St. Anthony's Bridal

08/07/2021

COME VOLUNTEER WITH US!

Want to volunteer in a laid back supportive environment?

Want to contribute to the community in a unique way?

Come volunteer at St Anthony's! We need volunteers and would love to have you! Email [email protected] for more info or message us on fb with questions!

(Picture featuring volunteers Lydia, Coco, and Ariana)

COME VOLUNTEER WITH US!

Want to volunteer in a laid back supportive environment?

Want to contribute to the community in a unique way?

Come volunteer at St Anthony's! We need volunteers and would love to have you! Email [email protected] for more info or message us on fb with questions!

(Picture featuring volunteers Lydia, Coco, and Ariana)

07/31/2021

Featured favorites:

On the left is a lovely white dress with subtle mint green accents (roughly size 2)

On the right is a wonderfully unique dress with intricate top with a flowy layered dynamic bottom of different colors including pink and ivory (roughly size 18)

07/24/2021

Alison traveled all the way from Minnesota to visit her friend AND come to St Anthony's!

She was able to find a veil and dress she loved it fit perfectly for $302.10 total!

Alison traveled all the way from Minnesota to visit her friend AND come to St Anthony's!

She was able to find a veil and dress she loved it fit perfectly for $302.10 total!

07/17/2021

Expect the unexpected...

This bride was not expecting to like this dress she tried on at St Anthony's as she was looking for a lacey gown but even she had to admit she looked fabulous in it!

Expect the unexpected...

This bride was not expecting to like this dress she tried on at St Anthony's as she was looking for a lacey gown but even she had to admit she looked fabulous in it!

07/11/2021

Why a pink wedding dress?

There are a few dresses at St. Anthony's that stray from the traditional coloring of what most people consider "bridal" in this area. Most people who I've seen come into the store overlook or decide not to go for these dresses or even give them a chance... However, I want to take this opportunity to tell you a story about one of them...

Imagine a bride planning her wedding she thinks about the dress she wants to wear and she realizes she wants to wear a color that brings her joy on this joyful day and that color happens to be pink. Fast forward a few months and the pandemic hits. Most of her plans for the wedding get changed and rearranged...except...most importantly, she still has her very supportive groom and... The pink dress. And she does feel joyful as she puts it on and walks down the aisle to marry her person she's chosen.

And she has donated that dress in hopes someone else can enjoy it.

So I suppose the question now is, why not a pink dress?

07/04/2021

Here's the tea on St. Anthony's...

We have tea length wedding dresses!

Hope you enjoy your 4th of July weekend and the weeks to come!

Here's the tea on St. Anthony's...

We have tea length wedding dresses!

Hope you enjoy your 4th of July weekend and the weeks to come!

06/30/2021

Van Nguyen was looking and feeling fabulous at St Anthony's last weekend!

Whether you're a bride or a friend or family member please tag us @stanthonysbridal about your experiences!

Van Nguyen was looking and feeling fabulous at St Anthony's last weekend!

Whether you're a bride or a friend or family member please tag us @stanthonysbridal about your experiences!

06/26/2021

Never been to St Anthony's?

Here's some info!

We have over 600 wedding dresses of a variety of styles and sizes all donated and under or close to 200 dollars! If you have a wedding dress under 10 years old in good condition you want to donate feel free to drop it off. If you're looking for a dress, this is a good place to start!

If you're coming to try on dresses please first make an appointment on the website (day/times available Sat 10-3). Once you made an appointment at the day and time scheduled (please contact us via email if there are any changes to your schedule or timing at [email protected]) come in with a mask and ready to look for dresses!

You will be able to have free rein of the store (within reason), which is organized by dress size, pick as many dresses as you want to try on and show yourself in them off!

We are a non-profit organization looking to support people trying to have a joyful wedding dress shopping experience on a budget. We completely rely on volunteers to make this work. If you'd like to support us by volunteering please also email [email protected].

Hope to see you there!

06/19/2021

Lily found her dress at St Anthony's and so could you!

Book an appointment via our website at Stanthonysbridal.com, scroll down and click on "make an appointment now". Now open Saturdays from 10am to 3pm.

Questions? Email [email protected]

06/12/2021

Fun day volunteering at St Anthony's! Check out our new donations!

Fun day volunteering at St Anthony's! Check out our new donations!

01/11/2021

Recent 5* Review from a Beautiful Bride this past Saturday.
Title: Better Than Kleinfeld
"Having worked in luxury fashion in NYC, I was as picky as it gets when it comes to bridal gowns. Previously visited Kleinfield, Saks Fifth Avenue Bridal, Claire Pettibone, Anne Barge, and Ellie’s Bridal, St. Anthony’s had the best timeless and unique selection of dresses. Instead of looking like any other 2021 brides (similar bridal styles for the season) you get to browse through a wide selection of modern and vintage dresses to create your own vision. Well made gowns, many customized dresses with hand stitching details and beautiful lace are available at 90-95% off. I found dresses from Vera Wang, Pronovias, Zac Posen, Jenny Yoo, and Heidi Elnora (AL based custom atelier). No where else can you find well made gowns at a price less than a veil, not to mention Coco and Lydia were amazing. Knowledgeable, accommodating, caring and most of all honest. You can tell they (they are all volunteers) genuinely place your happiness as the priority, not their commissions. If you want an authentic experience with good people and amazing dress selection, do check out St. Anthony’s."

07/28/2020

Pine Monogram 24x24 - Shop Board & Brush

Popular Trend in Weddings: Guest Book as Board & Brush! Imagine having a date night together and spending $68 making your guestbook! Memory together + guest book done = Awesome!

A beautiful touch of rustic pine on a classic monogram design to bless your home. To build this sign, we will simply need from you the correct spelling of your last name and the 4-digit year of when your home/family was established. All of our wood signs are sold as pictured with regards to stain, p...

07/26/2020

Longest-married presidential couple Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter celebrate historic 74th anniversary

Longest-married presidential couple Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter celebrate historic 74th anniversary

When it comes to love life for every married couple Jimmy Carter and Rosalynn Carter's record-breaking 74 years of marriage is a relationship goal.

03/21/2020

I mean, we’re just sayin’...

The most expensive wedding dress 😂😂😂

03/19/2020

Top 10 Things 2Do for Brides2B while on Quarantine
1. Work on Your Relationship: whether you're separately quarantined or stuck in close quarters, there is one thing that's going to be the same now and when you're married - you're going to have to work on your relationship no matter what the circumstances are. This is the PERFECT time to strengthen your relationship. Saying, "This is hard," sharing, "I'm scared," asking, "When will this end?" ... these are honest and open questions that SHOULD be spoken between you two.
2. Guest List/Invitations/Seating Chart: work out the guest list. (But take breaks if it gets stressful.) These tasks are GREAT for quarantine b/c you have the time, and these take up a LOT of time. Dive in. Get them done, and whenever they need to be completed, you'll have them ready to go!
3. Vendor Selections: Review those proposals and contracts one more time. Have conversations about "What if's" since we are living one of those "what if" scenarios right now. (Again, if it's stressful, TAKE BREAKS!)
4. The Kiss: You know, the one after you're pronounced married? Yeah, that one 🙂 Have fun!
5. Imagine: Imagine your life together 10 years from now. Think about and talk about your dreams. If you can, work out a vision. Do you want to manage property? Run a business? Travel lots? Have a large family? Write a book? Working towards something is far better than fumbling. Plan it out now when you have time. Figure out steps and milestones.
6. Thank-You Notes: Write out your Thank-You Notes for the Engagement party and the Bridal Shower(s). You have the time.
7. Honeymoon: If it isn't planned, you've got time to browse.
8. Find a New Shared Hobby: Crosswords, Debt Free University, Extreme Couponing, Knitting, Break Dancing... there's YouTube, and it can be used to learn something new. Learn together. The best thing about time is that when there's a lot of unknowns on the other side of it, you have the freedom to make memories and spend time together with few deadlines. Your relationship is worth it.
9. Find and pre-fill out the name change, address change, marriage license application, and other documents you know you'll eventually need to do. Now's the time!
10. Wedding Programs: Write it now! Plan the songs, the words, the acknowledgments, the memorials, and the dedications. 🙂
We hope you all stay well. Please let us know if we can be of any support. We've got a lot of volunteers with TONS of experience, including wedding planners, counselors, seamstresses, etc. Engagement is unique - you're planning something big, and something big is happening in our world right now. Breathe, and reach out to your networks or to us. We are here, and we have time too.

03/17/2020

RECenters | Park Authority

We are closed until at least March 29th. Check here for updates. Fairfax County Recreational Centers are closed, so we are as well. Please say home for at least two weeks, please encourage your family members who are 60+ and who are vulnerable to self-quarantine until given the all-clear. Remind those in the most vulnerable categories that you know this virus has killed such a high percentage of those who are vulnerable who contract it and that you want to protect them and to celebrate with them at your wedding. Resources for Brides-2-B passing the time will be forthcoming... 'cause... what's a Bride to do when she's planning to have everyone healthy for her and her fiance's "I Do"? Here is a link to the Parks & Rec website to follow if/when things begin to open again.
https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/recenter

03/12/2020

We follow Fairfax County Recreation and Parks. If there is a cancellation of their activities, we are closed as well.

03/09/2020

Fabulous Volunteer Dinner and Blanca Award presentation to our amazing volunteer, Lo**ta Luciano Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria

01/19/2020

Stephen Colbert tells the story of when he knew his wife Evie was the one + Evie's cameo on the show

Sweet!

They just radiate love and fellowship. When Colbert was asked in the Q&A before the show about when he knew his wife Evie was the one, the most adorable thin...

01/18/2020

We’re open!
Shop for THE dress today!
Please stay safe; travel with caution.

12/07/2019

People Are Upcycling Mannequins Into Gorgeous Christmas Tree 'Gowns'

People Are Upcycling Mannequins Into Gorgeous Christmas Tree 'Gowns'

Amazing!

07/21/2019

What a beautiful idea!! Wedding veil for a baby photo backdrop!

06/07/2019

LINDRANDE Decoration - IKEA

Brides! Want a global guest book? IKEA has this globe for $20! Think gold or silver sharpies!

IKEA - LINDRANDE, Decoration, Nice as a table decoration, for example.

06/01/2019

We are THE best deal for veils in the DC area!! Cathedral length only $100!
Fingertip length only $60

06/01/2019

Mermaid gray petite size 14! $35!! Grab it by next weekend or it’ll be gone!

05/24/2019

A Solution for Loneliness

Check it Out! Volunteering = Rx for Loneliness!
Volunteer with us! Our shop brings in happy customers ALL the time... Brides who want to get married and are looking to say, "Yes!"
Have fun and share smiles, experiences, and memories with us!

Get out and volunteer, research suggests

05/23/2019

Brides! Facebook Marketplace is a GREAT place to find wedding items at huge discounts! Where else do you find great deals secondhand?

02/27/2019

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02/20/2019

A poem for this snowy day from Shel Silverstein in "Where The Sidewalk Ends"
"My Rules"
If you want to marry me, here's what you'll have to do:
You must learn how to make a perfect chicken-dumpling stew,
And you must sew my holey socks,
And soothe my troubled mind,
And develop the knack for scratching my back,
And keep my shoes spotlessly shined.
And while I rest you must rake up the leaves,
And when it is hailing and snowing
You must shovel the walk... and be still when I talk,
And -- hey -- where are you going?

LOL! Reads more like a formula for a marriage that definitely won’t work... we're glad the listener left quickly!

02/12/2019

Why I Donated My Wedding Dress

What a story!!
“The St. Anthony's Bridal volunteer hands me a form to complete while admiring the dress I said good-bye to. She takes it out of the bag and immediately hands it to a bride-to-be who is trying on dresses for her upcoming May wedding. ‘You should stay and see her try it on,’ she says to us. I'm a little hesitant to see her in ‘my’ dress- how will I feel?”...
#keepthestorygoing #affordableElegance

It only took two years, but I recently donated my wedding dress. It was slightly emotional but in the best way. I bought my dress wit...

01/23/2019

Every Successful Relationship Is Successful for the Same Exact Reasons - Mark Manson - Pocket

WOW! What an article! Read this with care... relationships meant for the long-haul require serious work, and this article really goes into the details. (Warning: some language, and 11 is not G-rated.)

Hey, guess what? I got married two weeks ago. And like most people, I asked some of the older and wiser folks around me for a couple quick words of relationship advice from their own marriages to make sure my wife and I didn’t s**t the (same) bed.

01/02/2019

We wish everyone a Happy New Year!

01/01/2019

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12/25/2018

National Garden Clubs Inc.

We wish you a Merry Christmas ~ May your Christmas be a joyous and peaceful one. Enjoy these wonderful celebrations from around the world.

12/21/2018

GIVEAWAYS + CONTESTS | The Budget Savvy Bride

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