Replacing the traditional wedding cake with a tower of cupcakes is a trend that looks like it’s here to stay, and for good reason: Cupcakes are fun, delicious, and often less expensive than a more traditional multi-layered wedding cake.
While hunting for information about cupcakes for one of my brides this afternoon, I stumbled upon this [...]
It’s that time again! The Filene’s Basement store at Mazza Gallerie is hosting the Running of the Brides on Friday, August 1st — only a little over a week away.
For the maybe two of you who aren’t familiar with the Running of the Brides, it’s an annual deep-discount bridal gown sale unlike any other: [...]
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Yesterday we participated in the Fort Myer Military Community Bridal Show sponsored by Five Star Catering. It was held in the beautiful Fort Myer Officers’ Club, affording brides the opportunity not only to meet vendors, but also to see the space and meet the catering staff. It was a great day–we met lots of other area vendors, and of [...]


I'm Stephanie Aspinwall, the owner of Ayr Hill Events. We're a full-service wedding planning and coordination company based in Alexandria, Virginia, and serving the entire Washington, DC, metro area.