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Celebration support
Working toward services, gifts, rentals, or useful event items for community celebrations.
A community foundation for meaningful moments
More ways to bring
joy to the community.
A registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, we provide charitable and educational services through low- or no-cost event planning, coordination, and production for underserved communities — and support our work through a retail dress boutique.
A thoughtfully curated bridal collection
Who we are
A community foundation with room for every kind of celebration.
The Elle Events Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization providing charitable and educational services through low- or no-cost event planning, coordination, and production for underserved communities, including LGBTQ+ individuals, low-income couples, veterans, and Gold Star Families. The Foundation promotes mental wellness and authentic connection through intentional weddings, celebrations of life, and retreats. The Foundation also supports a retail boutique featuring new and secondhand dresses, with proceeds supporting its charitable programs.
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Bridal shop
Welcoming donated wedding attire and accessories as one way to raise resources and extend the life of special pieces.
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Community connection
Creating opportunities to gather, connect, and support mental-health-related community events.
Elle Atelier
Bridal Shop
A Foundation gathering
Brunch & Bridal
Saturday, December 5, 2026
11 AM–3 PM · Elle Atelier
Join us for a donation-gathering celebration with brunch bites, coffee, a mimosa bar, a photo spot, bridal shopping, and local vendors. Free entry, with optional monetary donations. This event helps us collect dresses and grow the shop’s collection for a separate grand opening planned for later. The selection will depend on donations received; grand opening details will be announced when available.
Elle & Co. Events + Bar is supporting Brunch & Bridal as an event sponsor. Booking with the business also helps support the Foundation’s work in our community.
We welcome additional event sponsors. In recognition of a donation, we can feature your logo and business in event marketing. Ask us about sponsoring.
What we welcome
The bridal shop: one part of our work.
Donated bridal pieces help grow the shop and support the Foundation’s wider community work. We welcome clean, new or gently used items in wearable condition. Please share any flaws, alterations, or repairs when you get in touch.
For select unworn designer dresses, suits, shoes, and accessories in styles the Foundation is currently seeking, it may offer up to $150. Please contact us first to confirm which pieces and styles are wanted.
Every wedding dress offered for sale in the shop will be priced under $1,000.
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Wedding attire
- Bridal gowns, traditional or contemporary
- Separates, reception and casual dresses
- Suits and jumpsuits
- Bridesmaid dresses and special-occasion attire
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Bridal accessories
- Veils, capes, and belts
- Hairpieces and other hair accessories
- Jewelry and shoes
- Clutches and other bridal finishing touches
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Linens & décor
- Tablecloths, runners, overlays, and napkins
- Chair sashes and fabric décor
- Vases, centerpiece vessels, and baskets
- Candleholders, lanterns, and mirrors
- Frames, signs, easels, and table numbers
- Faux florals and small display accents
A quick note on dishes and glassware: We’re not collecting everyday dishes or glassware right now. We may consider distinctive collectible pieces or fine serving pieces—please ask before bringing them by.
Useful shop essentials
We’d also love to hear about sturdy garment racks, padded hangers, garment bags, full-length mirrors, and fabric steamers to help care for the collection.
Monetary & in-kind gifts
Financial contributions and useful donated goods help the Foundation grow. Tax receipts are available for all donations. For gifts of $250 or more, a written acknowledgment meeting IRS requirements will be provided automatically; for smaller gifts, a receipt is available on request.
Be part of the beginning
Help us grow what’s possible in our community.
Your gift supports the Foundation’s charitable programs — low- or no-cost event services for underserved communities, and meaningful community gatherings. Tax receipts are available for all donations: for gifts of $250 or more, a written acknowledgment meeting IRS requirements will be provided automatically; for smaller gifts, a receipt is available on request.
The candy fundraiser is a separate way to support the Foundation. For direct monetary gifts, please email us to coordinate.