stop the presses | hannelore's bridal blowout sale!

Brides... searching for that stunning gown? Make it a point to stop at Hannelore's in Old Town Alexandria, VA! Make your appointment today and mark your calenders for this exclusive bridal blow out event...

If you find the dress of your dreams at Hannelore's we'd love to see you in it! Please feel free to send us your fabulous pics... We'd love to feature you on our blog.

Happy shopping!

loungescape in style!

we definitely love to chat and lounge! think of all the fabulous ways you can incorporate a stylish lounge area into your reception. Take a look at these amazing loungescapes...

we love to create unique and interesting loungesacape for our clients. are you looking to create a loungescape of your own? we'd love to hear about it.

Happy designing!

our favorite things : wedding dog collars

We're so in love with the wedding dog collars!

Our new client is thinking about having their dogs, Kiwi and Emma, serve as their ring bearers and shared this fabulous etsy seller {twigs & honey - by Myra Callan} with us.

Too cute! We can't wait until their 2010 wedding to see Kiwi and Emma wear their stunning collars!

Are you including your pets in your ceremony? If so, please tell us all about it. We'd love to hear how you are incorporating your beloved pets into your special day!

Happy planning!

bridal party : 3 incredible ways to say "thanks" {idea #3}

We are really excited about IDEA #3 -the Great Outdoors Adventure. How about taking your bridal party on a weekend excursion to enjoy nature at its best? Experience this adventure with Songer Whitewater - an amazing tour guide company located in West Virginia.

There's no better way to view the natural beauty of the mountains than by horseback. Take a guided horseback riding tour and enjoy the sights and sounds while riding along the beautiful wooded trails.

Next, ride on over to a good ole' bbq cookout. Enjoy a sumptuous country bbq feast together in the great outdoors! Don't forget to bring along the incredible edible smores. A camp fire and smores - a fantastic way to top off the meal!

Consider renting a cabin for you and your bridal party to make it a weekend event! Depending on the time of year you can also experience other outings as a group: whitewater rafting, hiking fishing and biking.

This excursion is definitely not an ordinary outing. Enjoy this great adventure experience together and create fun lasting memories!

Just another incredible and amazing way to say "thank you" to your bridal party for being a part of your special day!

Happy celebrating!

bridal party : 3 incredible ways to say "thanks" {idea #2}

Our next fun and fabulous IDEA #2 to say "thanks" to your bridal party would be to set up a group Night on the Town - in Washington, DC. What does this include? Dinner. Chauffeured limo ride. Tour the National Monuments at night. A private group instructed dance lesson at the end of the night.

Start the Night on the Town by having your bridal party meet you and your fiance at a central location to get picked up by Chariots for Hire. Hire a limo for the entire evening... You'll enjoy the Night on the Town without having to worry about who's driving or having to find a parking spot. Your driver will take care of all of these details for you.

Next, DC has so many amazing restaurants and is truly a foodie heaven... We too have a few favorites of our own. One of our few we highly recommend is Acadiana Restaurant. Acadiana offers the flavors, culture and the warmth of the seductive southern region. They offer the perfect balance of the old and new...taking advantage of the rich bounty found in the Mississippi Delta, Bayous and the Gulf of Mexico. The food if phenomenal. And what's nice about this restaurant is they have a private dining room too. You can truly enjoy the company of your bridal party without any distractions of the other restaurant patrons.

After dinner, get whisked away on a tour of DC Monuments at Night with KB Tours. This night tour is truly amazing! Seeing our National Monuments at night is really breathtaking and a must see for natives and those visiting our Nations Capital. We have personally taken this tour and found it to be one of the best tours we have ever taken! What a way to create memories with your bridal party, especially if your bridal party may be visiting from out of town.

Last, but not at all least, a private group dance lesson at Rendezvous Social Dance Studio. What a fun way to end the evening! This can also take a way any jitters your bridal party may be feeling if they may be a little concerned about dancing at the wedding. Hire a dance instructor to teach you and your bridal party a few fabulous dance moves. Everyone will sure to be a little more confident the night of your wedding when taken to the dance floor!

If you are looking to create your own Night on the Town with your bridal party we'd love to hear about it! Have lots of fun on your Night on the Town!

Happy celebrating!

bridal party : 3 incredible ways to say "thanks" {idea #1}

As you look for creative ways to say "thank you" to your bridal party for being apart of your special day, how about planning a fun and exciting get together in their honor?

IDEA # 1 : Take a group Wine Tour. What fun it would be for you and your bridal party to enjoy wine tours to wineries, bed and breakfasts, restaurants, and both historic and tourist destinations together. Local to our area is a great wine tour company, Virginia Wine Country Tours. They can assist you with everything from transportation to dining options for your group outing.

Consider making this a weekend trip to really enjoy this time with your bridal party. You can do this as far out as 3 months prior to your wedding.

Lastly, an idea for an amazing parting gift your bridal party. We found this wine tasting party gift from redenvelope.com. They can be sure to remember your wine country adventures for years to come with this fabulous gift!

Let us know if you would consider taking your bridal party on a wine country tour. We'd love to hear your thoughts!

Stay tuned for 2 other incredible ways to say "thanks" to your bridal party...

Happy celebrating!