Gayle Anderson was live at the new Union Rescue Mission Store in the downtown Los Angeles Fashion District, where brand new wedding gowns have been donated to the store. The donated items usually sell for thousands of dollars, but the URM store is selling them for just hundreds of dollars.

Proceeds from the sales of all items at the Union Rescue Mission Store benefit Union Rescue Mission programs. Some of the mission’s successful graduates are hired to work in the new store, which IS NOT a thrift store. All items for sale here are brand new!

The wedding gowns are a donation from renown Casablanca Bridal, established in 1997, started by visionaries Kevin and Gloria Lu, is one of the fastest growing global bridal gown designers and manufacturers.

More than 1,000 domestic retail partners and 80 international retail partners carry Casablanca Bridal. Each gown is handmade, hand cut, hand beaded and cut to order using the highest quality fabrics, laces and beading. Many of the gowns incorporate Swarovski elements. The ability to customize design elements on any gown and create a custom fit makes it possible for every bride to find her dream gown. In addition to founding Casablanca Bridal, Kevin and Gloria have created a philanthropic charity called Celebrate Forever because of their desire for every couple to Celebrate Forever.

Their flagship store is in the Crystal Cover Shopping Center, 7942 East Coast Highway, Newport Beach, CA 92657, 949 715 8228, CasablancaBridalFlagship.com.

Wedding Wednesday
“Fashion with a Passion!”
Union Rescue Mission Store in the historic Gerry Building
910 South Los Angeles Street
Los Angeles, CA 90015
Learn more on the Union Rescue Mission Store Facebook and Instagram accounts.

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Gayle Anderson reports for the KTLA 5 News on May 15, 2024.