Donate Wedding Gown & Shoes
We accept pre-owned (new and gently used) wedding gowns from individuals, retailers, wholesalers and liquidators to be discounted in our boutique where 50% of sales will be donated to a cause to support women and children both locally and globally. We will pay the donor a nominal amount for each donated gown since we are not a non-profit and are unable to promote these as tax-deductible donations. Please ensure we have your contact information clearly written or printed so we can send payment quickly after receiving and inspection. If you wish to forfeit your payment and want us to donate that to our current charity, please include that note when sending your gown(s).
Mail gowns and monetary donations to:
Kaelle Bridal c/o Karen, 3015 Backmeyer Road, Richmond, Indiana 47374
Local donations:
Please use the Contact form to submit your request for a dropoff donation to arrange a date/time.
Guidelines for donations
Gowns:
- styles within the last 5 years only
- please have the gown professionally cleaned prior to donation; we prefer to receive clean garments, but if it is not possible you may also include a monetary donation to help us cover the cost of a professional cleaning (suggested donation $40)
- please remove the gown from its preservation box prior to mailing for less bulk and weight; it is acceptable to remain in a dress bag before mailing as that will help protect it during shipping
- submit your contact information on our Contact page here and with your donation so we can email or mail you receipt confirmation and nominal payment, unless you wish to remain anonymous and/or forfeit the payment
Monetary:
- monetary donations are accepted alongside gown and footwear donations to prepare pre-owned goods for resale that need additional cleaning or slight repair
- please make checks payable to Kaelle Bridal and indicate "Pre-Loved" in the memo portion of your check; online donations will be available at a future date
Mail gowns and monetary donations to:
Kaelle Bridal c/o Karen, 3015 Backmeyer Road, Richmond, Indiana 47374
Local donations:
Please use the Contact form to submit your request for a dropoff donation to arrange a date/time.
Guidelines for donations
Gowns:
- styles within the last 5 years only
- please have the gown professionally cleaned prior to donation; we prefer to receive clean garments, but if it is not possible you may also include a monetary donation to help us cover the cost of a professional cleaning (suggested donation $40)
- please remove the gown from its preservation box prior to mailing for less bulk and weight; it is acceptable to remain in a dress bag before mailing as that will help protect it during shipping
- submit your contact information on our Contact page here and with your donation so we can email or mail you receipt confirmation and nominal payment, unless you wish to remain anonymous and/or forfeit the payment
Monetary:
- monetary donations are accepted alongside gown and footwear donations to prepare pre-owned goods for resale that need additional cleaning or slight repair
- please make checks payable to Kaelle Bridal and indicate "Pre-Loved" in the memo portion of your check; online donations will be available at a future date