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It is with great sadness and regret that we are writing to inform you that Promise...for the savvy bride will be closed as of Thursday, May 21st.We have emailed all of you individually about the particulars, however, in the event that our email or communication from our designers do not reach you, we are posting all necessary information here, including contact information for all of our

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This weekend is our Lea Ann Belter 2010 collection Preview and Trunk Show at Promise. We are one of the only boutiques in the country to host a preview of her 2010 collection at our boutique - and we are really excited!Lea Ann's Spring 2010 collection was shown recently at Spring New York Bridal Market to rave reviews, and will be at Promise this weekend (May 1st and 2nd). Washington DC

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The free Green Wedding given by the DCCWC was on Earth Day (this past Wednesday) and winners Dana & David had a wonderful day! The wedding was at the intimate and elegant Decatur House and planned by Katie at Elegance and Simplicity. Elegance and Simplicity also designed all the flowers. Cakes by Design created Dana and David's delicious cake, and Dana looked lovely in her Adele Wechsler gown

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Back in February, Promise participated in the DCCWC Wedding Show at the Decatur House, where Katie of Elegance and Simplicity announced the winner of a $50,000 Free Green Wedding - a total dream green wedding package including the Decatur House as the venue, the planning services of Elegance & Simplicity, catering from Avalon Caterers, music from Mydeejay.com, a free Eco Couture dress from

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May 1st and 2nd, Lea Ann Belter is sending Promise her newest collection shown at New York Bridal Market.We are so excited to be one of the first boutiques in the country to have her Spring 2010 collection visit (we are 100% trying all of them on)! This is a great chance to see Lea Ann Belter's newest designs before they arrive in boutiques this fall. The collection will only be at Promise for

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Our newest Claire Pettibone gown has arrived!Fresh from her newest "Rock n Roll Bride" collection, Twilight is at Promise!Elegant beadwork and embroidery on charmuse, overlaid with delicate tulle and finished with a bubble hem create an ethereal and feminine silhouette.To see Twilight or any of our Claire Pettibone gowns, call 301-215-9232!- Jessica

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I was so flattered to be asked by Devon, Editor at District Weddings, to guest blog with tips on shopping for wedding gowns!District Weddings is a great DC-based blog that focuses exclusively on local weddings, vendors, and planning advice. It is a great resource for area brides-to-be, and I am so excited to be asked for my advice!To see the post, click here!

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If you are a newlywed who was recently married in the DC Area, Washington's best local wedding blog, District Weddings, wants to post your pictures and share your details and experiences!To show off your wedding on District Weddings, email Devon, the editor, and she will fill you in with details!- Jessica

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The Aire Collection's "Denise" is a gown for the bride-to-be who wants to feel special - with a dash of modern and a little traditional mixed in - on her wedding day!A dramatic dropped waist, beaded empire seam and full skirt of tiered tulle ruffles create a dramatic and stunning gown.Originally $2,190, our Denise is on Sample Sale for $1,200.Call 301-215-9232 or email info@promisedc.com to

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Our lovely Lea Ann Belter "Paige" gown is on sample sale!Our Paige is off white, in a light and crisp silk dupioni, with French Alencon lace adorning the bodice and a Swarovski crystal and pearl detail accenting the waist. Finished with a decadent ballgown skirt and chapel length train, Paige is a classic and elegant gown.Originally $2750, Paige is now on sample sale (through April 30th) for

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We had so much fun at our Adele Wechsler Trunk Show! 40 of Adele's fabulous gowns (as well as her lovely hair accessories) were on hand for just for the weekend. Yummy cupcakes from Bethesda's own Frosting for each soon-to-be-wed, and Ashlee from Documentary Associates came by to snap a few pictures (every image posted here is her wonderful work). We all had a blast helping ladies choose THE

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We are celebrating the beginning of spring with a sale! From March 24th through March 31st, order any new bridal gown and receive 10% off. To do a little spring cleaning, Promise is also having a Sample Sale, with 10%-50% off select gowns from all our designers!Call 301-215-9232 or e-mail info@promisedc.com to schedule your appointment

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Spring! At last!With the arrival of spring comes some pretty stunning color combination inspiration. On Wedding Chicks (a lovely, sassy blog), they feature a real wedding with the most vibrant pairing of navy and pink ever. I love it, and don't think I am biased since I had some hot pink going on at my wedding either! All the photos are by Seattle-based Jamie Hammond, and the wedding planner was

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Promise is having a Spring Sample Sale! Kicking off the first day of Spring (March 20th) and ending April 30th, select samples from all of our designers, including Aire Barcelona, Caroline Devillo, Carmela Sutera, Claire Pettibone, Elizabeth Fillmore, L'ezu Atelier, Lea-Ann Belter, and Vwidon, will all be on Sample Sale from 10-50% off!Call 301-215-9232 or e-mail info@promisedc.com to schedule

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Exciting news!There's a new (new to me, anyways! It opened in 2006) event venue in Alexandria, VA called Indigo Landing. Located on the Potomac in Alexandria, it is something to consider for brides-to-be pining away for a scenic event! It looks pretty fabulous, and Katherine Turner, the Private Dining Manager, tells me that Indigo Landing can accommodate small events (50 or fewer) and large

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This weekend, I went to a wonderful bridal shower for my friend Etaine at Cafe Deluxe in Cleveland Park. This location has a new private party room that can be rented out, and they (and the hostess of the party) did an excellent job! The room was perfect for a shower - charming with an overhead skylight and the vintage cafe decor of the restaurant was carried into the room. The food was great and

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At last - its Friday! Hello glorious weekend!Even though it is totally non-wedding related, I just had to share one of my favorite ever blogs. It never ceases to make me laugh out loud. The authors of the blog review and comment on various fashion choices of celebrities (as demonstrated by Katie Price here) and hilarity ensues.Its called...Go Fug Yourself: Because fugly is the new pretty. Check

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We have a winner for our first ever giveaway!The winner of the wedding garter from Julianne Smith is ColorCoated, who said:"All of her garters are super super cute! I would definitely go with style 303. It's perfect!"Thanks to everyone for entering our first giveaway!! For those that didn't win or those who are interested in Julianne's stylish garters, remember that you can get them at Promise or

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We received an e-mail from Coren Moore today regarding a sweet Spring promotion that I had to pass on right away. If you choose the Katharine or Maggie styles for your ladies and place your order by April 17, you get 15% off!If you would like to order Coren Moore dresses, or if you have any questions, please give us a call at 301-215-9232.I hope you all are enjoying the weather!JessicaP.S. -

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Get schooled or just get ideas for everyday (or wedding) sheer and super classic makeup!On Wednesday, March 11 and Thursday, March 12, celebrity makeup artist Tim Quinn will be at the Saks Fifth Avenue in Friendship Heights (Chevy Chase) to design a new makeup look with Giorgio Armani's new Spring makeup line.Tim and his team of experts will also share runway secrets and premiere a limited

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It is no secret that Promise loves peacocks. Their feathers adorn our website and shop, and their colors inspired the color palette of my wedding. I even had peacock feathers in my flowers (we have some images of them by the fabulous Rodney Bailey at Promise, so check them out when you come by)!As I was perusing one of our favorite blogs (Southern Weddings), I came across a lovely post called "

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We had so much fun at last week's Claire Pettibone Trunk Show! It was wonderful to have 40 extra gowns from Claire Pettibone at Promise to show off! Her newest "Rock n Roll Bride" collection is just exquisite - dramatic, feminine, and timeless.Ashlee from Documentary Associates popped by to take pictures of the event (imagine the images she would take of yourwedding!), and each bride-to-be

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The weekend is almost here and what better way to celebrate than with our first-ever giveaway! Yup, that is right - something free for all of you brides to be! For our first giveaway, we are giving away a wedding garter from Julianne Smith's collection. And, speaking of firsts, Promise was the first store to carry Julianne's of stylish and chic wedding garters! Julianne was one of our brides a

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Claire was wonderful enough to send us pictures of her November 11th wedding! She looks fantastic and so happy in her lovely Claire Pettibone Larissa gown, as do her ladies in their AWESOME bridesmaid dresses. For her bridesmaids, Claire chose lovely, jersey "convertible" bridesmaid dresses...while we don't know where she got them, we have heard of these before!Best wishes!-Tania, Kori, Jessica,

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I was so excited to be asked to participate in the photo shoot we did a few weeks ago at the National Museum of Women in the Arts (for Katie's of Elegance & Simplicity upcoming book). After the behind-the-scenes post from awhile back, I thought I would show off some of the images. The bouquets were by Elegance and Simplicity and the photography was by Documentary Associates. The gowns, of course,

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At Promise, we are SO very excited for our first Adele Wechsler Trunk Show on Friday, March 6 and Saturday, March 7!We adore Adele's incredibly inspired Eco Couture collection. It is filled with lovely gowns with wonderful, thoughtful details - not to mention the motivation behind creating a couture collection of gowns composed entirely of organic fabric!Adele's Eco Couture collection, as well as

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Oh.You have NO idea how long we have waited for this L'ezu Atelier gown. We saw it at Fall Market and fell in love. The pintucked organza, mushroom pleated skirt, Alencon Lace....oh swoon! The super sophisticated mermaid shape and special detail had us at hello.Needless to say, we had style 1330 (ugly name - beautiful gown) whipped out of the box and on my mom (I WISH I was as tall and

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Anybody up for a free gown giveaway and cupcake soiree?This Friday night is the Adele Wechsler Gown Giveaway party at Lululemon at 3265 M Street in Georgetown! From 7pm to 9pm, come to Lululemon for some cupcakes (I am so there) and the big drawing for a FREE Adele Wechsler gown at 8:30 (to win you have to be present for the drawing). To enter, attend a class at Lululemon (any of their special

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We had so much fun at our Lea-Ann Belter Trunk Show this past weekend! Not only because we had so many fabulous Lea-Ann Belter gowns on hand, but also because Lea-Ann was here!She loved seeing Promise's new digs (she hadn't visited since we were on Wisconsin Avenue) and loved reading the wonderful post the ladies at District Weddings wrote about her - she couldn't resist making a comment on

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Perfect for the bride-to-be searching for a vintage-inspired and truly special wedding gown, Claire Pettibone is known for her lovely and unique designs. Claire consistently uses unusual and vintage laces, as well as thoughtful finishes that make each gown a work of art. One of the things we love most is that many of her gowns are made with organic unbleached cotton voile underlays, and all of

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Yay!How excited are we?? After months of waiting, our 2009 Jenny Yoo dresses arrived late last week! What with our Lea-Ann Belter Trunk Show and all, I didn't have a chance to shout it from the rooftops... We have several more than what is pictured, but I couldn't resist at least posting a few!Call 301-215-9232 or e-mail us at info@promisedc.com to schedule an appointment for you and your ladies

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We have a lot of wonderful and interesting brides-to-be visiting Promise in their search for their dream wedding gown!A little over a week ago, Michelle came to visit, and in the process of trying on the contenders for her wedding day ensemble, we learned she was planning to open a cupcake shop (or cupcakery, as she cleverly calls it) right here in Bethesda.Needless to say, we wanted to hear ALL

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We love Devon and her savvy, wonderful everything-wedding blog, District Weddings! A Washington, DC wedding planner herself, Devon wanted to create a place that "focuses exclusively on the loveliness of Washington, DC weddings," not to mention an incredible source of inspiration and a resource for any soon-to-be-wed!Promise is totally thrilled that District Weddings is spotlighting this weekend's

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When my sweetie and I got married over four years ago, we came back from our dreamy marathon honeymoon in Italy refreshed and ready to tackle our new married life together. While I am not one who believes that a girl has to change her name to her honey's, I was super glad to ditch my end-of-alphabet maiden name, Weidig, and score a Fox! As an interesting side note, people STILL ask me how to

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This week is the Washington Post's Wedding Week 2009, and it is chock full of planning tips, bridal etiquette advice, and, of course, the icing on the cake - wedding fashion! Promise (along with our wonderful designers Lea-Ann Belter, Adele Wechsler, and Claire Pettibone) were featured in an article! Click here to check it out!-Jessica

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As I was reading the February issue of Vanity Fair (next to The New Yorker, my favorite magazine!), at the way bottom corner of one page I saw "Wedding Belles". Well, of course I had to stop flipping to the article I was honing in on!The classic, super luxurious French linen line, D. Porthault, (there is absolutely NOTHING as wonderful as really, really nice sheets. Really. Well, maybe a cupcake.

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Here at Promise, we love us some Lea-Ann Belter - and not just because she is such a pleasure to work with and has great taste in shoes!Lea-Ann's gowns are incredibly well made and the fit of her gowns is unparalleled. This makes each of her designs look and feel great to wear. Lea-Ann works with high quality silks, freshwater pearls, French Alencon lace, and Swarovski crystals to create each of

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Every year, Brides.com and the Empire State Building pair up for a sweepstakes that allows a dream wedding atop the empire State Building... and for the 14 lucky couples who won, it is streamed live today!Check out the fun post from savvy blogger It's a Jaime Thing for more about the romantic nuptials!

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That's right! I said it - free wedding gown!There must be something in the air. After our DCCWC Green Wedding Giveaway (including an Adele Wechsler gown from Promise), Adele Wechsler and Washington, DC's Lululemon Athletica location (3265 M Street) are partnering up for the month of February to promote loving the environment and yourself.For the rest of February, an Adele Wechsler gown will be

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Katie, owner of Elegance and Simplicity (wedding planning, flowers, and more) in Bethesda is writing a book!If I told you what it is about, I would have to make threats so you wouldn't tell! It's kind of a secret. So, instead, I will just say it is going to be a great book on a subject near and dear to Promise's (and my) heart!Katie asked Promise to provide gowns specific to her topic for the

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At the 2009 DCCWC Couture Wedding show, I had quite possibly one of my top 5 cupcakes ever. Seriously.While in LA, Andrew and I sampled as much as we could - from my beloved Susie Cakes to all the way to Eagle Rock for Auntie Em's intensely good coconut cupcake. Here in DC, we have been to many fabulous cupcake places! Up until recently, Georgetown's Baked and Wired, with their perfectly moist

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We've gotten lots of our Aire Collection gowns in!Our newest is Divo - an elegant gown with soft draping, subtle, feminine ruffles, wonderful layers of flowing chiffon, and just the right amount of sparkle at the empire seam and bustline.Perfect for a bride-to-be planning her wedding for somewhere (or sometime) warm! We can just picture Divo accesorized with a fluffy silk flower from Laure Jayne

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That's right!Have you heard of Freecycle - the site that brings back bartering? Your old sofa for free or, your old sofa in return for a set of skis? It takes Craigslist one step further and makes it easier to throw something away that someone else could use!Well, it was just a matter of time before a wedding classifieds was created! Brought to you by Vintage Glam Weddings (an awesome wedding

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Oh Claire Pettibone, every time we get a new dress from you, we swear up and down it is our new favorite!Enter Mystere - our newest Claire Pettibone gown, fresh from Claire's 2009 collection!Elegant cap sleeves and a plunging illusion back paired with hand-beaded organza flowers all overlaid on silk charmuse. Mystere is a stunner. Perfect for the vintage inspired bride-to-be searching for a

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The Washington DC Couture Wedding Consortium Wedding Show at the Decatur House was so much fun...exhausting, but a blast! The whole day was pretty much a whirlwind. One minute, it was 8:30 am and my totally clutch husband was helping me unload our Mini Cooper of 22 stunning Claire Pettibone, Elizabeth Fillmore, Lea Ann Belter and L'ezu Atelier gowns (not to mention some super stylish Jenny Yoo

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When my mom and business partner, Juliana, met Christos and told us all about him, we couldn't wait to meet him! I remember Kori and I were practically pushed up against the glass of Promise at our old location on Wisconsin Avenue trying to catch a glimpse of him as he picked my mom up across the street at the gas station where she was dropping her car off to get serviced. Even at that distance

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Yay! Our newest Elizabeth Fillmore gown is here!The Cora!Silky, sexy charmuse draped perfectly, enhancing each fabulous curve and minimizing each perceived flaw ('cause, let's face it, you have none, sister!). Cora is perfect for a bride-to-be with a taste for retro Hollywood glamor and who wants to strike a pose before heading down the aisle, klieg lights flashing the whole way!We love

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On January 31st from 12pm to 5pm, the Washington DC Couture Wedding Consortium will host its Couture 2009 Bridal Show at the Decatur House Museum (right near the the White House). This event, which is free, will showcase some of DC's best photographers, wedding planners (such as Elegance & Simplicity), florists, DJs, bands, hair and make-up artists (such as Carola Myers), videographers (such as

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Today, we got our last (but not least) new Lea Ann Belter gowns from our fall New York Bridal Market visit!So along with Tess, Bridget, Drew, Nicole, Alyssa, and other new Lea Ann Belter gowns, we at last have Genevieve! We are in love.An Alencon lace bodice sprinkled with freshwater pearls and Swarovski crystals, a flattering pleated cummerbund, and delicate organza skirt (all underlayed with

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We know everyone has been waiting to see the new Jenny Yoo dresses! Believe me - we are, too!Promise will be hosting our very first Jenny Yoo Bridesmaid Collection Trunk Show on Friday, January 23 and Saturday, January 24.  Many dresses from her newest collection will be on hand for your ladies to try on (but if you are looking for a specific dress, please give us a shout to make sure it is

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Katie and Michael were married November 22 at the Belvedere Hotel in Baltimore!Katie came to Promise already in love with Claire Pettibone gowns...and when she tried on the Demetra gown, it was a perfect match! The Belevedere Hotel, in Katie's words, "has an old world charm" and we couldn't describe it any better! Both the ceremony and reception were held there, and everything had such a great (

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All of us at Promise are so thrilled!Every year, Bethesda Magazine conducts a survey to determine the best in Bethesda and the Bethesda metro area across several categories - from restaurants to hair salons to yoga studios. For 2009, Promise was voted the Best Bridal Salon, and we could not be any prouder!After opening in my mom's (and business partner's) home in November 2003 (our original

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We love this time of year at Promise...and not just because it's the holidays!This time of year is when our new samples start coming in - which is why we have our Winter Sample Sale to make room!Newest at Promise is style 1347 from Beverly Hills-based L'ezu Atelier. The ruffles...the silk taffeta...oh, it all makes us giddy! L'ezu's signature excellent fit ensures that the modern trumpet shape

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Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays!!In order to get our holiday festive groove on, Promise is closed:Wednesday, December 24thThursday December 25thWe will reopen Friday December 26th at 11am and will be open Saturday December 27th 10am-3pm.Though we are closed for the holidays we will be checking email! If you would like an appointment, you can drop us a line at info@promisedc.com. and we will be

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Promise is super lucky to have such cool neighbors!We have Nail Design (301-654-5224) right below us, which has been voted many times as the best place in Bethesda to get a manicure/pedicure (we can totally vouch for how long our pedicures last!), and Bamboozled (301-907-9020)!Bamboozled is an eclectic little shop on the first floor of our building that has a unique selection of gifts and some

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Looking for a great gift that can be enjoyed into (and maybe throughout) the new year?Balance Studio (Pilates - Yoga - Gyrotonic) is running a holiday promotion! If you buy any Balance gift card (for any of their fabulous classes...I love love love Pilates) you will receive any one of the following for yourself!*1/2 hour Gyrotonic SessionOR*2 Pilates Mat or Yoga SessionsOR*1 Pilates Equipment

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We are THRILLED to get a new Lea Ann Belter gown!Especially since it's Tess - we all sighed when the model wearing it swanned around the room at New York Bridal Market!Romantic Alencon lace adorns the bodice and flows down the skirt where it trails off and grows into light-as-air organza...what's not to love? Tess's fluted skirt adds a touch of modernity while the sweetheart neckline and a

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It's true our Annual Winter Sample Sale is a great chance for brides-to-be to score a fabulous bridal gown at a steal.But what about ladies who already have their wedding gown?Searching fruitlessly for a cute cocktail dress? Scouring the racks for an Inaugural event gown? Look no further! Any lady with a party to attend should check out our special occasion dresses, also on sample sale! Selected

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The other day, one of our local jewelry designers, Ana Joa, invited me over to see her newest designs!As usual, I was totally enthralled with every piece. Ana is such an inspired artist! All her works are made in semi-precious stones like Agate, Jade, and Quartz, as well as one of a kind found objects, including antique pendants and beads. She draws her inspiration from her many travels, as well

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Aire is based in Barcelona, Spain. The collection is full of gowns with dramatic details and silhouettes, and is perfect for brides-to-be who are searching for a spectacular (and affordable) gown!The first gown to arrive at Promise is "Denise." Denise has a low dropped waist that highlights curves, and she is balanced with a full, tiered, and ruffled skirt that swishes when you spin around (we

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For the Thanksgiving holiday, our hours will be abbreviated!We will be closed on Thanksgiving Day (we can't wait to have some yummy holiday food!); on Friday the 28th, we will be open by appointment from 12-4pm. For the Sample Sale Kick Off on Saturday the 29th, we are open 10am-5pm (please call for an appointment!).We open again with normal business hours on Tuesday December 2nd. Can you

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Promise has received its first new gown from our visit to New York for Bridal Market! It is the "Nicole" gown from Lea Ann Belter - and we love it!Classic silk duchess satin in a modern fluted skirt creates a timeless silhouette, and the pleated, gently scooped strapless neckline is not only elegant, but flattering! Finally, Alencon lace accents the waist, and it is finished off with a light

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It's coming.The Promise...for the savvy bride annual Winter Sample Sale!To make room for new gowns, most of our collection, including gowns from Carolina Herrera, Caroline DeVillo, Claire Pettibone, L'ezu Atelier, Lea Ann Belter, Renella De Fina and Vwidon will be on Sample Sale for anywhere from 10%-60% off! Our Sample Sale runs from November 29th through December 31st, but please remember

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Beverly Hills-based L'ezu Atelier, known for their elegant, timeless gowns and fabulous fit, is having a Trunk Show at Promise on Friday, November 14th and Saturday, November 15th!Their newest 2009 collection is awash with romantic, feminine details and a dash of glamor (we've added some images from the new collection). We are in love with all of the details - handmade fabric flowers, lace,

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Sarah and Greg were married May 17th at the Marriott Aspen Wye River in Queenstown, MD!We loved seeing Sarah & Greg's pictures - all we have to say is...what a spectacular day! Sarah told us that she was totally lucky that the weather was so cooperative...it was freezing and raining the day before and after! When Sarah came to Promise, she told us that she had been searching for an elegant,

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Ah, Jenny Yoo.How we love her contemporary, wearable and well made bridesmaid dresses! Each gown is special enough to stand as its own as a party dress, and simple and elegant enough to flatter each one of your ladies!Her newest collection has so many great dresses we were struggling to choose...not to mention her newest dresses in Eastern Silk Shantung are super affordable - $250 for a fabulous

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When my husband and I were engaged, things got so busy with wedding planing and our daily lives, it felt like there was very little we did or talked about that didn't involve our wedding. We promised each other we would go out at least once a week and spend the evening together - not talking about wedding planning!Since then, we have held on to Date Night (after the wedding, real life comes back

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We were thrilled to see the new Elizabeth Fillmore collection at bridal market!Elizabeth was our last stop on a whirlwind weekend of bridal gowns during Market in New York. We viewed Elizabeth's collection in her light filled, serene studio - it was a perfect oasis after a crazy weekend, and an ideal setting for taking in Elizabeth's feminine, elegant gowns. Her collection perfectly balances

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We love Lea Ann Belter's Spring 2009 collection!This season, Lea Ann's gowns were layered with organza, lace, Swarovski crystals, and freshwater pearls. Each one of them had a dreamy, graceful, and timeless feel. Some of our favorites were a soft blush or mocha color, layered with ivory organza, creating a warm dimensional effect.We can't wait for our new gowns to come in (although it wont be

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Every year, one weekend in mid-October is like a national holiday for all of us at Promise! It's Bridal Market! Held in NYC in showrooms and luxury hotel suites, bridal designers show their newest collections to bridal shops (ranging from boutiques like Promise to institutions like Kleinfeld). The downer is that all the fabulous styles won't come to our shops until later winter/early spring...but

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Recently, I was spending an inordinate amount of time scouring the internet for a cute pair of t-strap pumps. Having no luck (I have some pretty nit-picky criteria) I checked out wedding shoes!Too often, our Promise brides tell us they can't find shoes - so I thought I would have a look around.Well, I found a pair at Nordstom that have something blue! They are kind of fairy tale with a big blue

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Sarah and Vinnie were married July 5th in Southbury, Connecticut!Vinnie is my husband Andrew's cousin (thats' right - his Cousin Vinnie!).I was so honored when Sarah and her girlfriends came to Promise first! Even though we are family, I know choosing a wedding gown is a big decision, and I wanted her to find the perfect one. Right off the bat, she chose her Carmela Sutera gown. Its luxurious

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Jenny Yoo's Annual Fall Promotion is here for brides-to-be who plan ahead! Her chic, timeless, and totally wearable gowns are an excellent choice for any wedding - especially for girls who want to wear their dresses again. If your wedding is in June 2009 and you order by October 31st, or if your wedding is after June 2009 and you order by November 30th, your ladies can take advantage of Jenny's

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It's almost as difficult a decision as what to wear on your wedding day!How should I wear my hair? Up? Down? Half up, half down? Accessorize?Enter Franz Sebastian Salon. Conveniently located right next to Promise, you can have your fitting and your hair trial back to back! It is a lovely salon - full of light. It has a stellar, open feeling - and the energy there is wonderful. Perfect for a

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The newest gown to arrive at Promise is from L'ezu Atelier. L'ezu gowns not only are chic and modern, but they also are incredibly constructed - ensuring a divine fit, and that you look wonderful!Our newest gown (style 1336) is super elegant! Cut in a sumptuous silk satin and finished with subtle details, our newest L'ezu is now our favorite! Fabulous crisp asymmetrical draping on the bodice

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Valeria and Richard were married June 29th at Raspberry Plain Leesburg House in Virginia. We have been waiting to see her wedding pictures for what seems like forever!When Valeria visited Promise with her sister and Mom during last Summer's Claire Pettibone trunk show, we all had the best time! Valeria was our last appointment of the day, so she had all of us for an audience for her visit!

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Striking a sophisticated balance between traditional and contemporary, Carolina Herrera style 32805 is a gasp-inducing gown! With elegant and understated Chantilly lace with grosgrain ribbon detail in a modern mermaid shape, 32805 is fabulous. The biggest plus is that the skirt is detachable. So not only is it a stunning wedding gown, but it can also be a sassy party dress for your reception!

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Bethesda Magazine is having their annual "Best of Bethesda" contest! This year, the questionnaire is a lot longer...and there is a bridal section!You can vote for your favorite local restaurants, yoga/pilates studios (we love Balance!), and gyms (yay Goddess Fitness!); of course, you know who to vote for in the Bridal category! We love getting a chance to vote for our favorite local Bethesda

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Lynn Lugo's bridesmaid collection is modern and very versatile. Your bridesmaids can choose their own options (such as sashes, hem details, and wraps) to accessorize their dresses, as well as select the style that suits them best!This Fall, Lynn is offering a promotion to 2009 brides-to-be that place their orders early!Brides-to-be who place their orders between September 30th and November 30th

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Just in time for this weekend's Claire Pettibone trunk show, we have received the newest addition to our Claire Pettibone collection, Princess!Princess is totally breathtaking - gossamer tiers of flowers and lace, so subtly colored in pale peach and green that you think it is a trick of the light. The flattering bustline and drape of the skirt make Princess a sweetly romantic but also

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Coren Moore's crisp, classic and, wearable line is one of Promise's brides-to-be favorite collections! The line is super versatile. Your maids can choose any number of styles to accommodate what looks best on them, and the line offers continuity in the form of color or fabric!This fall, Coren Moore is offering a promotion to brides who plan ahead! Order your Coren Moore bridesmaid dresses by

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Yay, September! We are that much closer to boot season...and it's time for Promise...for the savvy bride's Claire Pettibone Trunk Show!Friday, September 12th and Saturday, September 13th at Promise, all the inspired, sophisticated, vintage lace, and romantic, feminine gowns DC area soon-to-be-weds could hope for will be available to try on. The trunk show gowns will be at Promise just for the

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Gabriela & Sunalei were married on August 16th in Playa Marsella, San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua. We were so excited to see all the images! Ever since Gabriela came to Promise with her Aunt to see Claire Pettibone's collection and told us about her wedding, we started reminding her we wanted pictures.When Gabriela first visited Promise, she was certain she wanted a Claire Pettibone gown. Not only

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We were so sad when our Lea Ann Belter Trunk Show ended. All those wonderful gowns shipped off to another lucky boutique for another Trunk Show!Happily for us, our post-Trunk Show blues were gone in a flash when we received our new Paige gown from Lea Ann Belter! Paige is a brand new style from Lea Ann - so new, in fact, that she has not even photographed it for her website yet!We love the Paige

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Ah, Labor Day, we love it...and we wish it would never come!Who doesn't love a long weekend? Plus, having Fall just around the corner is exciting (I, for one, can't wait to wear boots!). However, it also means that summer is coming to a close, so no more lounging poolside.To celebrate the former, if you buy your wedding gown from August 22nd to September 2nd, we'll give you a free veil (of your

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New at Promise...for the savvy bride - the divine Madeline gown by Claire Pettibone!Madeline's sophisticated body-skimming mermaid silhouette, combined with delicate grosgrain ribbon, beading and button detail at the empire and mermaid seams, strikes the perfect balance between alluring and elegant. Madeline is also cut from a striking and rich-feeling lace with a buttery silk charmuse underlay..

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Lauren and Vance were married July 19th, and we were totally thrilled to get the pictures!Their ceremony was at historic Holy Trinity Church, and the reception at the picturesque Fairmont Hotel - both in DC.What an incredible day - and I don't just mean how wonderful everything looked! The weather was stunning. Between the blue sky, the blue bridesmaid dresses (from one of our favorites, Coren

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Coming up this weekend at Promise...for the savvy bride is our Summer Lea Ann Belter Trunk Show!Most of Lea Ann Belter's classic, fresh collection will be on hand to try on for the ladies out there who have been stalking her website (you know who you are!). Brides-to-be who choose their gowns during the trunk show will benefit from 10% off the purchase of the gown. Not only that, but Lea Ann

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Next door (or across the hall, really) to Promise, there is a fabulous place where ladies can learn to dance (and get in excellent shape). This is not just any kind of dancing...it is sexy, fun, and a total break from your boring gym routine! Just for the ladies, Goddess Fitness is a total departure from any gym!From Pole Dancing Aerobics, Chair Dancing Aerobics, and Belly Dancing to Cardio Kick

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New at Promise...for the savvy bride - our newest Lea Ann Belter gown, Audrey!Audrey has a classic Alencon lace bodice with a gathered charmuse belt that perfectly accentuates your waist. The delicately scooped neckline and softly A-line dupioni skirt add to Audrey's understated and romantic charms!To try on Audrey (or any other Lea Ann Belter gown), give us a call at 301-215-9232 or e-mail us

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Your wedding was incredible - you danced, you ate yummy cake, you felt lovely and special all night long.Afterward, you are left with a burning question...No, not "What do I do with 8 cut crystal vases (that you didn't register for)?"It's "What do I do with my dress??"There are a couple different choices you could make, but first things first, make sure you get it cleaned. The longer you wait,

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Promise hearts Lea Ann Belter!Lea Ann designs for the real woman - her gowns are classic, feminine, elegant, and wearable. Her collection is filled with gowns you want to get married in and that you will still love when you look through your wedding album years later.On Friday, August 15th and Saturday, August 16th, we will be hosting a summer trunk show featuring the Lea Ann Belter collection.

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Emily & Jeff were married September 29th at the Rocky Gap Lodge & Golf Resort in Cumberland, MD!Emily looks so radiant and Jeff looks like he is on cloud 9...especially when they were dancing! We bet they have a blast wherever they go!When Emily was searching for her gown, she wanted something romantic, fresh, and perfect for an outdoor wedding, but also bridal and elegant. When she tried on

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Planning a destination wedding? Or maybe the piece de resistance .... your honeymoon?There is some super cute (and functional) travel stuff out there! I love the travel site Flight 001 - so I thought I would spread the word!If there was one thing I learned on our honeymoon in Italy, it was that my two giant, rolling (but super cute) suitcases were maybe not so much the right thing to schlep into

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We are wrapping up our Summer Sample Sale at Promise, which means we are lowering prices on several of the samples we have!What dresses, you ask?Claire Pettibone's dreamy Chantilly lace Fontaine, originally $3,300 and on Sample Sale for $2400, is now $1900. Lea Ann Belter's classic v-neck Kelly gown with Alencon lace, originally $2,860 and on Sample Sale for $2,575, is now $1,950.L'ezu Atelier's

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New at Promise...for the savvy bride -The Victorian inspired gown, Kristene, was inspired by Claire's dear friend, Kristene! Not only that, it is the first bridal gown that Claire designed, making it the quintessential Claire Pettibone - a gown that looks like it could be an heirloom...updated.There are so many wonderful details on Kristene. The romantic heart shaped train, elegant and

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Style 32819 is polished, feminine and classic-with-a-twist as only Carolina Herrera can design! We love the unique seams on the bodice and striking lace detail ending in graceful streamers in the back. The sweetheart neckline is lovely (along with the expertly constructed bodice) and the trumpet skirt is current and very fetching.Our style 32819 is silk mikado with Ivory ribbon and Lace

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On October 6th Angela and Jake were married!When Angela first visited Promise, she was on a marathon search - she had been looking high and low for an exquisite, sophisticated gown that was breathtaking and understated at the same time. When she tried on her Vwidon gown, she knew it was exactly what she was looking for!We were thrilled to see Angela on her wedding day (and to see Jake who we had

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Fresh and classic, style 32608 is just as crisply elegant as Carolina Herrera's signature white oxford blouse.The dainty pale pink accents at the hip and bust and decadent full ballgown skirt are all cut in a sumptuous silk duchess satin. They make style 32608 the ideal gown for the bride-to-be envisioning a wedding with a Hamptons or Nantucket feel. We can just see her on the terrace of a

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We just received a new gown from our newest designer at Promise, Elizabeth Fillmore!The Sophia gown is stunning...delicate chantilly lace with an elegant (and flattering) V-neckline that is topped off with cap sleeves. She is a feminine, classic gown with a distinctly modern twist!We love how the lace's pattern makes it unique, and the way the bust is draped is so feminine...Sophia has such a

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