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    • Posted March 18, 2009 by
    JonesMJ |
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    I got married in a $30 dress

    By JonesMJ  |  Posted March 18, 2009  |  United States
     

    ...and looked like a million bucks!!

     

    It's true.  I scored this gorgeous, bright red, vintage 80's Mike Benet ball gown from a rescue mission thrift store in New Jersey.  The price tag was $30.

     

    At the time I purchased it I was not engaged.  I didn't even have a boyfriend!  I actually saw the gown - LOVED IT - bought it on sight - and said to myself, "SOMEDAY I WILL GET MARRIED IN THIS DRESS!"

     

    And nearly 2 years later... I did!

     

    I didn't even have to have the dress altered.  It's like it was made for me.  It was in perfect condition and even smelled good.  My husband said I couldn't have found a better match for our wedding day and my personality.

     

    I'm happy - even proud - that I didn't spend thousands on my wedding gown.  I have always enjoyed money-saving by shopping at thrift stores, and this was my best find ever.

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