Brides Across America is a non-profit organization that provides wedding dresses for military members who have been recently deployed or will soon be deployed, or their fiancées. The only cost is a $30 donation to help support the program. You can read the complete requirements here.
Bridal shops across the country host events in July, for Independence Day, and November, for Veterans Day, during which time brides can come in and select a gown and get fitted for it.
Two bridal shops in the Charlotte area are participating this November:
Classic Bride & Formals
Nov 16, 2016 – By Appointment Only
20910 Catawba Ave
Cornelius, NC
Register
Poffie Girls
Nov 13, 2016
512 S New Hope Rd
Gastonia, NC
Register
You must register in advance and pay the $20 donation in order to participate. You will also have to show proof of deployment.
Charlotte on the Cheap is a member of 
