The AFA Difference
Welcome to A Formal Affair, Northern Virginia's premiere bridal and formalwear boutique, located in Fauquier County just minutes from Gainesville, Manassas and Culpeper. We specialize in bridal, formal, prom and any social occasion. Our primary goal is to provide every customer with personalized service and attention and make you feel beautiful for your special event.
Weddings
We are a full service bridal boutique and enjoy helping our brides and their bridal party in each step of their wedding plans from Engagement to Wedding Gown Preservation. We have a great selection of Bridal Gowns, Bridesmaids, Mothers of the Bride, Tuxedos, Accessories, Invitations and More from leading designers, and we will educate you in every step of the process.
Social Occasion
We offer a great variety of unique dresses and separates for any social occasion, from informal to formal. Whether you are a guest attending a wedding, invited to a cocktail party, or black tie event, we have the perfect dress for any social occasion. For black tie events, we have the latest fashions in tuxedos available for rental and purchase. We cater to all ages and sizes, starting at 3 months with Christening and baby portraits, young girls for Communion, Flower Girls, Pageants and Cotillion, formal dresses up to Size 30 for Prom, Holiday Parties, Galas and other formal events from 16-100+. We have just introduced less formal dresses, great for every day, Gold Cup and more...
Prom
Prom is an exciting time of year at A Formal Affair. As teenagers prepare for one of their first formal events, we enjoy their energy and excitement as they choose their dress. Bright colors, celebrity dresses, and full skirts from all of the top Prom Designers start arriving in December. If you would like to receive our prom magazine, please sign up to be on our mailing list.


