Bridal News

Tucked away on the second floor of Macy’s at the Tysons Galleria is the Bridal Salon by Demetrios. If your idea of a dream dress is one adorned with pearls and semi-precious stones, you need to take a look at what’s on sale at the salon.

Bridals by Demetrios offers wedding gowns in a variety of sizes and styles starting at $399. And you can save on selected mother’s and maids’ dresses as well. The salon is open 7 days a week. To schedule your appointment, call 703.902.4330.

Maureen & Buca at the new store

I stopped by to see my client Maureen Chandler, owner of Blush Bridal Boutique, and checked out her new location at Atlas Walk in Gainesville. Maureen and her staff are busy setting up shop at 7332 Atlas Walk Way and when they are finished, I’m sure her new boutique will be just as lovely as her previous digs.

To help sort out the inventory, Blush is having a terrific sale this weekend (June 11-13). Are you looking for a cute dress for your engagement party (or maybe a summer wedding)? Blush will have cocktail dresses on sale for $59 each or two for $99! All off the rack bridesmaids dresses are priced to move at $59 as well. And you can save 25-75% off all sample wedding gowns - including the latest Spring 2010 lines.

Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are always appreciated. To find out more about this special sale, call 703.753.8303. And make sure you take Buca a treat!

Crystal Bridal Gallery is having a big trunk show sale this weekend, with 20% off both wedding gowns and bridesmaids dresses. In-house designer Claire Mansir has created some beautiful, one-of-kind, designs.

In addition to these unique gowns, Crystal Bridal Gallery also carries an assortment of top designer dresses. Have your own thoughts on a style? Claire can create your custom gown or redesign a vintage dress to your dreams.

Crystal Bridal Gallery is located at 8496-B Tyco Road in Tysons Corner (across from The Container Store). Appointments are nice, but walk-ins are welcome. For more details visit www.crystalbridalgallery.com.

Happy Shopping,

Cindie

Buying a wedding gown is more than just buying a dress - you need to think about the whole ensemble, literally from head to toe.

Annalee’s Prom, Bridal & Special Occasions is have a great sale through the end of the month. Mention Brides & Weddings when you purchase your wedding dress and receive 25% off your “must have” accessories.

With hundreds of styles available, Annalee’s is located in the Brambleton Center on Ryan Road in Ashburn. To schedule your appointment, call 703.722.2588.

Happy Shopping,

Cindie

I dropped by to say hello to my friend Sonia Sibay, owner of LeReve Bridal in Leesburg, on Friday. The name of Sonia’s store means “The Dream” in French and it really is a dreamy wedding boutique, housed in a historic home on Loudoun Street.

In addition to Sonia’s own designs, she also carries some lovely gowns from top designers. As they makes way for new inventory, LeReve is having a sample sale on selected wedding fashions, with prices from $99 to $299. Featured designs include Casablanca, Moonlight, Symphony, Mon Cheri and Venus. And the samples are in “real girl” sizes - 10 to 16.

And if something else strikes your fancy, LeReve is offering a 10% discount on a wide selection of bridal gowns and bridesmaids dresses when you mention Brides & Weddings. You can also save 10% on tuxedo rentals & sales, headpieces, shoes, jewelry & accessories, alterations and gown preservation.

Walk-ins are welcome, but it’s always great to schedule an appointment to ensure the best in personal service. For more details call 703.777.3757.

Happy Shopping,

Cindie

If you’re looking for unique bridesmaids jewelery, gifts or bridal accessories, you must stop in and visit Susie Kim at Twirl in Vienna. She just opened her “girls boutique” and the best words to describe it are simply adorable!

Located at 527 Maple Avenue West, next door to Princess Jewelers in Vienna, Twirl is a modern bridesmaids and gift shop. The earring and necklace selections are great looks not only for today’s wedding attire, but pair up nicely with dress-casual clothes for a night on the town. Looking for a groom’s gift? Twirl has a great selection of paisley cuff links from Vera Bradley.

There are photo books embellished with Swarovski crystals for your cherished wedding photos. And here’s a neat bridesmaid’s gift - elegant cut glass perfume bottles. There’s also a wonderful selection of bridal accessories and shoes.

In addition to all the fabulous gifts, totes, lotions & potions, Twirl also carries lovely bridesmaids dresses, including Lazaro and Badgley Mischka.

Twirl is open Monday-Thursday 11-6 and Saturday 11-5. Susie is getting new inventory every day, so be sure to stop by. And visit her website at www.twirlmodernbridesmaids.com.

Happy Shopping,

Cindie

Everyone tries to select a bridesmaid’s dress that can be worn again, but is that really a reality? Maybe, maybe not - depending on how often you need a pretty party dress.

If you have a smaller bridal party, say just one or two attendants, you might want try shopping the sample racks at local bridal salons for a steal of a deal on a dress. You don’t have to go the match-matchy route: Think of complementing colors and let your maids choose the style that’s right for their figures.

Like wedding gowns, bridal retailers need to offer a minimum number of designs from bridesmaids manufacturers, so the name of the game is to clear out the inventory to make room for more styles. Best Bridal & Tailoring, located at 4300 Chantilly Shopping Center, has a nice selection of attendants attire. They are open Monday-Friday, 9am-6:30pm and Saturday, 9am-4pm. To schedule an appointment, call 703.378.3222 and visit www.bestbridalsva.com

Cindie

Alfred Angelo is an institution in the bridal world. For 75 years, Alfred Angelo designers have been creating beautiful gowns for brides and their attendants. And Bobbie’s Bridal Boutique, located at 11258 James Swart Circle in Fairfax, is a top retailer for Alfred Angelo in the greater Washington DC area.

In addition to Alfred Angelo, Bobbie’s also carries the latest fashions from Maggie Sottero, Jasmine, Bill Levkoff and Eden Bridals, to name just a few of the designers they carry. There’s an extensive selection of bridesmaids dresses and evening gowns. And this full-service bridal boutique offers a full line of accessories, tuxedo rentals and on-site alterations.

Bobbie’s Bridal Boutique is open Monday - Thursday, 10am-8pm and Friday & Saturday, 10am-6pm. To schedule an appointment, call 703.273.2629 and visit www.bobbiesbridal.com. Be sure to check out the coupon for 10% off all in-stock MOB dresses - your mom will thank you for it!

Cindie