Military Women, First Responders, EMTs Can Get Free Wedding Gowns In Farmingdale

FARMINGDALE, NY — Brides Across America is partnering with Princess Bridals of Farmingdale to offer women who serve in the military, military wives, first responders, and EMTs free wedding gowns during a giveaway from Wednesday through Friday, according to a news release.

The giveaway is a "special way to thank them for their tireless work," the organizers said. A selection of designer wedding gowns will be offered as part of the Operation Wedding Gown initiative.

"This is a time to be grateful and spread deserving thanks to those that have given their selfless acts of service to our country," Heidi Janson, founder of Brides Across America, said in a news release.

Princess Bridals is at 200 Fulton St., Farmingdale. Owner Charles Prokop Jr. aims to provide a personalized, princess experience to all Long Island brides so they feel special and celebrated. The business is giving away up to 54 wedding gowns in honor of its 54th anniversary.

Eligible women can register here. Brides Across America will give them a confirmation number so they can call Princess Bridals for an appointment on Wednesday, Thursday or Friday. The dates could be extended to next week because of the "overwhelming response."

Brides Across America is a nonprofit based in Andover, Massachusetts, that is committed to gifting weddings and wedding gowns to U.S. military and first responders.

"Whether it's for love of country or love at the altar, our military and first repsonders deserve our very best," Brides Across America wrote. "Since 2008, Brides Across America has played a role in making their dreams come true by giving a military or first responder bride a free wedding gown during an 'Operation Wedding Gown Event.'"