Wedding dress donation helps fund vital hospice care

A bride has helped raise funds for Treetops Hospice – first by choosing her wedding dress from the charity’s bridal boutique, and again by donating it back after her big day so another bride can enjoy it.

Keziah first discovered the boutique based in Wollaton, Nottingham, after being a bridesmaid for two friends who both tried on gowns there.

She said: “I remembered how beautiful the dresses were and how happy both of my friends were when they bought them from the Treetops shop.

“I also loved the idea that what I spent on my dress could help support quality end‑of‑life care in the community.”

Keziah hopes her story encourages more brides to consider second-hand dress shopping – particularly as more couples look for sustainable and affordable wedding options.

Her gown is now back on the Treetops bridal boutique rails, ready to help fund more expert care and create more memories for another bride.