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Here's where
you'll find all the products and services that will complete your
wedding day vision - cakes, invitations and favors, rehearsal dinner
locations, guest accommodations, transportation and bridal beauty.
Your wedding
cake - lovely to look at and a gourmet delight as well. Top it all
off with your favorite treats dipped in chocolate from a fountain!
Cakes
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Of course
you know you need invitations, but there are other important
stationery items to consider. Your stationery professional
will help you select what's needed for your event. Here's
a quick list of the basics:
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Engagement announcements
__ Save the date cards
__ Invitation sets
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Rehearsal dinner/welcome party invitations
__ Ceremony programs
__ Table cards
__ Place cards
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Menu cards
__ Wedding announcements
__ Thank you notes
__ Personal stationery
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Invitations
& Favors
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The rehearsal
dinner and post-festivity brunch are fun, relaxing times for family
and friends to get acquainted. Northern Virginia offers a variety
of restaurants, country clubs, banquet facilities, hotels and historical
sites for these special meals.
See Party On! for area venues.
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If you are like
a lot of Northern Virginia brides, you will have your share of out
of town guests. Welcome them with gift baskets. Here are some items
to consider for your baskets that will make your guests feel right
at home.
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Thoughtful brides
will arrange for a block of rooms for out of town guests. If you
are hosting your wedding at a hotel, ask about discounted room rates.
You can make accommodation information available when you send out
your invitations or post it on your personal website.
Guest
Accommodations
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Briar
Patch Bed & Breakfast
23130 Briar Patch Lane, Middleburg
703.327.5911
www.briarpatchbandb.com
info@briarpatchbandb.com
Crowne
Plaza Old Town Alexandria
901 N. Fairfax Street, Alexandria
703.299.4967
www.cpoldtownalexandriahotel.com
cathy.sandler@ihg.com
Doubletree
Hotel Crystal City
300 Army Navy Drive, Arlington
703.416.4100
www.doubletreecrystalcity.com
sheila.crayton@hilton.com
Hilton
Garden Inn Fairfax
3950 Fair Ridge Drive, Fairfax
703.667.9363
www.fairfax.gardeninn.com
Virginia.perry2@hilton.com
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Hilton
Springfield
6550 Loisdale Road, Springfield
703.971.8900
www.springfieldvahilton.com
suzanne.shogren@hilton.com
Hilton
Washington Dulles
13869 Park Center Road, Herndon
703.478.2900
www.washingtondulles.hilton.com
meryl.berkowitz@dulleshilton.com
Holiday
Inn Arlington at Ballston
4610 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington
703.243.9800
www.hiarlington.com
grace.radfar@hiava.com
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Holiday
Inn Hotel & Suites
625 First Street, Alexandria
703.299.0792
www.hioldtownalexandriahotel.com
cathy.sandler@ihg.com
Hyatt
Washington Dulles
2300
Dulles Corner Blvd., Herndon
703.793.6881
www.dulles.hyatt.com
dana.murphy@hyatt.com
(The)
Mason Inn Conference Center & Hotel
4352 Mason Pond Drive, Fairfax
703.865.4517
www.acc-masoninnandconferencecenter.com
marder-charlena@aramark.com
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Sheraton
Herndon Dulles Airport
13715 Sayward Boulevard, Herndon
571.643.0950
www.sheratonherndondulles.com
ezeiders@otodevelopment.com
Washington
Dulles Marriott Suites
13101 Worldgate Drive, Herndon
703.925.5840
www.marriott.com/iadds
tiashia.knight@marriott.com
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Whether it's
a stretch limousine, antique car or horse & carriage, there's
something for everyone when it comes to wedding transportation.
And hire a service for your bachelor(ette) party - enjoy your night
on the town and leave the driving to the professionals. Ride in
style on your wedding day!
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Now is the time
to try new hairstyles and makeup for your wedding day. Be sure to
take your veil and headpiece with you when you visit the hairstylist.
Your "everyday" face may not be enough for the camera
lens, so consider hiring a professional makeup artist. A visit to
a spa makes a great bridal party outing. And don't forget, a good
nutrituion and fitness program will have you looking your best on
your wedding day.
Beauty
& Fitness
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