This week, we decided to showcase valuable and sometimes undervalued gemstones: bridal charity shops. If you like everything antique, vintage and less costly, they are the best option for you. The staff is genuinely nice and the bargains are awesome! In the current financial climate, a small look at their racks can’t do any harm. And you get to support a good cause too!!
Every day this week we will introduce a shop and review it for your information.
Preston Wedding Shop - Lancashire 
This gemstone of a shop is one of the 11th charity shops fundraising on behalf of St Catherine’s Hospice. They specialise in bridal wear. The
second floor showcases an outstanding selection of wedding dresses. The choice is worthy to be compared to regular wedding department with a excellent selection and large variety of :
- wedding dresses
- bridesmaid dresses
- ‘mother of the bride’ outfits.
The men are not left out as the groom and best man will also find an excellent selection of attire. If you are not too keen on the usual wedding dress, the ground floor will satisfy all your needs as there are:
- mores dresses
- an assortment of tasteful evening wear
- occasion wear
- wedding accessories
- head wear
- Princess tiaras and jewellery.
You will find everything you need for your wedding in that treasure crate from undergarments to nicely crafted accessories and neatly tidied shoes, scattered in the entire shop,
Quality is not lacking, stock is renewed every year and they benefit from the generosity of other businesses who donate new dresses, sample gowns as well as regular brides’ second hand wedding dresses. Many of them still have the price tag on to testify, how good the bargain is. 90% of the stock is new, donated and originally costs on average £1000. At St Catherine Hospice, bridal shop, the prices start from £30 and on average range from £100-£150. The most expensive dress ever sold was a fabulous piece they sold £350.
The shop is worth a visit and they also offer a hire service on selected items.
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Preston Wedding Shop - Lancashire
55-56A Lancaster Road, Preston, PR1 1DD
Open Monday to Saturday 10am to 4pm
01772 884470
To learn more about their charity, please visit http://www.stcatherines.co.uk/index.htm
Love charity shops in general so will have a look.
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