Bridal News

If you love Casablanca Bridal, you owe it to yourself to check out their trunk show at A Formal Affair, October 2nd and 3rd.

A Formal Affair, located in Warrenton, will debut the Fall 2010 line with an exclusive trunk show. Every Casablanca gown is made to order, one at a time. The Fall collection features gown with dramatic embellishments and rich fabrics - and reasonably priced from $700 to $1500.

To schedule your appointment for this unveiling, please call A Formal Affair at 540.347.5126.

Learn how to set the tone for your wedding ceremony and reception by selecting the right music. As part of the ongoing Bridal University Series, A Formal Affair will feature DJ David Meyers of Sound Decision on Sunday, August 29th, at 1pm at the store. David will be on hand to discuss how to select the appropriate music options for your special day.

All brides who pre-register and attend this seminar will receive a $25 gift certificate from A Formal Affair, located at 251 West Lee Highway in Warrenton. To reserve your space, call 540.347.5126.

A Formal Affair, one of Northern Virginia’s most popular bridal boutiques, will be hosting another “Bridal University” class on Sunday, July 25. “Professor” Linda Vaughan, event planner and owner of Special Affairs, will be 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.

If you have browsed through the pages of the current edition of Brides & Weddings, or even looked through some of our back issues, you will see that I am a huge fan of Maggie Sottero bridal gowns. In fact, you can see some of the latest styles on The Look page of our website.

Stylish & Sensibly Priced

A Formal Affair, located on Route 29 at 251 W. Lee Highway, will be hosting a Maggie Sottero Trunk Show March 19th-21st in their Warrenton bridal boutique. You’ll see a fabulous collection of Spring 2010 designs, all affordably priced in the $700-$1500 range. And next weekend only, you’ll have the opportunity to preview and try on about four times the normal number of Maggie styles carried by A Formal Affair. To schedule your bridal appointment, call 571.347.5126.

Happy Shopping,

Cindie

Get out your notebooks (paper or computer) and get ready for another lesson in wedding planning with A Formal Affair’s Bridal University, to be held Sunday, March 28th. WUSA Channel 9 recently featured these wedding planning seminars in a “Smart Living” segment.

These monthly workshops cover every aspect of wedding planning, from gown selection to honeymoon ideas. The workshops are free of charge, but space is limited. To learn more and reserve your space, call 540.347.5126 or register online at www.formalaffair.us.

A Formal Affair is located on Route 29 at 251 West Lee Highway in Warrenton.

Cindie

The winter season means bridal trunk shows and a chance to see some of the latest fashions up close and personally. A Formal Affair, located at 251 West Lee Highway in Warrenton, is hosting a Sincerity Bridal trunk show Feb. 5-7.

One of the things that makes this trunk show a winner is the inclusion of plus-size gowns. Brides of all shapes and sizes will be able to find that dress of their dreams.

To schedule your appointment for this trunk show, call 540.347.5126.

Happy Shopping,

Cindie

Bridal University 2010 kicks off January 24th with the experts at A Formal Affair, the popular bridal salon located in Warrenton. Fire up your laptop and get ready to take notes on wedding planning timelines and how to select the perfect bridal gown.

You’ll learn how to properly plan your wedding down to the smallest detail - and help reduce your stress. You’ll receive a complementary timeline and checklist to help you stay on track during the planning process. The latest gown styles and trends will be also be discussed, as well as what to consider when selecting the dress of your dreams.

As the first in a yearlong series of workshops presented by A Formal Affair, this session will lay the foundation for the planning process. Future workshops will provide additional ideas, tips and advice on planning.

A Formal Affair is located at 251 West Lee Highway (Route 29) in Warrenton. The seminar begins at 1pm and seating is limited. To reserve your space, call 540.347.5126.

Cindie

Samantha Hofer, a designer for the Maggie Sottero bridal line, will be on hand at A Formal Affair’s exclusive trunk show Nov. 27-29.

A Formal Affair, located at 251 West Lee Highway in Warrenton, invited Samantha (who I’ve had the pleasure of working with over the years in producing fashion pages for Brides & Weddings of Northern Virginia) to chat with brides attending the trunk show and help them select the “dress of their dreams”.

Samantha, a graduate of the Pratt School or Design, played a major role in bringing Barcelona Bridal to the US. She has 16 years in the bridal industry and has worked as a manufacturer’s rep for several well-known lines. Now, as a designer for Maggie Sottero, she brings her talent and experience to one of the world’s top bridal lines.

To see the latest Maggie Sottero fashions and to work personally with Samantha, schedule your appointment for this trunk show by calling 540.347.5126. And don’t forget to visit www.formalaffair.us.

Happy Shopping!

Cindie

If you love the Maggie Sottero gowns, you won’t want to miss the exclusive trunk show hosted by A Formal Affair November 27th-29th. For that weekend only, A Formal Affair will carry about four times the usual selection of Maggie Sottero designs from the Fall 2009 collection. A designer from the line will be on hand to answer questions about the line and to help brides accessorize.

Maggie Sottero is one of the most recognized manufacturers in the bridal industry. These beautiful gowns are easy on your pocketbook, with prices ranging from $700-$1500. A Formal Affair is located in Warrenton at 251 West Lee Highway. To schedule your appointment for this special trunk show, call 540.347.5126. And be sure to visit www.formalaffair.us and their blog: http://aformalaffair.wordpress.com.

Happy Shopping,

Cindie

Looking for a great gown at a great price? Check the Halloween Sale at A Formal Affair this weekend. From October 30th through Nov. 1st, save up to 40% on designer gowns by 2Be and up to 30% on Sincerity and Maggie Sottero designs. Formal gowns and accessories are also on sale. A $100 deposit holds your wedding dress.

A Formal Affair is located at 251 West Lee Highway in Warrenton. To schedule an appointment, call 540.347.5126 and visit www.formalaffair.us.

Cindie