Wedding Dresses That Heal

As a twenty-something bride-to-be myself, I can't even begin to imagine how special a wedding day is for a woman (and her groom) who's already battled breast cancer at such a young age.

I just came across this article from Madison, Wisconsin's Capital Times, which highlights an upcoming bridal show in Milwaukee, where a special "Dresses That Heal" fundraiser for the Breast Cancer Recovery Foundation (BCRF). The event will feature a silent auction of donated wedding apparel and accessories, including three designer bridal gowns, from Judd Waddell, L'ezu Atelier and Amy Michelson, that retail between $2,300 and $4,000 each.

In addition, a Madison bridal shop, Vera's House of Bridals, has created garters embellished with pink ribbons that promote breast cancer awareness.

"It's the bridal equivalent of cause-related bracelets," Rivard (bridal shop consultant) says.

The garters will be handcrafted by breast cancer survivors and BCRF volunteers, and they'll sell for $15 at the bridal shows/

"For me, weddings represent a new beginning, and that's what cancer survivors experience after treatment," Rivard says.

What a great idea! Hopefully, the shop will be able to take orders for those over the phone or web as well.