The Best Wedding Vendors in Rural Retreat, VA

The Best Wedding Vendors in Rural Retreat, VA

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705 Wedding Vendors in Rural Retreat, VA

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The Holston River Lodge 

5.0

Marion, VA
  • Venue
  • Up to 35 guests
  • Raw space
  • Outdoor
  • Starts at $4,000

If you're dreaming of an intimate, outdoor wedding surrounded by breathtaking natural beauty, look no further than The Holston River Lodge. This enchanting mountain riverfront retreat offers a truly magical setting for your special day. Nestled along a stunning stretch of the South Holston River, with over 2 acres of land and more than 1,250 feet of river frontage, the Lodge provides a serene and picturesque backdrop for your celebration. The Lodge's architecture is a masterpiece, blending local logs and stone to create a warm, inviting atmosphere with incredible attention to detail and artistry. The Holston River Lodge, is perfect for smaller, intimate weddings, with a capacity of up to 35 guests. At the Lodge, you'll have exclusive access to the beautiful grounds and lodging accommodations for up to 8 people. Please note that we offer the venue and lodging only—there are no additional services provided, allowing you the freedom to curate your day just as you envision it.

Why you'll love this venue

  • Offers full flexibility in setup and decor
  • Feels like a getaway
  • Surrounded by nature

Venue considerations

  • Limited cleanup and setup services
  • Dance floor not included
  • No on-premises lodging options
From the moment we reached out to The Holston River Lodge, the owners, John and Sarah, were incredibly professional, respectful, and understanding throughout the entire planning process. The venue itself is absolutely beautiful, with a clean and cozy atmosphere that perfectly fit the vision we had for our wedding day. They worked closely with us to find a date and price that worked within our budget, and we are so grateful for their flexibility and willingness to accommodate our needs. Overall, our experience at The Holston River Lodge was wonderful, and we highly recommend this venue to any couple looking for a stunning, intimate setting for their special day. John and Sarah are truly two of the sweetest people we've had the pleasure of working with.
Travis & B., a month ago
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Beyond Catering SWVA 

5.0

  • Caterer
  • Starts at $15
  • Serves Rural Retreat, VA

Justin and Meagan Hitt are a husband/wife catering chef team rooted in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of Southwest Virginia. Both attended culinary school in Roanoke, Va at Virginia Western Community College and moved on to work at multiple locations including Hotel Roanoke and Primland in Meadows of Dan. After traveling to Cedar Rapids, Iowa and back to Burlington, NC; Meagan and Justin decided to return to Meagan’s hometown of Galax, VA to provide and share their expertise with the amazing people in the SWVA area. ”We want to be able to share a beautiful and tasteful, full experience beyond the plate of food within any of our services”

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Beyond Catering was wonderful to work with and food was delicious! Highly recommended!!
Cortney & A., 3 years ago
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Reflections Media Virginia 

3.7

  • Photographer
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $1,900
  • Serves Rural Retreat, VA

Reflections Media Virginia is a group of photographers, videographers and editors that strive every day to provide our clients with trendy yet timeless wedding imagery! We cover weddings across VA, DC, and MD. We've had the privilege to capture the wedding day of over 150 couples - and we've loved every second of it!

Reflections Media Virginia was an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding. From the very first interaction, their communication style was easy, kind, and efficient, making the whole process seamless and stress-free. The quality of their work was top-notch - they provided a personalized, high-quality video that captured all the special moments of our day, and we felt we got great value for the price. They even found artists who were passionate about animals, which was important to us. Reflections handled all the communications with the vendors, which was a huge weight off our shoulders. The resulting video was truly wonderful, and we're so grateful to have such an amazing memento of our wedding day.
Kaitlyn, 2 months ago
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Stormbrew Farm 

5.0

  • Florist
  • Starts at $250
  • Serves Rural Retreat, VA

This team finds the greatest joy in attention to fine detail and impeccable execution of your vision. Stormbrew Farm is a small flower & vegetable operation located in the mountains of Southwestern Virginia. Operated by Daisy Sturgill & The Stormbrew Crew, services range from floristry to catering to wholesale commodity sales. Daisy graduated in 2018 with a BS in Environmental Horticulture from Virginia Tech. Diving into the rich world of sustainable agriculture surrounding the campus, a summer job on a flower farm began the journey. Daisy has been in the floral design business since 2017.

We loved working with Daisy & Stormbrew Farm for our wedding in May! She was so great to work with and we loved how our flowers turned out. I wasn’t able to articulate exactly what I wanted for my bouquet and our big ceremony florals, and yet Daisy seemed to read my mind and knocked it out of the park. We got tons of compliments from our guests on our flowers, too! I can’t recommend Stormbrew Farms enough!
Amanda F., 6 months ago
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Blue Ridge Weddings 

5.0

  • Planner
  • Offers 4 services
  • Starts at $2,800
  • Serves Rural Retreat, VA

We listen to your requests and your specific needs and then evaluate the best solutions to realize your dream wedding. Thanks to our experience we are able to guide you in selecting the best location and give you advice on finding the BEST professionals within the industry to assist you on your special day. My vendors are tried and true. We only offer the best in the business. AN UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE Could you plan your own wedding? Of course you could you have dreamed of it since childhood, but why add the stress instead of just having an expert take care of all the details and bring your vision to life.

Awarded Best of Zola
Wedding planning can be overwhelming with so many details and options to make things look perfect! Blue Ridge Weddings and Events can help really relieve that stress! They have beautiful vision, professional staff and are over all an amazing investment for your event. Plus they treat all your other vendors with top quality as well!
Beyond Catering SWVA, 2 years ago
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Reflections Media Virginia 

5.0

  • Videographer
  • Starts at $1,000
  • Serves Rural Retreat, VA

Reflections Media Virginia is a group of photographers, videographers and editors that strive every day to provide our clients with trendy yet timeless wedding imagery! We cover weddings across VA, DC, and MD. We've had the privilege to capture the wedding day of over 150 couples - and we've loved every second of it!

Reflections Media Virginia was an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding day. Their communication throughout the planning process was quick, friendly, and informative, which made everything so easy. On the day of, their photography and videography skills were top-notch - the footage is clear, well-lit, and captures all of the special moments beautifully. We are thrilled with the final product and would highly recommend Reflections Media Virginia to any couple looking for a talented and professional team to document their big day.
Kylie R., 21 days ago
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Windsor Place Wedding & Event Venue 

5.0

Austinville, VA
  • Venue
  • Up to 250 guests
  • Raw space
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $3,000

Windsor place is nestled in the Blue Ridge mountains of Southwest, Virginia. Our venue is located on a private farm, surrounded by breathtaking views of nearby mountains. While on site, enjoy the peaceful water from the view of the gazebo. With a picturesque setting, the possibilities are endless. Let us help you create an exceptional celebration!

Why you'll love this venue

  • Has a dance floor for celebration
  • Offers full flexibility in setup and decor
  • Versatile for various event styles

Venue considerations

  • Not for you if you are looking for something nontraditional
  • Additional event staff required
  • Not wheelchair accessible
Windsor Place Wedding & Event Venue was a wonderful choice for our wedding. Their communication throughout the planning process was prompt, clear, and professional, which helped put us at ease. The new country-style venue was beautiful and provided excellent value for the price. They were even able to work us in on short notice and ensured we had all the amenities we needed for our special day. We are so grateful to the Windsor Place team for helping make our wedding celebration perfect.
Mary Alice L., a month ago
Emily Lauren Photography 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Rural Retreat, VA

Please feel to email me for a faster response photographybyemilylauren at gmail for a faster response! More Reviews on Facebook & Google ✨ Emily Lauren is a Virginia Wedding Photographer based in Abingdon, Virginia. Her style is described as adventurous, romantic, and fairytale inspired. She primarily serves Southwest Virginia, Northeast Tennessee, and Northwestern North Carolina, along with the USA & destinations worldwide. She specializes in Weddings & Elopements, Lifestyle, Family, Engagement, Portrait, Styled, Senior, and Boudoir Sessions."

Emily is a one of a kind photographer in so many unique ways from behind the camera to innovative pose ideas and picture locations. You may rest assured knowing your in the safe capable hands of a photographic professional with Emily at the helm, leading you to scenic destinations and capturing the irreplaceable images you may appreciate for a lifetime to come. Aside from a photography expert, she is more than fun to be around and pleasure to work with. From out door scenes to boudoir pin ups Emily is able to capture those creative moments you didn’t even know you were capable of. I’ve had the privilege of working with some incredibly talented photographers and Emily’s work remains some of my favorite. You’ll hire her as a photographer and gain a friend. She is certainly recommended by my company and will remain to be for as long as she’s willing to keep a camera in her hands!
Magic Wish Productions, 3 years ago
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Flower Moxie – Do-It-Yourself Wedding Flowers 

4.9

  • Florist
  • Starts at $350
  • Serves Rural Retreat, VA

In 2013, 8-year wedding veteran Amy McCord Jones realizes she wouldn't be able to afford to hire her own floral services if she was a bride. Then, Amy discovers that there is basically zero help available for DIY brides. No flower recipes. No instructions. No access to florist-grade blooms. Rude. So she launches Flower Moxie! Flower Moxie remains a humble, tucked-away small business out of Oklahoma City. We don’t zoom around on scooters in some fancy high-rise. We stock an average kitchen with canned wine and Aldi chips and listen to true crime podcasts while photographing curvy ranunculus. Join us. There’s cake, hugs, and acceptance here.

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Flower Moxie exceeded my expectations! We did a custom design and Cristen really captured what I wanted for our wedding day. The ordering process was so easy thanks to Cristen and I went further and did the modules to prep for getting them. As we got closer Alexa was so quick and helpful when I was panic asking a million questions. We had some delays and were getting close to my wedding day with little time to get the flowers done. Alexa jumped into action and was amazing in finding a wholesaler near me that had the flowers we wanted picked and ready for me to get in less than 3 hours. That made such a huge difference as I was able to have my helpers and get everything done before the day of my rehearsal dinner. On top of all of this I now am so proud to say I did all the florals for my wedding and they were everything I wanted! If you’re a fellow budget bride with a vision flower moxie is for you!
Meghan M., 2 months ago
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Timeless Photo + Video 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $1,499
  • Serves Rural Retreat, VA

At Timeless, we understand the importance of capturing the unique and beautiful moments of your special day. We guarantee that the photographs we deliver will be of the highest quality and will last a lifetime for you to cherish. We pride ourselves on providing personalized attention to each couple. And most importantly, we promise to be reliable, timely, and responsive throughout the entire process, giving you the peace of mind you need on your big day.

Awarded Best of Zola
Timeless Photo Video provided excellent service for our wedding day photography and videography. Jamie and Matt were prompt, attentive, and captured all the special moments with an intimate, detailed style that we loved. They communicated in a timely manner leading up to the wedding and delivered the final products quickly after. While a few photos were overexposed, we were very pleased overall with their work and the value we received. We'd enthusiastically recommend Timeless to other couples looking to preserve the memories of their special day.
Theandra M., 4 months ago
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Megan Rei Photography 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Rural Retreat, VA

I'm a wedding and dog photographer based in the Northern Virginia/DC area with a focus on capturing fun, candid, colorful photos of the people and pups you love! I'm always willing to travel, especially back to my home state of New York.

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We really enjoyed having Megan as our photographer. She was punctual, friendly, patient and took some amazing photos of our wedding ceremony at the DC War Memorial. She gave us lots of great suggestions about the background and poses for photos - suggestions that we greatly appreciated. She was very responsive since the day we first reached out to her and even helped us figure out some of the details for our big day. She is great at organizing group photos; all of our family photo sessions were so easy and efficient with her directing us through. Our photos came out so bright, colorful, and crisp! She made our wedding day so memorable. Thank you, Megan!
Reji and A., 3 years ago
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Timeless Photo + Video 

5.0

  • Videographer
  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $1,599
  • Serves Rural Retreat, VA

We understand the importance of capturing the unique and beautiful moments of your special day. We guarantee that the photographs we deliver will be of the highest quality and will last a lifetime for you to cherish. We pride ourselves on providing personalized attention to each couple. And most importantly, we promise to be reliable, timely, and responsive throughout the entire process, giving you the peace of mind you need on your big day.

Awarded Best of Zola
Timeless did a fantastic job with our photos and video, and Nancy was truly a peach to work with. She was great at communicating, and kept us in the loop on all decisions. We worked with Sam for photography and Daniel for videography and loved them both. We would definitely recommend working with Timeless for your wedding photography and videography.
Zoe M., 4 months ago
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JVMMS Events 

5.0

  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,600
  • Serves Rural Retreat, VA

I've spent the past 15+ years offering my musical knowledge to events all over the world. That experience translates to DJing weddings and events so seamlessly, from being able to read crowds and deliver exactly what you and your guests want, to managing logistics from the DJ booth in an effortless manner. Whether you want a folk-laden cocktail hour, a classic dinner playlist, or a modern dance party, let me be the one to provide the soundtrack to the most important day of your life!

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We hired Jeremy to DJ our wedding in September 2018. We are avid (and opinionated) music fans, so this was one of the most important parts of our day. Jeremy's pre-wedding process was efficient, informative, collaborative, and fun. Given all of the information we provided him, he absolutely nailed the vibe we had in mind, and he played an expertly curated and mixed set that was a hit with everyone at the wedding. The dance floor was positively packed all night. Additionally, Jeremy was punctual, courteous, accommodating, and charismatic. What else can you ask for in a wedding DJ?
Mike & J., 4 years ago
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HiMotive Entertainment & Photobooth 

4.5

  • DJ
  • Starts at $600
  • Serves Rural Retreat, VA

HiMotive Entertainment is a Event/Wedding entertainment service company operating out of North Carolina. From highly skilled photographers to DJs, Our ultimate goal is to handle all of your audio-visual needs.

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From the moment we booked HiMotive Entertainment & Photobooth, their communication was fast, easy, and personable. He was incredibly professional and went above and beyond to make our wedding day special. When we accidentally ordered the wrong sparklers, he made a miracle happen and got us some beautiful LED sparklers for our grand exit. And the music was absolutely perfect - our dance floor was so much fun all night long! We couldn't have asked for a better DJ. HiMotive truly delivered an outstanding value and we highly recommend them to any couple planning their wedding.
Rachel A., 2 months ago
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Zaida Gonzalez Photography 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,200
  • Serves Rural Retreat, VA

Hi there, I’m Zaida and I’m a full time wedding, portrait and lifestyle photographer (yes, I do destination weddings) based in Fredericksburg, VA and I do travel wherever you need me! I am married to a handsome man and I’m also a mom. I am from the Dominican Republic, raised in the beautiful island of Puerto Rico. I capture special moments with creativity and a uniqueness that separates me from the rest. I love to travel, spend time with my husband, play with my little ones, eat and I have a sweet tooth!

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Zaida Gonzalez Photography was an absolute joy to work with on our wedding day. From the moment we first spoke with Zaida and Anthony, we felt completely comfortable and at ease - their communication style is warm, fun, and understanding. Their passion for their craft is evident in the beautiful, captivating, and emotionally-resonant photographs they captured of our special day. Zaida and Anthony have a contagious energy that made us and our guests feel relaxed and ready to have fun in front of the camera. They were able to get every shot we wanted and more, and the final photos exceeded our expectations. Zaida Gonzalez Photography truly made our wedding day perfect, and we couldn't be happier with the incredible value they provided.
Katrina, 5 months ago
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Kam Wickam Photography 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $6,000
  • Serves Rural Retreat, VA
  • Offer

*Please reach out via the contact page on my website! Hello there, my name is Kam and I’m so glad you made it here! :) I’m an editorial style wedding photographer based in NYC but serving everywhere! My focus as a wedding photographer is capturing timeless, stunning images that tell the unique story of your day and become cherished pieces of art for years to come.

Awarded Best of Zola
Kam and her team at Kam Wickam Photography were an absolute pleasure to work with for our multi-day wedding celebration in Austin, Texas. From our very first interaction, Kam was prompt in her communication, easy to talk to, and incredibly helpful in answering all of our questions. On the wedding days, she was on it from beginning to end, capturing the most gorgeous, unique shots that truly felt like works of art. (I added some of my favorite film shots she took!) Despite having to photograph at multiple locations over the course of 3 days, Kam and her team were incredibly flexible. We are thrilled with the final photos and could not recommend Kam Wickam Photography more highly for any couple looking for a talented, professional, and personable photography team to help make their special day unforgettable.
Lauren, 2 months ago
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fine art wedding film 

5.0

  • Videographer
  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $1,750
  • Serves Rural Retreat, VA

When you choose Fine Art Wedding Film you will get a ticket to journey back in time. You will relive the breathtaking moments of your wedding and notice intriguing details you haven’t had time to absorb. To make this time travel possible we choose moments, change angles, craftfully edit sights and sounds to create a piece of art movie, the movie that you will be proud to share with family, friends, and generations to come. After all the buzz of the preparation for the big day, you will find it extremely rewarding to sit back and enjoy the journey to the day where your new family was born.

Awarded Best of Zola
From our first conversation with Fine Art Wedding Film, we knew we were in good hands. Their professional communication style put us at ease and made the entire process seamless. On the day of our daughter’s b’day, their team blended in seamlessly, capturing all the special moments without being intrusive. The final film they delivered was nothing short of amazing - it truly brought our celebration back to life and made it even more memorable. We are so grateful to have such beautiful footage to look back on for years to come. Fine Art Wedding Film exceeded our expectations in every way, and we would highly recommend them to any couple looking for a talented and reliable videography team.
Manya, 4 months ago
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Anchor Studios Photography 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Rural Retreat, VA
  • Offer

I’m Edgar, an HTX-raised native with Salvadorian roots. I am the owner, creative director, and lead photographer at Anchor Studios Photography. I'm a wedding and elopement photographer based out of Pittsburgh, PA! However, the stories I capture don't start and end there. I love to travel to capture stories all around the world.

Awarded Best of Zola
Anchor Studios Photography was a pleasure to work with for our engagement photos! From the very first interaction, Edgar was helpful, relaxing, and fun to be around. They put my fiance and I right at ease, as we had never had professional photos taken before. The final photos turned out beautifully, with great tones, quality, and creative compositions that really captured the joy and love we have for each other. We’ve received so many compliments on our photos, I’m so excited to see how our engagement photos will be!
Savahnah, 2 months ago
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Bachelor Boys Band 

4.9

  • Band or Ensemble
  • Starts at $2,020
  • Serves Rural Retreat, VA

We're live music experts, wedding enthusiasts, and party starters, infusing every event with energy and full dance floors. We're here to make your wedding the greatest party of your life! The Bachelor Boys are a premium, customizable 3 to 14 piece band specializing in high-energy music–at a sensible price. Reach out to get started! Visit our website for upcoming showcase dates where you can see the band perform LIVE before booking. You can also tailor the dream band to suit your style and budget. We also offer Photo & Video services!

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Thank you so much to the BBB team! They really made our wedding a special day, providing beautiful music for the ceremony, cocktail hour and reception. They worked with us to make sure they played the style of music we were looking for and went above and beyond to make the evening special for us and our guests. Huge thank you to all the musicians and artists who made our night one to remember.
Helen G., 8 months ago
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Portraits By Sean 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Rural Retreat, VA



I present fun, elegant, and exciting Wedding Photography for my clients. My style is photojournalistic; I feel it's the most effective way to tell a story. After all, there is so much happening on a wedding day. Between the ceremony, dancing, and endless extravaganzas, the most memorable moments will naturally occur.  My goal is to capture the emotions and memories of your day through my lens. These recollections are your forever keepsakes, a chapter of your life's story. Every image accounts for those who were by your side, delighted for you, and the next step in your journey. I appreciate you for giving me a few moments of your time.t

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My partner and I hired Sean for our engagement photos and we were extremely impressed! He was super helpful in helping us pose and very skilled in the ways he used lighting to capture our best features. He captured really genuine moments with such skill. He also made sure the job was well done and he got all the photos that we could have wanted. We had a blast working with him! The photos are stunning and I genuinely can’t stop looking at them! My partner and I tend to feel awkward getting our picture taken but Sean created such a comfortable space for us. We would highly recommend booking Sean.
Sydney and J., 8 months ago
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The Faux Bouquets 

5.0

  • Florist
  • Starts at $175
  • Serves Rural Retreat, VA
  • Offer

Believe it or not, we often have people ask if our pictures throughout our website are showing a mix of fresh and faux and…no they aren’t! Although fresh florals are pretty, we are totally in love with poser-blooms all the way here and that’s what we design 100% of our orders with.

Awarded Best of Zola
I recently had the pleasure of working with The Faux Bouquets for my wedding and couldn't be happier with their service. Their communication through email was great - they were fast, reliable, and very helpful in answering all of my questions. The faux flowers they provided looked and photographed just as if they were real, and the final product was stunning. I would highly recommend The Faux Bouquets to any couple looking for beautiful, high-quality floral arrangements for their wedding.
LaShawn Garay R., 6 months ago
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Wood & Word Blooms, sola wood floral designs (faux not fresh) 

5.0

  • Florist
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Rural Retreat, VA
  • Offer

🌹 WE ARE NOT FRESH FLOWER FLORISTS. WE WORK WITH WOOD & FAUX FLOWERS. PLEASE ACKNOWLEDGE THIS IN YOUR REPLY. 🌹 Wood & Word Blooms is run by a Jen Angle, former teacher of 20+ years and specializes in using hand-painted wood flowers along with a faux, dried and preserved florals (nothing fresh here) to bring your wedding vision to life not just for that one glorious day but forever. Besides designing for you, I also offer DIY Wood Flower Experiences to create your wedding florals alongside me in person or virtually and 1:1 sessions to help DIY brides learn to do it themselves.

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Jen is incredible and worth every penny! My husband and I weren't very sure about how we wanted our wedding florals to look. We also didn't want to spend thousands of dollars on flowers that would only last a day. We stumbled upon wood flowers and discovered Wood and Word Blooms! Working with Jen was wonderful and seamless. She helps you every step of the way to figure out what you would like. The DIY class was so much fun, and we were able to build all of our centerpieces, boutonnières, and bouquets. Jen also built my cascade bouquet and beautiful garland for us! Everything came out so beautifully and was perfect for our day. Thank you Jen!
Bianca D., 8 months ago
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Ledd Lens LLC, Photo and Film 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Rural Retreat, VA

We are team of traveling wedding photographers and videographers. For 2024, we have 120+ weddings booked in 34 different states. Our shooting style is photojournalistic, natural, CINEMATIC to traditional. Our editing and style depends. Very easygoing and flexible depending on the client's preference. Our team is dedicated in delivering memories.

Awarded Best of Zola
Ledd Lens LLC was a fantastic choice for our wedding photography. From our first meeting, Ledd was clear, consistent, and approachable in his communication. He took time to understand our vision and preferences. On the big day, Ledd and his team were engaging and patient, skillfully capturing all of the special moments while keeping things light and fun. The end result is a beautiful, detailed, and creative set of photos that we will treasure forever. Ledd delivered excellent quality and value. We highly recommend Ledd Lens LLC for wedding photography - they truly contributed to making our day special!
Jia Y., 7 months ago
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The Talented Photographer - Award Winning Photography. 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Rural Retreat, VA
  • Offer

Hello! My name is Christian. Whether camera shy or not, my couples have a great time with me. I've documented over 1200 weddings leaving many happy clients across the world. I'm also a master in the wedding industry - I have a high-end team of wedding pros, some of them have won awards by Sony, Vogue, and other big names. Not to brag, but hands-down the best team in USA. There is no team like it and I invite you to take a look. What does this mean to you? an awesome experience + end up looking extra amazing in your wedding photos. It requires great direction, that's something you can't buy in other companies: and that's what sets up apart.

Awarded Best of Zola
The Talented Photographer was an absolute dream to work with for our wedding. From the very first interaction, Alec's communication style was fun, professional, and incredibly personable. He had a true passion for his craft that shone through in every interaction. The quality of Alec's work was absolutely stunning - we got a wonderful variety of candids, formal shots, and editorial-style pictures that captured all the special moments of our day. Alec has an incredible eye for the right shots, and the final photos are absolutely gorgeous. Despite a complicated location schedule that I was worried about, Alec made the whole day seamless, traveling to over 4 different spots to ensure we got all the groupings and special shots we wanted. Alec truly went above and beyond, and we had such a great time working with him. I'm obsessed with the pictures and would give him an 11/10 rating!
Michelle M., 3 months ago
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Promani Weddings 

4.9

  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Rural Retreat, VA

Hi! At Promani Weddings, we are a local wedding media team that specializes in capturing the magic of wedding celebrations. Led by owner and accomplished photographer/filmmaker Benjamin, our dedicated team of talented photographers and videographers excels at transforming your special day into timeless memories. In thanks to high demand from all of our amazing couples, we have established incredible teams in Michigan, Tennessee and North Carolina!! I can't wait to hear from you and learn more about your wedding.

Awarded Best of Zola
Exceptional Wedding Photography Experience I recently had the pleasure of working with a Ben and his team (shout out Mike!!), Promani Weddings, whose talent and professionalism made our wedding day truly unforgettable. From the moment we met, it was clear that he wasn't just there to take pictures—he was invested in ensuring our special day was captured in the most beautiful and authentic way possible. -Personable and Friendly Approach One of the standout qualities of our photographer was his warm and personable demeanor. He immediately put us at ease, making us feel comfortable and relaxed throughout the entire process. This was especially appreciated during those hectic pre-ceremony moments when nerves were running high. His ability to connect with us and our guests on a personal level created an atmosphere of trust and camaraderie, which translated into natural and genuine photographs. -Unique Candid Photography Technique What truly set our photographer apart was his innovative use of candid photography. Instead of staging every shot, he discreetly captured spontaneous moments that perfectly encapsulated the emotions and relationships of everyone present. This approach resulted in photos that felt alive and authentic, reflecting the true essence of the love and joy we experienced that day. Looking through our wedding album, we were amazed at how he managed to capture moments we didn't even realize were happening, yet are now some of our most cherished memories. If you’re on the fence about doing candid photography for your wedding, this is your sign to DO IT! -Superb Communication and Understanding Throughout the planning process, our photographer was incredibly communicative and attentive. He took the time to understand our vision for the day and worked closely with us to ensure every detail was accounted for. His professionalism and dedication were evident in his proactive approach to logistics and his responsiveness to our questions and concerns. He was not just a hired vendor but a true partner in ensuring our wedding photography exceeded our expectations. -Execution of Vision On the day of the wedding, Ben seamlessly executed the vision we had discussed. His keen eye for detail and mastery of light and composition resulted in stunning images that captured the beauty of the venue, the emotions of our guests, and the intimacy of our ceremony. He balanced capturing the big moments with the subtle nuances that made our day unique, ensuring that every aspect of our celebration was documented with care and artistry. I cannot recommend Ben, Mike and Promani Weddings highly enough. His talent, professionalism, and genuine passion for his craft shone through in every interaction and in every photograph. He not only met but exceeded our expectations, delivering a collection of images that we will treasure for a lifetime. It’s been two weeks since our wedding and we already have our edited photos, highlight reel and full ceremony video. If you're looking for a photographer who will not only capture moments but also enhance your wedding day experience, look no further. Hiring him was one of the best decisions we made, and we are forever grateful for the memories he preserved so beautifully.
Samantha A., 8 months ago

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