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A Luxury Event for the Modern Bride

WHAT: A Chic Affair is an exclusive, one day event for the discerning, modern bride that celebrates the art of getting married by presenting a carefully curated, couture collection of the most distinguished national brands and local gems to delight and inspire the Washington D.C bride-to-be.

WHERE: Long View Gallery – 1234 Ninth St, NW, Washington D.C 20001

WHEN: Sunday, March 21, 2010 11:00 am – 3:30 pm

SPONSORS: Brides.com, Brides Washington, Cartier, Gala Events Inc, Events by Andre Wells, Wolfgang Puck, The Dandelion Patch, Carine’s Bridal Atelier, Bloomingdales, Georgetown Cupcake, Erwin Gomez Salon, Elizabeth Arden, Room Service, DC Rentals, Rodney Bailey, HDO Tents

PROGRAM: Products & services for discerning tastes
Advice from the Experts on style, beauty, etiquette, invitations, the big day and more: Andre Wells, Heidi Kallett, Lauren A. Rothman, Brides.com and Brides Washington Magazine

A Green Affair – special vendor designation for our participants incorporating green initiatives into their businesses for the eco-conscious bride

Runway Show styled by Carine’s Bridal Atelier, a carefully curated collection of the world’s premier designers such as Monique Lhullier and Carolina Herrera presented in a high glamour, urban, innovative and unexpected runway experience

EXHIBITS: The best brands in categories such as beauty, accessories, cakes & confections, catering, rentals, florals, honeymoon, stationary, jewelry, photography & videography, planning & support.

TICKETS: Available online at A Chic Affair for $35.00 and available onsite for $45

ABOUT: A Chic Affair is a one of a kind bridal experience which brings together a select collection of the most lavish national brands and the most distinctive Washington area resources. The event provides brides with the latest trends and timeless elegance.

Discerning brides can view a collection of the area’s premier wedding resources, sample hors d’oeuvres, sip creative cocktails, enjoy a cake and champagne tasting, get expert advice from the country’s foremost experts all before leaving with an exclusive gift bag brimming with products and special offers. A Chic Affair also adds two brand-new concepts to this action-packed event for 2010 – A Gentlemen’s Lounge, and the debut of the eco-conscious collection – A Green Affair.

The climax of the event, a formal runway show highly conceptualized by Carine Krawic of Carine’s Bridal Atelier and A Chic Affair Executive Producer Rachael Glaws and designed by Jamie Greenwald of Gala Events will show a collection of gowns by the world’s premier designers in a high glamour, ‘urban’ chic tour de force exhibition, like nothing you have ever seen on a bridal runway.

A Chic Affair is far more than a bridal show, it is a social and relaxing afternoon to be pampered, delighted and inspired and remember how much excitement this special time has to offer.