Brides Across America..gives back!

I am really excited about this post today... I have reached out to Heidi Janson, Founder of Bride Across America, to see how I can get more involved and help her cause.  I want to spread the word about this wonderful charity!!

When I was at The Wedding Salon show yesterday I also had the opportunity to chat with Bridal Reflections, one of the bridal stores that gives their dresses to these military brides...in one word...AWESOME!!

Brides Across America is a nationwide charity that provides free wedding gowns for military brides.  on November 11, 2009 their bridal store partners will be giving away free designer wedding gowns!!  These bridal salons across the country are pleased to reward the military personnel who have served in Iraq, Afghanistan, or whose fiancé’s are on active duty in these areas with this special Veteran’s Day event.

Wedding gown manufacturers and designers including Impression Bridal, Vera Wang, Carolina Herrera, and many more are donating sample wedding gowns to Brides Across America.    


Check out their website for the list of all the stores Nationwide who are participating in this Military Wedding Gown Giveaway Event. 

 Photo & NBC article credit

To qualify, brides must be engaged, be on active duty in the military, or have a fiancé on active duty in either Iraq or Afghanistan.  All military brides must show ID, copy of deployment papers, orders or other qualifying proof. Brides do not have to reside in the area where the giveaway is taking place. Each event has limited amounts of gowns and the event is on a first come first serve basis...so check spread the word to those you know who qualify and have them get in touch with Brides Across America right away so they don't miss this wonderful opportunity! 

 Photography credit: Alison Portis