Summer lovin’

Kevin Nguyen & Matt Pinyan August 30, 2025, at Montfair Resort Farm Photography by Colby Blount Weddings The inspiration for Kevin Nguyen and Matt Pinyan’s Montfair Resort Farm wedding came from another wedding they attended together in Wisconsin, which, coincidentally, was inspired by a Montfair wedding that the couple had attended.  “What we loved about […]

Skylark Vintage transforms a handcrafted trailer into a customizable centerpiece for intimate celebrations 

When Erin Kinsey launched her wedding planning and coordination business in 2020, she quickly became immersed in “countless celebrations over several seasons.” But the deeper she moved into the industry, the more she noticed a pattern. “Through that experience, I saw firsthand how trends cycle—often resulting in weddings that, while beautiful, begin to feel visually […]

Hello, sunshine!

Elizabeth Farnsworth & Drew Frank November 1, 2025, at Farmington Country Club Photography by Meredith Coe Photography Classic and traditional—with a twist. That’s how bride Elizabeth Farnsworth describes the way she and now-husband Drew Frank wanted their Farmington wedding to feel.  “Yellow has always been my favorite color, so I knew I wanted to incorporate […]

Bright and beautiful

Elizabeth Drake & Trevin Glasgow April 26, 2025, at Castle Hill Cider Photography by Hunter & Sarah Photography Sun-soaked and story-filled. Elizabeth Drake and Trevin Glasgow’s wedding celebration gathered the places and people that have shaped their life together. The couple first married in a small family ceremony in February 2024 at Elizabeth’s parents’ church […]

Staircase as sculpture

 A curved staircase can feel like architecture in motion—and this one arrived with a bit of drama. Designed by architect John Voight and fabricated by Century Stair Company of Haymarket, Virginia, the stair was produced using computer numerical control technology, which allowed the most complex elements to take shape with remarkable precision. “All of the […]

These longstanding businesses are area standard-bearers

In a city like Charlottes­ville, where Thomas Jefferson sneezed his creativity and innovation into practically every brick paver, it’s easy forentrepreneurs to feel buoyed enough to follow a dream. It makes for an ever-changing skyline, with new businesses springing up like wildflowers.  But amid that same skyline there exists a group of businesses that have […]

Fit check

Pickleball—the racket game that combines the best of tennis and ping-pong—is the fastest-growing sport in America for the fifth year in a row, according to the Association of Pickleball Professionals. Keswick Hall is getting in on the action. Alongside its recently added pickleball courts, the resort collaborated with Dr. Scholl’s to create the Dink It […]

Gathering a nest

Every day on fast-paced Route 250 between the towns of Ivy and Crozet, countless drivers may pass The Barn Swallow without even noticing. Only a small sign points it out. Shielded by a line of thick bamboo and tucked into a barn by a trickling creek, the boutique artisan gallery is an oasis from hurry […]

Maker spaces

So you wanna be able to say, “I made that!”? These four spots are helping you craft something brag-worthy, from floral arrangements to beaded earrings.  Be Just407 Monticello Rd.bejustcville.com What do pizza, pillows, and flowers have in common? They’re all workshops held by this Belmont home goods shop. The thoughtfully curated class list focuses on […]

Pressed for time

The bouquet is one of the most fussed-over details of any wedding, but it’s also the thing that often gets forgotten or—worse yet!—tossed at the end of the night. Self-professed “flower fanatic” Karly Murphy of Kmpressed offers a solution: Press them!  The artist began pressing plants in 2015 after working in weddings and events with […]