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Lisa Beth Miller is the Entertaining & Weddings Editor for Miss A. She has been involved in the wedding industry for several years. Lisa is a bridal consultant and director of marketing and public relations for Blush Bridal Boutique and an event designer at Main Street Weddings, both local wedding businesses. In this capacity, Lisa writes the blog, website copy, and promotional materials for these businesses and assists with event planning. She was formerly a bridal consultant and did marketing and public relations work for A Formal Affair Bridal and Formalwear Boutique and was the creator of their Bridal University workshops. Additionally, Lisa teaches English, journalism, and photojournalism classes at Liberty High School in Bealeton, Virginia. She advises the school's award-winning publications, Talon yearbook and Patriot Press newspaper. As junior class sponsor, she also assists in planning Liberty's prom. Lisa has written several published articles. These include an article about advising student publications for Accents (Southern Interscholastic Press Association’s journal),an article about the royal wedding for Northern Virginia Magazine, an article about local proms for Warrenton Lifestyle magazine, and four stories about wedding planning and wedding fashion for the 2012 Northern Virginia Bridal Guide. Lisa holds an undergraduate degree in English and journalism education from Millersville University of Pennsylvania and a graduate degree in education and library science from Longwood University.If you have a bridal, wedding invitation, or event planning idea, product or brand that you would like to see covered by Miss A, please email Lisa Beth at lisa.miller@askmissa.com.

Main Street Weddings To Host Fall 2012 Semester Of Bridal University

Getting engaged is so very exciting, but once you finish sharing your good news and showing off your shiny new ring, you may realize that planning a fabulous wedding is actually a lot of work!

Wouldn’t it be amazing to have local professionals from all areas of the wedding industry to help you with your planning and offer creative ideas for your big day? Wouldn’t it be even better if all of this expert help was offered to you free of charge and at a convenient location, like Old Town Warrenton?

Main Street Weddings by Legends Catering is offering just such a program!

Main Street Weddings

(Photo Credit: mainstreetweddings.com )

Their new Fall 2012 semester of Bridal University will offer a series of free workshops designed to inspire and assist local brides with their wedding planning.

Fall 2012 Class Schedule:

The Envelope Please! Selecting Your Perfect Wedding Invitations And StationerySaturday, September 8 at 1 p.m.

At this session, Krysta Ardigo of Invite Me Invitations will explain the etiquette rules of wedding correspondence and will allow attendees to view an impressive variety of samples and styles of  wedding invitations and stationery products.

 

wedding invitation

(Photo Credit: weddingfully.com)

Arriving In Style! Upscale Transportation Options For Your Wedding DaySaturday, September 15 at 1 p.m.

Local transportation experts from Harmon’s Carriages and Royale Coach and Limo will explain options for using upscale transportation options on your wedding day.

 

Hey Mr. DJ, Put A Record On! Selecting The Best DJ and Music For Your Wedding CelebrationSaturday, September 29 at 1 p.m.

David Myers of Sound Decision DJ’s will discuss the process of selecting a DJ for your wedding and how to choose all of the right songs for your celebration.

 

Strike A Pose! Getting The Wedding Photographs You Will Cherish ForeverSaturday, October 6 at 1 p.m.

Expert photographer Mona McLinden of Ciao Bella Photography will discuss different styles of wedding photography and how to create a photography checklist for your wedding day.

 

bridal boutique

(Photo Credit: Valencienne Bridal)

Dress You Up! Finding The Perfect Wedding Gown For Your Body Type And Wedding StyleSaturday, October 20 at 1 p.m.

Maureen Chandler of Blush Bridal Boutique will discuss wedding gown trends and styles that will flatter, and how to prepare for a wedding gown consultation.

 

Floral Fantasy: Incorporating Beautiful Blossoms Into Every Aspect Of Your WeddingSaturday, November 3 at 1 p.m.

Florist Shelley Campbell of Shelley’s Floral Enterprise will discuss how to work with your florist to create your dream wedding while working within your budget.

 

Sweet Dreams Are Made Of Cake! Selecting The Most Decadently Designed Desserts For Your Wedding DaySaturday, November 10 at 1 p.m.

Expert cake designer Lynette Drake of The Icing will discuss wedding cake ideas, flavors and design options to create a sweet ending to your wedding day.

 

Picture Perfect: The Dos and Don’ts of Bridal BeautySaturday, November 17 at 1 p.m.

Beauty expert Charla Malone of Salon Emage will discuss hair and makeup ideas for the bride who wants to look her most fabulous.

 

WHEN: Select Saturdays this fall

WHERE:
Main Street Weddings
88 Main Street
Warrenton, VA 20186

TICKETS:  Brides who wish to participate are encouraged to pre-register in person at 88 Main Street, Warrenton, VA,  by phone: 540-347-4004, or email: info@mainstreetweddings.com.

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