Gown Giveaway Helps Ready Military Brides
Suburban boutique participates in Brides Across America program
Wednesday, Nov 12, 2008 | Updated 7:51 AM CST
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Nearly $200,000 worth of free gowns were given away to military brides at a suburban Chicago boutique this Veterans Day.
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Nearly $200,000 worth of free gowns were given away to military brides at a suburban Chicago boutique this Veterans Day.
Deana Dean is the owner of Volle's Bridal and Boutique in Lake Zurich. She says gowns priced from $1,000 to $4,000 were gifted Tuesday to female veterans who served in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Women engaged to male veterans also were included in the Brides Across America-sponsored program.
Sarah Childress of Arlington Heights is a college student. She says she couldn't afford such a nice dress when she marries her Marine Corps fiance if it weren't for the program.
Posted Thursday, Jul 16, 2009 - 8:33 PM CST
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