Wedding gowns to be given to military brides

Military brides are invited to replace their fatigues with a free designer wedding gown from Volle's Bridal Boutique, 53 S. Old Rand Road, Lake Zurich, on July 9.

Fifteen gowns will be given away to military personnel who served in Iraq or Afghanistan or whose fiancés are in active duty in those areas. They will have 50 gowns to choose from.

This event is first come, first serve. To qualify, brides must be engaged, be on active duty in the military or have a fiancé on active duty in either Iraq or Afghanistan. All military brides must show ID, copy of deployment papers, orders or other qualifying proof. Brides do not have to reside in the area where the giveaway is taking place.

For more information call Mrs. Dean at Volle's Bridal Boutique, (847) 438-7603 or e-mail allbridal@aol.com. For other participating stores and states visit www.bridesacrossamerica.com.