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Adorned in Grace
Categories: Shopping Bridal Shopping Fashion Used, Vintage & Consignment Bridal, Used, Vintage & Consignment [Edit]
4949 SW 76th AvePortland, OR 97024
Neighborhood: Southwest Portland
(503) 679-2086
- Hours:
Tue-Fri 1 pm - 5 pm
Sat 10 am - 5 pm
- Price Range:
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$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- By Appointment Only:
- No
3 reviews for Adorned in Grace
3 reviews in English
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Review from Lynn J.
Portland, OR
1/19/2012
Really great customer service and a large selection of new (some lightly used) dresses. Bridal gowns start @ $100 and go up to $1000 (there are a few designer gowns at the back). Lots of ball gowns, veils, and headpieces. Selection changes often with donation. They are open 1pm-5pm Tues-Fri. The 2 ladies working there were very nice and helpful. It was a great experience and I will be go back again soon.
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Review from LLL L.
Portland, OR
10/31/2011
I was a wedding consultant trying to find a pillbox hat. I looked all over vintage stores, thrift stores and ebay. My search on craigslist led me to Adorned in Grace. The lady on the phone and the two young ladies volunteering were incredibly sweet and helpful. I didn't find exactly what I wanted on the first trip although they gave me several ideas. I took the bride with me the second time and the volunteers helped her try on several dresses before she found "the one." The ladies "oohed" and "aah-ed" as she stood in front of the three-way-mirror feeling absolutely gorgeous. The organza dress she chose was brand new and still had the original price tag attached.
The bride was happy to learn that donations help a cause she understands, since she had been involved in drugs and prostitution and has spent time in prison and has been homeless. That day she left with a dress, veil, new shoes, garter and ring pillow. She was completely overwhelmed that the ladies there were so kind to her and treated her like royalty. The fact that they wanted to celebrate her recovery and do all they could to make her day special was so touching. We both left with tears of joy.
Definitely take every opportunity you can to support Adorned in Grace and the great work they do. Their store is just amazing and for us it was much more than an average day of shopping for wedding dresses. It was an opportunity for someone who had made some detours in her life to feel a sense of dignity and pride as she plans for a new start and a bright future. -
Review from Rachel J.
Troutdale, OR
4/5/2010
The wedding industry horrifies me, but when taking the plunge a few things are vital, especially if you have parents calling every other day!. For me this means I needed a wedding dress and no sneaking off to Vegas.
I started my hunt online and found Adorned in Grace had just opened nearby. It was a 100% non-profit benefitting victims of local sex trafficking so I figured I needed to check it out. They are open Saturday 10am-5pm and otherwise is by appointment, so I scheduled an appointment with some reservations and headed in.
I was met by one of the three kind women volunteering to run the bridal and formal wear shop of "new and gently used" dresses and was impressed by the huge, attractive selection. This was not a tired collection from the 80's as I feared, but current, attractive gowns in a variety of styles. Most of the dresses were in excellent condition, but there were some trampled hems and loose beadwork occasionally. The store does have a selection of tailors willing to help fix any flaws and do alterations. I managed to find not one but 2 wedding gowns that would work for my hot beach wedding as well as a silk formal dress.
Paying is awkward though - as no prices are set. I was told most people donate $100-400 per wedding dress and $50-100 for formal gown. The good news as it is a donation, it is also tax deductible over $50.
Overall it was a win-win-win situation. I found wedding gowns for a reasonable amount, helped out local woman and I get to deduct it from my taxes!
