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New bridal boutique to make Old Town debut in late June

A new bridal boutique is preparing to open its doors in Old Town on Friday, June 26.

The White Magnolia Bridal Collection will open its doors at 123 N. Henry Street, offering a curated collection of bridal gowns priced between $1,800 and $6,000 from designers including Antonio Gual, BECCAR, Calla Blanche, and Sara Gabriel. The business will be open Tuesday to Saturday by appointment only.

During opening weekend (June 26 and 27), brides who say yes to the dress will receive 10% off.

Kerrie Hileman and Mallory Thorburn founded The White Magnolia Bridal Collection in 2010. With the opening of the Alexandria location, there will be 11 stores across the country, including a store in Richmond.

“Opening our doors in Alexandria is incredibly special for us,” Hileman said in a release. “We look forward to building relationships within the community, welcoming brides, and celebrating their milestones while creating an experience that feels just as special as the moment they’re preparing for.”

According to the boutique:

In store sample gowns will range from a bridal size 10-12 in addition to our size inclusive gowns ranging from sizes 16-24. As a made-to-order boutique, each gown is crafted and designed specifically for you with most gowns arriving within 6–8 months. For brides with a shorter timeline, we offer select rush options, in-stock styles from certain designers, and a collection of designer ready-to-wed gowns available to purchase off the rack.

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