Hey friends!

I stumbled upon this article and I just had to share it with you! So I know the majority of weddings are held in the spring or in the summer and the cost of having a wedding can be VERY expensive but the most important thing that you gotta have is the dress!

Dresses can be rather expensive especially if you are wanting a designer dress. Brides Across America (BAA) has helped thousands of brides to be find their dresses. The best part is they’re FREE! So I know what your thinking. What’s the catch? There is a $75 tax-deductible donation required when registering for the event. The donation covers administrative costs associated with running the event. Brides Across America is a 501(C)(3) non-profit organization.

So who are BAA? Brides Across America (BAA) is a non-profit committed to loving one another by gifting weddings and wedding gowns to our military & first responders.

Who Qualifies? 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 (Please see ID requirements) to select a wedding gown.

Note: We accept submarine, special operations and Navy orders.

Are you engaged and planning a wedding within the next 18 months?

You qualify!
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1. Are you or your fiancé in the military either on active duty, or a veteran within the past 5 years?
   You qualify!

2. Are you or your fiancé a first responder in the front line of harm's way? We appreciate everyone's service who supports and protects our communities which includes:
   - EMT/Paramedics
   - Firefighters
   - Police Officers
   - Correctional Officers
   If you or your fiancé are working as any of these types of first responders, you qualify!
   All first responders must provide us with a valid work ID or an official letter of service.

3. Are you a hospital employed bride to be who has assisted in the COVID-19 pandemic?
   You will need to show a valid ID and provide valid documentation of employment. We appreciate everyone in the community that has shown support. Here is the list who qualifies for the program:
   - Covid nurses
   - Covid doctors
   - Covid patient care technician

If you answer 'Yes' to 1, and you also answer 'Yes' to criteria 2, 3 or 4 above, you qualify.

IF you qualify you can get started here by finding a near by event.

Already had your big day? You can also get your dress for free by donating your dress for a tax deduction! Everyone wins! For more info on how to donate your dress to the BAA go here.

Read their FAQ here. If you still have questions you can contact them here.