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Presidential Inauguration In Georgetown

Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Georgetown Hotels Book Up for 2013 Presidential Inauguration

Some hotels offer special inauguration packages for Jan. 21 event; others are already booked.

Georgetown's hotels are ready for the 2013 Presidential Inauguration -- in fact, many are already booked for the days surrounding Jan. 21. Georgetown Suites was nearly booked even before the election Nov. 6. By Nov. 7, the day after President Barack Obama was re-elected, all 220 suites were reserved for inauguration weekend, according to Pam Welliver, director of sales. Get daily and breaking news alerts by signing up for our newsletter. The yet-to-open Capella Georgetown plans its debut just days before the 2013 Inauguration. Alex Obertop, the general manger of Capella in Washington, D.C., told Patch the hotel has booked about 50 percent of its 49 rooms to existing Capella hotel clients. If you are not currently a Capella client, you may …

Monday, November 12, 2012

Georgetown Readies for Inauguration with Pop-up Salon

Hu's Wear hosted a soiree last week to kick off the inauguration ball and party season.

Hu's Wear of M Street is hosting a pop-up inauguration salon that features gowns designer and vintage gowns and accessories from names like Valentino, Christian Dior, Balenciaga, Yves Saint Laurent and Chanel. Though D.C. was the "the focus of the world" Nov. 6, Marlene Hu Aldaba, owner of Hu’s Shoes and Hu’s Wear,  said in a press release, "We’re just as excited about what follows the election."  "Post election parties and the inauguration are a time for D.C. women to shine," said Hu Aldaba in a press release.. Hu's wear is partnering with Decades, a Hollywood boutique, to pair vintage offerings with new designer items. Additionally, the window display features and was inspired by Holywood Filmmaker David Lynch's custom-designed Dom …

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