A Sale to Benefit Charity and Thrifty Brides-to-Be

“I want to find something that doesn’t look like a craft box threw up on it,” said Ms. Brown, whose wedding is set for September. “I don’t go for the tight mermaid thing.”

Ms. Brown managed to find a simple dress with a sash and lace on the top. “My dress looks just like the couture dresses I tried on in expensive shops,” she said.