Here's our list of recommended wedding vendors in the Central Virginia area! We don't get any kick-back for recommending them - we just know that they serve our couples well, and make for some beautiful and stress-free wedding days!
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Planning
Caterer
Hair and Makeup Artists
Places to Stay
For Your Detail Photos
Videographer
Planning
Hannah recently struck out on her own after successfully planning hundreds of events with Exchange Events. She's hands-down our favorite planner to work with because she absolutely CRUSHES it with our couples! She's also just a joy to be around.
Hannah Rose Design
Melanie with D&L is an industry veteran and a wonderful wedding planning!
Details and Lace, Weddings & Events
Caterer
If you like the sound of having your wedding planning AND full-service catering all under one roof, don't wait to contact Jaclyn at Exchange Events!
Exchange Events & Catering
A true “local legend” of a restaurant, turned catering operation with delicious food. (See what we did there?!)
The Local
A more high-end, boutique catering experience with a wonderful staff.
The Catering Outfit
Charlottesville's largest catering operation - they seamlessly feed hundreds of weddings a year!
Harvest Moon Catering
Hair and Makeup Artists
We've had great luck with them, both on-site for wedding days, and in their salon for engagement sessions!
Glo-Out Glamour Bar
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They have been so great to work with and always finish on time! Your make-up artist is crucial for so much of your wedding day and they do beautiful work that lasts all day!
Captivating Complexion
Another great HMU team that we've had great luck with in the past! They're based in Richmond, but travel like most vendors.
FBJ Weddings Richmond Hair and Makeup
Places to Stay
We put more than $100,000 into this fixer-upper after we bought it in 2022, turning it into the PERFECT place for wedding guests (and bachelorette parties) to stay while they're in Charlottesville! Want us as your Wedding Photographers AND AirBnB Hos...
Although not as nice as our AirBnB (okay, we're biased), we manage this property in Charlottesville for some friends of ours. It's another great option for you, your families, or your guests during your wedding weekend!
Another 5-Bed AirBnB (That we host)
For Your Detail Photos
Jaime is so easy to work with and her varied colors and textures work for any color palette!
Champagne & Grit
Videographer
David and Sarah are another husband-and-wife team who deliver exceptional results! They produced a 10-minute wedding film for Hunter's brother's wedding, and had his whole family crying when we watched it. If authentic moments captured on video is yo...
David & Sarah Films
Brandi is a DREAM to work with, and creates stunning videos! Fun fact, her husband is Josh of WhiteFlair Productions!
Iron & Ivy Films
Polite and unobtrusive videographer who delivers great results! Fun fact: his wife is Brandi of Iron and Ivy films!
WhiteFlair Productions
Floral Design
We've worked with BRF on a TON of weddings, and they crush it every time. Whether you want neutral or bright and bold, they've got you!
Blue Ridge Floral Design
We've worked with WBF on a LOT of weddings and our couples are always thrilled with the results!
Willow Branch Flowers
We've been working with them a lot more recently and can't recommend them enough! They are always putting out unique and stunning displays that we love photographing!
Monarch Flower Farm
DJ/Band
We LOVE working with Derek! He has the incredible ability to read any crowd and find the songs that get everyone on the dancefloor! Plus, he offers dance lessons.
DJ Derek Tobler
DJ Kevin brings great energy, and great tunes!
Black Tie Entertainment
Multi-part string band for a classical ceremony or cocktail hour music. Can't do better than Peter and PBM for classical music!
Plum Blossom Music
Vintage Cars
Several of our couples have rented vintage limousines for their getaway car or golden hour portraits, and the images always turn out 😍😍😍
Albemarle Limousine
We've never worked with Tipsey Wagen, but if a classic VW Bus is your vibe, reach out!
Tipsy Wagen Tours
Rehearsal Dinner / Welcome Party Location
A beautiful space for a more intimate event, complete with sunset views over downtown Charlottesville from 100+ feet up!
Level 10: Rooftop Event Venue
This renovated bank with high ceilings makes for a very grand rehearsal dinner and/or welcome party, right in Downtown Charlottesville.
The Bradbury Downtown
A great spot to easily transition from Rehearsal Dinner to Welcome Party!
The Mill Room at Boar's Head Resort
Cake Artists
We've photographed dozens of Rachel's cakes and they're each more beautiful (and also delicious) than the last!
Cakes by Rachel
Black, woman owned business - with delicious cakes!
Commonwealth Cake Company
Elizabeth's gluten-free and allergen-friendly bakery were some of the BEST desserts we've ever had at a wedding!
No Wheat Sweet Treats
This is another GF or Vegan bakery option that our couples have loved!
Moon Maiden's Delights Mindful bakery.
Rentals
C'ville's largest rental company!
MS Events
Great for specialty items if you're looking for something specific or special!
Something Vintage Rentals
Stationery
This local, brick-and-mortar paper shop will custom design your stationery and invitation suite with you! Absolutely beautiful work!
Rock Paper Scissors
We haven't worked with the Paxton Press yet, but have heard good things!
If you (or your bridesmaids) are struggling to find a dress that fits your curves and/or skin tone, we've heard great things about this UVA startup created to provide “what traditional bridal boutiques lack -- fashion-forward, curve-hugging dresses f...
Bridal Babes - Online Bridal and Bridesmaid Boutique
Unique Wedding Services
Several of our past couples have used them during their Cocktail Hour and/or reception and loved them!
The Sugar Cube Mobile Bar Co.
If you're interested in having a real person paint you an actual portrait DURING your wedding day, reach out to Nicole!
