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Upcoming
Events
Valentine's
Sale at Waldin Jewelers: For the month of February, Waldin
Jewelers, located in Dulles Town Center, is offering 40-60%
off selected engagement rings, wedding bands and bridal sets.
Be one of the first 50 customers Feb. 1-14 and receive a free
set of diamond earrings with your purchase.
Inn
at the Olde Silk Mill Bridal Open House: February 5, noon
- 5pm, Fredericksburg. If you're thinking close-by wedding
weekend, think historic Fredericksburg. Meet the vendors and
tour this truly unique venue, an 1880's silk mill. The Inn
is located at 1707 Princess Anne Street. Free admission. For
details call 540.371.5666.
Tribute
Dance & Silent Auction for Autumn Hoeft: February
11, Continental Event Center, Manassas. Autumn was a 5 year
old girl who lost her battle with cancer in December. Her
family is not only dealing with the loss of their child, but
staggering medical bills as well. All proceeds from this event
will go directly to the family. To make a donation, buy tickets
for the dance, or contribute an item to the silent auction,
contact Jim Hester, Continental Event Center, at 571.208.1208.
Rockledge
Mansion Bridal Open House Dates: February 19, March 18
and April 15, 3-6pm. For more details about Rockledge, contact
Tasha at 703.357.7033, or email rockledgemansion@gmail.com.
I Do
Bridal Showcase: February 19, 11am - 2pm, Bowling Green
Country Club, Front Royal. Featuring fashions from Bella Bridal
of Winchester. Free admission. For more details, visit www.idobridalshowcase.com.
Stonewall
Golf Club Bridal Event: February 19, 11am - 3pm, Gainesville.
For more details, contact Jeanna Hilton at 703.753.6156.
Harbour
View Bridal Fun Day: February 19, noon - 4pm. Live music
by Kitty and the Fat Cats, fashion show by LaBella Bridal,
plus inspirational lounge setups, great food and more! For
details contact Andrea Yarnell, 703.910.4273 or email andrea@harbourviewevents.com.
Fort
Belvoir Bridal Fair: February 25, 11am - 2pm. Fort Belvoir
Officers Club. Tour the club, meet the vendors, and win the
door prizes! Admission $7 at the door.
Heritage
Hunt Bridal Fair: March 4, 11am - 3pm, Gainesville. For
more info, call Susan Naugle at 703.743.2005.
Wine
Dinner, Mount Vernon Inn: March 4, 6:30pm. What a great
opportunity to check out the Mount Vernon Inn for your wedding
reception or rehearsal dinner. Enjoy a private reception,
tour of the Mansion and a special four-course dinner with
carefully selected wines. Tickets are $110 and go on sale
February 1. Seating is limited so order your tickets through
www.mountvernon.org
or call 703.780.2000.
Remarriage
Showcase: March 10, River Creek Club, Leesburg. If you're
an "encore bride" you'll want to check out this
event. You'll start the day with an elegant champagne brunch
and then tour the vendor showcase featuring travel, wedding
planning, and custom invitations. There's even an encore bridal
fashion show. Get expert advice on family law, finance, stepfamily
coaching and door prizes! For more details and tickets, visit
www.remarriageshowcase.com.
Continental
Event Center Bridal Open House: March 11, 11am-2pm. Fashions,
food and fun! Complimentary admission. For details call 571.208.1208.
National
Capital Area Cake Show: March 24-25, Northern Virginia
Community College, Annandale. Demonstrations, exhibitions,
contests, and more! For more details and to purchase tickets,
visit www.cakeshow.org.
Washington
Bridal Showcase: April 15, Dulles Expo Center, 11am-5pm.
Hundreds of vendors, fashion shows, door prizes. Tickets $10.
Register online and receive $2 off. Purchase your tickets
at www.bridalshowcase.com.
Hilton
Garden Inn Fairfax Menu Tastings: If you're looking at
hotels for your reception, check at the Hilton Garden Inn
on one of these dates: April 18, June 12 or Sept. 13. Tastings
start at 6pm and are complimentary for you and up to three
guests. To RSVP call Virginia Perry at 703.667.9363 or email
virginia.perry2@hilton.com.
Bridal Shop News
CurvyGirls
Bridal Valentine's Day Date Night: Valued at over $500
for you and that special someone. Included is limo service,
dinner for two and an overnight stay at a fantastic hotel.
To enter, "like" them on Facebook (www.facebook.com/curvygirlsbridal).
In order to give away this fabulous prize they need 1200 people
to "like" them by February 1st, so give them some
love!
Leesburg
Bridal Blow Out Sample Sale: February 4-19. This is the
biggest sample sale of the year. Save 20%-70% off discontinued
gowns. Leesburg Bridal is located in the Prosperity Shopping
Center at 707-E East Market St. To schedule your appointment,
call 703.777.8822 and visit www.leesburg-bridal.com.
Gilda's
Bridal Grand Opening: February 12, 2pm-6pm. Gilda is known
throughout the Washington DC area for her bridal beauty services.
Now you can find your dream gown at her new bridal salon.
Come see this beautiful selection of unique wedding gowns.
Gilda's Beauty & Bridal Collection is located at 2304
Gallows Road in Tysons Corner. To RSVP, call 703.641.8444
and visit www.gildasbridalcollection.com.
Blush
Bridal Boutique Carrafina Trunk Show: February 24-26.
This exclusive trunk show will feature gowns from the sophisticated
Spring 2012 collection in sizes 18-28. Blush Bridal is located
at 7332 Atlas Walk Way in Gainesville. To schedule your appointment
to preview the fashion-forward Cariffina collection, call
703.753.8303 and visit www.blushbridalboutique.com.
Hot
Dates - Check out these Venues
If you're planning a wedding in the next few months, check
out these facilities and their fantastic savings. To take
advantage of these special offers, be sure to mention Brides
& Weddings.
Unique
Venues:
Gala Cuisine
at Foxchase Manor South: Gala Cuisine is the in-house caterer
for this unique venue located in Manassas. Host your wedding
during the month of February and save 50% on your venue rental
and catering; hold your event in March and asave 35%. Gala
Cuisine can prepare a variety of international foods to suite
your tastes. Call Gali or Sami at 703.335.5131 and visit www.galacuisine.com.
Country
Clubs:
Bowling
Green Country Club: This club, located in Front Royal with
beautiful views of the mountains, is worth the drive. Hold
your reception in February or March of 2012 and pay only $250
for the room fee. Call Brian Jones at 540.635.2024 and visit
www.bowlinggreencountryclub.net.
Hidden
Creek Country Club: The "hidden jewel of Reston"
has the following dates available: Feb. 25, March 2, 9, 10,
16 and 24, April 6, 7 and 13, May 11. Book one and receive
a complimentary room rental - an $800 value! Hidden Creek
features banquet space with beautiful views of the course,
built in dance floor, fireplace and covered deck. Call Kimberly
Kellberg at 703.437.5222 x106 and visit www.hiddencreekcc.com.
Heritage
Hunt Golf & Country Club: Short term wedding planning
is no problem. Host your wedding reception at this gorgeous
Gainesville club and by April 30th and receive 10% off your
total bill. The Great Oaks Ballroom can accommodate 300 comfortably.
Call Susan Naugle at 703.743.2005 and visit www.heritagehuntgolf.com.
Piedmont Club: There's nothing like the elegance of a country
club wedding. And this beautiful club, just off Route 15 in
Haymarket, has April 28 and May 12 available. Book your wedding
reception for one of these dates and receive 10% off your
wedding package. Piedmont also has special rates for Friday/Sunday
weddings. To learn about their special offers for these days,
or to schedule a tour of this beautiful club, contact Private
Events Director Katie Simmons at 703.753.5922, ext. 225 and
check out PiedmontClubPrivateEvents.blogspot.com.
Osprey's
Landing: Book any Friday wedding in May and take 50% off your
room fee, 10% off your food and top it all off with a free
champagne toast. This offer is good until March 2012. This
beautiful country club, located on the Occoquan River at Belmont
Bay in Woodbridge features a spacious ballroom with floor
to ceiling windows and patio and can accommodate up to 175
guests. To take advantage of this special Friday offer, contact
Catering Sales Manager Katie Tierno at 703.494.1935 and visit
www.ospreyslanding.net.
Hotels:
Mason
Inn and Conference Center: Saturdays at this beautiful hotel,
located on the campus of Geo. Mason University, are going
quickly but the following dates are still available: March
17, 24, 31; April 7 & 28; May 5, 12, & 19; June 9
& 23; August 18 & 25; September 8 & 15; October
20 & 27; November 10 & 17 and December 22 & 29.
Book one of these dates and receive a color linen upgrade
(for up to 12 tables). And if you're a Mason Grad, you'll
also receive an additional 12 breakfasts in the hotel's restaurant
the day after your wedding for your out of town guests. Call
Charlena McCuin at 703.865.4517 and visit www.acc-masoninnandconferencecenter.com.
Hilton
Washington Dulles: Big beautiful ballrooms, convenient location
and great guest accommodations best describe this hotel, conveniently
located off Route 28 in Herndon. Wedding Specialist Meryl
Berkowitz has the following dates available for your reception:
May 5, 12, 19, 26 and 27, June 2, 6 and July 27. Book one
of these dates with an $8000 budget and you'll receive 10%
off your bill (pre service charge and tax) along with complimentary
wine service with dinner. To schedule your tour and consultation,
call 703.478.2900 or email meryl.berkowitz@dulleshilton.com
and visit www.dulleshilton.com.
Destination
Weddings:
Outer
Banks bound for your destination wedding? Check out The Currituck
Club in Corolla. Exchange your vows on the Currituck Sound
with a breathtaking sunset ceremony. Book one of the following
dates and save $300 on your reception fee: April 28, May 4,
11, 12, June 2, 16, July 7, 14. Currituck Club is also offering
an August Special. Book your wedding during this month and
save $500 on your facility fee and the bride & groom eat
free at the reception. Other 2012 dates are also available.
To learn more about the club, contact Ashley Earnhardt at
888.453.9400 and visit www.thecurrituckgolfclub.com.
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