Deluxe Costume Gowns! Sizes range from 0-12.  Included in this selection are fairy princesses, Southern Belles, angels, Victorian ladies, storybook princesses, Greek Goddess and more.  All originally purchased as wedding gowns, made of the finest fabrics.  Some have been custom tinted in an array of beautiful colors by the talented staff at Vintage Bridal.NET.  Each costume gown in the collection is priced at just $40!  CLICK on mask for photo gallery

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Vintage Bridal.net is a proud supporter of the Making Memories Breast Cancer Foundation! This charity grants last wishes to patients that are losing their battle with the disease through the sales of donated gowns. As of June 2005, our very own Brenda Chovanak has been appointed as the Director for the Antique & Retro Gown Division of the Making Memories Breast Cancer Foundation.   Mrs. Chovanak will be on tour across the country with a collection of over 500 antique gowns that have been donated to raise funds to grant wishes for patients diagnosed with terminal breast cancer.  Any major metropolitan city can host a fundraising antique wedding gown sale event.  A donated space of 3,000 square feet or larger is required.  To inquire contact:

MakingMemories@VintageBridal.NET

To purchase 125 or more authentic vintage wedding gowns for your shop, special arrangements can be made.  We meet you at any hotel in the Seattle Washington area with a 20' cargo trailer of 200-500 gowns from the donated collection to choose from.  Gowns are on rolling racks, arranged by era, by fabrics used and sized.  You provide the boxes and our volunteers can help sort and pack your selections. Many designers to choose from!  Contact us for details.

The collection includes the following groupings:

Ballerina Length Gowns Short gowns/mid calf from the 1950’s in ivory

Chantilly Lace Gowns 1950’s Era, Dreamy Chiffon Gowns 1960’s & 1970’s, Embroidered Lace Gowns 1950’s Era, Fab Fifties Formals, Garden Ceremony lacy Victorian inspired styles, Gloves, Sashes & Mitts, Home Sewn Originals, “Jackie-O” Elegance Wedding Gowns 1960’s Era, Lacy Gowns Gunne Sax & Jessica McClintock styling, Retro Diva Vintage formals, Sheer Beauties Very light airy fabrics 1960’s & 1970’s, Summer of Love Daisy & Wildflower Weddings 1960’s Era, Timeless Beauty antique gowns that are timeless in their design, Veils, Vintage 0rganza Gowns,  and Winter Gowns Crushed velvet wedding gowns

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This 1960s era gown with matching veil is our volunteers' pick for the featured gown from  the donated collection.  Designed by Miss Betsy, the unique gown is an a-line with a wide (3-4" wide) satin bow detail on bust that continues down to hem.  Trimmed in thick lace "medallions" that measure over 3" with center "flower" that's 1" and very 3-D textural. The entire gown is made of a thick horizontal ribbed fabric, described by our volunteers as almost heavy upholstery material that's fully lined inside.  In back, it has a metal zipper closure, with a gathered bustle effect that begins high at the shoulder blades.  The train is sweep length (extends beyond the hem by just 5-6").  To bustle the train, it buttons under, forming a "bubble effect".

MEASUREMENTS:

Petite length (shoulder to hem) volunteers in photos are 5'4" - 5'5"

Shoulder-to-shoulder seam (back) 14"

Bust (under arm-to-under arm seam in front) no larger than a C-cup bra

Hips: A-line style volunteers in photos are both under 41".

NOTE: These photos were taken of the gown prior to restoration.  Although it had an ivory patina then, it has since been returned to a beautiful bright white.

PRICE:  $599.00 proceeds benefit the Making Memories Breast Cancer Foundation.

CONTACT: antiquegowns@makingmemories.org or 425.241.2823

To inquire about the "Trunk Shows and Antique Gown Sales" please contact:

antiquegowns@MakingMemories.org or visit www.MakingMemories.org

VOLUNTEERS ARE ALWAYS NEEDED!

To best serve our clients, we only feature a few gowns on our website.

Please check back often for new arrivals.

SOLD  Vallejo, CA

SOLD  Wellington, OH

"I pulled around the corner to my house and there was a huge box on the porch.  I was so excited that I shook all over as I opened the package.  I love it!"

Leslie

SOLD  Greer, SC

"I absolutely love it!  This is exactly the dress I had drawn in pictures when I was a little girl...who knew I'd have to skip back a couple of decades to find it?!"

Carrie

Pineville, LA