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 [...]
A few weeks ago Mr. Husband and I drove out to Herndon with Baby D for my dad’s surprise birthday dinner, and as long as we were out that way we decided to drive a little further so I could stop in at I Do Wedding Essentials in Leesburg. We took a nice leisurely [...]
The very talented Laura Hooper is having a sale on her adorable compass placecards! Through the month of June, they’re 20% off the regular price of $10 each, which includes Laura’s beautiful calligraphy. At only $8 each, they’re definitely worth a look. Bonus: They make cute and unique favors too!
Head over to Laura’s blog, A [...]
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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.