Halloween costume parties for prom, thrift stores are a treasure for those seeking unique fashion choices. But many thrift shops in and around Las Vegas destinations shopping for a very different occasion: weddings.
With more than 100,000 weddings performed in Las Vegas every year, it is not surprising that the thrift stores to carry the relics of these couples.
"The old clothes that we are all engaged in the field of women in tears, wondering where it came from and who was the woman who helped bring" says Diane Hutton, chief operating officer of retail Catholic Charities Southern Nevada.
Hutton said the organization of about 10 garments per month, you receive a complete matching veil, shoes and handbags. At least two dozen complaints to the grid, the effectiveness of the parent organization of this workshop and Tropicana, sits on the frame 10 or ring bearer pillows and basket flower girl satin.
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More clothes are displayed on the wall, clutching bouquets of roses false. Here are a couple of blades and a wedding cake trimmed with lace guest book wedding, everything. Unused and sealed in their boxes
"We are emotional beings, we dress in our office and see for a few weeks as we make what we think we do," said Hutton.
The cheap wedding dresses range from subtle to loud, silk, rayon, hand beaded lace, ruffles around plenty. We seek a teenager smooth cuts, while the other sees fit for a pregnant housewife. Most of the clothes is impeccable, although some of the bars and trains have suffered years of dusty shelves and cabinets.
Because the anonymity of the donation, it is difficult to know the exact history behind the clothes. Hutton and his team say many slopes are middle-aged divorcee who has a piece of their past, others come from forced marriages, some brides just no room for them.
"We hope that all items had a good story behind it, but they can tell their story," says Hutton. "We are not superstitious, and know they have an unforgettable day with their new owners."
For many, this day memorable Valentine's Day. The store is usually a third of the increase in earnings after the outbreak of marriages around the holidays, and the store has a sale accordingly. Gowns will be available at the store until Tuesday Deals from $ 15 to $ 100. Romance novels are also on sale for 25 cents each, and wear red and white to 50 percent.
April Shannon, director of support at the store, said that although many women are choosing the clothes arrive, it is often the groom, buying the dress is a surprise for his girlfriend.
"Many of them come and ask us your ideas about your size, tastes, styles, and help you choose one," said Shannon.
RSCC, but not the only thrift store to open up the Valentine's Day. Goodwill of Southern Nevada uses an "X-leave things in the campaign donors near the property set back behind an old flame.
"Let's face it, most of us in a situation where a former leaves and leaves behind a number of things were. Why not believe that separation and do something good?" Said Kathy Topp, director of marketing and business development for the company or business in southern Nevada.
People who donate to the Valentine's Day is in the House of Blues in the development of FM KOMP package, also from a donor, "which poured my X-things!" Label.
Topp said that February is typically a slower time of year for donations, as many people to clean their effects before the end of the year for last minute tax write-offs. But the fact is that company or business rely on donations to fund their employment during the year.
"We have a little fun with it, but overall, it is possible for us to go to the community and the use of the Day" anti-Valentine "fundraiser as a way to make people remember to clean out your closets - get ex or not, "says Topp.
Seen among the remains of ex-lovers club gives Topp monogram towels, furniture and golf. But she says there is something they will not accept mattresses.
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