It warms my heart to know this store exists for so many reasons. When I started looking for my wedding dress, I felt discouraged because I did not want to contribute to the fast fashion industry and spend hundreds of dollars (if not the expectation of spending thousands) on a dress I would only wear once. The dresses I found were either too showy and over the top or mass-produced and of lower quality. I was starting to think I would never find “the one.” On a whim, my mom suggested we try one more store, and I am so glad we did.

The Free Ever After boutique is adorable and super inviting. Katie is the sweetest, brightest attendant and made my appointment feel special and personalized. After trying on a few dresses, I found a dress I did not expect to fall in love with, where it looked like it was made just for me. I loved that these were all previously used, reducing unnecessary waste in the wedding industry, and I was able to wear a designer dress that I would never have dreamed of purchasing. On top of that, part of the proceeds go toward helping an incredible cause. Free Ever After helped me look and feel great for my big day, which I am very thankful for.

My friend asked me to drive to Tucson from Phoenix to visit Free Ever After Bridal to look for my wedding dress. I had no idea what I was looking for in a dress... other than I wanted to spend less than $500. I tried on a few dresses and hadn't found the "one" yet, when the assistant rushed to the front window and removed the dress from the mannequin! I tried the dress on and we all knew immediately that this was MY dress! I am grateful to Free Ever After Bridal for helping me find the dress of my dreams. I wouldn't have been able to afford a silk Pronovias dress first hand. And I love that this is a bridal shoppe with a greater purpose... supporting women break free from past exploitation

Free Ever After was the obvious choice for my first dress shopping trip because I knew they were a non-profit and appreciated their mission. Also for my own sustainability reasons I wanted to buy a pre-owned dress.

It was easy to make an appointment and I lucked out and had the place to myself. The volunteers listened to what I was looking for, helped me find some great options, and nudged me towards some dresses I may not have picked out on my own. I didn't experience any of the pressures my friends did at the big box stores.

I scored a super unique knee-length lace beaded dress. I'm sure "short, but still fancy/bridal looking" wasn't the easiest request to fill but this dress fit the bill. One of the volunteers was also a seamstress and was able to tell me on the spot if it was realistic to alter the dress. It couldn't have been easy to take in a lace/beaded dress in a couple sizes, but it was perfect.

They also have other formal dresses besides wedding gowns. I bought my rehearsal dinner dress (sequined shift dress) and a floor length gown for another wedding I was attending there. Every time I was there the volunteers were helpful and friendly.