Nationwide, September 28, 2010 – On November 10th and 11th, the national charitable organization, Brides Across America will be teaming up with non-profit, Smiles Across The Miles, to provide military brides the opportunity to make their wedding dreams become a reality by receiving a free wedding gown.
Through Brides Across America’s partnerships with bridal salons across the country, military brides will be shopping for dresses designed by Vera Wang, Carolina Herrera, Kenneth Pool, and other prominent designers.
Without organizations like Brides Across America, many military brides would not have the chance to pick out a designer dress for their special day due to economic circumstances. “Many soldiers come back injured and take severe pay cuts. It makes it very difficult to make ends meet not to mention have a dream wedding. The least we can do is to help them have a magical day!” said Heidi Janson, founder of Brides Across America.
Participating bridal salons will be preparing a select number of gowns to be given away to qualifying brides on a first come first serve basis. Gowns are valued between $500 to $3,000 and range from size 4 to 22.
In order for brides to qualify, they must be engaged, be on active duty in the military, or have a fiancé on active duty in either Iraq or Afghanistan. All brides must show ID, copy of deployment papers, and orders or other qualifying proof.
About Brides Across America
Brides Across America, a Massachusetts based charitable organization focuses on providing free wedding gowns to those military brides that have not been able to have their dream wedding. Brides Across America is connecting with bridal salons across the nation to help spread the military spirit. Since 2007, Brides Across America and its partners have given away more than 5000 wedding gowns nationwide.
For military brides who are ready to take part in this bridal opportunity of a lifetime visit www.bridesacrossamerica.com to find a participating salon near you.
