In the interests of bridal research and a possible bargain, yesterday Mother and I headed to the Oxfam bridal store in Coventry. After a few wrong turns we eventually got there and were ushered upstairs to the bridal room by a friendly lady, who was wise enough to leave us to it.
Without ado, we got straight into going through the large rack of bridal gowns. Yes, there were some 80s horrors, but I was pleasantly surprised that most of the dresses were really very nice. Most were simple designs with some embellishment – and not unlike the ones 3 times the price that I’d been trying on in first-hand bridal shops. Four were selected as potentials and three quickly discarded as they weren’t what I was looking for (one in particular, made me look as if I had no neck – nice!)…the remaining one was a possible contender, but on reflection (quite literally), I was certain it didn’t match up to the one I tried on a while ago, which I’m quite obsessed with.
Mind rested that I hadn’t missed a bargain, we had a look at shoes, veils and some pretty rancid bridesmaids dresses. If I wanted my bmaids to look a LOT worse than me, then there were some choice gowns for them here…
Arms empty from the bridal room, Ma and I busied ourselves with the regular chazza shop and I was pleased to find a set of Meyer saucepans, in good nick, for £2 each, as well as a lush handpainted teapot for £1.50! Bargain!
Anyway, just a final note on any potential brides thinking of a charity shop visit – I would say go for it, there’s nothing to lose and you may just strike it lucky and find your dream dress. Here’s the link to Oxfam Bridal.
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