Sgt. 1st Class Mitch Melott carries a wedding down for his fiancee Brandi Ott as Impression Bridal gave away 50 wedding dresses on Tuesday Jan. 10, 2012 to women in the military or who are marrying a military man.  The event is being conducted by the salon and Brides Across America, a non profit group that helps provide wedding gowns to the military. Photo: HELEN L. MONTOYA, San Antonio Express-News / SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS