September 2, 2010

Breast Center to host bridal event

Breast Center to host bridal event

Brides searching for the perfect wedding gown can browse through a huge selection of gowns and support a charitable mission at the same time.

The Vanderbilt Breast Center is hosting the Nashville stop of the Brides Against Breast Cancer Nationwide Tour of Gowns, Sept. 11-13, at the Nashville Airport Marriott hotel, 600 Marriott Drive. The tour helps raise funds to support the Making Memories Breast Cancer Foundation, a nonprofit foundation that grants wishes for patients with advanced breast cancer.

Saturday, Sept. 11, 6-10 p.m., is VIP Night, with $30 bride admission and $15 guest admission. The general sale with free admission is Sunday, Sept. 12, noon – 8 p.m., and Monday, Sept. 13, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Individuals who would like to donate wedding gowns from 2006 or later can bring them to the Breast Center at One Hundred Oaks prior to the event.

Patients who would like to be considered for a dream fulfillment may visit www.makingmemories.org for a wish information packet.