Ellie's Bridal Blog

Welcome to Ellie's Bridal Boutique online. Stick around and take a look to get in on the inside scoop of our juicy bridal world. Here you'll find our rants, raves, and inspirations as well as interviews with vendors and real brides. Like what you see? Especially if you are in Virginia, DC, or Maryland, please give us at 703-683-VOWS(8697) to schedule your appointment today! We can't wait to welcome you to the Ellie's Bridal family.

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We Moved Back!

Thank you for your patience through all our website troubles. We are happy to announce that we are…

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Eat, Drink, & be Married Bridal Event

An intimate bridal event to help you get started in your wedding planning. Please RSVP to…

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June Sample Sale for DC brides

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Joli Prom Dresses

At Ellie’s Bridal Boutique, we now offer Prom gowns! We couldn’t wait to share this video to get you inspired on how you can look on your big day! Joli Prom Dresses International Prom Association Club Prom Videos

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Wedding Bouquet Video Camera

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What a neat idea to add a camera in your bouquet! It shows you in first person your point of view of what you saw during your exciting moments. If you are thinking of using videography to…

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The DC Ladies Recap: The Long and Short of Wedding Planning

Reblogged from :

In case you missed last Friday’s post on The DC Ladies, here is the recap:

photo credit: Owsianny Photography

Long Engagements

Enjoy being engaged, but stay away from wedding magazines or blogs!

Budget and save.

Set a general wedding…

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Getting Started with Wedding Planning

Congratulations, you are engaged!! Now that you have finally arrived to this point in your life,…

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From Fashion Week to Bridal Attire: 2013 Trends (w/ LOTS of pictures!)

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Casablanca -Plus Size Trunk Show

We are very excited to host a weekend fully dedicated to glamorous curvy girlsin the area! April…

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Warning: Brides Beware

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Meet Our Staff: Crystal http://wp.me/s2Gq7F-299

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Meet Our Staff: Crystal

Crystal is our Head Bridal Seamstress who has been sewing since she was 8 years old! She looks young but don't let that full you. She has more experience than most and received her BA in Fashion Design from the Art Institute of California- San Francisco. Crystal worked with multiple designers including Priscilla of Boston, Neiman-Marcus and worked on almost every top Bridal Designer out there. The best part about working at Ellie's Bridal Boutique is how Crystal utilizes her design knowledge to make construction changes to make the almost perfect gown into that Dream Wedding Gown. So let Crystal work her magic! 

"I have had an absolutely wonderful experience working with Crystal and the other women there... and I couldn't be happier with how everything has turned out. My fittings have been quick and easy, and the alterations are totally perfect. With my wedding in just a few weeks, it's so nice to not have to worry about my dress and whether or not it'll fit on my big day. " - Colleen H.

"Crystal is a great seamstress and took great care of my dress during alterations... I have now heard of horror experiences from people that had bad experiences trying to find a place that would take their dress...  I am even more thankful now!!" - Jackie J.

"[The sample gown] was waaaay too big so Crystal did the altering. I had 3 sessions, and in the end it fit perfectly. I didn't spend the wedding pulling up my dress because I was so comfortable in it." - Anonymous

"I had such a great experience with Crystal at Ellie's Bridal. The alterations to my dress were PERFECT and she was truly a pleasure to work with... I felt totally amazing on my wedding day because of Crystal and the other women at Ellie's." - Colleen

"I worked with Crystal who is also amazing and great at reassuring a nervous bride!" - Kristina

"Crystal is the alterations master. My dress came in a little large for me and so it needed a bit of altering and it was a bit tricky as my dress is mostly tulle. Again, I couldn't of had better service. The alterations are PERFECT. Crystal is brilliant and gives you honest opinions without trying to sell or get another dime from you." - Katie W. 

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Ellie's Bridal is now hiring! Contact us to join our team :)

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Wedding Veil Regrets

About 2 out of 10 brides come in to our boutique unsure if they would like a veil or not. If you do not think you want a veil, we suggest just to try one on anyway. You never know how you will feel until you try one on and see yourself in the mirror with…

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March 9-10 – Stella York Trunk Show!! Have you made your appointment yet??

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Who is excited about another Trunk Show???!!!!

We are so excited to have Stella York Trunk Show at Ellie's Bridal Boutique! Make your appointment today before spaces run out for March 9-10, 2013 to view Stella York's newest bridal collection and enjoy 10-15% OFF the purchase of any Stella York gown. **Purchases must be made March 9th or 10th to qualify for the discount.** 

We will be featuring a some new Wedding Gowns for ONE WEEKEND ONLY !  Spaces are limited, so don't miss out by waiting to book your appointment for this exclusive event AND buy your gown at an unbelievable price!  Appointments are required to attend this event. Call 703-683-VOWS(8697) to book your appointment today.

Check out our Facebook Invitation.

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Sample Sale Success Story

With our Spring Sample Sale just around the corner, we couldn’t help but share this Sample Sale Success Story with you! It must have been fate because the timing was impeccable. After updating our Sample Sale Pinterest boardfor our most recent event, we…

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