Chiara Gallo discovered a stunning beaded gown at a Nashville thrift store for an amazing bargain price, making it the perfect find for her upcoming wedding reception.
Many brides spend hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars on their all-important dress, but not Chiara Gallo, who has amazed social media users after finding her wedding reception dress in a thrift store for $7.99. Gallo was perusing the Goodwill store in her hometown of Nashville , Tennessee, when she came across the beaded white gown.
She hadn't gone into the store looking for a dress, but Gallo told Newsweek that as soon as she spotted this dress by the brand Banjul, 'It felt like it was meant to be.' While she believes the dress would usually retail anywhere between $130 and $300, Gallo managed to thrift it for an incredible $7.99. She knew straight away that she wanted to wear the dress for her wedding reception when she ties the knot in October 2025. 'My initial reaction when I spotted the dress was pure excitement,' Gallo said. 'I couldn't believe such a beautiful piece was just sitting there, waiting for me. I immediately pictured myself wearing it at the reception, and I knew it would add a special touch to the day. She continued: 'I didn't go into Goodwill looking for a wedding reception dress, but the moment I held it up, I could picture myself dancing in it. It had just the right mix of elegance and personality—perfect for the celebration I envisioned.' Gallo, originally from Harlem, New York, waited until she got home to try the dress on, as she joked about the excitement she feels whenever she's waiting for a 'big reveal moment.' Although it fits perfectly in some places, it needs some adjustments and she plans to have it tailored before the big day. 'When I tried it on, it was like the dress and I had a little disagreement. It was the perfect fit on the lower half, but the chest, not so much. It was a bit snug, but with a few creative adjustments and some good tailoring we are going to make it work. It's all part of the charm of thrift finds, you never know what surprises you'll get,' Gallo told Newswee
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