One local bridal shop is giving away wedding dresses to military couples in honor of Veterans Day.
Distinctive Style, a bridal salon in Middletown, is teaming up with Brides Across America to make it happen.
“My father is a World War II veteran, so this is something that is really close to my heart,” explained store owner, Shelley Bailey. “And I wanted to thank our military and do what I can for Veterans Day."
Lindsay Smith, whose fiancee is in the military, headed to the store Monday to try on dresses with her mother, grandmother and her sister.
“It’s really great because with me being in school, and with him being in the military, we’re trying to keep our costs low as we’re getting married and starting our life together,” said Smith.
Free wedding dresses are available to brides who are in the military themselves or who are engaged to members of the military. Brides or their fiances must have been deployed within the past five years.
Bailey said it's a sign of appreciation of the sacrifices military couples make for our country.
