More behind the scenes photos from BABC Gown Sale

Day 2 of the Brides Against Breast Cancer Gown Sale at the Tysons Crown Plaza Hotel. Read Day 1 experience.

Day 2: even busier than Day 1. It was Good Friday and suspect quite a few people had the day off. As soon as the doors opened at 10am, I was busy helping brides find their dream dress. At one point, I had 3 brides at my station! Yikes! My fingers hurt from pulling up all the zippers.

Above: one of the quilts for sale that was made with fabric swatches from different wedding gowns!

Above: Signature Wedding Aisle Runners set up a mockup aisle so the brides could really get the feel for what the big day would be like.

Overall, I had a great time volunteering at this event and it is such a worthy cause. I would definitely do it again next year! Happy Easter everyone!

Behind the Scenes at Brides Against Breast Cancer Gown Sale (ongoing this weekend)

I volunteered this evening at the opening VIP event for Brides Against Breast Cancer Gown Sale and thought I'd share some photos with you. But more importantly, the gown sale is happening Friday and Saturday. Don't miss this opportunity to find a dress for your big day at deep discounts while supporting a worthy cause! I'll be back Friday morning. Stop by and say hi!

The lobby of the Tysons Corner Crown Plaza Hotel (formerly the Holiday Inn) where brides checked in.


The ballroom full of dresses. There are sizes for everybody and in different styles. Gowns were donated from various sources. Some were donated from local salons like Hannelore's of Old Town Alexandria. Its owner, Pamela stopped by to lend advice on how to alter the dresses and what styles looked good.


The dressing room where I was all night helping brides try on dresses! It was a lot of fun. There is plenty of room and lots of volunteers and you don't have to strip down in your skivvies in front of everybody like at Filene's crazy Running of the Brides.


The check-out desk where the reality of having "the dress" sets in.


Some of the tiaras. There are also plenty of veils for sale and that you can try on with your dress.


Couture gowns like this one by Lazaro are sold at deep discounts. There was a Reem Acra gown. I saw so many gorgeous dresses sold at prices you won't be able to get anywhere else! WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?

Me and Marc Wilner from Bialek's Music who provided the music for the evening. Tony Brown from Imijination Photography donated his time for documenting this event and also did bridal portraits for several brides. Tony photographed one of my weddings in 2006.

What: Brides Against Breast Cancer Gown Sale, a fundraising event for Making Memories Breast Cancer Foundation
When: Friday, March 21, 10 am - 8 pm & Saturday, March 22, 10 am - 6 pm Free Admission
Where: Crowne Plaza Tyson's Corner 1960 Chain Bridge Road, Mclean, VA (formerly the Holiday Inn)

Click here for my original post on how the proceeds from this sale will be used.

Brides Against Breast Cancer: March 20-22

What: Brides Against Breast Cancer Gown Sale, a fundraising event for Making Memories Breast Cancer Foundation

When:

• Thursday, March 20, 8 pm - 10:30 pm VIP Night [Tickets: $75 for bride +1; $25 additional tickets]
• Friday, March 21, 10 am - 8 pm Free Admission
• Saturday, March 22, 10 am - 6 pm Free Admission

Where: Crowne Plaza Tyson's Corner 1960 Chain Bridge Road, Mclean, VA (formerly the Holiday Inn)

Why:

• The Foundation's mission "Our mission is to grant wishes, including memory-making events, for metastatic breast cancer patients, while continuing to support, educate and increase resource awareness." Some of the wishes they granted included family trip to Disney World, meeting a celebrity, and swimming with dolphins.
  
• This unique opportunity allows brides-to-be a chance to find the gown of their dreams at a remarkable price, while helping to make wishes and memory-making events come true. Most gown prices range from $89 to $799*, including hundreds of beautiful new name brand and designer gowns valued up to $8,000. *Exclusive designer and couture gowns valued up to $20,000 are also available at an incredible 25% to 75% savings.

You can also donate your gown. We will be volunteering at the event. Hope to see you there!