By CLOE CABRERA | The Tampa Tribune
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Want to tie the knot in style – and save some cash, too?

You can do both at Goodwill's Wedding Gala, wholesale bridal lace wholesale bridal lace an early morning sale where brides-to-be can get a designer gown at big savings -- if they're willing to sacrifice a little sleep.

Goodwill's fifth annual gown sale will feature more than 300 brand new wedding dresses wedding dresses in different sizes and styles, at 70 percent to 95 percent off the retail price. Gowns will start at $90. None of the dresses will cost more than $450.

The sale begins at 6 a.m. Saturday at the Goodwill Superstore at 3929 Tampa Road in Oldsmar and 6 a.m. June 11 at the Goodwill Superstore at 2830 S.W. 27th Ave. in Ocala.

The dresses will be split between both stores, so brides-to-be will have a different selection of gowns to choose from during each sale, said Michael Ann Harvey, vice-president for marketing and public relations for Goodwill Industries-Suncoast.

"We have so many dresses this year with very high original price tags, 2012 prom dresses jovani sweetheart prom dresses on sale " Harvey said. "I don't think I've seen so many very expensive gowns ."

Goodwill, which provides vocational and job placement services for people in need, acquired the new dresses from Bay area boutiques, including CC's Boutique in St. Petersburg, Diana's Bridal in Tampa, Jon's Bridal in Tampa and Natasha's Boutique in Seminole.

The gowns are from some of the biggest names in bridal design lace mother of the bride dresses , such as Priscilla's of Boston, Demetrios, Justin Alexander and La Sposa.

A limited number of bridesmaid and mother-of-the-bride dresses; bridal shoes; party supplies wedding party supplies wedding and accessories such as veils , toasting glasses, guest books and picture frames will be sold at significant savings.

The annual gown gala, which is Goodwill's biggest fundraiser, most beautiful wedding dresses most beautiful wedding dresses gives brides-to-be a real bridal boutique bridal boutique feel. There will be wedding music and favors, and pedestals and full-length mirrors will be set up to ensure a good view of the dress from all angles. There also will be an alterations expert at both locations to help brides get the perfect fit.

"A wedding dress wedding dress is so much more than a garment," Harvey said. "It is a symbol of hope for the future and joy and love. It's almost as important to choose the right gown as it is to choose the right man."

Shoppers are advised to dress in something they can get in and out of easily. And they are asked to wear little or no makeup because it can get on the dresses.

Lines will start forming about two hours before the 6 a.m. start of the sale, so get there early. Each shopper will receive a number on arrival that will determine entry into the bridal gown bridal gown area.