your money back selling the other one?

     
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    ten.ten.ten    October 10, 2010   Chicago IL

    OKAY!!! I just got back from running to the store on my lunch break!  I didn't have time to put the dress on and take a picture, but here is the stock photo.  The front is just plain satin!  LOVE IT!

    $66  SCORE :)

     
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    kahbooom    December 31, 2010   charlotte, nc

    I want to see it!

     
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    ten.ten.ten    October 10, 2010   Chicago IL

    Duh... I forgot the picture!

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    kahbooom    December 31, 2010   charlotte, nc

    Can you paste the pic into a comment? Didn't load!

     
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    YSQueen    October 9, 2011   Atlanta

    No pic.....I want to see!

     
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    ten.ten.ten    October 10, 2010   Chicago IL

    Why can't I get it to work... ugh!

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    kahbooom    December 31, 2010   charlotte, nc

    That is awesome! I heart Goodwill!

     
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    artwyopie    October 20, 2012   Northern MN

    WOW! thsat is a great find. I have never found anything like that at my local goodwill

     
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    stephinPA    October 29, 2010   Reading, PA

    Wow!  Great find!

     
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    Misstnt    October 9, 2010   WI

    Wow pretty!!  What does the front look like?  I cannot believe you got your wedding dress at Goodwill when you already have a $3k one!  That is too funny!

     
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    NatDawn    July 2012  

    Can you post pics of your Lazaro too?!

     
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    bluespurrs    August 7, 2009   South-central PA, USA, Earth

    YES! We found my niece's wedding dress at Salvation Army for $25! It had to be cleaned but still...

     

    I also donated my first wedding dress (the hated one custom-made by Gioavonni's Bridal) to Salvation Army in hopes that someone could use it for SOMETHING.

     
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    JessicaL    November 12, 2010   LA

    Post a picture of the front!!

     
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    ten.ten.ten    October 10, 2010   Chicago IL

    I will take a picture of the front on me later.. the stock photos don't show it. 

    Here are some pictures of the Lazaro, but the beading doesn't really look as dark, it is a very light silver, just bad pictures!

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    MsInterpret    March 19, 2011   lesbian couple, married in Iowa, live in san antonio TX

    What an AWESOME find.  I saw on the other day at Goodwill in the preservation box with veil and slip for $20.  It a tiny bit dated but good for someone wanting a modest dress.

    Yours is an awesome score though!  I love thrift stores. LOVE love love.  FI is dressed for the wedding head to toe for $25 thanks to thrift store shopping.   I'll be paying more for my dress but figure if everyone else can be dressed well from thrifting it all evens out!

     

     
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    SuperShopper    June 25, 2011   Midwest

    Wow what a bargain!! That is amazing -- meant to be! :)  It's gorgeous, can't wait to see the front, too! I'm sure you'll be able to sell the Lazaro and things will even out so your 2nd dress was still worth it! Great find.

     

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