Archive for Bridal Seminars

Music to Your Ears: Selecting the Right Tunes for Your Ceremony and Reception

{ August 7, 2010 @ 11:43 am } · { Bridal Seminars, Brides, Traditions, Trends, Uncategorized }
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 Have you heard about our August Bridal University seminar?

Local DJ, David Myers of Sound Decision DJ Service, will host a session entitled:

Selecting Music For Your Ceremony and Reception

Our August Bridal University seminar will feature local DJ David Myers discussing the process of selecting uniquely appropriate music for both your wedding ceremony and your reception. Come learn how to allow music to set the tone for your amazing event!

August 29, 1:00 pm

Brides can call 540-347-5126 to register or register online at www.formalaffair.us

Future brides will learn from local experts to properly plan their weddings down to the smallest details and help reduce the stress. Debbie Richards, President of A Formal Affair states, “ This is a fantastic seminar topic for newly engaged or brides that have just begun planning. Music plays such a key role in creating the right atmosphere for a wedding and David can help to advise brides on the importance of making appropriate choices. It’s time to plan 2011 weddings!“

WUSA Channel 9 recently featured A Formal Affair’s Bridal University in their “Smart Living” segment as an educational, fun approach to wedding planning.

Limited seating is available for the Bridal University 2010. To reserve your seat, please contact A Formal Affair immediately by calling 540-347-5126 or visiting the store and speaking with one of our bridal experts. You may also register online at www.formalaffair.us

Posted by Lisa M.

July’s Bridal University: Planning Perfection

{ July 15, 2010 @ 11:13 am } · { Bridal Seminars, Brides, Traditions, Trends }
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We know it is summer, but Bridal University is still in session! Have you heard about our July session?

 
Expert wedding planner, Linda Vaughn, of Special Affairs Wedding Specialists and Event Planners will host a session entitled: Wedding Planning Made Easy:Planning Tips for Busy BridesThis informative seminar will offer useful advice on selecting a venue, developing a theme, hiring vendors, and managing the wedding day. She will also provide discount coupons for services, flowers, and invitations for all attendees.

The seminar will be held on July 25th at 1 PM. Brides can call 540-347-5126 to register or register online at www.formalaffair.us

 
Future brides will learn from local experts to properly plan their weddings down to the smallest details and help reduce the stress. 
Debbie Richards, President of A Formal Affair states, “ This is a fantastic seminar topic for newly engaged or brides that have just begun planning.  Whether you are planning the wedding yourself or thinking about hiring a wedding planner, this will be a great way to get organized and kick start the wedding plans.  It’s time to plan 2011 weddings!“

WUSA Channel 9 recently featured A Formal Affair’s Bridal University in their “Smart Living” segment as an educational, fun approach to wedding planning. 

Limited seating is available for the Bridal University 2010.  To reserve your seat, please contact A Formal Affair immediately by calling 540-347-5126 or visiting the store and speaking with one of our bridal experts. You may also register online at www.formalaffair.us    

 

Posted by Lisa M.
 

 

Wedding Planning Session 10: Getting In Shape for Your Wedding Day

{ July 20, 2009 @ 12:34 pm } · { Bridal Gowns, Bridal Seminars }
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Attention Overwhelmed Brides! The first nine sessions of A Formal Affair’s Wedding Plannaing Seminars were a huge success! We would love for you to join us for Session 10!
We are so excited for you to join us, that we are offering a $25 gift certificate to all participants who pre-register and participate!

 

The event will be held this Sunday, July 26th at 1:00 p.m.. with an information packed session titled:

 

Getting In Shape and Healthy for Your Wedding

This session will feature local fitness experts Kim Forsten and Sandy Ervin from Old Town Athletic Club, who will advise future brides on sensible tips for getting in shape and feeling their best for their special upcoming day! Attendees will receive a certificate for a FREE Workout Session.
Prospective brides who wish to participate in the Weddign Boot Camp seminars are encouraged to pre-register in person at A Formal Affair or via telephone (540-347-5126) or email (info@formalaffair.us).
We’ll be seeing you soon!
Written by: Lisa Miller
Posted by: Jill Morris
Photograph by: Sincerity Bridal

A Formal Affair’s Eighth Monthly Wedding Seminar

{ May 23, 2009 @ 12:17 pm } · { Bridal Seminars, Caterers }
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A Formal Affair to host eighth monthly wedding seminar

Workshop for brides to focus on creative catering to plan a reception dinner.

Warrenton, VA (May 4, 2009)- A Formal Affair is pleased to announce it will be hosting the eighth of a series of monthly wedding seminars for local brides.

Following the huge success of earlier seminars, this event will be held on Sunday, May 31st at 1:00 p.m. At this time, the store will host an informational session titled:

Creative Catering:

Working with a caterer to create your dream wedding reception feast

This session will feature local business owner and custom wedding caterer, Sandra Webb, who will advise future brides on creative and unique tips for planning food and drink at their wedding reception.

Sandra is happy to work with any bride’s budget and offers free consultations to help brides plan a catering concept for their special day!

Debbie Richards, President of A Formal Affair is excited about offering the monthly workshops to local brides. “As prospective brides think about engagement and weddings in this economy, proper planning and budgeting is becoming more important. We hope these seminars can provide some valuable information to this process.” Richards said.

Prospective brides who wish to participate in the seminar are encouraged to pre-register in person at A Formal Affair or via telephone or email.

Throughout the next 12 months the store plans to present additional seminars to assist couples with a great variety of wedding planning topics. Local experts in various aspects of wedding planning will be featured at many of the seminars. Some of the planned topics include:

Strike A Pose! Choosing Your Wedding Photographer

By Invitation Only: Selecting Your Wedding Invitations and Stationary

Flowergirl and Ring Bearer Cookie Party and Seminar: Why Your Job Is So

Special

Sweet Escapes: Selecting and Designing Your Wedding Cake and Groom’s Cake

Who Is In Charge Here? Why a Wedding Planner Can Be Helpful

What a Trip! Planning Your Honeymoon

All About The Benjamins: Planning Your Financial Future

As A Married Couple

In addition to serving as a full-service bridal boutique offering personalized service and exclusive apparel to make your wedding day special, A Formal Affair is also a boutique that specializes in all social occasions, including formalwear, informal dresses, accessories, and tuxedos. A Formal Affair is open Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays 12 p.m.-7 p.m., Saturdays, 10 a.m.- 6 p.m., Sundays 12 p.m.- 5 p.m., and Thursdays 12 p.m.- 8 p.m., or by appointment.



Written by: Lisa Miller-Special Events Coordinator

Posted by: Jill Morris-Assistant Manager and Sales Consultant


The Power of Flowers: Bridal Seminar #7

{ March 20, 2009 @ 5:19 pm } · { Bridal Seminars, Flowers }
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Attention Overwhelmed Brides! The first six sessions of A Formal Affair’s Wedding Planning Seminars were a huge success! We would love for you to join us for Session 7!

We are so excited to have you join us, that we are offering a $25 gift certificate to all participants who pre-register and participate!

The event will be held on Sunday, March 29th at 1:00 p.m., with an information-packed session titled:
The Power of Flowers
Working with a florist to create your dream wedding.
This session will feature local business owner and custom wedding florist,
Shelley Campbell, who will advise future brides on cost savings tips for wedding flowers. Shelley is happy to work with any bride’s budget and offers free consultations to help bridesplan a floral design concept for their special day!Brides attending this session will receive a $100 gift towards their flower purchase (minimum $1000 order).
Prospective brides who wish to participate in the Wedding Boot Camp seminars are encouraged to pre-register in person at A Formal Affair or via telephone (540-347-5126) or email (info@formalaffair.us).

Written by: Lisa Miller- Special Events Coordinator

Posted by: Jill Morris-Asst. Manager and Sales Consultant

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