Thank you so much for the beautiful oak serving board! We can’t wait to use it during the many dinner parties you’ll be invited to this winter. Looking forward to celebrating with you at our wedding!

For a kitchen gift you received before your wedding

How did you know we were dreaming of those crystal champagne flutes?! They’re by far the most beautiful glasses in our home and we’ve never felt fancier. You’ll have to come over soon so we can toast to you! So excited to see you in June.

For drinkware you received before your wedding

We had a blast dancing the night away with you at our wedding. We also can’t thank you enough for the espresso maker. Our mornings have never been brighter! We can’t wait to see you in Austin next month… all caffeinated up!

For a coffee gift you received after your wedding

Where have you been hiding those killer dance moves? Thank you so much for rocking out at our wedding. And we absolutely love our new cast iron skillet and cookbook! We’re already cooking up a storm. Hope to see you soon in New York!

For cookware you received after your wedding

Thank you so much for the beer-brewing kit! We hope to be sipping backyard IPAs with you in no time. We missed you at the wedding, but know you were there in spirit. Can’t wait to see you when we’re back from our honeymoon!

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We're excited to share a few of our favorite places in the DC area with you!

Things To Do

We went here on our first date. Needless to say, we had a blast!

Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum

One of the best local ice creams in DC. Added plus, it is on the waterfront in the Navy Yard with great views and a nice walkway on the river.

Ice Cream Jubilee

One of our favorite coffee spots. Try the traditional Ethiopian coffee pot service. It's amazing!

Sidamo Coffee & Tea

We love the local bookstores. Steven and I can get lost here for hours!

Politics and Prose at The Wharf

Steven and I went to see "The Book of Mormon" here. Even if not seeing a show, the views of the city are amazing and worth checking out.

John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

We love going here for a movie - there is a bar inside that serves delicious cocktails which can be brought into the movie theater.

Landmark's Atlantic Plumbing Cinema

One of the best ramens in town! Get extra veggies on top. Believe me, it's worth it!

Daikaya- Ramen (1F) - Izakaya (2F)

The homemade smores are to die for! All freshly made local pastries and made to order specialty coffees and teas. Fair warning, the lines to order can be a bit long. It is worth it, though.

Baked & Wired

Lady Camellia

Historic place in the city - a must see! Currently, DC is in the process of voting whether to change the street name to Ben's Chili Way. Yummy food as well - try the sausage with the chili. Yum!

Ben's Chili Bowl

Steven took me here for our first birthday celebration. The ambiance hearkens back to Paris' les annees folles.

Le Diplomate

Great local coffee place where locals hang out to chat and enjoy coffee cocktails.

The Coffee Bar

The ghost of President Teddy Roosevelt is said to still haunt this park riding horseback at all hours searching for his head!