Our Story

Built by sisters who couldn’t say no to another "Will you be my bridesmaid?"

We’re Brooke and Hallie — sisters by birth, bridesmaids by… apparently everyone’s choice. After standing up in more weddings than we can count, we noticed a pattern: gorgeous dresses worn once and then forgotten. That’s when the idea for Bridestrades came to life — a way to give those dresses a second chance while helping bridesmaids across the country save money, share styles, and make the most of their investment!

Where It All Started

Hallie is married. Brooke is about to be. Between the two of us, we’ve been bridesmaids more times than we can count. Each wedding meant another beautiful (and expensive) dress… worn once, only left to collect dust in our closets.

For years, we’d dreamed of starting something together. One day, after being asked to join yet another wedding party, it clicked: what if we built a place just for bridesmaids to buy and sell their dresses? Bridestrades became our answer!

Meet Brooke

Nine bridesmaid dresses later (and counting), Brooke has officially graduated from ‘always the bridesmaid’ to ‘finally the bride.’ She knows firsthand the cost and the closet space that comes with saying yes to every wedding.

Meet Hallie

Fresh off planning her own wedding, Hallie has also stood up in four others (and counting). A marketing pro with big dreams, she loved the details of wedding planning, but knew there had to be a better way for bridesmaids to feel good about spending money on dresses. Bridestrades is her way of changing that.

Our Mission

To give every bridesmaid dress a second story. We believe these gowns deserve more than one night in the spotlight, and every bridesmaid deserves an easier, more affordable way to celebrate the people they love.

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