We'll have a thorough and very transparent conversation at the beginning of our process about the numbers and create a customized budget for you to map things out. This is key to keeping us on track during our planning journey and will allow you to feel in full control over one of the most stressful aspects of planning.
We'll recommend and help secure your vendor dream team by enlisting our catalogue of world-class vendors that we've worked with over the years. Our industry knowledge and experience allows us to make the perfect matches for you based on your preferences and personality.
We'll guide you with our expertise, support you through your tough decisions, and talk you through your emotions at every turn. Through regular, structured meetings, we will ensure that you feel supported at every stage of the planning process.
We'll execute the event you've always dreamed of and allow you to feel like a guest at your own event.
With the hint of spring in the air, we can’t help but get excited for the upcoming 2025 wedding season. As the winter chill begins to retire into spring warmth, we are anxious about getting back out there to create some wedding magic for our clients. Charlottesville boasts some pretty fantastic backdrops for weddings and we are lucky to have the opportunity to work with some of the most amazing venues this charming city has to offer.
Charlottesville’s wedding venues are overflowing with colonial history, southern charm and breathtaking views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Whether you fancy a venue with a touch of history and the echo of our founding father’s footsteps or want to bask in the beauty of some of the country’s best wineries, C’ville can deliver. These venues are nestled in Virginia’s wine country and offer some of the most awe inspiring backdrops for weddings. We are lucky to have this beautiful city at our fingertips; a beautiful place to visit, to live and to marry the love of your life.
Pippin Hill is a full service venue overlooking their very own lush vineyards and the sky-scraping Blue Ridge Mountains…everywhere you turn, it is “picture perfect”. One feature we absolutely adore is the farm-to-table catering that is as delicious as it is gorgeous. Pippin Hill partners with Charlottesville’s finest in order to offer guests a menu crafted from local food sources, enlisting some of the best regional producers and artisans. Pippin Hill is a first choice for so many wedding clients because of its romantic atmosphere, breathtaking views, and culinary expertise. Nestled in the heart of Virginia’s wine country, Pippin Hill is 41 acres of kitchen gardens, flower gardens and vineyards…the quintessential spot for a southern wedding.
Another wedding venue that encompasses the beauty of Virginia’s wine country is Early Mountain Vineyards. If rustic fireplaces and vaulted ceilings are something that sparks your fancy, EMV may be an ideal backdrop for your vineyard wedding. This premiere venue offers indoor and outdoor spaces so that your guests can move freely throughout your reception giving your wedding more layers. Offering panoramic views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Early Mountain is a photographer’s dream. In our opinion, EMV delivers excellence and ensures that every moment is unforgettable and remarkable.
One of the original wineries on the Monticello Wine Trail, Veritas is steeped in history. This 120 acre farm offers expansive views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and is the idyllic setting for your dream wedding. Aside from the picturesque location,Veritas prides itself on the hospitality and charm that is synonymous with the South. Veritas believes in the significance of gathering your family and friends together to share in your beautiful moment and wants nothing more than to offer you a space to create meaningful memories of your perfect day.
The perfect blend of tradition and history can be found at a Keswick wedding. With the rolling farmlands and the panoramic mountain views, Keswick is the sublime setting for an outdoor wedding. Safe from the elements under the Aurora tent, the sweeping peaks and wooden posts, bring an elegant and exclusive touch to your reception. The stunning landscape that envelopes Keswick Vineyards coupled with the organic outdoor beauty is the stuff that fairy tales are made of.
Choosing a vineyard as your wedding setting is very romantic and King Family offers the ideal setting for your vision. Just a short drive from Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello home, King Family will drape you in natural beauty and southern charm. No matter the season, King Family delivers, offering different spaces to accommodate their client’s needs. The beautiful thing about getting married with the mountains as your backdrop is that the setting changes with the weather. King Family is passionate about creating fine wine as much as it is about crafting unforgettable celebrations. No matter the season, King Family will deliver the wedding of your dreams.
We cannot stress enough just how lucky we are to be able to plan gorgeous weddings in such beautiful settings…for a living! C’ville has so much to offer, we would be lying if we said it is easy to choose the perfect location for your wedding day. While many of our venues offer breathtaking views and natural, organic beauty, they are all a little different in their own special way, and we are so grateful to get to create wedding magic with them.
If you are starting your wedding venue search and are feeling a little overwhelmed by all of the beauty, make sure to go into your tour armed with some specific questions to ask. Take a look at our blog, First Comes Love, Then Comes the Venue: Five Questions to Be Sure to Ask During a Venue Tour to make sure you are getting the answers you need. Happy Planning!
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