Joyful and fun

Words by Caite Hamilton | Photography by Jen Fariello Rose Cunnion  &  Neil Henry  May 7, 2022, at The Wool Factory When the curtains parted and Rose saw the reception […]

Cue the confetti

The practice of throwing grains at the newly married is an old one—from the ancient Romans to the Celts. A symbol of prosperity, fertility, and growth, guests of the celebration […]

Go for grand

Gallison Hall is grand. If you’ve always dreamed of arriving at your wedding in a coach-and-four, like Cinderella at the ball, this place is for you—come through the ornate ironwork […]

Listen up

Charlottesville truly is the ultimate wedding destination. Not only are the views insane and the catering options delicious, but the city is home to many talented musicians who offer their […]

Stitch by stitch

Designer, entrepreneur, sewist, activist—it’s hard to use just one word when describing Gabriela Romo. Through Refemme, her Charlottesville-based business, Romo offers a thoughtful and approachable take on garment repair, upcycling, […]

Just a few friends

I t doesn’t take a global pandemic to convince us that littler is better when it comes to wedding celebrations (though it didn’t hurt). Luckily, Charlottesville’s plethora of pint-sized venues […]

New home base

Jeanne Ward has traveled the world. As a child, she grew up “all over the United States,” and as an international consultant, she lived for 15 years in Kenya and […]