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By Rebecca Barnes, Publisher, Brides & Weddings Couples are increasingly looking for wedding details their guests can experience, not simply see. Caviar To You offers one decidedly unexpected option: a mobile caviar tasting experience that brings the luxury directly to the celebration. Founded by Kellie Poirier, Caviar To You takes caviar out of the formal dining room and puts it in the middle of the party. Guests can sample curated caviar, learn a little about what they are tasting, and even participate in the brand’s signature caviar belt experience. The result is part food experience, part entertainment, and a memorable conversation starter. FROM AN IDEA TO AN EXPERIENCE Poirier launched Caviar To You in spring 2026 after discovering mobile caviar concepts on TikTok and seeing an opportunity to bring something similar to the Virginia wedding and event market. Rather than …

By Rebecca Barnes, Publisher, Brides and Weddings With rosy cheeks, wide eyes, and a happy little smile, this ghost looks much more likely to ask for candy than send anyone running. Add a jaunty black witch hat, a tiny bat companion, and a pumpkin bucket overflowing with sweets, and you have a birthday guest ready for a little Halloween fun. Created by Dillyn Ketterman of Ketterman’s Kitchen for a child’s second birthday, the ghost cake brings together the sweetness of a childhood celebration and the playful side of spooky season. A white “2” curls across the hat, giving the design its own birthday detail. A Ghost with Character The charm is in the expressions. The ghost’s pink cheeks and open smile make it look delighted to be at the party. Beside it, a little black bat has bright eyes and …

By Rebecca Barnes, Publisher, Brides & Weddings Couples looking for a wedding treat that doubles as part of the guest experience have another local option to consider. The Woolly Spoke, a Northern Virginia mobile cotton candy business founded by Genevieve Jin, brings live-spun cotton candy to weddings, cocktail hours, late-night snack service, pre-wedding celebrations, and other events. The concept is familiar, but the presentation is designed for a more polished setting. The Woolly Spoke uses organic cane sugar, food-source flavoring with no dyes, paper cones, and mini bamboo tongs. Couples can choose between two cart styles and customize flavors, presentation, menus, toppings, and cart details to complement their celebration. A Familiar Treat, Reimagined “I built The Woolly Spoke around a clean, elevated version of cotton candy because cotton candy is a timeless treat that deserves better,” Jin said. “There is …

Planning a wedding often starts online, but there is something different about meeting a wedding professional face to face, seeing bridal fashion in person, and actually tasting some of the possibilities for your reception. Northern Virginia couples will have a chance to do all three when the T. Rose Bridal Show Northern Virginia 2026 comes to Arlington on Sunday, August 30, from noon to 3 p.m. at the Renaissance Arlington Capital View Hotel. Designed as a more intimate alternative to a traditional wedding expo, the T. Rose Bridal Show focuses on giving couples time to connect with wedding professionals, gather ideas, ask questions, and enjoy the experience of planning their wedding. Meet Wedding Professionals in Person A website and social media feed can tell you a lot about a wedding vendor. A conversation can tell you even more. The T. …

By Katherine Gotthardt | Sponsored by Landfall Lodge When couples choose Landfall Lodge as their wedding venue, they step into more than just a venue—they enter a world designed for comfort, customization, and unforgettable memories.  Whether planning an intimate gathering or a grand celebration, Landfall Lodge offers a rare combination of privacy, breathtaking landscapes, and thoughtful amenities. Here, wedding weekends become treasured stories—moments where every guest feels connected to the land, to each other, and to the occasion itself. The Great Outdoors For couples seeking a getaway feel, a destination wedding, or something a little unique, Landfall Lodge does not disappoint. As couples and guests approach Landfall Lodge, they are greeted by rolling pastures, a stately stone manor, and a landscape that unfolds into serene ponds, a picturesque outdoor ceremony site, wildflowers, fruit and maple trees, and grazing horses. This breathtaking …