Safe Rescue for Dogs Find Bridal Gowns Forever Home

Posted:
2:30 p.m. December 7, 2021

The search is on to find a city bride who could bring home a vintage-style wedding dress worth thousands of dollars for free.

The gorgeous dress seeks her forever home after being offered in an auction to raise funds for Safe Rescue for Dogs.

The ’60s-style sleeveless piece was donated by a generous supporter of the charity and the winning bidder then chose to pass it on to a future bride in need on her big day as well.

Lesley Wilkinson, fundraising coordinator for Safe Rescue for Dogs, said: “It’s extremely generous.

“The dress was offered to us at auction and then another lady bought it for £ 150 which will go towards our rescue work.”

Mrs Wilkinson, who lives in Wymondham, added: “She then revealed that she wanted to pay so that we could find a bride fit for such a dress. She wanted her to go to someone who maybe has had hard times and that couldn’t afford you one.

“She told us that she wanted someone to appreciate the beautiful dress, rather than just sending it to a charity store for anyone to buy it.

“We would really like this to go to a bride too. A woman in need. Maybe we could make someone’s Christmas.

“None of the women wanted credit – they just wanted to do the right thing.”

The dress was made especially for the original owner by Terry Fox.

It is a size 10 to 12 and was originally purchased for £ 3,000 between three and 10 years ago.

The tailored dress is pale pink.

Details of the top of the wedding dress
– Credit: Lesley Wilkinson

The auction held last month raised over £ 1,500 for the charity.

Safe Rescue for Dogs is a national charity based in Norwich which welcomes and relocates dogs from the UK and overseas.

They welcome neglected dogs and those with complex medical needs.

Its staff and volunteers aim to create lasting change in the stray dog ​​crisis in Romania and to lead an active campaign on welfare issues.

From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, December 11, there will be a coffee morning at Loddon Jubilee Hall to meet some of the dogs in search of their forever homes.

You can contact Safe Rescue for Dogs about the wedding dress on their website or via [email protected]