Bridal Shop Donates Gowns to Rainbow Girls

The Special Event Bridal Shoppe in Marlborough donated 10 beautiful formal gowns to the Concord Rainbow Girls on Saturday. Michelle Berio, co-owner of the shop with Nilza White, said that they love donating gowns to good causes. Berio was looking for somewhere to donate gowns this year when she met Erica Bowe, Worthy Associate Advisor of Concord Assembly No. 53, a local chapter of the International Order of the Rainbow for Girls. Bowe was shopping for gowns at The Special Event Bridal Shoppe at the the Solomon Pond Mall. When she met Berio, Bowe explained that teenage girls who are members of the organization wear white gowns to their meetings and ceremonies. The gowns are a tradition going back to the organization's founding in 1922. The gowns help the girls develop confidence and poise and make their ceremonies feel special. However, affordable white gowns can be expensive and hard to find. Berio said that she was very impressed with Bowe's confidence and how well she described the organization, and she was inspired to help. The donated gowns will be available to the members of the Assembly to wear at their meetings.

The Special Event Bridal Shoppe, is located at 114 Broad Street, in Marlborough. They open a temporary satellite store at the Solomon Pond mall during prom season, and carry hundreds of bridal gowns and collections offering the finest in couture gowns as well as a wide array of dresses for bridesmaids, mother-of-the bride, flower girls, cocktail, evening, quinceaneras and prom events.

Concord Assembly No. 53 is a proud member of the International Order of the Rainbow for Girls - a service-oriented youth organization that teaches girls leadership, confidence and citizenship. Girls participate in programs and events, volunteer for their community and travel to other assemblies. Along the way, they make new friends and gather invaluable life skills that prepare them to succeed at home and in their future careers. Rainbow is recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

Shown in photo left to right: Michelle Berio, Taylor Jones, Erica Bowe, Nilza White