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Upcoming
Events ….
Seasons
Cards & Gifts Wedding Wednesdays: August 4, September
1, October 6, November 3 at the Gainesville (at The Marketplace
at Madison Crescent) and South Riding (South Riding Market
Square) stores. Meet with local vendors and receive personal
attention. To RSVP call 703.753.0797 (Gainesville) or 703.327.1114
(South Riding). For directions to the stores, visit www.seasonscardsandgifts.com.
Summer
Wedding Planning Workshop: Sponsored by All About You
Event Management. August 8 and September 12, 1-4pm, The Ahren's
Institute (located inside the National Recreation & Parks
Association headquarters), 22377 Belmont Ridge Road, Ashburn.
Planning info session, DIY bridal project, wedding vendors
on hand to answer your questions. There will also be light
refreshments, bags of bridal goodies and door prize drawings.
Cost is $25 per person, per session. For more information
and to register, call 571.291.3187 or email info@aayouevents.com.
September
12, Washington Bridal Showcase. Dulles Expo Center, 11am
to 5pm. The area's largest bridal show! Click
here for your 2 for 1 admission coupon. For more info,
visit www.bridalshowcase.com.
October
3, All About You Bridal Affair. Tysons Corner Marriott,
1pm to 4pm. Tickets $5 in advance, $10 at the door. Fashions
by Demetrios Bridal Salon at Macy's. For more info and to
purchase tickets, visit www.aayouevents.com.
October
24, Blue Ridge Bridal Boutique Show at Loudoun County. Rose
Hill Manor, Leesburg, 1pm to 4pm. Free admission with pre-registration.
For more details, visit www.blueridgebridalshow.com.
Bridal
Shop News ….
"Bridal
University" at A Formal Affair, July 25. "Professor"
Linda Vaughan, event planner and owner of Special Affairs,
will conducting the seminar "Wedding Planning Made Easy:
Wedding Tips for Busy Brides". The complimentary planning
seminar begins a 1pm at the store, located at 251 West Lee
Highway in Warrenton. Limited seating is available, so reserve
your space by calling 540.347.5126.
Summer
Sizzle Sale at Annalee's Promo, Bridal & Special Occasion.
Now through July 31st, buy your wedding gown off the rack
and save 50% or take 15% off special orders. Top designers
- latest styles. And on July 24th, Annalee's will host an
Alfred Sung Bridals trunk show. Annalee's is located in the
Brambleton Center in Ashburn. Appointments are recommended,
so call 703.722.2588.
Crystal
Bridal Gallery Semi Annual Floor Sample Sale is going
on now. Save 20-65% off these pristine sample gowns. Crystal
Bridal Gallery is located at 8496-B Tyco Road in Vienna. This
sale is by appointment only, so call 703.288.3066.
Moni's
Bridal relocates in Manassas. Moni's Bridal Boutique is
celebrating the opening of their new location at 8021 Centreville
Road in Manassas with a big sample sale and trunk show.
Through the end of July, Moni's is offering many select sample
wedding gowns at an incredible 50% off. And to showcase their
grand re-opening, the shop will host an Essence of Australia/Ella
trunk show July 30th-August 1st. Appointments are requested
for the trunk show, so call 571.229.5193
Ann's
Bridal Boutique, located at 5709 Burke Center Parkway,
has a full slate of upcoming trunk shows. Check out the schedule:
July 23-25: Watters Bridal. July 30-August 1: Alvina Valenta
Bridal. August 12-15: Liz Fields Bridal & Bridesmaids.
September 10-12: Watters Maids. September 24-25: Jim Hjelm
Special Occasions. To schedule your appointment for one of
these terrific trunk shows, call 703.250.3100.
Reception & Catering Update .....
If you're
thinking of getting married in the next few months, check
out these facilities and their fantastic savings. Be sure
to mention that you saw their offers on www.bridesandweddings.com
or our Bridal News Blog (http://bridesandweddings.com/wordpress).
Continental
Event Center: This brand new reception venue just opened
its doors and through July, take $1000 off your rental
package when you mention Brides & Weddings. October
10th (10/10/10) is still available - take $1500 off your room
rental for this memorable wedding date! Call Jim Hester
at 571.208.1208.
1757
Golf Club: The new venue, located at 45120 Waxpool Road,
in Dulles/Ashburn, is offering 10% off any wedding reception
booked for September, November or December of 2010. The
clubfeatures a grand ballroom that can accommodate up to 200
with a wraparound outdoor terrace. The club also offers some
wonderful rehearsal dinner packages. To schedule a tour of
the club, contact Wedding Specialist Lindsay Goodwin at 703.444.0901.
Harbour
View: Book your 2010 wedding reception by August 31st
and receive $200 off your room rental when you mention
Brides & Weddings. Located on the banks of the Occoquan,
this new facility offers a fabulous water view, lots of natural
light, great pre-function area and covered patio for ceremonies.
Contact Mandy Kerns at 703.910.4273.
Hyatt
Dulles: This beautiful hotel will open a gorgeous new
ballroom in September that accommodates up to 650 guests.
The newly renovated property also features a smaller ballroom
that can hold up to 300 and has a lovely courtyard for ceremonies
and cocktail hours. Mention Brides & Weddings when you
book your 2010 or 2011 wedding for between September
of this year and March 2011 and receive 10% off your Saturday
reception or 15% off your Friday or Sunday event. Contact
Director of Catering Dana Murphy at 703.793.6867.
Holiday
Inn Arlington at Ballston: August 7, 14, 21 & 28.
This boutique hotel, conveniently located near Ballston Metro,
has a ballroom that can comfortably accommodate up to 150.
Mention Brides & Weddings and receive 10% off your
wedding pacakge and an additional hour of open bar. Contact
Grace Radfar at 703.243.9800 x7116.
Holiday
Inn Hotel & Suites: August 14 & 28, September
4 & 11. Mention Brides & Weddings when you book one
of these dates and receive 15% off your reception.
This newly renovated hotel, located at the north end of Old
Town Alexandria offers a contemporary ballroom and a terrace
for outdoor ceremonies and cocktail hours. Looking at other
dates? Ask about other wedding specials. Contact Erin Hobson
at 703.299.4690.
Crowne
Plaza Old Town Alexandria: August 14, 21 & 28, September
4, 11 & 18. Mention Brides & Weddings when you book
one of these dates and receive 15% off your reception.
Elegant space and convenient location. Looking at other dates?
Ask about other wedding specials. Contact Erin Hobson at 703.299.4690.
Hilton
McLean Tysons Corner: September 18, October 16, October
30. With it's grand ballroom and stunning atrium, this is
the epitome of a posh hotel wedding. Mention Brides &
Weddings you'll receive an upgraded Premium Brand Bar and
wedding specialist Kendra Johnson will also waive the bartender
fees. Plus you'll receive 50,000 Hilton Honors Bonus Points,
redeemable at any Hilton (these points are good for one night's
stay - think honeymoon! To schedule your tour and consultation,
call 703.761.5226.
Stonewall
Golf & Country Club: November 7, 14, 21 & 28.
Located at Lake Manassas, just off Route 29 in Gainesville,
this club features a beautiful ballroom with lots of natural
light, leading to a patio that's perfect for ceremonies. Mention
Brides & Weddings and receive a FREE ballroom rental.
Contact Jeanna Hilton at 703.753.6156.
Patronize
the Arts
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Patronize
the arts & check out a cool reception site: Did you
know that the Workhouse Arts Center is available for weddings?
Check out an exhibit, concert, film or lecture and learn more
about planning your special day at this truly unique venue.
Here's just a few offerings - for more details visit www.workhousearts.org.
Cinema
Under the Stars: Presented by The Workhouse Film Institute.
$20 per car ($15 for Workhouse members). Summer nights are
even better when sitting outside to watch movies with friends
and family! Pack your blankets, drive to the Workhouse and
prepare for an unforgettable night of entertainment: Family
Fun Hour starts at 7:30, with film screening at 8:30 in the
performance tent. Snacks, drinks and pizza will be available
for purchase. Friday, July 23, Monsters vs Aliens; Sautrday,
July 24, A Town Called Panic; Friday, August 27, Princess
and the Front; Saturday, August 28 - that all time summer
favorite - JAWS.
Visit www.workhousearts.org
for more details on these events.
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