Bridal News

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.

I dropped by the Macy’s Bridal Salon by Demetrios this week and found out about a great Easter Weekend Event. Friday, Saturday and Monday (March 29, 30 and April 1) you can save 20% on your wedding gown when you place your order and pay in full. The salon is also offering 15% off bridal party and mothers attire and a whopping 30% off all headpieces and veils.

Macy’s Bridal Salon by Demetrios is located in Tysons Galleria. Appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome. To learn more about the sale, call 703.902.4330 or email bbdtysons@demetriosgroup.com.

I am always popping in on my bridal salon clients to find out what’s new. The other day, I stopped into Blush Bridal, located at the Atlas Walk Shopping Center in Gainesville.

Blush is now carrying formal wear lines from Sarno & Son Tuxedos. From After Six and Perry Ellis, to Joseph Abboud and Ralph Lauren, you can find your fella’s formal wear through Blush Bridal.

It’s just as important for your male members of your bridal party to have professional measurements taken for their attire. Local guys can call Blush Bridal at 703.753.8303 to schedule an appointment. And here’s a helpful tip: make sure your out of town groomsmen have their measurements taken at a bridal salon or formal wear shop and then sent to you or your groom. This way you can order all of your formal wear at the same time. Quite often formal wear providers will outfit the groom for free with an order of tuxedos.

For more information about Blush, be sure to visit www.blushbridalboutique.com.

If you’re looking for a unique wedding gown, you must make a visit to Soliloquy Bridal Couture, located in the heart of Herndon. This beautiful boutique carries designers not offered anywhere else in Northern Virginia. Here’s a list of upcoming events for your shopping calendar:

February 22-24: Elizabeth St. John (Eco-Couture). Green brides will love this line and designer Elizabeth St. John will be on site for Sunday (2/24) appointments.

March 1-3: Sara Gabriel Veiling & Headpieces Trunk Show.

March 12-24: Punk Rock Bride. Save 15% on your Punk Rock gown at this special event.

April 5-7: Sarah Seven. A Sololiquy Bridal favorite!

April 12-14. Sassi Holford Trunk Show.

April 20-21: Veil Trends Bridal Veils. Designer Jolene Picone will be on site both dates to help create your cusom veil.

March 2 & April 20: Styling Saturdays. Soliloquy brides can enjoy a styling session with the team of Bridal Artistry DC. These events are for clients only and appointments are necessary.

To learn more about these special events, visit www.soliloquybridal.com.

Yes, all eyes are on the bride as she walks down the aisle - but that doesn’t mean that the mother of the bride (and groom!) shouldn’t look stunning as well!

This weekend, February 8-10, Macy’s Bridal Salon by Demetrios invites you to a special showing of Mothers & Evening 2013 Collection. Save 15% on your special order mothers or evening gown.

Each month, the salon offers a trunk show of the latest bridal fashions by Demetrios. Here’s a quick rundown of upcoming shows: Feb. 15-17 Demetrios 2013 Collection; March 8-10 Cosmobella 2013 Collection; April 5-7 Dememtrios 2013 Collection; April 26-28 Cosmobella 2013 Collection; May 17-19 Orea Sposa 2014 Collection; June 7-9 Demetrios Platinum 20014 Collection; June 28-30 Demetrios 2013 Collection. Purchase a showcased gown during a trunk show for special savings!

Macy’s Bridal Salon by Demetrios is located at Tysons Galleria on International Drive. To schedule your appointment, call 703.902.4330 or email bbdtysons@demetriosgroup.com.

Trunk shows are a great way to see the latest designs in bridal gowns and Hannelore’s of Olde Town has a wonderful lineup this season. Purchase your gown from one of these designers at the trunk show and save 10%.

Feb. 14-15 Rivini; March 1-3 Claire Pettibone; March 7-9 Ines di Santo; March 22-24 Elizabeth Fillmore; April 12-14 Romona Keveza; April 26-28 Claire Pettibone.

Hannelore’s is located at 106 N Lee Street in the heart of Alexandria. To schedule your appointment, call 703.549.0387 and visit www.hannelores.com. And while you’re there, be sure to pick up the latest copy of Brides & Weddings of Northern Virginia.

And you can always find out what’s happening at your local salon with our Bridal Shop News.

If you’re on the hunt for a wedding gown, you should check out the Rosa Clara-Elma Novia trunk show January 12-14 at Gilda’s Bridal Collection, located at 2304 Gallows Road near Tysons Corner. And while you’re there, take a look at the beautiful sample gowns on display - save up to 50% on selected styles. To schedule your appointment, call 703.641.8444.

At this price you can trash the dress, wear one for the ceremony and one for the reception - heck, use one as a Halloween costume! Leesburg Bridal & Tuexdo is having a SIDEWALK SALE Saturday, Dec. 15, with gowns as low as $50. Leesburg Bridal is located in the Prosperity Shopping Center on Route 7. To learn more about the styles and savings, call 703.777.8822.

Have you wanted to go by CurvyGirls in Fairfax to check out their beautiful line of plus size wedding gowns, but just can’t seem to find the time? Good news - the bridal boutique is now open on Sundays, noon to 5pm. And if you’re a bit of an early bird, you’ll want to take advantage of the store opening at 9am on Saturday. Need to schedule your gown appointment for after work? No problem - CurvyGirls is open until 8pm on Friday.

CurvyGirls Bridal is located on Route 50 near the Fairfax County Parkway. To learn more about the salon, check out their recently revamped website, www.curvygirlsbridal.com, or call 703.539.8777.