For some women this holiday season, the ideal gift is not electronic -- or even diamond.
It is the stuff of Cinderella's dreams: a wedding gown.
Weddings are notoriously expensive; so are the gowns. For women dreaming of getting married with a traditional ceremony but who need help making ends meet, Babette's Inc., a formal wear store on 384 Carol Ave., Bridgeville, is offering a chance for a free gown. There will be 60 lucky women.
For three days next week, on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, Babette's will give away 20 wedding gowns each day to the first 20 women arriving at the store that day. Because this opportunity is meant to help those most in need, to quality, women must be receiving welfare benefits. Women are required to present their electronic benefits transfer, or EBT, card, issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare, and photo identification.
The 60 lucky brides-to-be (20 each day) can select any gown from the store's inventory. Dresses on the racks there can cost up to $2,500 retail.
"People are stretched financially thin this time of year," said store manager, Elizabeth Kubicek. "This opportunity makes a difference in many people's lives." Read More...
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