photo by Tim Brown

“Dear PoPville,

We had a local photographer take photos for our wedding and were pleased with how they turned out. Unfortunately, she put together our wedding album and inexplicably shipped it to our apartment without letting us know in advance and without any insurance on it, Read More

photo by Julian Ortiz

“Dear PoPville,

My fiance and I are getting married in December of this year in the DMV area, and we’re currently in search of a company or artist who will provide onsite hair and makeup services. Read More

“Dear PoPville,

I was lucky enough to meet an amazing partner during the pandemic, and we’re starting to think through what a wedding could look like. Neither of our families live in the area (his are a drive, mine are a flight) and we’d like both of them to attend in some way. Read More

“Dear PoPville,

Looking for for recommendations for wedding hair and makeup vendors who are on the more affordable side?”

photo by Hannah F

“Dear PoPville,

I (like many) during the pandemic ended up scrapping traditional wedding plans and opted to elope via zoom and took advantage of the self-marrying options for DC. I don’t doubt that the DC government is drowning in backlogs with much of its workforce remote. However, my husband and I got married on January 1, 2020 and have been waiting VERY PATIENTLY for 3 copies of certificates (that have already been fully paid for) but still haven’t received. I filled in all the appropriate paperwork and THINK we’re married. Read More

photo by lorigoldberg

“Dear PoPville,

I ended up with an off-the-rack wedding dress and need to get it altered. It’s pretty fancy so I am nervous to take it just anywhere. I was wondering if the good people of Popville could suggest any good businesses they’ve worked with to alter a wedding dress (or any fancy gowns) in the DMV — preferably in DC, MoCo, or PG? Thank you in advance!”

Photo by Mr.TinDC

“Dear PoPville,

My fiance and I are considering having a food truck to cater our wedding reception. Would you be able to post a query to the PoPville populace on any experiences they’ve had with local food trucks at weddings in the DMV? I appreciate this post from 2019, and it’d be great to hear of any more recent experiences.”

“Dear PoPville,

Anyone have recommendations on these best spas in DC, specifically for pre-wedding facials?”

courtesy New Columbia Solar

From a press release:

“Audi Field, the home of Major League Soccer club, D.C. United, has partnered with New Columbia Solar, a D.C.-based solar energy company, to complete a 627.8 kW-sized solar system across the stadium’s canopies and rooftop. Construction was completed in May of 2020 with the assistance of Commonwealth Power, LLC. This is the 2nd largest solar installation at any Major League Soccer dedicated venue and the 5th largest solar installation ever in Washington, D.C.

The addition of more than 1,700 solar panels to the 20,000-seat stadium will generate over 787,000 kilowatt hours of renewable energy on-site, and nearly 20 million kilowatt hours over its expected 25 years of operation. A system of this size will reduce CO2 emissions by 556 metric tons annually, equating to the amount of electricity required to power 95 homes for an entire year.

The new solar system at Audi Field is expected to reduce the stadium’s utility dependency by 30% annually, with increased projections set to occur during the COVID-19 pandemic. Additionally, the renewable energy generated by the stadium will offset electricity costs significantly each year.”

Speaking of Audi Field:

“Tie the Knot at Audi Field!

Couples can now reserve Audi Field for their wedding. Read More