an annual donated wedding
What began in 2016 as a simple idea to help wedding professionals give back to the community, has grown into a heartfelt annual tradition: providing a deserving military or veteran couple with a dream wedding, donated by some of the best vendors in New England.
Each year, an incredible team of generous vendors comes together to gift their services to one special couple. Held on the last Thursday of October, this event is our way of showing gratitude to those who have sacrificed so much.
We understand that many military couples may not have the opportunity to celebrate their wedding, and we want to change that. Your service and dedication mean the world to us, and this is our way of giving back, so you can create cherished memories with the people you love.
Interested in learning more? Contact us today!
2025 Vendors:
The Venue:
Photographer
Flowers:
Hair / Makeup:
Catering / Bar:
Day of Stationary
Invitations
Lighting & Production
DJ
Bakery
Rentals
Wedding Gown
Alterations
This wedding giveaway is for New England based active military couples or veterans. You either have to be stationed in New England or originally from New England.
No, only one of you has to be either active military or a veteran. You will need to provide proof of ID or DD214 form to be considered.
You both must be 18+ to enter the competition.
You can absolutely renew vows. We realize that military couples often have to skip the celebration portion of a wedding and do not get to have their friends and family join to witness their union.
Typically, our vendors donate for up to 50 people (invitations, caterer, rentals), but this varies vendor to vendor and each year. As a rule of thumb, we usually see guest list for 50 people or less completely complementary. If your guest count goes over donation amounts, you will have to pay the difference, usually a per person cost.
This varies year to year, but we usually find that the following items are not donated:
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