The Gown Garden by From This Day Forward

08/06/2026

It’s never too early to bring thinking about Homecoming or gala dresses!

08/01/2026

Open today from 10-2pm! Last day for our America 250 Sale!

We won’t let a little rain ruin our parade (cue some Bette Midler)! Wave to some of our volunteers during the Huntertown Heritage Days parade today at 11am!

Our shop is open 10-2pm today!

Today is the final day for our America 250 sale! Last day for 25% off the entire boutique!

07/18/2026

We are down to just our last 2 weeks of our America 250 Sale!

💍 Jewelry
👠 Shoes
👗 Dresses
Event Decor and more!

ALL 25% off until August 1st!

Did you know that our shop is volunteer driven? Income from our boutique goes right back into the organization, helping with overhead costs, programming, and scholarship funds.

You are literally Shopping for a Cause!

07/11/2026

Our shop is full of pretty dresses and sparkly jewelry!

Have you stopped in recently?

Our America 250 Sale goes until August 1st! 25% of the entire boutique!

07/09/2026

Our America 250 Sale continues!

Who needs a pretty dress?

Wedding gowns, formals, prom, semi-formal, mother of bride/groom, grandmother, cruise wear, pageant gowns, shoes, jewelry, gift items, and more!

14626 Lima Road
Fort Wayne, IN

Open:
Tuesday and Thursday 2-6pm
Saturday: 10-2pm
Or by appointment

Please note there is still construction 🚧 on Old Lima Road but you can still access us by coming off of SR3 onto Old Lima!

07/03/2026

07/02/2026

Our America 250 Sale starts today!

25% off everything in the boutique!

In true July fashion our air condition has decided to protest so things are just a bit toasty in the shop right now. Hoping it can be fixed soon!

We will be closed all weekend for America’s Birthday! 🎉 🇺🇸

06/30/2026

Our volunteers have been busy prepping for our big America 250 Sale!

Happy Birthday America! 🎂
🇺🇸 Enjoy 25% off July 2nd- August 2nd!

#250

Check out these collection of super patriotic jewelry!

06/29/2026

We have dresses perfect for pageants!

06/24/2026

Sorry we’ve been a little quiet on here, it’s been a crazy busy event season. Between showers, and grad parties, and weddings, our volunteers have been hopping.

This summer we are celebrating 10 years of serving our community. It hasn’t been an easy 10 years. We’ve made mistakes. We’ve fallen. We’ve wanted to call it quits a few times. But here we are.

Over the course of the years we’ve had a few clients make comments about how some of the items don’t match perfectly. They aren’t in “new” condition. The colors are a slightly different shade. The shapes are not identical. The linens have imperfections.

We aren’t perfect. No one is. And our decor is used (in efforts to reuse and recycle to cut down on waste). We don’t have brand new linens. We don’t have every shape, size, or color under the sun.

Don’t get us wrong, we try to set very high standards with our quality of services, but we will never, ever be perfect. Our items and dresses will never ever be perfect. We certainly try to correct any mistakes to the best of our ability, but we will never be perfect.

In fact, it’s actually part of our mission to NOT be perfect. We actually consult with our clients and share that there WILL be mistakes and mishaps during their special day. It’s inevitable. Instead of focusing on perfection, we coach them to refocus their energy on the true meaning of their celebration. A new baby, a birthday, a wedding, a renewed vow. Surrounded by friends and family. THESE are the things that truly matter.

If you are always searching for perfection, you will always find nothing but imperfections. What a sad and depressing life to lead.

So while we certainly hold ourselves to very high standards, we will not be perfect. And we don’t want to be.

This imperfect group of VOLUNTEERS, is giving their time and energies so that others can host their celebrations within their means.

And that is worth celebrating!