COME THRIFT WITH ME FOR A WEDDING DRESS

[@lcatt6940]

I say go back for the yellow one, soak it in oxiclean (the yellow is probably mostly age) and then collab with a sewing KZbin to alter it to exactly what you want!

[@AFuentes303]

L Catt love this! With April or Wendy😱😍😍

[@olivenothing]

agree. with april or wendy!!

[@mayaruby8845]

If it's silk, don't use OxyClean!! It dissolves protein which is what silk is comprised of. It will ruin a silk garment.

[@LadyCastlevania]

Agree!!!

[@Kayla-rd5jd]

or maybe take it to a professional and see what they can do!

[@AliceAnnRose]

I am just slightly surprised you never thrifted for a wedding dress before. I accidently found mine in Rome, it's 90 years old, and I have it for like, 4 years now, waiting in my closet, for "the one". For sure saved me a lot of stress :))

[@karenandrearamos7226]

That is such a dope strategy. Wish you the best! 💛

[@morganm8137]

I want to see it ! I really want to see what A 90 year old wedding dress looks like ! 🤤

[@breepinder8496]

this is the coolest wedding dress story ever !! My grandma actually made my moms wedding dress completely from scratch and it’s just little things like this that make the dress all the more special 🥰💖

[@shiannenicolevise]

I got mine thrifted

[@shannonmae7925]

YELLOW DRESS AT THE START OOOFT YES

[@alexasunshine83]

😅😅

[@livebreathestyle]

The first dress you tried that was off the shoulder was so beautiful.. you could have had it hemmed to a mid length?!?!

[@lisastevens3104]

Try on everything you find! ALL wedding dresses are altered even/especially NEW ones. For a $60 price tag, you are way ahead of the game. A seamstress can remove or shorten the train, shorten the length, bring in the bodice, adjust the neckline, fix the fit of the sleeves... basically make the dress custom to you. BTW the wedding dresses you are trying all have been fitted once already so if something seems off that's why. It's super rare to by one off of the rack. Please try on all of the colors. I'm curious to see you in a blush gown. So excited for you 😊 and I can't wait to see more wedding dress videos. 🧡🧡🧡

[@kcanded]

I was thinking she should have tried the silver dress in the last store!

[@floatingrat]

Wait I love that yellow-ish dress! I didn’t think I’d like it when you first pulled it out but it’s so prettyyyy

[@sierrawise6248]

I cried a little when you didn't get the rainbow jacket. Also, thrifty girl tip: I just got married and wanted to have a sustainable dress but I found it really hard to thrift one! What I ended up doing was going to a traditional dress shop and once I found one that I loved, I looked it up on Ebay and was able to buy the same exact dress used and I saved myself $500!

[@SimpLeeBeth]

#protip fr!!!

[@kerryday]

That is what is killing small businesses. They provide employment and keep money circulating in the local economy. You wasted their time and resources.

[@brooklynpittman242]

Kerry Day but she saved her time and resources (money) small businesses should better fit around and support the consumers if they are struggling :)

[@faycoleman9023]

They didn't even say it was a small business though? The majority of bridal/formalwear shops are large chains now a days unfortunately. Supporting small businesses is great but frankly most people can't afford a "wedding dress" anyway. The wedding industry is a scam anyway. So respectfully get bent 😂.​@kerryday

[@virginiakrueger4780]

don't forget you can get it altered cheaply. We have had minor alterations done on formal wear for reasonable prices.

[@momentsofmaykin]

I've never had a wedding, but I did thrift a wedding dress for my debutant ball and gave it to a friend when she got married, so it was well loved and recycled ❤

[@lindawalker30]

I didn't buy a wedding dress for myself when I got married. I found an adorable dress that I could re-wear and have probably worn it a handful of times now to special events. Even if it's thrifted, you'll still only wear it once if it's a proper wedding dress so I say, find a dress you love and will reuse! Looking gorgeous as always!

[@izzymcro7913]

The yellow dress with the long train from Savers is the prettiest dress I’ve ever seen I wish I could find something like that near me😭

[@nashtm]

Yalll admit, as soon as we saw this we clicked on it.

[@alexasunshine83]

😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 you are amazing

[@andreaboyd550]

@@alexasunshine83 hi Alex just an idea what about finding a dress that u really love most of n fixing the things u don't !!love ur videos

[@lindsayvicars]

I am IN LOVE with the first dress you tried on😍😍 Edit: you should grab it on a 1/2 price day, then have Carrie, Jessica, & Leah help you flip it to make it more your style/fit you better!!

[@EmilieTheFail]

WAIT! This is kinda low-key brilliant. I'm engaged (not getting married any time soon, but you know) but on a budget...Why didn't I think of this before? Brilliant! You are 100% going to look gorgeous on your wedding day! ❤️❤️

[@emmabaumgartner5997]

You could always try a resale shop where people “sell” their dresses to the business and they then sell them! That’s where I got all my high school dance dresses and they had so many one time worn weddings dresses as well! (Not sure if that’s sustainable but could be an option!)

[@shannonmae7925]

I'm way off from getting married (single) but everyone has already asked if I'm going to thrift my dress, as 95% of my outfits are thrifted. Definitely gave me hope.

[@stephaniesaldana]

GIRL that first one you loved was amazing. You know you could always have it altered and the train taken off!

[@alexasunshine83]

For sure! Ah always will remember that beauty

[@fratdaddykay8019]

Im a simple gal. I see Alexa, I see thrifting, I see wedding, I click. All 3 at once fills my lil heart with joy

[@alexasunshine83]

👏🏻👏🏻 well done hahaha 💛

[@fratdaddykay8019]

@@alexasunshine83 I totally have wedding fever rn and I'm living vicariously through everyone who is experiencing it now. So happy for you!

[@karlasalazar9520]

Ive always wanted a ecofriendly wedding(not that im getting married soon) and the possible problem would be dress shopping. If you cant find a wedding dress at thrift stores, try buying at sustainable brands that makes one or have it made using a sustainable fabric. Love from tha Philippines ❤

[@anavancea6528]

"I feel like a princess" girl you gotta go and get that dress! Have Jessica help you flip it? Your reaction to it was priceless!

[@joydeaton3286]

It looked like Belle from Beauty and the Beast.

[@coreychatman6332]

Love your outfit and these dresses. Love the first dress. Thanks for sharing this girl.

[@attilathehen1555]

Congratulations! Hope my experience helps you choose your special dress. Yesterday I finally hit the weight that I was when I got married 24 years ago, so I tried on my wedding dress, which I made with the help of a friend. It wasn’t fashionable at the time and it isn’t now, but I looked and still look so timeless (and, to my surprise, then and now, fantastic) in it. I chose a style to suit my figure and I still would choose it today. I look back on my wedding photos and yesterday’s with complete satisfaction. Of course, what counts even more is the loyalty, love and unselfishness that you both put into your marriage, but hey, enjoy getting ready for your wedding! It’s a wonderful time!

[@haileyincolor]

That first dress was so pretty!!! I tried Soooooo hard to thrift my wedding dress! I went to a bunch of different stores every weekend but never found the perfect one. Such a fun video!

[@CocoTheCupcake]

You should get back and get the yellowish off shoulder one! It's so beautiful, you could always get it just in case you can't find a 'better one'!

[@donnastephenson3865]

So glad you are thrifting or vintage-ing your wedding dress. My relative just paid $6thousand for her dress alone. There is just so many items you need when you set up a house like a house itself! You are being more mature and financially responsible. In the 1970s I paid $125. for my dress. Since then, four brides have worn it then I donated it. Money well spent. I wish you luck and thanks for letting us tag along. Hugs Donna 💒

[@tiabean1635]

The first ruffle one looked so pretty on you!

[@blueceilingfan8093]

I can’t wait to see the final dress you pick out! You’re gonna look so gorgeousss!!

[@joyfurnish8412]

I am so excited for this new chapter in your life. You will find the perfect dress.

[@jordynlove3746]

Reformation wedding dresses are gorgeous

[@caitlinmariereacts]

ahhhh this is so exciting :') can't wait for the next video about this too!

[@savannahheard9976]

I would say definitely go back for the yellow one and bleach it more white and then get it hemmed!

[@allyssacorpuz3643]

I love the yellow dress so much omg

[@marutaraupa3385]

I really liked the green dress, maybe not for a wedding but I really wanted you to try it on

[@yourbestbaconpal]

I remember at the Salvation Army I used to live near always had a whole section of wedding dresses

[@hannahharvey3292]

I love this video! My cousin actually thrifted her wedding dress from a goodwill (roughly 8 years ago) and I was her Maid of Honor. To this day, her dress is still one of my favorites I’ve seen and I’ve been in several weddings. Thanks for sharing this and keeping such a positive light on thriftiness! You inspire me so much!!!! Love your outfit in this video!

[@danag9937]

You look bomb in all of those and I’m sure you’ll be such a beautiful bride!

[@alexasunshine83]

😭💛 thank you love !

[@rachhbtw]

I got my wedding dress second hand too! It turned out so pretty and I’m so glad I didn’t spend thousands on a dress that’s sitting in my storage unit !!

[@chantalblackmore213]

The dark green one looks like a dress I own from chi chi London. I have seen it in white before! Good luck :)

[@YourDailyDoseofJillish]

You're honestly so adorable! Your personality is amazing!

[@katrinagressman5983]

I love you so much! I have been waiting for this video since you got engaged! But I do have to say the dress at 2:22 is my dream prom dress and I haven't been able to find one like that so it made me kinda sad inside to see you find it because I know I can't get it. But I still love the video!

[@jackiej8615]

Alexa: “it’s 85° out” Me: *cries in north east*

[@42quantumleap]

Jackie J Same.... Ohio tears

[@hannah_wommack]

Cries in Buffalo NY

[@Alalovesdogs]

Cries in Berlin

[@Lina-mh2sj]

Cries in Prague

[@Maya-ny5eo]

Cries in California

[@TinyAcorn]

Congrats on your engagement! I’ve been subscribed to you for like 3 years now and it’s so cool to see how far you’ve come! This was a fun video!

[@alexasunshine83]

You have!!!!! Wowie! Thanks for sticking with me !!!!!!

[@mrsleonard69]

Congratulations 🎉 Starting a new life with someone is one of the best things in the world and the fact that in today’s world you can get them from the thrift store is amazing 😍 great video That savers and goodwill in riverside are my home thrift stores nice to see those on the tube. !!!

[@valeriamolinacarranza3990]

I love the yellow dress

[@neilamaureen1161]

hi!! i just wanted to let you know, if there is a salvation army thrift store nearby they have gorgeous wedding dresses! (at least the one near me does) the dresses are in there own little section even though there was only a few. it may just be for the one located near me, but just a suggestion :)

[@lilyjones2634]

neila maureen Salvation Army is hella problematic and homophobic though... 🗣so if you’re gonna shop there please shoplift🗣

[@neilamaureen1161]

Lily Jones oh i had no clue of that.. :(

[@alexasunshine83]

Yeah that’s why I never go there 🥺

[@neilamaureen1161]

Alexa Sunshine83 wow i really didn’t know of this. i’m definitely not gonna go thrift there anymore.. thanks for telling me :(

[@lizr6155]

Wow didn’t know that about Salvation Army. My dad loves it because back in the 80s he got very sick overseas and he was broke. They flew him back to the U.S, paid for his flight and paid for his medical treatments. Always says he wouldn’t be alive if it weren’t for them

[@sandin6689]

Think outside the box styles and colors. Fun to watch👍

[@lesleycurvythrifter]

I've also taken the mother of the bride's veil/ headpiece apart and made a headpiece for the bride . If your thinking of wearing the old borrowed thing.

[@IndieAnnieJones1]

man the goodwills in my area (Miami) are much more organized and some even have evening wear boutique areas in the store with tons of evening and wedding gowns!!! good luck to you!

[@lindex09]

the first dress was so cute ont the top

[@shelbyspielbauer8435]

My moms wedding attire 27 years ago is totally something I could see you rocking. A knee length mid rise pencil skirt with a Lacey beaded cami tucked in and a blazer!

[@becomingsophiesceliaclife]

Consignment shops tend to have wedding dresses. The Lily Bee on in my town has a whole room of them. Antique shops sometimes have vintage dresses and I know eBay has vintage dresses too.

[@jillalwaysknows]

I highly suggest looking at vintage shops for your wedding dress! I am personally not a fan of modern styles so I went to a vintage wedding boutique and they had so many amazing dresses from so many eras! I tried on dresses anywhere from the 20s to the 80s, and ended up with a beautiful dress from the 50s that I am so in love with. Good luck! You'll know it when you find it.

[@chandlerwhitchurch9984]

Definitely don’t shy away from slight colors, especially if you’re wedding is already non-traditional

[@586Rexford]

Thrift flip the first dress with the train. It looked adorable on you!!!!!! :)

[@impressionsbygelay8617]

The emerald dress you first pulled out looks amazing! 😍😍😍

[@Brebee_89]

It was so awesome meeting you in Target! :) And we (my friend and I) found some great stuff at the LA Goodwill outlet!! And I got married at the court house, I gave my husband a some options on shirts that I liked and wore the one he picked. That was two years ago, no regrets! Now Everytime I wear that shirt he gets so happy :)

[@alexasunshine83]

Ahhhhhhh!!!!!! I’m so happy! I was hoping you’d comment so that I could ask how you thrift trip was 💛💛 (again thank you for saying hi, it made my day!!!) HECK YES! That is absolutely awesome!!!!! Also such a nice memory for when you rock it now too 💛

[@quiltea56]

At all of our thrift stores ...they have a special section for wedding dresses. I loved that cream one from the first store. You could alter it to not have a train and your length.

[@sidsid954]

Omg that dress with the ruffles gorgeous! Makes me want to fly to Cali to try to find it for myself!

[@xTheGoddessOfChaosx]

The second dress could be your dancing/evening dress!

[@hannahmcilveen]

In my area the thrift stores save a ton of formal dresses in inventory for prom season, so they don't start putting them out on the racks until like April or May when kids start planning for prom

[@joanncheatham3868]

So happy for you Alexa.

[@Mimi-ct8zv]

I saw the title and I already love it 😍 Can't wait for your actual wedding day 🌈🌹

[@euro_trashed]

i love how happy you are! your excited lil smile is adorable

[@entombedskye]

That first yellow dress is easily one of the prettiest I have ever seen 🥺

[@graysongreen8925]

I bought mine from a sample shop and it saves you so much money! The dresses are from the floor of stores and may need some love (ie mends) The one I found was 75% off and needed one button! Hope you find one you love!

[@fontana.arnaud]

You look SO good in this video I can’t even focus.

[@amandamcabee9142]

THE FIRST OFF THE SHOULDER!!!!!

[@sarahibrahim1671]

I purchased a vintage 40s wedding dress from Etsy for $100, and I love it so much, and am so happy with it. Whenever I show pictures of my wedding to anyone their first comment is always to compliment my dress. There are also a lot of Etsy sellers that have a return policy if the item doesn't fit, in case that's what your worried about, but I tailored mine before the wedding for a perfect fit, so don't stress too much about the fit, cause it can always be altered. Or if theres a part you don't like or want changed, like removing the train, or shortening the hem so it can be a midi, all of that stuff can be done with a good tailor.

[@emmagoli1059]

Really like the idea of thrifting a wedding dress! I never thought of that before I bought mine! I know it’s not a thrift/charity shop but I’ve seen some quite nice ones in TK Maxx before (I’m in the UK but in America I think you call it TJ Maxx) x

[@sayurimiura9937]

About shoulder pads, length, fit (baggy, a little tight) you can always make a change! So if you see a dress you really like, you should get it! About getting the dress to its original color, you should see a professional (especially if it's silk or anything fancy) but you should also consider the price for the cleaning service, if it's worth it (but again, wedding dresses costs a lot so probably it will be worth it). And like you said, thursdays (week days) are the BEST days to go to thrift stores!!!

[@erinmcdonnell2483]

Congrats on your engagement. Not sure if your Goodwills do this in CA, but where I live, the Goodwills have a special bridal event once or twice a year. They pick a location and bring the wedding and special occasion dresses there for like a weekend. That might be why you aren’t finding as many??? Worth doing some research on. Can’t wait to see more wedding videos. ❤️

[@ErinElizabeth]

I do some thrifting on my channel and it’s because YOU INSPIRE ME!!! Thrifting is SO FUN!!

[@kenzienoelle124]

Loved this!! All the smiles😄☺️

[@rubymilne6651]

3:18 that dress is sooo pretty and would suit you so much

[@donathompson9759]

That was a good start. Do take a friend to help zip, hook, lace up or button. An honest opinion helps too. Every time you thrift check what they have too. Look for 2nd hand wedding boutiques on google! But those will be expensive.

[@carolinaventura2768]

Loveeee the video 💕 the dress in the first store was beautiful 💛 I hope you find your perfect dress!

[@lindsr120]

The golden blonde hair looks so good on you!!

[@Neverlandishome]

That first dress was so beautiful!!

[@daphnelatu8043]

Girl you look amazing in this video!! 😍😍😍💞

[@lesleycurvythrifter]

Keep in mind of how you can alter dresses to fit your style. Like shortening it to your length or adding sleeves.

[@angiecarmencastro]

Deseret industries thrift store in Fontana has a whole section full of wedding dresses definitely worth checking out I saw them the last time I went and thought Alexa NEEDS to come here!

[@frugalmissus]

Try Facebook Marketplace, Ebau, consignment shops, Poshmark and Mercari. I yhrifted all of my bridesmaids and flower girls dresses and the tuxes for my ring bearers. Also you could try Rent The Runway for formal dresses. I wore a Bridesmaid dress and saved myself $600.

[@karlenelind3810]

I'm recently engaged and already found my wedding dress at a Goodwill for 16 dollars. IT'S A DREAM. Keep trying! They're out there! Thrift store wedding dresses for the win!

[@Meike4817]

I got married in 2017 and wore a blue eveving gown from reformation, i still love it so much and i can wear i again 😊

[@ZA-lw6jm]

You’re so underrated. You literally radiate good energy!

[@Mentallymuzz]

I loved the yellow dress on you I hope it’s new owner has a beautiful wedding

[@alexasunshine83]

Yes! I hope it goes to a great home!

[@readroyal6661]

Many people are commenting on how "yellow" the first dress was. But this color (which I would say is more of a soft gold) is not due to aging but has been a popular color among brides for quite a while. Pure white dresses did not enter into fashion or popularity until around 1840 and before that gold was a popular color among royals and the elite class.

[@goodoldfashionedangel]

Please go back and get the first dress you tried on!!! And that green dress that you pulled out but didn't try on was really cute!!!

[@lizcarr6329]

I can’t wait to see you find one you really love ❤️

[@pkmcniece]

YAYYY im so excited for you!!!

[@alexkopack7185]

Brides for a cause is a great company that does consignment wedding dresses! Bridal shops will donate their used samples, and buy worn dresses from past brides. Blue sky bridal in Portland is another one, but I’m sure there are some consignment places in socal!

[@clairebear-96]

girl i just had a dream last night about finding a wedding dress at a thrift store and then i wake up to see you posted this? incredible, we’re on the same wavelength or something

[@miatomasetti1918]

Haven’t even watched the whole video yet but after that intro- you are the cutest Alexa!!! I’m so excited for you and John! Whatever dress/outfit you end up wearing will be special and beautiful because YOU are special and beautiful ❤️❤️❤️

[@lindseymarshall2782]

2 things! If it’s too big it’s really easy to get it altered for a reasonable price, if you don’t like a specific part of the dress but everything else usually you can change it really easy at a tailor ( removing the train etc)

[@The.o.k]

Okay, I would try American Way on Magnolia in Burbank. There are other stores around like Junk for Joy and others that may have them as well, but I was just there yesterday and I saw about fifteen.

[@madisonvolz249]

I can’t wait to see vintage wedding dresses on you! Congratulations!!!💕

[@kristenlemmon5152]

Savers in riverside is where I always go thrifting!!!

[@deniserichards6941]

You should check out Deseret Industries. I saw they have one in L.A. That's where I always see an entire rack dedicated just to wedding dresses. The most out of any thrift store I've seen. Good luck!

[@marissajay6468]

Try antique stores for wedding dresses.... they may only have a few and you might have to go through booth by booth, however a lot of the ones I have seen in antique stores are absolutely beautiful and in very good condition and the prices are relatively cheap as well as I've seen some wedding dress from the 1940s that were anywhere around $40-$80 and it also doesn't hurt to ask if they will go lower on their prices (I've done it before and most times they have not always though) as not everyone is into antiques or used wedding gowns and if they want it to go they will usually give it at a discounted price... maybe even try looking for resale shops which sell in wedding/formal gowns and if you love one in a different size you can always get it altered as well, if you have some near you.

[@stepha20178]

You should check out the goodwill boutique in Huntington Beach! They have a section for dresses and I always see some fancy gowns.

[@stepha20178]

my sister and i always hit this spot after savers in Fountain Valley! :)