GownScout works because real people share real finds. These guidelines help keep every pin accurate, private, and trustworthy — so every bride can shop with confidence.
Post real wedding dress finds only
Every pin should represent a real dress you personally spotted at a real location. Do not post dresses you've only seen online or heard about secondhand.
Use your own photos when possible
Original photos you took in-store are most helpful and trustworthy. If you use a stock or store photo, make that clear in your notes.
Keep prices and details accurate
Enter the price you actually saw on the tag. Inaccurate prices waste other brides' time and erode trust in the community.
Use the correct location type
Select "Public Business" for shops, boutiques, consignment stores, and thrift stores. Select "Private Seller" for home or personal listings — your exact address will never be shown.
Mark dresses sold or gone when you know
If you return and the dress is gone, use the "Sold / Gone" button on the listing. This keeps the map accurate and saves other brides a wasted trip.
Be respectful and kind
This is a community built on helping brides. Treat others the way you'd want to be treated. Do not post offensive, misleading, or spam content.
Do not post private home addresses as exact pins.
Do not make up prices, sizes, or conditions.
Do not post dresses that are already sold without noting that.
Do not post spam, ads, or promotional content disguised as finds.
Do not repost the same dress multiple times.
Do not use photos you don't have permission to use.
How we handle violations
Listings that receive multiple community reports are automatically hidden from browsing until an admin reviews them. Repeated violations may result in account removal. You can report any listing using the "Report" option on the listing page.
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