Bridal News

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.

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

Stephanie Hughes is a wedding planner and owner of Diamond Events here in Northern VA. Stephanie recently wrote an article for our planning guide, Brides & Weddings of Northern Virginia (to get your free copy, go to www.bridesandweddings.com and register for our I-tunes gift card drawing). I shared some of her tips a few weeks ago, and thought this was a good time to dispense some more of her great advice.

The one “must have” for your wedding - a budget! Brides and grooms of all budgets are making sure to spend their money (or even mom and dad’s money) wisely. Most couples get at least three quotes for each service they are interested in receiving, making sure to negotiate their exact terms for the best price and quality. All decorations serve double duty - there isn’t one arrangement that gets left behind.

Going “green” doesn’t mean you’re a hippie. You just want to do the small things that count. Couples are doing their part to reduce the environmental impact of their weddings. They are recycling, renting glasses and place settings instead of using disposables, and keeping the ceremony and reception in the same location so guests won’t be using more gas by traveling to different venues.

Something borrowed, something blue, something vintage. Whether it’s a car, dress or venue, there seems to be a touch of vintage in today’s weddings.

I will post some more of Stephanie’s helpful tips in the not too distant future, so visit our Bridal News Blog often. And to learn more about Diamond Events, visit www.weddingsbyde.com.

Cindie