Bridal News

Blush Bridal Boutique is moving at the end of the month to their new Haymarket boutique. And that means big savings for brides, maids and moms. Save 25-50% on everything in the store - gowns, bridesmaids/mother of/prom dresses, veils, accessories and more! Appointments are preferred but walk-ins are welcome.

To see what’s available, visit Blush’s Gainesville location in the Atlas Walk Center. To learn more, call 703.753.8303 and visit www.blushbridalboutique.com.

Historic Rosemont Manor still has some great Summer wedding dates left on the calendar and they want to book them! Save $1000 on your rental fee for Saturdays; $1500 for Fridays, and $2000 for a Sunday wedding in July or August.

The Fall calendar is pretty full at Rosement, but there are two Sundays left - September 8 and October 20. Book one of these dates and save $2000.

Located in the quaint town of Berryville in the Virginia countryside, this beautiful mansion, with a park like setting of 60 acres, was once respite to US Presidents and Washington DC elite. Rosemont offers both indoor and outdoor ceremony and reception sites and can provide overnight accommodations for up to 75 guests.

To schedule your tour and consultation, call 703.879.5683 and visit www.rosemont1811.com.

We all love our animals - think about all the cute dog videos on You Tube with man’s best friend at the altar.

If horses are your passion (and believe me, that’s what you need to take care of these beauties) why not engage in some equine themed wedding photography by Glass Eyed Pony. Lead Photographer Lyndsey Warren is a horse enthusiast and knows how to work with these magnificent, yet sometimes skiddish, creatures. And even if your beloved horse can’t make it to the wedding, you can set up a post wedding shoot in your gown. You can save 20% on this service when Glass Eyed Pony captures your engagement session or wedding day.

To learn more about Lyndsey and her unique niche in wedding photography, visit www.glasseyedpony.com. No horse - no worries. They like people, too!

On June 23, enjoy a private runway showcase of beautiful gowns that you can find only at Soliloquy Bridal Couture, located in the heart of downtown Herndon. Available in sizes 8-18, these gowns will be discounted 30-60% off.

Tickets for the noon fashion show are available at http://samplesalefashionshow.eventbrite.com/. The cost is $10 with all proceeds going to IIIB’s Breast Cancer Foundation, an organization dear to Miriam Liggett’s (the owner of Soliloquy) heart, as she is a breast cancer survivor.

To learn more about Soliloquy and the sample fashion show, visit www.soliloquybridal.com.

Event planner extraordinaire Johanna Goossens of Simplicity Events has a wonderful background in food & beverage, so you know she’ll make sure your reception runs smoothly. And she’ll take care of those million little details with the final wedding countdown.

Great wedding planners save you time, stress - and in the long run - money. You’ll want to check out Johanna’s “The Dream Comes to Life” planning package. This service is perfect for the couple who has put the plans in place but wants someone keep up with all the details. Johanna has these dates Summer dates available: June 22, July 6, 13 & 27, August 17 & 24.

To discuss your wedding day dreams, call Johanna at 703.398.7617 and visit www.johannagoossens.com.

Do you want your first dance to be romantic and memorable - or will you do the Prom Sway? Get yourself - and your sweetie - some dance lessons!

The Wedding Dance Specialists are offering two group workshops, 3-6pm, on June 2nd in Columbia, MD and June 9th in Alexandria, VA. Space is limited. To register, call 703.626.7016 or email info@theweddingdancespecialists.com. And visit www.theweddingdancespecialists.com.

Sample sales are a great way to get a deal on a wedding gown. If you’re in the market for a wedding dress or your mom needs something for the wedding - or maybe you want a cute cocktail dress - check out the Semi-Annual Sample Sale at Blush Bridal Boutique in Gainesville.

All items in stock are 25% off, with wedding gowns starting at under $100 and special occasion dresses selling for $25 and up. Blush Bridal Boutique is located at 7332 Atlas Walk Way. To schedule your appointment, call 703.753.8303 or email info@blushbridalboutique.com. And be sure to visit www.blushbridalboutique.com.

If you and your sweetie are in high wedding planning mode, then mark your calendar for June 2nd at the Riverside Conference Center at 95 Riverside Parkway in Fredericksburg. The Virginia Wedding & Event Network (VAWE) is hosting their Summer bridal fair from noon to 4pm.

With 60+ local wedding vendors, this fun, interactive bridal show offers something for everyone - even the grooms! You’ll see - and be able to try on - the latest bridal gowns courtesy of Ava Laureene Bride. The Video Game Rover is offering a $150 prize to the couple with the best score of the day and GoWed.co will have a $250 prize for a lucky groom!

Tickets are $10 at the door - but you can go to www.vawenetwork.com and score a FREE PASS just by registering.

Holding your wedding ceremony at the same location as your reception is a smart idea, especially if you have a lot of out of town guests. It offers convenience and an easy transition between “I Do” and “let’s party!”

It can also offers some great savings - book one of these dates at Stonewall Golf Club in Gainesville and get 1/2 off your ceremony site fee - an $850 savings!

August 3 and 31, September 7 and 21.

Conveniently located just off Route 29, Stonewall Golf has an amazing terrace overlooking Lake Manassas that’s perfect for outdoor ceremonies. Host your cocktail hour in the Brass Cannon Restaurant and then enter the lovely Magnolia Room, featuring lots of natural light, accommodating up to 150 guests. Customized menus are in the $51-$75 price range - a great value for an elegant country club.

To schedule your tour and consultation, contact Jeanna Hilton at 703.753.6156 and visit www.stonewallgolfclub.com.

Mark your calendar for next Sunday, May 19th, for the DMV Wedding Showcase, to be held at the newly renovated Springfield Hilton. The newest, and billed as the hippest, bridal show in Washington, will offer one stop shopping for brides & grooms.

And speaking of grooms, the gentlemen will be admitted to the show for free! Tickets are just $5 online and $8 at the door. To get yours, go to http://dmvweddingshowcasemay192013.eventbrite.com and be sure to visit www.dmvweddingshowcase.com.