Hitched in Washington, DC is having a Sample Sale! Check their website for sale inventory. Even if you are not in the DC area, they will ship your order to you! Sample sales are a great way to get your dream dress at an amazing price. Some items may be up to 70% off!

Another crazy (and very early) morning at Filene’s Basement! The WeddingWire Team was out in full force today for Running of the Brides at the Mazza Gallerie location. We had a great time meeting the brides and their friends and families. I think the brides enjoyed meeting us too - and I’m sure that had nothing to do with the fact that we were giving away gift cards for FREE wedding dresses! Here are some photos from this morning…

Click here for more photos from this event. We’ll see you in Boston!

If you are in the Washington, DC Metro area tomorrow (Friday) morning, join us for Filene’s Basement’s annual event, Running of the Brides! Thousands of brides are expected at the event and many will begin to line up this evening at the Mazza Gallerie location. Doors open at 8am, but we strongly suggest getting there early!

For a chance to win a free wedding dress at this event, click here.

See you there!

Next week on June 19th, Darcy Miller, Editorial Director for Martha Stewart Weddings, will appear at Kate’s Paperie as part of their “Unveiling of the Best” event. Attend for a opportunity to learn about wedding planning best practices and ideas to give your wedding a memorable touch from industry experts.

RSVP for the event by June 16th.

Event is held at their store at 1282 Third Avenue, New York City.

For coming out last night and ‘rocking’ with us at our first Time to Rock event.  Last night we held a bride appreciation night along with the Making Memories Foundation, (they run the Brides Against Breast Cancer gown events), to give local brides a night off from wedding planning.  The night featured a signature drink, the Blushing Bride, made with Support Her Vodka courtesy of the Making Memories Foundation.  We had a chance to chat with lots of our local members and fellow DC wedding blogger Marissa from the Bridal Party Blog.  Additionally, we had Dr. Maggie Daniels on hand to answer questions and offer advice on wedding planning.  So thanks again to all that attended and we look forward to meeting our members in another city very soon!

Here’s a few photos from the event.  More photos can be found on our Facebook page.

This morning we were at another Filenes Basement Running of the Brides event in Tyson’s Corner, Virginia and man was this one big.  There was easily 700 people in line for this event with the first group getting there at 8:30pm last night!  There were some bargains to be had also with one lucky bride snagging a $5000 dress for only $699!

This photo is from Fox 5 DC that was covering the event.  You can find their video coverage from this mornings news on their website.

More great photos can also be found on the Bridal Party Blog…and you might even some of WeddingWire’s very own.

Last week we had the pleasure of stopping by the Brides Against Breast Cancer VIP Night in Tyson’s Corner, VA.  They were offering cocktails and hors dourves to brides before and while they were shopping for their wedding gowns at discounts prices.  All the proceeds from their event go to the Making Memories Foundation where they grant wishes to individuals that have been diagnosed with terminal breast cancer.

Photo courtesy of  Imijination Photography (Has a 5.0 rating!)

Each year the Making Memories Foundation hosts a series of events to help brides-to-be find their perfect wedding dress at a discounted price.  These Brides Against Breast Cancer events are held around the country featuring brand name and designer wedding dresses.  Three events are coming up this week and next in Orlando, Cleveland, and Washington, DC.  They have events all over the country so check their gown sale calender for an event near you.  If you’re still looking for a wedding dress, this could be a great place to shop for a wedding dress that won’t break your budget.

Last night many of us here at WeddingWire got to meet with Darcy Miller, Editorial Director of Martha Stewart Weddings and author of The Bride’s Guide blog, and Wendy Kromer, co-author of Martha Stewart Wedding Cakes, at their Macy’s event. Darcy was presenting many of her great ideas on wedding planning with great photos from Martha Stewart Weddings, including their Today Show Wedding. Wendy then presented some great tips on wedding cakes offering ideas to make your wedding personal through cakes styles and decorations on and around the cake.

We appreciate them taking some time to hang out with us for a little before the packed event at Macy’s in Tyson’s Corner, VA. (Next event is in St. Louis this Sunday)  Here’s some WeddingWire team members along with Darcy, Wendy, and Marc McIntosh, (in gray) producer of the Bridal Showcase Events.

(There’s me in the tan blazer on the back right)

Last Friday was the Filene’s Basement Running of the Brides event in New York City where we had WeddingWire team members in line in the freezing cold trying to make a few brides experience that much better by giving away gift certificates towards their wedding dress.

Below is a video from the NY Daily News from the event. If you have yet to experience a Running of the Brides event, take a look.

Next up: Paramus, NJ on March 28th.