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  • Qualify for the event. To review qualification details, please click the How to Qualify? tab above.
  • Register for the event. To register, simply identify the location/event you wish to attend on our event list page.
  • ⦁ Attend the event and select one of the designated Brides Across America gowns on display.

When are the events?

Events are twice a year, in July and November. Events are hosted by participating bridal salons nationwide or attend a BAA Signature Events at selected venues throughout the year.

If you can’t find a local event on our event list page, please ask your local salons if they plan on hosting an event this year. They may be and have not signed up yet. Also, check back on our website frequently -- as new events are listed right up until a few weeks before events are run.

Registration Fee

There is a $40 registration fee that is paid when registering for the event. The fee covers administrative costs associated with running the event. Brides Across America is a 501(C)(3) non-profit organization.

Still have questions?

You can learn more about Operation Wedding Gown, BAA's Nationwide Gown Giveaway events and how to qualify by clicking the About the Event and How to Qualify? tabs above.  If you still have questions, they may be already answered on our contact page in the Frequently Asked Questions tab.

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About The Event

Register Now for Upcoming Events

Brides Across America holds its wedding gown giveaways twice a year in partnership with bridal salons across the country.  The events take place in July and November to honor our troops around Independence Day and Veteran's Day.  To attend, brides must first make sure that they meet the qualification requirements. You may learn more about qualifying by clicking the Who Qualifies? tab above.

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Qualifying brides may then register to attend the event at a participating bridal salon by completing the registration form and paying a $30 fee.  This small fee helps Brides Across America cover the costs of organizing and running these events.  Brides experience financial hardship may contact us about waiving the registration fee.  On the day of the event, registered brides must bring a copy of orders, deployment papers, or an official letter confirming the military status of the bride or groom.  You will be asked to show this qualifying documentation before you start looking for a gown so please come prepared.  Once verified, you will be assisted in finding a gown from the selection provided for the event.

If you can’t find a local event on our registration map/form on our home page or on our event list page, please ask your local salons if they plan on hosting an event this year. They may be and have not signed up yet.

About the Gowns

You will find a wide variety of gowns donated by designers, salons, and individuals. Each salon has a different number of  gowns 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 and do our best to make sure that a good selection is available.

Alterations

Most gowns require alteration.  Alterations and any associated costs are the  bride's responsibility. Limit One Gown Per Bride:  Brides may receive one wedding gown only from Brides Across America. When you register for a gown giveaway event, you agree to comply with this policy.

How to Qualify

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If you can’t find a local event on our event list page, please ask your local salons if they plan on hosting an event this year. They may be and have not signed up yet.

If you are a military bride/first responder (or the fiancé of a military member or first responder), you must pre-register and visit one of the participating salons with proof of deployment (check qualifications) to select a wedding gown.

  1. You must be engaged and planning a wedding within the next 18 months.
  2. If you are a military bride, you or your fiancé have had a deployment within the past 5 years or have an upcoming deployment. If you are a first responder bride, you must be an active, police officer, fire fighter, EMT, or Paramedic -- or the fiancé of a first responder.
  3. Areas that qualify are Iraq, Afghanistan, Qatar, Bahrain, Libya, Kuwait, Korea, Japan, Africa, Syria, Ukraine and other areas overseas. *USCG protecting our waters or boarders and on a ship for 3 or more months during the year.
  4. We accept submarine, special ops and navy orders.
  5. You may qualify if you had a civil ceremony and now planning a formal wedding.

What to bring to the event: Bring driver’s license, military ID, or work ID for verification; Qualifying proof must accompany the bride on the day of the event.

For military brides: a copy of deployment orders for you or your fiancé or an official letter stating name, location and date along with a signature. For first responder brides: a copy of your certification that matches the valid ID of you or your fiancé.  If you have any questions please contact us.

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July 2015 Events

California
La Soie Bridal
July 15 - 16
19800 Hawthorne Blvd
Suite 212
Torrance, CA
http://www.lasoiebridal.com
Note: Appointment Only
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Colorado
The Bridal Collection
July 15 - By Appointment Only
4151 E County Line Rd
Centennial, CO
www.thebridalcollection.com
Note: Appointment Only
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Connecticut
The Wedding Dress
July 17
222 Main Street
Portland, CT
www.theweddingdressllc.com
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Florida
Bridals and More
July 13
12226 Beacon Blvd
Suite 6
Jacksonville, FL
www.mybridalsandmore.com
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Charlotte Bridal
July 11-18th
2395 Tamiami Trail
Bell Plaza #106/107
Port Charlotte, FL
www.charlottebridal.biz
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Georgia
CTO Bridal
July 13 - By Appointment Only
63 Yosemite Lane
Powder Springs, GA
www.ctobridals.com
Note: Appointment Only
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Wedding Angels
July 13 - 14
395 S Atlanta St
Roswell, GA
www.weddingangels.com
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Kentucky
Rebecca's Wedding Boutique
July 15
159 Chenoweth Ln
Louisville, KY
www.rebeccasweddings.com
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Iowa
Zazou's Bridal Boutique
June 28
955 Washington ST #104
Dubuque, IA
www.zazousbridalboutique.com
Note: By Appointment Only
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Illinois
Deflorio Fashion
June 9-10 - 9AM-3PM
210 South Des Plaines St
STE 506
Chicago, IL
www.dedress.com
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Indiana
Elegance Evening
July 14 & 15
2820 Highway Ave
Highland, IN
www.elegancewedding.net
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Massachusetts
Tulle Bridal - BAA HQ
July 9
362 North Main Street
Andover, MA
www.tullebridals.com
Note: By Appointment Only
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Maryland
Fairtytale Brides
July 11
154 Congressional Lane
Rockville, MD
www.fairytalebrides.org
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Minnesota
Bridal Accents Couture
July 10 - By Appointment Only
12501 Nicollet Avenue
Burnsville, MN
www.bridalaccentscouture.com
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New York
Bridal Reflections
July 13
260 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY
www.bridalreflections.com
Note: By Appointment Only
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Oklahoma
Impression Bridal Store
July 14
13801 N Pennsylvania Ave
Suite J & K
Oklahoma City, OK
impressionbridalstore.com
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Pennsylvania
Exquisite Bridal
July 15, 16, 17 - Appointment Only
5349 William Flynn Highway - Rt 8
Gibsonia, PA
www.theexquisitebride.com
Note: Appointment Only
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MB Bride
July 15, 11AM-8:30PM
123 South Urania Ave
Greensburg, PA
www.mbbride.com
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Taylored For you
July 9 & 10
516 East Main Street
Mechanicsburg, PA
tayloredforyoubridal.com
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South Carolina
Bridal House of Charleston
July 11
1055 Johnnie Dodds Blvd
Mount Pleasant, SC
www.bridalhousesc.com
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Tennessee
Glitz Nashville
July 9th
241 Old Hickory Blvd
Nashville, TN
www.glitznashville.com
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Texas
Impression Bridal Store
July 14
3005 West Loop St.- Galleria
Suite 100
Houston, TX
www.impressionbridalstore.com
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Texas
Impression Bridal - Baybrook
July 14
18980 Gulf Freeway St. - A
Friendswood, TX
impressionbridalstore.com
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Impression Bridal Store
July 14
602 NW Loop 410
St. 107
San Antonio, TX
impressionbridalstore.com
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Virginia
Jeanette's Bridal
July 14
10386 Festival Lane
Manassas, VA
jeanettesbride.com
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Washington
Sweetheart Bridal
July 13
23 S Mission Street
Suite D
Wenatehee, WA
sweetheartbridalandprom.com
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Wisconsin
Zita Bridal Salon
July 15
761 N Jefferson St
Milwaukee, WI
www.zitabridal.com
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