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Upcoming
Events .....
Mar.
14, A Bridal Affair, 11am - 5pm, Crowne Plaza, Tysons
Corner. Fashions presented by Demetrios of Macy's Bridal Salon,
local wedding professionals and giveaways. Free admission.
For more details visit www.aayouevents.com.
Apr.
7, Seasons Cards & Gifts "Wedding Wednesdays",
6pm-8pm, South Riding Market Square and The Marketplace at
Madison Crescent. Intimate and informative one-on-one with
local wedding pros. To RSVP, call 703.327.1114 (South Riding)
or 703.753.0797 (Gainesville). For more details visit www.seasonscardsandgifts.com.
Apr.
10, Haymarket Bridal Show, 11am - 3pm, Battlefield High
School, 15000 Graduation Drive, Haymarket. Listen to the orchestra
and meet with local vendors while you plan your dream day.
Free admission, free parking. RSVP by emailing thielekm@pwcs.edu
and visit www.haymarketbridalshow.com.
Apr.
11, Boutique Bridal Show, 1pm-4pm, Charlestown Races &
Slots. Get married at this "Wild & Wonderful"
West Virginia venue and have a racehorse named after you!
$5 per person or $10 per couple. For more details visit www.blueridgebridalshowcase.com.
Apr.
11, Georgetown Caterers' Bridal Showcase, 1pm to 3pm,
Rockledge Mansion, Occoquan. Sample tasty treats and meet
local wedding vendors. For more details and to RSVP call 703.866.1353.
Admission $5.
Apr.
18, Washington Bridal Showcase, 11am - 5pm, George Mason
Patriot Center, Fairfax. The area's ONLY Spring bridal fair
with aisles of wedding pros and the latest fashions. Tickets
are $10 at the door or visit
www.bridalshowcase.com (or click on the link above) and
purchase tickets in advance for $8.
Apr.
25, Boutique Bridal Show, 1pm-4pm, The Winery at LaGrange.
4970 Antioch Road, Haymarket. Free wine tasting tickets to
all brides & grooms! For more details visit www.blueridgebridalshowcase.com.
Trunk Show Schedule ….
Hannelore's
of Old Town, 106 N. Lee Street, Alexandria. Mar. 12-14,
Ramona Kevesa; Mar. 18-21, Jenny Packham; Mar. 26-28, Marisa;
Apr. 2-4, Watters & Watters, W Two bridesmaids; Apr. 1-11,
Rivina, Apr. Apr. 23-25, Paris headpieces. To schedule an
appointment, call 703.549.0387 and visit www.hannelores.com.
Reception & Catering Update .....
If you're
thinking of getting married in the next few months, check
out these facilities and their fantastic savings. Be sure
to mention that you saw their offers on www.bridesandweddings.com
or our Bridal News Blog (http://bridesandweddings.com/wordpress).
Stonewall
Golf & Country Club: April 10, July 3, September 4,
September 11. Located at Lake Manassas, just off Route 29
in Gainesville, this club features a beautiful ballroom with
lots of natural light, leading to a patio that's perfect for
ceremonies. Mention Brides & Weddings and receive $500
off your room rental. Contact Jeanna Hilton at 703.753.6156.
Heritage
Hunt Golf & Country Club: May 22. Mention Brides &
Weddings and receive a special incentive for booking this
great date! Located in Gainesville, just north of I-66, this
club offers a beautiful ballroom that can accommodate up to
350 guests. Contact Katie Simmons at 703.743.2005.
DoubleTree Hotel Crystal City: Hold your wedding reception
or rehearsal dinner by March 31st and receive 20% off when
you mention Brides & Weddings. This hotel features rooftop
rooms with some of the best views of DC. The Crystal Ballroom
can accommodate events up to 500. Contact Brian Atkins at
703.416.3850.
Sunset Crest Manor: Take advantage of this new venue's
special pricing and book your 2010 event between now and the
end of March. Mention Brides & Weddings and book your
Saturday space for $3750, Sunday for $3000 and Friday events
for $2000. This two level event center features a cozy fireplace,
built in bar, and state of the art sound & lighting. There's
also 5000 SF of terrace for tented events and outdoor ceremonies
and the property sits on 80 secluded acres, just north of
Manassas. Princes go up April 1st, so don't delay! To schedule
your tour, contact Joe Cusato at 703.967.9148 and visit www.sunsetcrestmanor.com.
Bowling Green Country Club: Apr. 3 & 10. Mention
Brides & Weddings and receive a $500 discount on your
room rental. This charming club in the Blue Ridge countryside,
located just outside of Front Royal, can accommodate up to
350 guests and has packages under $50 per person. Contact
Brian Jones at 540.635.2095.
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites: Apr. 17, May 15, June
5 and 12, Aug. 7, 14, 21 and 28. Mention Brides & Weddings
when you book one of these dates and receive 10% off your
reception. This newly renovated hotel, located at the north
end of Old Town Alexandria offers a contemporary ballroom
and a terrace for outdoor ceremonies and cocktail hours. Looking
at other dates? Ask about other wedding specials. Contact
Erin Hobson at 703.299.4690.
Hilton
Washington Dulles: May 1st, 8th and 22th, June 5th, 12th
and 19th, July 24th and 31st. This beautiful hotel, conveniently
located off Route 28 near Dulles Airport, can accommodate
an intimate gathering of 50 or a grand celebration for 700.
Mention Brides & Weddings and receive 20% off your reception
package - and receive a Honeymoon Package as a thank you gift.
Contact Maggie Boshra at 703.834.1991.
Crowne Plaza Old Town Alexandria: Apr. 24, May 22 &
29, Jun 19, July 24, August 21 & 28. Mention Brides &
Weddings when you book one of these dates and receive 10%
off your reception. Elegant space and convenient location.
Looking at other dates? Ask about other wedding specials.
Contact Erin Hobson at 703.299.4690.
Regency at Dominion Valley: May 1 and 8. Mention Brides
& Weddings when you book your receptionand receive a free
ballroom rental - a $1500 value. Located in Haymarket, Regency
offers a classic country club ballroom, covered patio overlooking
the water and a beautiful amphitheater for an outdoor ceremony.
Contact Jennifer Bodnar at 571.261.3335.
The Compass & Anchor Club: June 19th, July 31st.
This two level facility, located in Sterling, is a converted
dairy barn, featuring lots of natural light, hardwood floors
and a unique floorplan. Mention Brides & Weddings and
receive 25% off your buffet wedding package! Contact Tony
Sossa at 703-547-7870.
International Country Club, Fairfax: July and August
2010. This recently remodeled country club handles only one
wedding at a time - yours! Mention Brides & Weddings when
you book a July or August wedding reception and receive 10%
off your wedding package. Contact Laura Eaton, 703. 449.3437.
Patronize
the Arts
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Patronize
the arts & check out a cool reception site: Did you
know that the Workhouse Arts Center is available for weddings?
Check out an exhibit, concert, film or lecture and learn more
about planning your special day at this truly unique venue.
Here's just a few offerings - for more details visit www.workhousearts.org.
Second
Saturday Artwork, March 13th, 6pm. Variety of opening
receptions.
Stars on Sunday: Crosscurrents Dance Company, March 14,
3pm. Artistic Director Debra Kanter brings a wealth of
knowledge, experience, and passion onto the stage. Free tickets
are available online, by phone, or in person. Reservations
recommended. Tickets may be claimed at Will Call beginning
at 2:30pm. Light fare and cash bar available.
Stars on Sunday: Ericka Ovette, March 14, 6pm. Ericka
made her first appearance at the Workhouse in the 1st annual
Art, Wine & All That Jazz festival this past October.
Cash bar and light fare available for sale. Tickets $15-$25.
Gallery After Hours: Tom Teasley, March 20, 7:30pm,
with hands-on percussion workshop at 5pm, reception with cash
bar and light far at 7pm. Workshop FREE. Performance tickets
$15-$25.
Workhouse Film Institute: Who Does She Think She Is?, March
27, 7:30pm. Documentary by Academy Award-winning filmmaker
Pamela Tanner Boll. Tickets $5-$10.
Visit
www.workhousearts.org
for more details on these events.
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