John M. Vannatta, Jr. President of VANBROS & Associates, Inc., announced today a partnership with Bridal Elegance. VANBROS & Associates, Inc is the producer of the MRS. ILLINOIS UNITED STATES Pageant, and Bridal Elegance: The Midwest’s Largest Prom, Bridal and Pageant Store will be the Official Competition Gown sponsor for the pageant.

As part of her prize package, the new MRS. ILLINOIS UNITED STATES will win a fabulous Gown from Bridal Elegance to wear for competition in the national MRS. UNITED STATES Pageant.

The MRS. ILLINOIS UNITED STATES Pageant will be June, 4 AND 5, with the winner advancing to nationals in Las Vegas: July 31- August 5. This is the 25th anniversary of the MRS. UNITED STATES PAGEANT. Applications are still being accepted for the state pageant in June. For more information on the MRS. ILLINOIS UNITED STATES Pageant visit www.vanbros.com.