Halloween evening I planned a romantic date night with my SO at National Harbor in Maryland…read more
While waiting for their arrival, I walked through the retail district, familiarizing myself with the types of shops, and their offerings.
A subtle hint had been dropped before that a couple's event, like painting and wine tasting, was of interest.
There was a shop offering that experience, along with one that appeared to pair photography with alcohol?!?
After further investigation however, I found 'the one's, Wigenton Candle Co. The experience they offered was much more intimate; creating a candle together. Said candle, would of course be used in the future, and each time memories of its creation would come flooding back.
I ducked into the shop for an overview and spoke to the owner, Stephanie. After confirming that it was ideal, I made a reservation for a bit later that evening.
Come 7:00, my SO and I arrived for our candle-making session. Being Halloween, most people were interested in far different activities, thus we were the only partipants.
Stephanie explained the process to us, then had us sit at a crafting station, which had the ingredients we'd need laid out already.
Stephanie provided a thorough explanation of each potential fragrance, including its benefits, and popular fragrance combinations.
After testing different fragrances, and combinations, we now had all the ingredients necessary to make 'OUR' candle.
Stephanie led us through the process of assembling the candle, and explained that it would need to cook for a number of hours before it could be moved.
She also recommended that it not be burned for at least 3 days.
As we wrapped up, Stephanie shared candle burning tips including making them last, their optimum placement within a room, etc.
I asked what the inspiration was for the store.
Come to find out Stephanie suffered the ill-effects that many so when burning commercially manufactured candles.
They often include harmful ingredients which can negatively effect one's health (short and long-term), and exacerbate asthmatic symptoms.
Needless to say, the candles you make in the store, as well as the pre-made candles and other items, such as diffuser oils, contain none of the 'bad stuff'.
As we made our way out the door we learned that it's possible to bring one's own food and drink to a couple's session, adding another layer of intimacy.
The reaction to the experience from both me and my SO was outstanding. It blew away all the other couple experience options available at the National Harbor, and left us both looking forward to the day (more likely night) that we would first light 'OUR' candle.
We can't recommend Wigenton Candle, and Stephanie highly enough.
Get there!!!
'Uncle Mike'
