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Calling all brides! You don’t want to miss our seventh annual, one-day-only Bridal Pop-Up Sale! We’ll be selling hundreds of designer gowns – many with the original tags still on them – at drastically reduced prices.

SAVE THE DATE

Goodwill’s seventh annual Bridal Pop-Up Sale is taking place Saturday, March 7, 2026, from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Goodwill Opportunity Campus, located at 5301 Wilkinson Boulevard in west Charlotte. We’ll be selling hundreds of bridal gowns, bridesmaid dresses, special occasion dresses, and more in new or gently used condition.

PRICING

FAQs

  1. Are there fitting rooms?
    • Yes, there are fitting rooms on site so that shoppers can try on dresses. Please note that these fitting rooms are large and often times shared, so you may be in a fitting room with other brides.
  2. Are there restrooms?
    • Yes, there are restrooms on site.
  3.  What methods of payment will be accepted at the sale?
    • We will accept cash and major credit cards.
  4. Can I return items I purchase from the Bridal Pop-Up Sale?
    • No, you cannot return items purchased from the Bridal Pop-Up Sale. All sales are final.
  5. Is there a limit to the number of people I can bring with me?
    • No, there is no limit to the number of people you can bring with you. Bring the whole squad! The more, the merrier.
  6. Is there a limit to the number of people who can shop at one time?
    • Yes, to stay in alignment with fire codes, we can only allow a certain number of people in the showroom at a time. We will have someone stationed at the door counting people in and out to make sure everyone stays safe.

SAY “I DO” TO THE PERFECT EVENT SPACE

Planning your big day, or any special celebration? The Goodwill Opportunity Campus isn’t just the home of our Bridal Pop-Up Sale; it’s also a beautiful, flexible event venue available to rent year‑round. Whether you’re hosting a bridal event, wedding, or another gathering, our modern spaces can be tailored to fit your vision. Learn more about how Goodwill can help bring your event to life.

LOOK GOOD, DO GOOD

The revenue we generate from selling dresses at our Bridal Pop-Up Sale helps support tuition-free job training programs, skill-building workshops, career development opportunities, job search support, and more – empowering thousands of community members and team members each year to find gainful employment, grow their careers and achieve brighter futures. You can rest easy knowing your purchases will help people right here in the greater Charlotte area pursue the life they want to achieve. Check out a few of our recent success stories to see your support in action!

PHOTO GALLERY

Check out these pictures from previous sales!

Sabrina Covington is now a wife, but just last year she was a fiancée looking for her dream dress. 

“Of course, every girl wants that amazing, beautiful dress because it’s your one special day, but I couldn’t afford it,” Covington explained.  

According to The Knot Real Weddings Study, which surveyed nearly 10,000 U.S. couples who got married in 2022, the average wedding dress cost in 2023 was about $2,000. 

Lucky for Sabrina, she scored a dress retailing for more than $3000, for just $500 at Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont’s annual Bridal Pop-Up Sale. 

“I feel like that dress was made for me and it was just perfect,” Covington shared. 

Despite having never tried on any wedding dresses, Sabrina at least knew what style of dress she was looking for, and that helped her and her entourage find her wedding gown. 

Covington learned about the sale through her mom, who saw an ad on social media just over a week before the event. With her “I do” crew in tow, they traveled an hour from Mockville, North Carolina to Charlotte. 

“Everything was so nice, even in line, you got snacks. You had food. You had music. Everyone was excited,” Covington added. 

Although Goodwill is not a bridal boutique, the nonprofit works to make the event feel special for brides.  

“I think it was also like the fact that you get to share a dressing room with other brides that are going through the same thing as you. So, it’s kind of fun getting to share that experience, and then at the same time, having your main people there,” she said.  

Brides who attend this year’s event can expect flower walls with props to take photos, refreshments, shared dressing rooms and even giveaways.  

While brides save money for the big day, they also are doing good for the community. Sales from the Bridal Pop-Up event help to support Goodwill’s mission of providing tuition-free job training and career services to community members in the Charlotte region.

“I’m happy I can give back in some way, and I gave back to me at the same time,” Covington said when learning her purchase helped Goodwill support people in the Charlotte region.  

For brides who plan to attend this year’s event, Covington has a few suggestions for you. She says, “Make sure the girls you bring with you know your style.” 

The bridal sale returns for its sixth annual event Saturday, March 8, 2025, from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Goodwill Opportunity Campus, located at 5301 Wilkinson Boulevard in west Charlotte. Bridal gowns will be priced from $99 – $499, and select designer dresses that are new with the original tags still on will be priced up to $999. Special occasion, prom, and bridesmaid dresses will be priced $49 each, or 3 for $100. Shoes will start at $9.99. For more information, click here.

HELLO, 2025

Happy New Year! Whether you want to tackle fitness goals, start a wellness journey, or simply embrace comfy casual vibes in 2025, you can shop your local Goodwill for activewear and athleisure that supports your goals – whatever they may be! Plus, you can feel good about your purchases because they do good for our community! That’s because the revenue we generate from selling donated items in our stores funds tuition-free career training programs, job search support and more – all of which we offer completely free of charge to thousands of people in our community each year, including our own team members.

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