How to Donate Wedding Gowns in the 02184 Area

Don't leave your gown hanging, gift it to those in need.

Wedding gowns can be donated to local and national charities, local bridal boutiques or charity auctions. The town of Braintree, Massachusetts is not the home base for any of the wedding gown charities. However, that should not deter you from donating your old wedding gown for a worthwhile cause. Most gown charities will accept your gently used wedding gown via mail. If you want your gown to stay in the community, you could donate your gown to a local charity auction to support a cause in Braintree.

Things You'll Need

• Internet
• Gown shipping box
• Tape
• Brown packing paper
• Marker

Instructions

1. Select a charity you want to donate your gown to. Several charities are completely dependent on gently used wedding gown donations. Other charities hold auctions that can put your gown up for auction and make money that way. Local charities often run donation driven auctions that would be happy to accept your old wedding gown.

2. Research the charity. Each charity will have different rules and regulations concerning gown donation. Find one that will let you mail in the gown or one that has a drop-off location close to Braintree, Massachusetts so that you will not have to travel far to donate the gown.

3. Pack your cleaned wedding gown into a gown box. Most charities request that you include a sheet of paper that clearly states your name and address for tax receipt purposes. Even if you do not require a receipt, enclose a piece of paper stating that you do not need one so that the charity does not waste time trying to figure out where to send it.

4. Tape the box closed and wrap in brown packing paper. You can choose to mail it in a larger box instead of the packing paper but your postage cost will increase due to the extra weight. Clearly address the package to the charity and include your return address to ensure it can be returned in case it is undeliverable.

Tips & Warnings

• If you are delivering the dress in person make sure to check the drop-off times with the charity beforehand as well verifying how the charity wants the dress delivered; packaged in a box, on a hangers or garment bag.

References

• Donate My Dress: Where to donate
• Brides Against Brest Cancer: Nationwide Tour of Gowns
• Ethical Weddings: Charity Shop Wedding Dresses