Caite Hamilton, Author at C-VILLE Weekly

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Alicia Walsh-Noel is no stranger to a career pivot. Seven years ago, she left her cubicle job to start as a busser at Zocalo. And in 2018, while working at Brasserie Saison, she approached Will Richey with an offer to run the marketing for his restaurant group. “My background is a potpourri of photography, communications, […]

Caite Hamilton | August 12, 2021

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Frozen gem

Until her winter break, Sophie Tran’s culinary expertise—as least as it pertained to ice cream—went about as far as binge-watching dessert rounds of “Chopped” competitions. But when she was gifted a Cuisinart ice cream maker for Christmas, her casual interest turned into an unexpected side hustle: YourChurn, a custom ice cream business. “I told myself […]

Caite Hamilton | August 4, 2021

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Frozen gem: A custom ice cream biz sneaks onto the scene

Until her winter break, Sophie Tran’s culinary expertise—as least as it pertained to ice cream—went about as far as binge-watching dessert rounds of “Chopped” competitions. But when she was gifted a Cuisinart ice cream maker for Christmas, her casual interest turned into an unexpected side hustle. “I told myself I just wanted to do something […]

Caite Hamilton | June 14, 2021

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Rising stars: Three local bakers keeping us rich in dough

How does anyone get better at anything? They practice. That’s what these three artisan bakers have in common—they found a thing they were interested in (bread), experimented with its execution (over and over and over), and became experts. We’re just lucky enough to reap the benefits. Risen Bread Truth be told, says Abbey Biber, “I […]

Caite Hamilton | June 14, 2021

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The art of love: A painterly palette underscores a beautiful celebration

Tessa Husain & Steven Doman October 17, 2020, at Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards A VP of sales in the tech industry by day, Tessa also moonlights as an abstract painter. It was a no-brainer, then, that her artwork needed to be included in her big day. “I love blending colors and building texture with my paintings, so […]

Caite Hamilton | April 12, 2021

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Worth the wait: Eight years in the making, a love story unfolds

Ebonee Strother & Danielle Funkhouser November 7, 2020, at MayLane Barn By the time they stood at the altar in Stuarts Draft’s MayLane Barn, Ebonee and Danielle had already been married two years. A member of the U.S. Air Force, Ebonee was just starting recruitment and basic training when the couple got engaged, so they decided to […]

Caite Hamilton | April 12, 2021

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Back to our future: A rooftop wedding in the city where they fell in love

Sarai Alvarez & Cristhian Perez August 9, 2020, at Common House Charlottesville had always held a special place in the hearts of Sarai and Cristhian: After meeting at George Mason University, Sarai began working as a researcher at UVA. Cristhian would drive the four hours from his hometown to visit, and together they’d explore the town, visiting […]

Caite Hamilton | April 12, 2021

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Only the deepest love: Pride & Prejudice lends inspiration to a Clifton wedding

Anna Mullally & Cole Heckel August 22, 2020, at The Clifton Anna has always loved the movie Pride & Prejudice, so she knew when it came time to start planning her wedding, that would be the jumping-off point. “The antique, romantic elegance without seeming too cliché was the ultimate goal,” she says. “I wanted everything […]

Caite Hamilton | April 12, 2021

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Only for you: A global pandemic leads to an extra special pivot

Paige Sanford & Cole Columbus September 26, 2020, at the bride’s parents’ home Pre-pandemic, Paige and Cole had planned a fancy, 250-person black-tie wedding, with tuxedos, floor-length gowns, a large band from Atlanta, and food stations (“so people could eat but also keep partying!” Paige says). But, after mailing their save the dates in March […]

Caite Hamilton | April 12, 2021

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You and I: At Waterperry, an intimate elopement unfolds

Emily Zhang & Qiang Zhong August 8, 2020, at Waterperry Farm Talk about last-minute decisions: With only a week to go before their planned ceremony, Emily and Qiang still didn’t have a venue. Enter Waterperry Farm, the romantic Free Union gardens and the only spot with the couple’s chosen date still available. “It was so gorgeous and […]

Caite Hamilton | April 12, 2021