Prince William Living Weddings Fall 2015

Nestled between the banks of the Potomac River and Powell's Creek, Potomac Shores Golf Club offers picturesque views, casual elegance, and five star catering. Book an intimate wedding reception or rehearsal dinner for up to 60 guests in our Tidewater Grill or tent our event lawn for a wedding extravaganza for up to 160! Our wrap-around veranda and brick patio with fire pit offer the perfect backdrop to entertain and dance the night away.

Call us today and let us help create your Happily Ever After!

For more information on how to book your fairytale wedd ing email us at events@potomacshoresgolfclub .com

1750 Dunnington Place I Potomac Shores, VA 22026 571.383.3050 I www.potomacshoresgolfclub.com

table of

10

30

16

8

6

Cover Image by Robert f inks Photography

14 Connect with us on our social media networks.

Beauty Dansk Day Spa Occoquan, VA Dansk offers classical techniques paired with advances in the field of massage therapy, soft tissue manipulation, body treatments, and advanced skin care - offering relief from painful conditions, reduction of stress, detoxification, weight loss and anti-aging. Dansk can help you feel and look better, while educating you in body awareness. Also available for private in-spa parties. www.DanskDaySpa.com

Perfectly Posh Haymarket, VA For as long as a girl has needed to care for her skin, she could find FUN products and she could find GOOD products, but it was difficult to find products that were both fun AND good. Perfectly Posh offers products you'll feel good about putting on your skin. www.perfectlyposh.com/gotposh

Catering/Dine In Giorgio’s Family Restaurant Montclair, VA Feeding Friends and Families in Prince William County and beyond since 1999. We welcome you into our dining room and look forward to serving you a fresh and flavorful meal with great wine and service. www.GiorgiosFamilyRestaurant.com

Malones of Manassas Manassas, VA Located in the heart of Old Town Manassas, Malones is quickly setting a new standard for dining and hospitality in the Washington, DC metro area. Providing a contemporary twist to fine dining, with a focus on local ingredients, our awardwinning Chef Wesleigh Lin and his team provide a surprising array of dishes for all tastes. www.MalonesofManassas.com

Monza Manassas, VA Casual bar and restaurant in historic Old Town Manassas. Come in for the longest and best happy hour around and great patio specials all summer!

The menu includes authentic brick oven pizza, home-made pastas, salads, sandwiches and more.

Live music most weekends! www.EatMonza.com

Okra’s Cajun Creole Manassas, VA Okra’s was opened at the corner of Center and Battle streets in Manassas in October 1998. It was the place that brought “New Orleans to Manassas” including the first Mardi Gras parade complete with marching bands, costumes, food and live music. As a popular gathering place for locals and area visitors, Okra’s guests can be found nightly enjoying happy hour specials, chatting around the bar or dining on authentic Cajun cuisine. www.Okras.com

Travinia Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar Woodbridge, VA Serving handcrafted selections for both lunch and dinner, each Travinia Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar Chef is compelled by a passion for the flavors and freshness of regional ingredients. Here, guests look forward to a creative and varied menu of contemporary American Italian cuisine, an extensive Gluten-Free menu, an impressive collection of carefully-chosen wines, and an atmosphere of comfort, style...and our unmistakable desire to please. www.TraviniaItalianKitchen.com

WineStyles Montclair, VA Choose from hundreds of wines and craft beers that have been sorted for you by style and taste, which complement our selection of handcrafted chocolates and bistro fare. Great wines don't need to be expensive. Whether you're looking for an amazing $10-$25 bottle of wine or a unique gift, we strive to create the best shopping experience in town. www.WinestylesMontclair.com

Consultants/Planners Simplicity Events by Johanna Northern VA Simplicity Events by Johanna is a full service event planning company that will create and coordinate an event from the very first steps until the last guests leave. We strive to help our very busy clients realize both their dream event and relieve the burden of planning. www.JohannaGossens.com

Entertainment Metro DC DJs & Entertainment Herndon, VA Metro DC DJs & Entertainment is an awardwinning DJ company providing wedding DJs for couples celebrating their special day. Our DJs will work with you face-to-face and through our online planner to make sure your wedding day is remembered by your guests. Packages include DJ, sound systems, uplights and custom gobo to enhance your wedding ceremony and/or reception. www.MetroDCDJs.com

Life Planning Virginia Realty Partners Woodbridge, VA Virginia Realty Partners, LLC is a firm with aggregate real estate expertise exceeding 200 years.

VRP was founded for the distinct purpose of bringing a focused spectrum of real estate disciplines to the direct benefit of clients. Let VRP help find your starter home that you will share as you build a future together. www.VirginiaRealtyPartners.com

Vintage Moving & Storage Manassas, VA When you schedule your move with Vintage Moving and Storage, our crew will arrive at the agreed upon date and time to complete your move in a safe and timely manner. Along with our traditional moving services we offer additional moving services to better assist our valued customers through the transitional phases of the move. www.VintageMoving.com

Social media is embedded in our day-to-day life; in fact, for most of us, social media facilitates the majority of our daily interactions with others. We use social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to stay in touch, share updates, and celebrate milestones; it's only natural that social media has found its way into wedding celebrations.

That said, before uploading a photo of the happy couple saying "I Do," it is important to remember your social media wedding etiquette.

Here Comes the Hashtag A particularly social couple may utilize social media to engage and communicate with their guests from the first RSVP to the last thank-you card. While the majority of couples still choose to mail our paper invitations, many opt for electronic RSVP's: a cheaper, more environmentally friendly option. It's also a more efficient option for guests. Wedding websites and blogs are also commonly used to share updates and information about the wedding day, the registry, and anything that wasn't covered on the invitations.

Social-savvy couples may also request and encourage their guests upload photos taken at their wedding to a photo-sharing site such as WedPics or Wedding

Party. Alrernatively, a unique hashtag may be provided for guests to categorize photos posted on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter. Digitally catalogued photos enable the couple to revisit the special (and sometimes hilarious) moments the days after their wedding. Similarly, guests can swap stories andrehash inside jokes long after the last dance-off.

Wedding Couple Tip: If you would like your guests to share photos with an app or website, make sure this information is communicated dearly and in advance either through your wedding website or via signage at the reception. Otherwise, you may end up with several hashtags and countless irretrievable photos. Something as simple as "If you are sharing photos, make sure you use our hashtag: #PWLivingWeddings" will let guests know how to upload photos with the group.

Guest Tip: While it may be tempting to capture every moment through your device, remember to look up and experience the wedding. You wouldn't want to miss a big moment because you were applying the Valencia filter to your latest photo on Instagram. After aU, it was you and not your social media followers who was invited to share in this special day. Your followers can wait.

Privacy, Please While there are many arguments endorsing a webbased wedding infused with social media, it isn't uncommon for a couple to go one step further and request their guests be present and refrain from using smartphones and other electronic devices. Before you gasp in horror, we could all learn something from the un-plugged wedding.

If a couple has discouraged the use of smartphones, odds are they are more concerned with ensuring guests enjoy the evening than with ensuring guests have updated their social media. Simply put, the emphasis is placed on the guests experiencing the wedding through their eyes, not their phone.

While your wedding day is a special occasion "checking in," tweeting, and photo sharing may be daily (if not hourly) routines for many of your guests.

Wedding Couple Tip: If you would prefer photos and details from your wedding not end up on social media sites, politely ask your guests to refrain from doing so. Just like the weddings involving social media, signage can be particularly effective in delivering this message. For example, "We ask that you visit with your friends here today. Do us a favor and please put your phones away."

Guest Tip: Pay attention to the wedding correspondence you receive: has the couple specifically requested guests refrain from using their phones during the wedding and/or reception? If so, be respectful: The couple has asked you to share in one of the most important days of their life. Be a guest first, photographer/ blogger/ tweeter second.

When we think of wedding etiquette we may think of toasts, attire, glass clinking, and perhaps even dance moves. Today, we must also think of social media.

Photos, videos, tweets, and check-ins are fluid in our society. While we can control what we share about ourselves, we can't always control what others share about us. When planning your wedding it is important to determine how you feel about social media: what roll, if any, will it play? Regardless, we must all be reminded to be social first, media second.

Amanda Causey Baity, Prince William Living's marketing director and photo editor. A wedding photographer in the metro Atlanta and east Alabama area, she now resides with her family in Montclair, Va. She can be reached atacausey@princewilliamliving. com.

g)7afea. ..

IMAGINE IT AT HERITAGE HUNT! The Great Oak Ballroom can easily accommodate your wedd ing of 100 guests, as well as larger banquets up to 330 guests . The Marsh Mansion is an ideal location for a more intim ate gathering and is also the perfect venue for your rustic or vintage themed wedd ing. We provide the utmost attention to detail with a friendly and knowledgeable

staff. Let us customize the perfect setting for you r specia l day.

Contact the Catering &_ Events Sales Director at 703. 743.2005jor Details.

IH EJRRT.AGE IHUNT Golf&Country Club

HERITAGEHUNT.NET GAINESVILLE, VA

Robert Jinks Photography provides personalized and attention grabbing wedding, engagement, portrait, and event photography in the Washington DC and

PHOTOGRAPHY VIrgima N_or~~rn area.

We recently asked Rob about his business and his unique wedding photography style.

PWL: What is the story, motivation and/ or inspiration behind your start?

RJP: Growing up I spent a lot of time in the outdoors, hiking, backpacking, kayaking, and all with my family and friends. Photography started as a simple way to remember the good times and the amazing scenery we were experiencing together. It was a natural extension of artistry in a very portable nature. Drawing, sketching, and music were arcs that have been a part of my life since a very early age, and photography was another way to express myself and capture was what going on around me. At first my photography, like any beginner, was very unartistic, a simple visual journal. As I came to understand how light was captured through a camera, I began to be fascinated with the creative possibilities. Capturing beautiful remote vistas, peak moments of action, and fleeting bursts of emotion were things that got me excited.

Having been a part of a family where my Dad had his own remodeling and plumbing business for most of my life, I had a natural affinity to personal business ownership. As I went through college, studying business and music, working with Public Relations as a photographer, and photographing frequent weddings, I came to realize I enjoyed the business side of photography. Earning a living through photography is not easy, and it involves so much more than pressing a shutter button, but having the

opportunity to be creative on a regular basis, and meeting people and experiencing events that I otherwise wouldn't is wonderful.

PWL: Did you have previous business experience?

RJP: Part of my history with the outdoors includes wilderness summer camping experiences with Hemlock Wilderness Brigade Camp in West Virginia.

I had the opportunity to be the program director, where it was my responsibility to develop and implement the camp program schedules, train and supervise eighteen staff members working at the camp, and oversee daily property maintenance.

PWL: Do you hold any specific certifications/awards for your field?

RJP: During my college career I was the D esign Editor for Student Publications, where it was my responsibility to design, layout, and occasionally do photography for the student 12-page weekly magazine. In my senior year I was awarded first place for a feature photo by the 2015 Student Keystone Press Awards, as well as a second place award for layout and design.

PWL: What has your business enabled you to do with your life? What qualities has it brought?

RJP: Owning my own photography business has allowed me to live life with a much freer schedule than I would have with a 9-5 job. I enjoy being able to set my hours around the needs of my family and friends, taking a morning off to help someone move or visit family, even though that sometimes means that I have to stay up late to finish editing or working on a blog post. Family comes first, and my business reflects that.

I appreciate how owning a photography business has taught me discipline in a number of areas, as well as the ability to see creatively and notice amazing things that might otherwise be overlooked. Photography has also enabled me to meet people and be a part of events where I am right up front in the action.

PWL: Any unique story behind your product/logo/ name development?

RJP: Jinks is not a normal everyday last name, so I wanted to keep it in the business name. Otherwise, there isn't much of a story here!

PWL: What specific services do you offer?

RJP: My services include wedding photography, headshots and portraits, events, and commercial photography.

The biggest service that I offer is wedding photography, and I love having the chance to be creative on a moment's notice. I particularly enjoy employing off camera lighting and unique angles to tell an authentic story of the bride and groom's day, with a mixture of photojournalism and portraiture.

Headshot photography and portraiture is exciting to me because it means bringing our the real person and telling their story with one image.

Events include everything from a memorial service to a birthday party to a company conference. There are casual and candid environments, similar to weddings with their need for instant, in-the-moment creativity.

Commercial photography is about telling the story of the business I am working with, whether it means showing the process and the people involved or conveying the personality of the organization.

Visit www.Robert}inksPhotography. com for more!

3MONEV ro Dtsou

\

When couples tie the knot, they make a commitment to stand by one another, for richer or poorer. Despite this earnest vow, money is a common source of marital strife at all economic levels. Money is so central to our daily lives that conflicting financial belief:~ and behaviors can spill into all areas of married life.

Communication is key ro avoiding surprises, promocing cooperation and creating harmony in your new financial life rogecher. Before reciting your marriage vows, cake rime to understand d1e stare of your pending economic union. A joim household will ÂŁ1.re better when borh of you are open and honesr abour all of your money maners. As you learn more abour yourself and one another, you'll be better able ro manage your own expecracions and respect rhe choices of your new spouse.

Here arc three money topics that deserve discussion before you walk down the aisle:

\_

What does money mean to you:? This is a big, broad question, but it can uncover what's at the heart of many financial disagreements. Examining closely held beliefs about money is a healthy parr of personal developmen r. You can assess your financial values by ans>vering smaller questions like these: Do you equate money with success? Ts your bank account a measure of your mood or self-worth? Do you prefer to spend or save? Ts it ever okay to borrow money?

Whar's your philosophy about giving?

Explore where your thinking differs and try to find common ground. The value you each attach to money will affect how much time you dedicate to earning, how much you set aside for the future and how you approach spending. In a similar way, what you believe about gender roles and responsibilities can influence your financial behavior and what you expect from your partner.

Different personal beliefs about money can cause rifts between couples because they are so deeply ingrained

and per.~ona l. Tr. may help to real i1.e how yonr earlie>r. cxp criCJll'tS shap<·d your money mindscl. hH example, if you p,rew up poor, you may bC' an11:ious abour even small exp enditures. Acknowledgi ng this conc.:m c>~n diminish its power to ovcn akc c.onunon ~ense. I .i kewise, if you grew up in a we~lr.hy hc,lme, you may sp end without a care in the world, cv(·n when yom b~nk accou nr does not rnatch your lifestyle. Recognizing this trait in yoursd f migh t compel yo u to ~dopt a more disciplined >~pproach to ~pend injb. Try ro be more sel~~aware of hc.>w yc.mr aui tudcs :utd bdie(\ affect your action~ and remain opetl to fresh per.s pectives chac fosco:"c rewardillg financial hehaviors.

W hat's your financial history? l ncome, savings, d ebt and credit r.u in!f. It's im port:uu 10 lmow what the oth er person will bri ng to the marriage. floth p artil'S should fnlly disdosc any obligations rhar will a ffect yom h ousd10ld's nedicwonhiness or interftre wi th your financial goals. Even mo<le.,r. <lehr or a sulm:1ndard credit rating can allcct your :1bility to pu rchase a house or obtain a car loan. 'lhe revdacion of advecst> credit or a b~ll ooning college lo~n can be a deal hrmkcr tc1r some, hur. more commonly it pro,·idcs the o pportun i ty for couples to work together ro correcr pa.st w iscakes w.d w ove forward . Ry rolling ''P your sleeves and t:tckli ng ddn togeth er, you can strut your marri.::d life wiLh a renewed cornmirmt>nc co financial rt>sponsibiliry.

'What a re your financial hopes and dreams?

Entl'ti ng in ro a lifelong relationship is exciti ng, hut also a little frightening. Soon you will be acc.ounrable not only to yoH"elf·: hut also tn your spouse. Do you both wam the same kind of future? l:lig qu~stions Sll(h as whether to have a fam ily , where ro live a nd the typ e of wo rk you pur~uc will affn:t your financial goals. SmaU.:r questions about things such as ho'~ much yon spend on you r hobbies or what kinds of '':u;;uions you l:lkc can reveal gaps. Again, on l'\oin g ~~Otlversario11s abom yom financial aspi rations will go a long way mward helping you achieve your goals.

Whil.: it's imponam to have small and large goals, it's equally imporr.am w be Aexible. Sr.rong. rdar.ionship.5 cndme when pcopk arc abk to compromisc :Utd adap t tO changing dn:umsLances.

Rema in comm itted t<.l tl nanci~l honesr.y. Keep rhe Hues of coututunkation open to prevent .financial matters fcom derailing your marriage. Sit down often to review income, sav ings anJ spending, and make time to talk ,!bouL yo ur finand,!l hopc.s and dre:uns.

Meet wir.h ~financial advi.5(>r who can help you create a phut for yom lin:uu::ial fut ure. i\.nnual or more fcequent rueecings with yom advisor C<Ul help you stay o n track over rhe 'vears as 'vour need., and .,. uoals evolve. 'lhc m ore collaborative and mindful you can be about you r money. the stronger your relaciomh ip will be.

lierm.m Whitloc!.-, Cki'C~ ·, i.< tl p;il;ate weald> ad1•isor a/l(l managi11g dinrtor with V(!f.,itlock 1XIMLth Mtm.t~e;emmt, a frml.rhise o.fAmeriprist Fi:umcial Savit:e.<, Inc. l.1:11rn nw1·t: at f}(lhitd!Jk 1VM!th.cmn m· t:al!

7034.92-7732.

Whitlock Wealth Management Lake Ridge, VA Organize your finances today and plan for a more confident tomorrow. Whitlock Wealth Management can start by talking about your dreams and goals and projecting your retirement income and expenses. WWM can address the many options you may have for your future. www.WhitlockWealth.com

Miscellaneous Services Magnificent Belly Dance Manassas, VA Magnificent Belly Dance has belly dance opportunities for the everyday woman- no matter your age, size, or skill level. We offer classes for the beginner, classes to learn choreographed dances, and the opportunity to perform with the Suburban Gypsies Dance Troupe. www.MagnificentBellyDance.com

Patriot Scuba Occoquan, VA Patriot Scuba offers the full range of recreational scuba diving and snorkel training. From beginners to PROs, our dedicated and friendly staff can provide you the skills for your next adventure.

Ready for adventure? Patriot leads group trips and will book individual travel. Let us help you find your next adventure. www.PatriotScuba.com

The Pope Institute Woodbridge, VA The Pope Institute for Polish, Poise, & Etiquette, LLC provides a range of (“soft skills”) services for your etiquette needs. We tailor our services for each client, based on requirement, expectation, and audience. We offer individual consultations, small group workshops, and large-scale seminars. Our brand is simple – it is all about POPE. Let’s work together on developing POPE! wwwTthePopeInstitute.com

Yellow Cab of Prince William Woodbridge, VA Yellow Cab of Prince William County serves the entire Northern Virginia area including all area airports. We service all local and long distance trips. We go where people go!! We are pleased to announce that we are now offering taxi service in North Stafford County VA. All Yellow Cabs are equipped with the latest Android based tablets and two-way radios, allowing real time communication with drivers and dispatchers to ensure you the best and fastest service possible. www.YellowCabPW.com

Photography Imagewerks, LC Woodbridge, VA Imagewerks, LC is a creative studio that has provides services to businesses, corporations, nonprofits, and professionals for over 36 years. Services include photography, illustration, and creative coaching workshops. www.imagewerks.net

Robert Jinks Photography Manassas, VA Robert Jinks Photography provides personalized and attention grabbing wedding, engagement, portrait, and event photography in the Washington DC and Northern Virginia area. www.RobertJinksPhotography.com

Venues Best Western Battlefield Inn Manassas, VA Our Ballroom, the County's largest hotel banquet space, is 4,000 square feet and may be divided into as many as four breakout rooms. Our banquet/ meeting space is equipped with 4 separate individual climate control; non-glare overhead lighting. A variety of setup options including banquet rounds, classroom and theater are available to suit or event need. Audio/visual equipment is available. www.BestWesternBattlefieldInn.com

Harbour View Woodbridge, VA Harbour View is a premier event venue nestled beside the charming Occoquan River in Woodbridge, VA. Boasting more than 12,000 square feet divided among several versatile event spaces, Harbour View can accommodate banquets of up to 320 guests, and seminars and mixers of up to 400 guests. www.HarbourViewEvents.com

Harris Pavilion Downtown Manassas, VA The Loy E. Harris Pavilion, the newest entertainment facility in Historic Downtown Manassas, is now available for rent for a variety of public and private events. This new pavilion is the home for public ice-skating during the winter season. From April to November, the pavilion will have a variety of entertainment and events. Please visit our calendar of events often for current information. www.HarrisPavilion.com

Heritage Hunt Gainesville, VA The community plays host to dozens of events each month that reach a wide variety of interest. From movie nights, concerts, theatrical performances to recreation tournaments and lectures there is something for all to enjoy. The community also is a perfect site for private events such as weddings, milestone celebrations or business functions. www.HeritageHunt.net

Historic Manassas, Inc Manassas, VA Historic Manassas, Inc. engages the community to promote, preserve and enhance our vibrant Historic Downtown. Only 30 miles from the nation's capital and a short ride from the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains, the superb variety of shops, museums, galleries and restaurants, combined with its robust calendar of festival and events, offers an endless source of interest and fun. www.VisitManassas.org

./ CUSTOM CLOTHIIERS

.-..â&#x20AC;˘...'

Capital Custom Clothiers work with their clients to

goals. Most importantly, it allows us to help people

provide an extremely quality fit and a unique customer

achieve a polished look which sets them apart.

experience. By paying attention to the fine nuances, they

PWL: Any unique story behind your product/logo/

design well-fitting clothing to create an appropriate style which allows clients to authenticate themselves.

name development?

I

PWL: What is the story, motivation and/or

your wedding attire our shop becomes The Groom's

inspiration behind your start?

CCC: Capital Custom Clothiers opened its Occoquan location on Jan. 2nd. The custom clothing store strives for a 'men's club atmosphere' with old

CCC: When you use Capital Custom Clothiers for Place. The place which transforms the groom into the

I

handsome Knight in Shining Armor the bride has envisioned all her life. We make sure the bride will be able to relax knowing The Groom's Place has her

fashioned customer service. As a second location to its

groom covered by making sure he will look as

thriving Annapolis, Maryland location, Capital

stunning as the vision she's held on to. Our goal is to

Custom Clothiers of Occoquan seeks to bring this same relationship-based business to Northern

I

present her groom in an authentic and personal way that captures his true essence and style.

Virginia.

PWL: Did you have previous business experience?

CCC: We got our start in the custom clothing

At The Groom's Place the groom is given the V.I.G.

I

(Very Important Groom) treatment he deserves to make the important attire selection process enjoyable,

business by working as style consultants for

memorable and as stress-free as possible. Because we

Untouchable Custom Clothier, a successful home-

know his wedding is one of the most exciting, happy, and memorable times in his life, from start to finish

based mobile business which provided the convenience of custom clothing services to people in

I

we go out of our way to make the groom's experience

their homes or offices. Mter a few years of operating

a treasured memory. We invite the groom to use our

as a mobile business the desire for a storefront began

place for he and his guys to get dressed on his

to become stronger and stronger until we decided to

wedding day and to make it a fun and memorable

step out and make it happen.

PWL: What has your business enabled you to do

I I'

experience by bringing some food, drinks and his photographer to document all the fun and excitement leading up to his special moment.

with your life? What qualities has it brought?

PWL: What specific services do you offer?

CCC: Having the business affords the opportunity to fulfill the dream of entrepreneurship. It allows us to

CCC: We offer the following options for wedding

meet many awesome business owners with similar

attire for the groom and groomsmen:

option the jacket comes with a silk embroidering of the bride and groom's name. The best part is you're making an investment in a quality garment he can wear again and again.

-Custom tuxedo rental: An alternative to purchasing a custom suit or tuxedo created to fill the void between the world of custom and traditional rentals.

This exclusive line of tailored rental tuxedos and suits is another option for your groom to look extraordinary on your special day. It's Nothing Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, But cut for you! It's a rental tuxedo, cut for his size, that hasn't been worn before. It includes a custom-made tuxedo, a custom-made shirt and a custom vest. Why settle for an impersonal online transaction or a big box store's claim "almost as good as an in-store tailor" when you can have the real thing with keepsakes too!

-Tuxedo rentals: The traditional tuxedo rental featuring over 75 tuxedo styles including vest colors to match today' s gowns for bridesmaids.

PWL: What is your future vision for your company?

CCC: Our desire is for Capital Custom Clothiers to be the tailor of choice for Prince William County. We want to meet the needs of all the grooms, -Custom suits and tuxedos: This option for purchase allows the groom to design the look of his dreams by offering the treasured luxury aspects of traditional quality tailoring. We guide him through choosing the pattern, texture, and weight of doth he prefers from our collection of fine fabrics. Every aspect of his suit

businessmen and people in general who desire a polished look that you just can't find with off-therack shopping. We also want to have a strong presence in the community by offering help and financial assistance to worthy causes and organizations.

or tux will be cut and tailored uniquely to his personal 'pattern' to ensure your groom looks his best

Visit www. CapitalCustomClothiers.com for more

and feels totally comfortable and confident. With this

information.

Photographs by Foto by Christian David Our Real Prince William Weddings feature is from David & Carrie Magill. Their event took place at Harris Pavilion in Historic Downtown Manassas.

These hometown lovebirds tied the knot by using only vendors from Prince William. This truly is a Real Prince William Wedding! Carrie explains how they met they met along with details about their wedding day.

"David and I met at Regal Cinemas, where we both worked. We have been together for over 10 years while going to school at Northern Virginia Community College and George Mason University and working in the area at The Home Depot, Target, Comcast, and Quest Diagnostics. "

PWL: What local vendors did you use?

Bride: Ceremony Venue - Loy E. Harris Pavilion, Manassas Reception Venue - Center for the Arts at the Candy Factory, Manassas Caterer- Virginia Catering Company, Frank Priest, Chef/Owner, Manassas Cake - Crumbles Bake Shop, Gainesville Tables/Chairs rental- Sammy's Rentals, Manassas Flowers - Flower Gallery, Manassas Music- Black Tie Entertainment, Julio Falcon, Woodbridge Hair and Makeup - PR at Partners, Mary Kay, Ashley Sandgren, Gainesville Tux Rental- Men's Warehouse, Manassas Bridal Dress- Jeanette's Bride 'n Boutique, Manassas Alterations - Tang's Alterations, Manassas Wedding Day Coordinator- Anna K Events, Photographer- Foto by Christian David, Christian Watkins, Manassas

PWL: Three words that describe your wedding.

an ivory satin sash at the waist with a bow in the

Bride: Romantic. Casual. Hometown.

back.

We went to Jeanette's Bride 'n Boutique and my

PWL: What was your theme? What inspired you to

Maid of Honor found it. It was the first one I tried

pick that theme?

on that was close to what I was looking for. It fit

Bride: Rustic, based on British folk band Mumford

my theme of rustic/folk.

& Sons

PWL: What were your wedding colors?

Bride: Because the wedding was in early September,

and still very warm out, we chose a light summery peach as the main color, with accents of rose pink, pale yellow, cream, and gold mixed throughout the ceremony and reception.

PWL: Describe the dress you chose and the moment

you knew it was the one.

Bride: My wedding dress had a trumpet silhouette

with a sweetheart neckline and a long train. The dress was made of ivory silk and lace and I added

PWL: Favorite detail from your wedding day?

Bride: We loved how our personal handmade

touches made everything come together at the ceremony and reception. Many of the decorations were handmade, including the cake cutting set, head table banner, herb planter table numbers, burlap votive, and table runners.

PWL: Describe the first dance.

Bride: We had two dance lessons with our wedding

day coordinator before the event, and it made a big difference. We danced to the song, "Not with

Jat

ra

-} 1;1 "( ' ..l( I '

Haste" by Mumford & Sons. The DJ, Julio Falcon, kept the ceremony and the reception flowing.

Many of our guests were up and dancing for the entire reception.

PWL: Any advice for other PWLiving Brides?

Bride: Don't be hesitant to go with something

different. I didn't want a clubhouse or hotel ballroom because I wanted the location to have meaning to me.

That's why the open air pavilion and the historic Candy Factory were perfect since I grew up in Manassas.

Ifyou have a Real Prince William

Wedding that you

would like to submit for future Weddings Guide updates please follow this link: princewilliamliving. com/2015/04/real-prince-william-

Osprey Woodbridge, VA Discover a unique and charming waterfront venue filled with natural beauty and quintessential hospitality, The Ospreyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s at Belmont Bay. With the picturesque Occoquan River providing a naturally breathtaking backdrop, the 15,000 square-foot Clubhouse features a beautifully adorned Ballroom with vaulted ceilings, elegant chandeliers and spacious accommodations for up to 150 guests. www.OspreysGolf.com

Piedmont Club Haymarket, VA Whether you are from the Northern Virginia area or coming in from out of town, the Piedmont Club will specialize in making your wedding and making one you will always remember. Our private events team works diligently with you through every step of the planning process so you can relax and enjoy yourself on your special day. We make sure your Northern Virginia wedding day is one of your fondest memories. www.PiedmontClub.com

Poplar Springs Inn & Spa Warrenton, VA Poplar Springs is a wedding venue right outside of Northern Virginia that is tucked away in the heart of wine country. Take advantage of the historical charm and old-world elegance of Poplar Springs for your wedding or next special event in Warrenton, Va. Steeped in history going back to the Civil War and offering the rustic sophistication of a lovely outdoor stone terrace, landscaped lawn areas and carriage house, Poplar Springs provides some of the best wedding options as a unique indoor and outdoor venue or luxury family resort. www.PoplarSpringsInn.com

Potomac Shores Golf Club Potomac Shores, VA Potomac Shores Golf Club is the perfect venue to host your next event. The clubhouse offers picturesque views of our Jack Nicklaus Signature Design golf course and a peaceful, calming atmosphere. www.PotomacShoresGolfClub.com Want your business listing included in our Weddings Guide? Fin out how by following this link: www.PrinceWilliamLiving.com/Weddings

Your daily source for all things Prince William!

Find local events and news, family living, entertainment and more.

..

Slt"'t)FuOU'.\N:!Ir.u ~

~.-·

" ·;··t"::zslo< o Soco-:~-.o ry or.

••• 'J <on·o~). aoo ..,..,.~,. .._.,,.¢

_.,..,.,

•ooc-. .

Works on all devices!

Get Prince William Living on the go at pwliving.com.

one bride and her guests in to shop at any given time

ellaChic LUXE

at no extra cosr.. Our appoi ntments arc ultra-exclusive and creates a fresh, unique and fun approach to a.ssist them in securing the perfect gown fell路 their wedding d<ly. We p rO\'ide exccprio nal cusromcr .scnrice and ou r undivided attention to empower our brides with infom1acion !>O r.hat they are able r.o make a

BellaChic Lu:<e (trarl.llated aJ路 ..Beautiful Styk"ji-om /talitm) i$ Woodbridge, Virginia~ 1lt'West bridal boutique Lot'lzted rrt the busding irttem:ction of Prince W1'i!fiam Parkway aud A1irmindlle Road. i'vtore than just a place to buy a designe,. wedding dress, UellaChic Lu."<t? delizm-s r.t shopping t?xperimce wit/t rt cum ted collfcti01t oj'b1-idal gowns ,路,m:jidly selectee/ by its owner and expert b,-idal .rtylist, Tow111111t1 Burlhey.

knowledgeable and informed decision.

PWL: D id you have prt:\'ious bu~i ness experience?

HCLBH: Ye~. I d.o have previou!> wedding indu.my experience. I started my original company, \vhilc Dove Weddings along with a partner back in 2001.

Together, she and T ran a suc\.cssful wedd ing planning business until 2008. After that, I took a hreak to start a family and raise my daughter.

PWL: 'Vi:'hat is the stOry, mot ivmion and/or

RcllaChic luxe Even ts & Rrid31 Rouriquc was starred

inspirarion hehind your starr?

in 2012 along with my 6ancci and partner, iVIarlon

RCLRB: As a lead wedd ing planner and owner of BdlaChic Lux.c, I had been into just about every hridal hourique in rhe D C metro area and felr somcrhing was m issing from rhe gown buying and planning experience. ! laving seen several diems disappoi nted, I wan red co cre;ltc an opporru niry for

rhem ro have rhe .. magical" m om ems they were seekin g. So, BellaChic Luxe wa.~ created out of a need I saw in rhe market. ficllaChic Bridal is a

sophisticated intimate en vironmenr rhat allows just

Crutchfield.

PWL: Do you hold any specific ccnilicalions/awards for ..vour field?

RCI .RR: I'm ccrti lied. as a wcdd.i ng planner through Penn foosrer. I also have won rhe Best Wedding Planner in Prince \X1illiam in 20 13. Marlon is a pwfessioua1 phoLOgraphcr with ove-r 20 years experience in his field . l ie has been published in coun rless pub lications for his architectu ra l

photography.

PW L: What has your business enableu you

to

do

wirh your life? What qua.lities has ir. b rough r.?

BCLBB: 1he business has enabled us to live out our dreams. W/e are in th e "love" business which to us is the happicsr indusuy to be in. The energy keeps us in <UI

upbeat and jovial mood. We really love and

appreciate that we are ahl e to do what we love

because it doesn't fed like ''"or.k al al.l..

PWL: Any unique story behind your product/logo/ name development?

BCJ.BB: BdL1Chic J.Ull'l' is dcti vt-d from the Italian language. l wanted che n am e ro evoke rom anticism.

Its meaning i~ "beautiful scyle." As a f.tsh ion \vri r.cr for a small publication based out of Atlanta, GA, I

PWL: \"X路11at is your future vision for y-o ur company?

ulili1.ed this moniker to c.onvcy- my love of all things hemri ful. W hile thinking of the perfect na me, I

BCI.RU: lc is our hope that in rhe fumrc BcllaC hic Luxe Bridal & Events will grow to a be a leader in our

wamed to ~omt'thing that wa.s d ose and

community as well as in the indusrry. \'(/e look forward to future expansio n and growth.

dt"<lf to

my

hearr. Bc:llaCh ic Luxe defines our brand and what we seek to provide to our brides, and that is beautiful,

luxurious, style.

PWI.: \Vh:Jt specific services do you offer?

HCLHB: BellaChic Luxe is an event planning. management, bridal boutique, and photography studio. We offer ful l-service weddi ng plan ning. beautiful photography and gorgeou.s bridal gowns, bridesmaids ;m ire and accc..ssorics. A bride need look no further than 1:3dlaChic as we have so much to offer m an a/fordable price.

Visit lllll!W.Bd laL'!JicLu:楼:e.com to sd,et!u!e y1mr r<ppoimmmt!



 











It's a kitchen built for today, and lots of tomorrows The SEKTION kitchen combines integrated appliances, durable quality materials and earth-friendly features that let you live a more sustainable life at home.

Visit IKEA Woodbridge or IKEA-USA.com/kitchen to start planning your dream kitchen today.

KITCHEN SERVICES You can do it yourself, but you don't have to.

From measuring to planning to installation, IKEA Woodbridge can help arrange services for your new SEKTION kitchen!

IKEA Woodbridge 2901 Potomac Mills Circle Woodbridge, VA 22192 (888) 888-4532

See store for details. In-home services provided by Independent Service Providers.

Follow us on Twitter @IKEA_ Woodbridge Visit IKEA-USA.comjwoodbridge

SEKTI ON kitche n with GRI MSLOV m edium brown doors, draw e r fronts, glass doors, MAXI M ERA soft-closing draw er s and HORDA open ca binet s SEKTION cabinet f rames in brown wood effect melamine foil. GRIMSLOV doors/drawer fronts in st ained, clear lacquered solid birch/birch veneer and glass doors in tem pered glass. MAXIMERA drawers in powder-coat ed steel and melamine foil. HORDA open cabinet s in stained, clear lacquered birch veneer. Shown with EKEBODA handles in chrome-plated aluminum, GOTTLOSA knobs in chrome-plated zinc and PERSONLIG quartz raven countertop. Requires assembly. *See IKEA store for 10' x 10' layout details. SEKTION cabinets have a 25-year limited warranty. See IKEA store or IKEA-USA.com for det als. Š Inter I KEA Systems B.V. 201 5 We apologize for, but will not be bound by or responsible for, any errors in our advertisements. See IKEA st ore for count ry of origin information. Not all products may be available online or in all stores. See what is available at your local store by calling or visiting IKEA-USA.com/ stockavailability. Valid in the US only.

Prince William Living is YOUR community magazine, all month long!

You don't have to wait a whole month for more great informat ion about your commun ity.

Simply visit www.pwliving.com, any t ime. There you can get daily updates on events, the arts, not-for-profits, dining and entertainment in your neighborhood.

Look for PWL contests, events, local deals and more. Get involved by answering a survey, participating in a focus group or submitting a story or event. Stay plugged into what is happening and what is important to you!

~-MISSION

STATEMENT----------

Prince William Living is a lifestyle magazine, whose mission is to build a better commun ity by promoting quality-of-life issues; including so lid economic development, stro ng education and workforce d eve lopment; supporting the arts community and encourag ing voluntee rism through our loca l not-for-profts.

9,000 DECISION MAKERS INPWC

Of the 12,000 copies print ed monthly, Prince William Living is mailed directly to more than 9,000 homes and businesses in Northern Virginia . Our mailing li st includes 5,000 corporate decision makers in Prin ce Willia m and Greater Manassas, along with households earning more than $150,000 annually.

Another 3,000 copies are distributed at more than 200 high-traffic locations throughout Prince William and Greater Manassas.

5,000 BUSINESSES

AVAILABLE AT 200+ LOCATIONS

TARGE DEMOl;RAPHIC Our average reader is 25-45, female, educated and married with children. Her household earns $150,000+, is engaged in the community and is likely to act on information read in Prin ce William Living .

Her family enjoys finding acti vities and services available local ly, and her husband often flips through the magazin e as well.