The Optimist: This bride went viral for her ‘thrift store wedding.’

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Get unlimited access for $1 a week You heard it here first. Read the rest with The Post. → PUBLISHED BY READ ONLINE | SIGN UP Stories that inspire. Are you still interested in this newsletter? Since you haven't read in a while, we'll pause sending it to you. Let us know if you still would like to keep receiving it. Yes, keep this newsletter   Weddings cost a fortune. Bride goes viral for 'thrift store wedding.' (Tarryn Pitt) "It's honestly not just about saving money for us, though," Tarryn Pitt said. "What we're doing is super sustainable, and I love giving old things new life." By Cathy Free Read more   Hope is possible in every season. Here's how to spark it.   Column  Joe Yonan This pasta dish makes Brussels sprouts taste positively indulgent   Ikea is not just fast furniture. These 8 pieces can last for decades.   How a recent flight made it snow over Denver   ADVERTISEMENT   A look at the first fashion exhibit at the Louvre Museum in Paris   Column  Erica Orsini, MD Try this natural remedy for the common cold that experts actually recommend   ADVERTISEMENT   Man finds 2,000-year-old Greek statue dumped near trash cans   What it means to be the 'First Mom of the Friend Group'   Ancient art of stilt walking becomes a surprise trend among young Chinese   Enjoyed this newsletter? Forward to a friend or sign up for more newsletters. YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE Game Break Keep your streak alive: get daily reminders for our quizzes and games, plus insights into how they came together and how other people scored. Sign up ➝     You received this email because you signed up for The Optimist or because it is included in your subscription. Manage newsletters | Unsubscribe 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071 DOWNLOAD OUR APP      ©2025 The Washington Post | Privacy Policy | Help & Contact