Brides Across America

FROM CAMOUFLAGE TO WEDDING GOWNS, BRIDES ACROSS AMERICA AND RAINBOW’S END WEDDINGS & MORE MAKE DREAMS COME TRUE BY HONORING MILITARY BRIDES-TO-BE!

On July 12 & 13th, Rainbow’s End Weddings & More will team up with the national charitable organization Brides Across America by donating couture wedding gowns to military brides. In celebration of Independence Day, Rainbow’s End Weddings & More will honor military brides and saying thank you to our troops by giving away designer wedding gowns. Some of the designer gowns are from Impression, Alfred Angelo, Eden, Maggie Sottero, Raylia, Mon Cheri, and other prominent designers.
The event will take place at Rainbow’s End Weddings & More, located at 3200 Chestnut Street, Oneonta, New York. Brides will be serviced on a first-come, first-serve basis. Brides are encouraged to come early and secure their place in line, as there is a limited supply. The gowns to be donated are valued between $500 and $1,500 and range from sizes 4-28.

In order to qualify, brides or their fiancé must be on active duty in the military, either currently deployed or deployed within the last five years to Iraq, Afghanistan, Bahrain, Libya or Japan. Identification and deployment papers must be presented at the event to qualify.

Rainbow’s End Weddings & More joins bridal salons across the country in this nationwide event to show their support for our troops. These important events coordinated through Brides Across America make it possible for military brides, who would unlikely otherwise have the opportunity, to wear designer wedding gowns on their big day.

For military brides who are interested in more information, contact Rainbow’s End Weddings & More at 607-432-6324 or visit www.rainbowsendweddings.com.

About Brides Across America
Brides Across America, a Massachusetts based charitable organization focuses on providing free wedding gowns to those military brides that have not been able to have their dream wedding. Brides Across America is connecting with bridal salons across the nation to help spread the military spirit. Since 2007, Brides Across America and its partners have given away more than 6000 wedding gowns nationwide.
Without organizations like Brides Across America, many military brides would not have the chance to have a wedding. Due to deployment, timing and economic circumstances many military brides get cheated out of having their dream wedding. Heidi Janson, founder of Brides Across America makes that dream into a reality and all for free! Heidi states, “It’s time we give back, but most of all say thank you!” For more information, visit www.bridesacrossamerica.com

The Blogging Begins

So, I’m the owner of Rainbow’s End Weddings & More in Oneonta, New York. If you have purchased your gown from us in the last 14 years, odds are you’ve seen me. I’m always there. It’s a tough, but rewarding job to have and it requires knowing a little bit about everything there is to know about weddings - not just wedding gowns. But we do know a lot about wedding gowns! We know which styles cinch that waistline, add curves in just the right places, and make you look like a million bucks (without paying a million bucks). We put brides into gowns that flatter their figure AND have the dreamy qualities they always wanted in their wedding gown. That is the rewarding part.

There are SO many questions that come up that will affect your choice of gown and your entire wedding party’s attire. From the little stuff, like sitting and dancing in your gown, to the big stuff, like weather, location and budget. Myself, and everyone at Rainbow’s End Weddings & More is here to partner with you and guide you through these uncharted waters. Our goal is for you to be a happy, stress-free bride, but an informed bride as well. Things go along much more smoothly if there are few surprises along the way. So, communicate with us – ask questions – express your thoughts and feelings openly and listen to the information we provide. And remember, the only way we can meet your needs is if you let us know what they are. Every customer is different, so in order to help you to the best of our ability, we need to know what will make this a great experience for you. Some brides like us to provide guidance every step of the way, while others prefer a less “hands on” approach.

We are your advocate – we are here to use our combined years of experience and knowledge (over 50 years) in the wedding business to your advantage. Remember, this may be the first time you are doing this – but we have done it hundreds and hundreds of times! Oh, and one other point that I cannot stress enough - the internet. These days, we rely heavily on the internet. As a matter of fact, you are on there right now if you are reading this. As a general tool, the internet is a great source of information (and occasionally some misinformation), but we sometimes forget to take advantage of the living, breathing information network called humankind. The internet cannot calm your anxieties, it only fuels them. It cannot hold your hand, dry your tears or solve any problems. We can. Like I said before, we are your partner in this process. Lean on us for advice, strength and a laugh or two when you need it.

This blog will be littered with informative wedding day tips, bridal gown trends, new product arrivals to our store and all sorts of other wedding stuff to help make your special day totally awesome! And of course – Rainbow’s End Weddings & More will announce all their specials and sales on here so you can be one of the first brides to take advantage of the savings.

I look forward to meeting each and every one of you, and assisting you with the more important day of your life. ~ Norah ~