About the Event

When you arrive you will be asked to show qualifying documentation before you start looking for a dress. So, please come prepared.  Once verified, you will be assisted in finding a wedding dress by expert stylists. You will choose from the selection provided for the event. You may learn more about the event on the registration info page.

Our Wedding Dresses

You will find a wide variety of wedding dresses donated by designers, salons, and individuals. Each salon has a different number of dresses and sizes available to give away. Prior to the event, we provide each salon with a complete list of the attending brides and their sizes. We do our best to make sure that a good selection of dresses is available.

Brides Across America

Brides Across America organizes and sponsors this special charity wedding gown sale. Our mission is making dreams come true and creating a once in a lifetime memory for our service men and women, and first responders. We hold Operation Wedding Gown Giveaway events twice a year and give over 2,000 free wedding dresses to military brides and first responders.

DRESS Alterations

Your stylist will introduce you to a wide variety of gowns donated by the salon holding your event and Brides Across America. You will leave with your dress on the day of the event. Alterations and any associated costs are the  bride's responsibility.

Qualify for a Dress

To qualify you or your fiancé must be an active police officer, firefighter, EMT, paramedic, or have an upcoming military deployment or have had a military deployment within the past five years.  You also must be engaged and planning a wedding within the next 18 months. More information about additional qualification requirements can be found on our qualifications page. 

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