BY ZAC TALLEY | DECEMBER 09, 2021 05:50 PM TwitterLinkedInPinterestEmail On one hand the Wingman feels like something Rodney Dangerfield would be lugging around in his absurdly, tricked out golf bag. On the other hand, I had fun testing the Audible GPS technology inside Bushnell’s incredibly popular device. The speaker quality is great: crisp sound with enough volume to have a personal concert, yet not quite enough to disrupt the group in front of you. Bushnell’s … [Read more...] about I’m Not Leaving My Wingman
Our Football Town
BY ZAC TALLEY | DECEMBER 10, 2021 09:07 PM TwitterLinkedInPinterestEmail Ashburn High Schools Head to State Championship Games 🏈 The two Ashburn high schools (separated by less than 3 miles) will compete for state glory this weekend. Both teams won tightly contested semi-final matchups and will travel south for their championship challenge. Region 5D Champion Stone Bridge held on for a 28-26 victory over the perennial powerhouse from Richmond, Highland Springs. It was quite … [Read more...] about Our Football Town
Down to the Wire
BY ZAC TALLEY | DECEMBER 12, 2021 09:00 AM TwitterLinkedInPinterestEmail A Pair of Thrilling State Championships Our Stone Bridge Bulldogs lost their last football game two years ago. That tightly contested 2019 VA Class 5 State Championship game ended 28-21 in favor of the Maury Commodores. Saturday, our Bulldogs finally got the opportunity to avenge that defeat. Old Dominion University’s S.B. Ballard stadium hosted Virginia State Title Games for the first time in … [Read more...] about Down to the Wire
SPRING WEDDINGS
BY 1757 WEDDING & EVENTS TEAM Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Email Spring Weddings Never Go Out of Style Speed reading haute fashion trends in wedding magazines (we do research too!) we’re seeing ballet-inspired detailing, feathers, throwbacks to the 90s, mock necks and more. In DC and Northern Virginia, Spring is synonymous with Cherry Blossoms. Their colors are perfect for your big day: Soft pastels and vibrant pops of pinks, creamy whites and lovely … [Read more...] about SPRING WEDDINGS
WINTER WEDDINGS
BY 1757 WEDDING & EVENTS TEAM Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Email While the late spring and early fall months are the most popular times to host a wedding at 1757 in Northern Virginia, the winter months offer off-peak dates that are perfect for long-sleeved wedding dresses, warm colors, comfort food and stunning photography giving you the ultimate winter wedding. Whether it’s capturing one of life’s most important moments while the snow descends gracefully from … [Read more...] about WINTER WEDDINGS
ESCAPE YOUR HYBRID OFFICE
BY 1757 TEAM | JANUARY 28, 2022 01:00 PM Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Email Put your Zoom down for a few minutes... ...minimize Slack or Teams or whatever it is you’re stuck using. Here’s a few ideas to consider for getting the gang back together again, before, during or after your current hybrid-work-sitch. We’ve seen several companies return to the course over the past year: meetings, holiday parties and more. We’re always asked about masks and “safety … [Read more...] about ESCAPE YOUR HYBRID OFFICE
REIMAGINE YOUR REHEARSAL
BY 1757 WEDDING & EVENTS TEAM Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest A late-game step before your wedding day, your rehearsal could be quite the mess... How do you pronounce that again?Who stands where?Who walks with who?When do I say that?Which music?MOOMMMM! And after: It’s off to dinner. Dinner ranges from backyard pot-lucks to formal affairs. One more event to plan, one more location to book, one more menu to select. So many more details! Is the menu too … [Read more...] about REIMAGINE YOUR REHEARSAL