Charlottesville’s the best backdrop for out-of-towners

If you’re having a wedding in Charlottesville, you already know all of the wonderful things about the area—the wineries and restaurants, the music venues, the art galleries. But you should assume your guests—many of them from out of town—don’t have a clue what the town has to offer. Consider this an official guide to helping […]

Local event firm makes your wedding truly yours

If you think the devil is in the details, you’re not alone: Local events rental firm Eventide strongly agrees. For your special day, these folks want the décor, from bowers to umbrellas, to fit your vision. Whether it’s tables and chairs, linen, cutlery and glassware, service trays, or tents, the firm provides a range of […]

Considering a destination wedding?

Choosing a life partner is a really big decision. Having a wedding, on the other hand, is a hundred smaller ones. And for many couples, the primary decision is ‘where?’ Which brings up the question of a destination wedding—how do you decide? “The first question is, why are you thinking of a particular destination?” says […]

Je t’aime

Abby Conley & Kalan Patel October 6, 2023, at Keswick Vineyards Photography by Meredith Coe Photography Abby’s passion for interior design gave her an advantage when it came time for her and her then-fiancé to plan their Keswick Vineyards wedding: She simply drew on her own aesthetic.  “I aimed for an elegant, timeless wedding with organic textures […]

Sunny days ahead

Mackenzie Blair FitzGerald & Colin Jones June 24, 2023, at Boar’s Head Inn Photography by Jen Fariello With a “summer celebration” theme in mind, colorful flowers were the key, says Blair. Washington, D.C.-based floral company Darling & Daughters took on the task, arranging bountiful bouquets that mixed flowers of yellow, pink, purple, and blue. Not to mention […]

Let’s do brunch

Patricia Dunbar & Isi Azeke July 30, 2023, at The Bradbury Photography by Carrie Coleman Photography With an elegant backdrop like The Bradbury, Patricia didn’t feel the need to include too many embellishments in her and Isi’s summer wedding. She left the flowers up to Tourterelle, only giving a direction for neutral colors; the bridesmaids wore pale […]

A beautiful beginning

Kelly Moses & Emily Lentz June 17, 2023, at The Clifton Photography by Nicole Clarey Photography Once Kelly and Emily fell in love with The Clifton for their early summer wedding, it felt like a no-brainer to make it black tie. “Black tie attire just says ‘wedding’ to us,” Emily says. “And what other time are […]

Just say ‘yes’

Ashton Mann &  Jack Neary August 5, 2023, at Veritas Vineyards Photography by Danielle J. Norton Photography Inspired by their vineyard venue, Ashton and Jack decided to create a colorful garden party-themed wedding—with an abundance of florals. “We wanted to incorporate color and florals wherever we could to create a welcoming and fun environment. We had […]

Good eats

We already know that when it comes to attire, décor, and florals, personalization is the name if you want to make your big day your own. But your dinner menu and dessert offer myriad opportunities to customize, too, says two local vendors. Below, The Catering Outfit’s Courtney Hildebrand and Commonwealth Cake Company’s Tiffany Rosales share […]