Hello friends! If you follow this blog, you know Philip and I planned a beautiful wedding on a minimal budget. We found ways to repurpose meaningful items and included several DIY projects as well.

I’m ALL about finding ways to maximize your dollars and get more for less…which is why I’m encouraging you to get up early tomorrow morning and check out the Goodwill Wedding Gala at the Rivergate Goodwill Store in Madison, TN (2101 Gallatin Pike North).

From 6am to 9am, you’ll be able to peruse designer wedding gowns, bridesmaid and mother-of-the-bride dresses, veils, shoes and jewelry. Everything is marked at deeply discounted prices to benefit Goodwill’s mission, which is “We sell donated goods to provide employment and training opportunities for people who have disabilities and others who have trouble finding and keeping jobs.”

So not only will you find AMAZING deals for your big day, you’re also helping an incredible cause.

While your wedding day is a HUGELY important milestone, it’s also ONE day. If you have the funds to budget for a hugely elaborate, detailed wedding, then by all means…do your thing. Just don’t go into debt for it. There are countless ways to spend your dollars wisely. You just have to be willing to look for them.

You can read about last year’s Goodwill Wedding Gala at WKRN and also find more details at Ashley’s Bride Guide. Happy Friday, friends!