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In Lynchburg, brides can buy discounted gowns that help fund services for domestic violence victims

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Most brides spend $600 or $700 on a dress at Church Street Bridal, compared to the nationwide average cost of $2,100. Photo by Emma Malinak. " data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/cardinalnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/175209_Malinak_Lynchburg_ChurchStreetBridalBridesmaidDresses-scaled-1.jpg?fit=780%2C604&ssl=1" /> Over 22 years, Church Street Bridal has raised $4 million that helped fund the work of the YWCA of Central Virginia. The post In Lynchburg, brides can buy discounted gowns that help fund services for domestic violence victims appeared first on Cardinal News .

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