Upcoming Events

The holidays are about slowing down, savoring moments, and giving gifts that create memories. This season, Briar Patch Bed & Breakfast Inn in beautiful Loudoun County invites you to do just that with a getaway to Virginia Wine Country. A Briar Patch gift certificate makes a thoughtful and experience-driven gift for couples, newlyweds, or anyone who could use a cozy escape. Gift certificates are available directly through the Briar Patch website, and guests can receive a special holiday bonus by emailing info@BriarPatchBandB.com or calling 703-327-5911 to purchase. Looking ahead to the new year, Briar Patch has also announced its popular winter cooking class weekends, scheduled for January 30–31, 2026 and February 13–14, 2026. New for this year, Briar Patch is introducing spring cooking class weekends, taking place April 24–25, 2026 and May 8–9, 2026. These hands-on culinary weekends combine seasonal …

You’re Invited: Sweeney Barn’s Summer 2025 Open House Sunday, August 17, 2025 | 1 – 4 PM 9310 Discovery Blvd., Manassas, VA 20109 Calling all engaged couples, event planners, and wedding pros! Sweeney Barn is throwing open its doors for an unforgettable Summer Open House on Sunday, August 17, 2025, from 1 to 4 PM, and Brides & Weddings is excited to help spread the word. This is your chance to tour one of Northern Virginia’s most charming and unique wedding venues—a beautifully restored 1939 dairy barn that blends rustic elegance with modern amenities. Whether you’re newly engaged or still exploring your options, you’ll get exclusive access to the space, vendor introductions, and expert advice to help bring your vision to life. Venue tours will be given on the hour for prospective couples, making it easy to imagine your own …

Provided by Frederick Weddings  Recently engaged? Planning your big day? Head to the Frederick Weddings Expo on Sunday, Nov. 3. Whether you are newly engaged or just need to secure a few items on your wedding to-do list, there’s no doubt you will find what you are looking for at the showcase. When: Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024, 12 to 3 p.m. Where: The Frederick Fairgrounds, 797 E Patrick Street, Frederick. The event is free when you register or upgrade to VIP Access Register now at fredericknewspost.com/weddings Follow Frederick Weddings on Facebook Tag your photos on social media with #fnpwedding Be sure to use the attached files on social media and your website Be sure to add the event to your website so your followers know where you will be.

Gordon Springs is a beautiful venue which opened up a year ago. It is a gorgeous rustic wedding venue that provides accommodations for weekends and specializes in weddings and other special events. Stephanie, the Director of Special Events, brings 20+ years of wedding experience to this luxury venue. Gordon Springs is a 30-acre estate which is surrounded by preserved farmland, historic structures, stone walls, gorgeous pond, rolling hills, mountain view. Gordon Springs is having an open house on Sunday, April 30 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The venue is located at 14276 Gordon Inn Lane, Hillsboro, Virginia 20132.

Recently engaged? Planning your big day? We will be at Love Loudoun Wedding Showcase on Sunday, Oct. 31, and would LOVE to see you there. Whether you are newly engaged or just need to secure a few items on your wedding to-do list, there’s no doubt you will find what you are looking for at the showcase. When: Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. (VIP Hour starts at 11:00 a.m.) Where: West Belmont Place at the National Conference Center, 18980 Upper Belmont Place, Leesburg, Virginia Get your tickets or VIP Access now at loveloudounweddingshowcase.eventbrite.com/?aff=Online

Enter now!

A cherished and memorable day in your history as a couple, your wedding celebration should be entrusted not only to professionals who are well-organized but with whom you feel comfortable. 

“I Do” Spring Open House, Sunday, June 26th at the Twin Lakes Golf Course
Engaged couples, from throughout the DC metro area, will be the focus at the Spring Open House on Sunday, June 26th from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.