The Dandelion Patch (www.thedandelionpatch.com) – the area’s premier retailer of wedding invitations, stationery, birth announcements and unique personalized gifts – announces its 20th anniversary. Since their launch in 1994, the award-winning stationer has been part of the fabric of the community, and through their business, they have been privileged to share in over 30,000 life milestones around the greater D.C. area.

As the retailer’s customer base grew at an annual rate of more than 300 percent, they expanded to serve evolving client needs over the past 20 years. “We’re pleased that we have been able to meet and exceed our customers’ needs through the years and build a loyal following,” said Heidi Kallett, owner of The Dandelion Patch stores. In addition to the flagship store in Vienna, The Dandelion Patch also has additional locations in Reston and Georgetown.

In honor of the 20th anniversary, the stationery boutique will be hosting a series of special events and promotions throughout the month of July. Offering free event etiquette tips, gracious gifting workshops, children’s letter writing for our troops and a district date night giveaway for a special couple, the local retailer is celebrating 20 years with style.

Heidi Kallett, CEO of The Dandelion Patch, said, “After two decades of success, I am thrilled to bring together our customers of all ages and all stages of life to celebrate this important anniversary. As a small business owner, I’m proud of the stellar reputation we’ve built. As an employer, I am humbled with the fact that I’ve personally mentored hundreds of staff. As a leader in the larger event industry, I am lucky to partner with the best vendors in the area to execute our client’s vision for their milestone event. ”