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Hannelore's Bridal Boutique in Alexandria, Virginia, has over 300 wedding dress styles and bridesmaid dresses to choose from, and all are hand-selected dresses that are sure to please any bride. Our in-house alteration department will expertly adapt your wedding dress to fit you perfectly on your special day, and we also have an outstanding selection of bridesmaid dresses and mother of the bride dresses. Hannelore's Bridal Boutique features an excellent wedding accessories boutique of hand-selected items such as bridal jewelry, headpieces and wedding veils to perfectly enhance your wedding dress, and we have not forgotten about the groom, our men's formalwear department filled with the designer tuxedos will ensure you look and feel your best on your wedding day, as you anxiously await the arrival of your dazzling bride. READ MORE

The Westin Alexandria in Alexandria, Virginia, has so much to offer its guests, with 319 luxurious guest rooms which include 10 suites and a Presidential Suite, and excellent facilities that include a heated pool and an onsite gym for keep fit enthusiasts. Bridal couples looking for wedding venues that will further enhance their wedding day will find just such a perfect venue at The Westin Alexandria. Our ballroom can accommodate up to 700 guests, and cocktail receptions for 1000 guests, we also have seven suitable smaller event spaces for intimate functions.Your guests will be impressed with the culinary delights that our experts serve up, whether for weddings, business meetings or special functions. Wedding venues play an important part in any wedding planning, and the venue at The Wetin Alexandria, will ensure your wedding day is picture perfect. READ MORE

Restaurant Eve in Alexandria, Virginia, is located in a late 1800's historic warehouse that was lovingly restored and converted into a charming restaurant with a candlelit cobblestone pathway that leads diners to the impressive entrance. The interior of the restaurant is stylish and cozy, with a warm ambiance that ensures any dining experience will be remembered till the next visit. Wedding venues are an important aspect of wedding planning, and Restaurant Eve has several venues that are suitable for weddings, private parties and special events. The Sunflower room and tasting room can be combined via sliding doors to accommodate up to 50 seated guests. Our wedding venues also include the restaurant where 120 guests can be seated, and for a cocktail reception our herb garden is a unique and pleasant alternate venue.READ MORE

As you enter Ellie's Bridal Boutique in Alexandria, Virginia, you immediately feel relaxed and at home in the warm, welcoming and comfortable atmosphere which makes choosing the ideal dream wedding dress so much easier. Whatever style you are looking for, be it glamorous, vintage, modern or plain, our well stocked boutique is bound to have that something special for you. Our professional and dedicated consultants will ensure your purchasing experience is stress-free, fun and satisfying. Ellie's Bridal Boutique offers an excellent and professional cleaning service, whether for an off the rack wedding dress or for a post wedding clean, as well as alteration and preservation services. A wedding dress from Ellie's Bridal Boutique will have guests gasping in admiration as the radiant bride glides serenely towards her waiting groom. READ MORE

Vermilion Restaurant in Alexandria, Virginia, is the perfect loungebar where you can meet up with friends for a relaxed weekday or weekend drink, dinner or special occasions. Our constantly changing menu features excellently prepared American cuisine made from locally sourced ingredients, when available, and all produce, meats, seafoods and cheeses are purchased from purveyors of top quality foods. Vermilion Restaurant has been the proud recipient of various awards, and when you step inside our restaurant you feel the warm ambiance and friendly hospitality that enfolds you. The loungebar is an ideal platform for local musicians, and we also have several luxurious niches for quiet chatting, away from the hustle and bustle of the lively and sometimes rowdy bar. READ MORE

Alexandria Pastry Shop and Catering Company in Alexandria, Virginia, opened in 1988 and over the years we have continued to impress our loyal and new customers with our wedding cakes, hand crafted confections and pastries. We use only top quality and fresh ingredients in our cakes, pastries and confections which are all made from scratch, and as our delicacies are all preservative-free, they should be refrigerated. Alexandria Pastry Shop and Catering Company has more than a hundred wedding cake designs to choose from, and we also create cakes for bridal showers, corporate meetings, special events and other functions. Why not let Alexandria Pastry Shop and Catering Company plan and cater your next event, reception or dinner, and see the appreciation and delight of your guests as they enjoy the culinary delights put before them. READ MORE

At Planet Wine in Alexandria, Virginia, we believe that wine shops should be great meeting places for wine enthusiasts, not just shops where you can buy your favorite wine. Our social events include regular wine tastings twice a week, wine classes, dinners and general get togethers to enjoy our excellent wines in the company of good friends. Planet Wine stocks nearly 2000 unique labels from across the world, and whether you are wanting an inexpensive wine, some unknown wine treasure or even a unique gift for the boss, we are sure that we will have it in stock, if not we go to great lengths to locate the wine for you. The Farm Table, located within Planet Wine, provides diners with an exceptional farm to table dining experience. Eateries within wine shops are great venues for functions, and The Farm Table can serve seasonal meals paired with perfect wines. READ MORE

Dishes of India in Alexandria, Virginia, has an excellent reputation for serving the best Indian cuisine in the DC metro area. Enjoy traditional Indian cuisine such as biryani, Indian curries, Mughlai and more, with each dish having a distinctive blend of spices and herbs. Dishes of India has a regular menu of favorite Indian cuisine, and over weekends and holidays offers diners many specials as well, and we also serve take-outs. Our menu includes a choice selection of lamb and chicken dishes such as lamb karahi and murg makhani, which is chicken cooked in a creamy tomato sauce. Dishes of India also serves vegetarian dishes such as channa masala, a chickpea dish, deliciously spiced and beinga bhartha which is tandoor-roasted eggplant. We also have an affordable choice of wines and beers to complement our innovative Indian cuisine. READ MORE

Mon Sanctuaire in Alexandria, Virginia, invites you to embark on a journey to wellbeing and rejuvenation with a day spa experience that will energize, revitalize and will help you achieve your own healing process. There are many packages available to choose from at our day spa, or we can assist you in creating a package to meet your specific needs. At Mon Sanctuaire we practise a holistic approach in all our treatments, such as reflexology, reiki, massages, craniosacral therapy and much more. There are many benefits to reiki, a powerful yet gentle treatment, and this safe, hands on healing is great for relieving pain, eliminating toxins, strengthening the immune system and many more benefits, and in general it speeds up the body's own healing process. Mon Sanctuaire is a day spa that really cares for its clients, and offers a warm, healing and serene environment. READ MORE

The Alexandria Zoological Park in Alexandria, Virginia, strives to encourage a deeper understanding of our natural world and also promote conservation. Zoos are great for family outings, and with increased attendance resulting in better revenue, we are able to secure better living conditions for all our zoo animals. The Alexandria Zoological Park is one of a mere 20 zoos that house Malayan tigers, and we are proud of the rare zoo births of maned wolves, clouded leopards, African servals and others. Our two majestic African lions are housed in a large habitat with amazing rock formations and waterfall, and the Asian area allows visitors to get close to tigers and clouded leopard through large viewing glass windows. Well designed zoos aim at enhancing the quality life of their animals, and at The Alexandria Zoological Park we are proud of the unique environment that our animals live in. READ MORE

At Misha's Coffee House and Roaster in Alexandria, Virginia, we don't have customers, we have friends who have been drawn into our coffee shop by the tantalizing aroma of freshly brewed coffee, delicious pastries and other locally baked goodies. Coffee shops are great meeting places where friends enjoy spending time together as they lovingly linger over their steaming mugs of coffee. Misha's Coffee House and Roaster is one of those coffee shops where great conversations happen, fun and imaginative journeys take place or someone sits studying quietly in the corner. We use only hand-picked beans that are hand-roasted on a daily basis and we also sell different blends and varietals from around the world. Our three rooms are connected by large arches, creating a sense of spaciousness, and we have outdoor benches and chairs for sunny days. READ MORE

Cherry Blossom Events in Alexandria, Virginia, has been providing the ultimate in event planning services since 2006, and our dedicated team of designers and coordinators will expertly guide you throughout the whole planning process. Our event planning services include planning for weddings, fundraisers, special events, corporate functions, galas and more, and you will be delighted to see your dream of a perfect wedding or function becoming an unforgettable reality. Cherry Blossom Events have several event planning packages to choose from, such as the ultimate wedding package or the full planning package, and our day-of coordination services will leave you free to enjoy a stress-free and memorable wedding day or function. READ MORE

Solace Day Spa in Alexandria, Pennsylvania, welcomes you to their salon where you will enjoy an ultimate day spa experience filled with pampering treatments, self heating massaging chairs, shoulder wraps, eye masks and tea or water. Massages are ideal for reducing stress and muscle tensions and our highly trained day spa therapists will customize a massage according to your specific needs. Are you battling with tired muscles and lack lustre skin, then a Swedish massage at Solace Day Spa is what you need, this massage involves the use of hot stones, long strokes and a kneading technique to soothe tired muscles and improve skin and muscle tone as well as increasing circulation. Solace Day Spa, with its relaxing and soothing atmosphere, will have you feeling and looking revitalized, energized and invigorated. READ MORE

Anytime Fitness in Alexandria, Virginia, is one of the best fitness centers to suit the busy lifestyles of fitness enthusiasts. With a personal security access key, members are able to exercise at any time of the day or night. Anytime Fitness offers the benefit of Anywhere Club Access which allows you to visit any of our fitness centers when travelling. With the help of our friendly fitness professionals, you will soon be embarking on a journey towards a fitter and healthier life, after an initial fitness assessment where a program will be created to suit your personal needs. Our fitness centers are all immaculately clean, have excellent facilities and our equipment is ideal for all types and levels of exercise. Anytime Fitness offers its members affordable membership, and will at all times ensure you enjoy the best, most beneficial workout possible. READ MORE

Dandy Restaurant Cruises offer perfect boat dining options from the boat locations at Alexandria, VA. Come on a spectacular boat cruise for lunch or dinner and enjoy gourmet dining, dancing and incredible views while out on the water, there's so much to see. Take in the breathtaking cherry blossoms, the monuments, beautiful Old Town Alexandria, the new magnificent Gaylord at National Harbor, the new Nationals Ballpark and Washington Harbor while cruising on the beautiful Potomac River. This is an unforgettable fine dining experience with signature dishes to be enjoyed with family and friends, and meals are prepared in the ships' kitchen using only the finest ingredients, and cruise packages are available.READ MORE

Mind the Mat in Alexandria, Virginia, have created a series of yoga and pilates classes to suit and address the individual needs of their clients, and to ensure individual attention and proper technique practices, we keep our classes small. With our pilates classes you are able to learn basic principles and techniques regardless of your fitness levels and we recommend that you discuss any medical conditions, including neck and back problems, before starting classes. Therapeutic pilates is a well-designed series of exercises and movements which will lead to improvement of spine articulation and neuromuscular re-aligning of muscle groups that have been affected by injuries, and you will learn various ways of preventing injury. At Mind the Mat our aim is to ensure you experience the maximum benefits from your pilates classes. READ MORE

Dandy Restaurant Cruises Special Events aboard the Dandy or Nina's Dandy based in Alexandria, Virginia are a spectacular affair of gourmet dining, dancing and breathtaking views perfect for your wedding or group events. Book a cruise for your wedding and come boat dining in romantic style with loved one's, it's a promised unforgettable experience, an extraordinary day, and they cater to ceremonies, receptions, rehearsal dinners and bridal showers. Special events for group bookings include daily lunch and dinner cruises, live dinner and Sunday brunch music and menus to suit our specific needs, along with panoramic views on the Potomac River, it's an exhilarating experience, like no other.READ MORE

Fontaine Caffe and Creperie in Alexandria, Virginia, is a locally owned restaurant where a warm and personalized welcome awaits diners. Our cozy and elegant atmosphere makes Fontaine Caffe and Creperie the perfect place to meet with friends and enjoy French cuisine that includes our speciality of savoury or sweet crepes served with traditional French Cidre which is usually served in ceramic bowls, not glasses. For diners who know crepes as a dessert, a pleasant surprise awaits them, and after a delectable serving of our savoury crepes, they will return time and again. Our seasonal menu of French cuisine also includes favorites such as steak frites, mussels, pates and vegetarian dishes and we have an extensive craft beer and wine selection to round off a perfect meal in a restaurant with a perfect atmosphere. READ MORE

At Le Star by Angels in Alexandria, Virginia, you will find the perfect custom designed wedding dress from our stock of more than 300 designer dresses, together with an excellent selection of bridesmaids, flower girls, mother of the bride outfits. Our experienced seamstresses will attend to any alterations to ensure your wedding dress is the perfect fit for your important wedding day. Le Star by Angels offers brides a perfect opportunity of designing their own choice and style of wedding dress with ideas gleaned from a combination of styles, and once your ideas are formulated, visit us for a free consultation. Not only do we have an excellent selection of gowns, we also have an excellent tuxedo rental service to suit all styles and budgets. READ MORE

Come to Great Waves Waterpark in Alexandria, Virginia, expecting a day of fun, laughter and excitement on our hair raising waterslides, enormous wave pool and a myriad of other thrilling water attractions. Recognized as one of the best water parks in Northern Virginia, Great Waves Waterpark does not disappoint with its unique and fun water attractions, deluxe miniature golf course, batting cage and picnic shelters where you can relax and catch your breath before heading off to the next fun activity. We have exclusive birthday party areas for parties with a difference, and Great Blue Heron Catering can assist you with hosting corporate events, family gatherings or large parties in their spacious and private tented pavilions. Water parks are great for family outings and at Great Waves Waterpark the fun filled activities will provide hours of memorable and enjoyable pleasure. READ MORE

At IndAroma in Alexandria, Virginia, guests will enjoy and appreciate the rich, unique flavors of our Indian cuisine which has been expertly prepared by our chefs who never alter the traditional flavors of their culinary delights. Try our Aam Palak Chaat which is an explosion of vibrant greens from the palak, sweet mangoes, cherry red tomatoes and the sweet fragrant flavors of three spices, or choose from our cafe menu which includes traditional Indian cuisine as well as non Indian varieties, and includes wraps, paninis, kati rolls, Bombay specials, chaats and curries. At IndAroma we specialize in catering for South Asian weddings, with either traditional Indian cuisine or fusion dishes, and our pastry chef will create a dream wedding cake that will delight and impress your guests. READ MORE

La Bergerie in Alexandria, Virginia, invites diners to experience an unforgettable dining experience of authentic French cuisine in our restaurant with its relaxed and intimate ambience. Established in 1974 by brothers Bernard and Jean Campagne-ilbarcq, their unique style of Basque and French cuisine soon became a favorite with diners and food critics. La Bergerie regularly hosts various wine tasting dinners as well as educational tasting seminars, and our gift certificates are ideal gifts for a special friend or family member. Our wines are for sale either by bottle or by the case for wine connoisseurs to enjoy in the comfort of their homes. The friendly and dedicated staff at La Bergerie carry out a constant warm tradition of hospitality to ensure diners have a memorable dining experience. READ MORE