Camille La Vie at Potomac Mills mall donated 10 dresses from their bridal collection to the military, first responders, and healthcare workers.
The donation event took place on Thursday, November 10, in honor of Veterans Day. Prices ranged from $500 to $1000, and styles from ballgowns, mermaid, a-line, and tiered bridal gowns.
Brides-to-be were greeted with mimosas and had two personal shoppers from the store and home office. Many brides were brought to tears when looking at the mirror in their dream dresses.
In addition to the dress donations, local florists Brandon’s Flowers and The Flower Gallery of Manassas Doug Burroughs donated flower arrangements. Wholly Sweets Bake Shop donated cookies, cupcakes, and cake pops.
This year marks the second time Camille La Vie has participated in the Brides Across America wedding dress donation, and we plan to continue the tradition for years to come.
“They risk their lives defending our country, and to gift them a wedding dress and be a part of our hero brides special day is an honor,” Nikki Amirsaleh, a Camille La Vie associate.
Brides Across America is a nonprofit organization that honors heroes by making their dreams come true. Since its inception in 2008, Brides Across America, collaborating with bridal salons and designers, have donated more than 27,000 wedding gowns and 25 weddings. Brides Across America also received the highest honor at the White House event hosted by Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden from the Joining Forces Community Challenge.
Dress recipients:
- Amanda Smith- RN
- Elizabeth Wilson-Nursing/ Navy
- Amanda Britt- Air Force nurse
- Kaitlyn Mattia- military wife-to-be
- Megan Nguyen- social work/ military office
- Dryanna Renwick- military officer
- Charnissa Monroe- nurse VA hospital/DC
- Sara Galarza- Military
- India Agee-Navy
Paranormal Cirque opened on Saturday at Potomac Mills mall following a snafu with the Prince William County Government.
was supposed to open for 10 days of shows starting Thursday, November 3. But, when showgoers arrived, they found a red circus tent in the mall parking lot, but the gates to the big top closed.
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Police are investigating an armed robbery at a Manassas-area 7-Eleven store.
On Friday, November 4, at 2:48 a.m., officers were called to a 7-Eleven at 10460 Sudley Manor Drive near Manassas. A man entered the store and walked to the service counter, demanding money from an employee.
During the encounter, the suspect implied he had a firearm. The suspect took an undisclosed amount of money before fleeing on foot. No injuries were reported. Officers and a K-9 searched the area for the suspect.
The man is black and wears a mask, a grey hooded sweatshirt with a red t-shirt underneath, black pants, and black shoes, police said.
Meanwhile, someone burglarized a Banter by Piercing Pagoda store at Potomac Mills mall in Woodbridge. Officers called the store at 2700 Potomac Mills Circle to find the kiosk was burglarized sometime between 9 and 10:18 p.m. on Wednesday, November 2.
Video surveillance revealed a suspect forced entry into the kiosk while a second suspect stayed outside the kiosk. A large amount of jewelry was reported missing.
Updated 8:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 4 -- The show didn't go on tonight outside Potomac Mills mall.
Paranormal Cirque was supposed to open for 10 days of shows starting Thursday, November 3. But, when showgoers arrived, they found a red circus tent in the mall parking lot, but the gates to the big top closed.
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Halloween will hang around a little longer in our area this year when Paranormal Cirque comes to town.
The traveling, intended for mature audiences, aims to expose showgoers to thrilling, scary, and sexy sights.
Show organizers describe the event as a combination of theater, circus, and cabaret with European-style flare. The horror story features monsters and creatures with hidden talents in the circus arts.
“This show is not for the faint of heart. You may have to catch your breath or try to stop your heart from racing during this adrenaline-filled performance,” show organizers said.
You can expect to see a few circus arts in this production, including the Wheel of Death, magic, and more. No animals are involved in the show.
The show will go on in the Potomac Mills mall parking lot, 2700 Potomac Mills Circle in Woodbridge, from Thursday, November 3 to Sunday, November 13.
Weekday shows begin at 7:30 p.m. There are two shows on Saturdays, at 6:30 and 9:30 p.m., and two on Sundays, at 5:30 and 8:30 p.m.
Tickets are sold online. Paranormal Cirque offers a special promotion: $ off any full-priced ticket purchased in levels 1, 2, or 3. Showgoers may 941-704-8572 to get the promo code for our area.
