NORFOLK -– While the country supports the military and takes time out to remember veterans, dozens of brides-to-be got support from a Norfolk bridal shop to get the right dress for their big day.
Maya Couture took part in the Brides Across America military appreciation effort. Participating stores gave 60 dresses to 60 women.
“We have a very large military base here in Hampton Roads and the majority of our brides are through the years are military or their fiancés are military. This is just one day for us to show our appreciation to them for being our customers,” explained store owner Maya Warbarton.
Among those getting a dress was Courtney Linkes, whose future husband serves on the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower.
“It’s awesome that they support the troops and wedding dresses are expensive and weddings are getting more and more expensive,” she says.
Elvia Reza and her husband, who’s serving aboard USS Iwo Jima, were married by a Justice of the Peace. They have plans for a big wedding in September.
“We want to have the wedding in the church because that’s the one that matters to me and to him,” she said as she tried on gowns.
Tresha Griffin found just the right dress.
“It’s very grown, womanish. It’s beautiful. I love the color, too. I’m happy,” she added.