Untying the wedding dress shortage knot in the Top of the South and providing a ringing endorsement for palliative care patients is the latest engagement by Nelson Tasman Hospice.
The organisation will host a pop-up shop in Wakatu Square this weekend and invites wedding goers to flock for a frock, with 50 brand-new wedding dresses, 30 bridal party dresses and a selection of bling on offer.
Nelson Tasman Hospice marketing and digital communications lead, Ana Fierek, says the items have been donated by a local family and selling them at affordable prices means all brides and wedding guests can dazzle at the nuptials.
“Most brides are on a budget with many expenses to pull off for their dream wedding day, so getting a high-end wedding gown at a low price gives the bride her dream dress without compromising on the design and details,” she says.
“The beauty of a pop-up shop is being able to take the dress home that very day. This will give you peace of mind knowing you don’t have to worry about manufacturing or shipping delays and allow plenty of time to schedule your dress alterations.
“We’ve approached some local wedding vendors as well to put up some information about their businesses to help brides make decisions around some of the other aspects of their wedding.”
Ana says the dress prices range between $200 and $1900 and all sale proceeds will go towards supporting its 240 palliative care patients in the region per month.
“We look to fundraise $3.5 million every year and so things like this really help towards that and it’s nice to have something different to offer from a traditional fundraiser.”
The pop-up is on between 12pm and 7pm, 22 until 25 September.
Future brides can head here to request to book a wedding dress fitting.
