A local business has joined a national effort to help make dreams come true for the members of America’s armed forces. Brides Across America, a nationwide organization dedicated to providing free wedding gowns for military brides, recently announced that His & Hers Formal Wear of Brentwood will be giving away free designer wedding gowns July 15-17.

His & Hers Formal Wear owners Annette Beckstrand and Susanne Larson have joined forces with BAA Founder Heidi Janson and partners, who have given away more than 3,000 wedding gowns nationwide.

“Every little bit helps,” said Heidi. “Bridal salon owners are very generous in their giving, and it is important as an industry to pull together and make a difference. With tough economic times, military brides are appreciative to have this opportunity to be able to afford their dream wedding.”

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 need to reside in the area where the giveaway is taking place. To register, visit www.hisandhersformalwear.com. For more information, call 925-634-5900 or e-mail info@hisandhersformalwear.com. For more history about Brides Across America, visit www.bridesacrossamerica.com.