£25 wedding dresses in charity sale

With the average cost of a wedding topping £20,000, and around £2,000 of that being blown on the dress, the recession means times are tough for couples planning a wedding.

But children's charity Newlife Foundation for Disabled Children, which is based in Cannock, is coming to the rescue with a knock down sale of wedding dresses starting from a credit-crunching £25.

In addition to designer gowns, the Newlife Superstore will also be showcasing bridesmaids dresses, men's suits, shoes, jewellery and accessories for everyone from the bridesmaids to the best man.

A number of wedding day accessories will also be available at the store in Hemlock Way when the store releases the stock this Friday.

Newlife Foundation chief executive officer Sheila Brown OBE said dozens of dresses have been given to the charity by generous corporate retail donors and that the prices could be the cheapest in the country.

She said: "Our successful corporate recycling operation here in Cannock brings deliveries every day of goods that companies donate for recycling.

"Most are perfect – so it's good news all round. With the current economic climate, it's difficult for brides on a budget to plan their dream day at the right price, but we can help cut costs and help to make their big day go brilliantly on a budget.

"All funds go to help the charity in its mission to help disabled children across the UK, so the dresses will not only help the blushing bride, but also families desperate for essential equipment for their disabled children."

For further information log onto www.newlifetrading.co.uk