Hi! We’re Joey (he/him) and Erin (she/her). We approach weddings with authenticity because we think your wedding film should feel representative of who you are and what your day truly felt like. We try to stay as out of the way as possible on your wedding day so that we can capture genuine moments that allow us to lead with your personalities.
We actively work to be an LGBTQ+ and BIPOC inclusive company and completed our LGBTQ+ Inclusive Certification through Equally Wed Pro in 2022. We work to make each of our wedding videos fit the individuality of each couple because every couple is unique and every wedding day looks and feels different.
Inclusivity and authenticity are extremely important to us as a company and we love working with couples who share those values. We chose to list on Equally Wed because we want couples who may not feel represented or included in the wedding industry to be able to easily find vendors who have their backs.
Click the link to our wedding website page to watch some of our videos!
Make your event historic!
Cary Hill 1741 is an private estate, lovingly maintained for over 275 years, that specializes in intimate weddings, private parties and country retreats. Our classic 18th century manor house was purchased by Kip Kephart in 1958 and he set to work refurbishing and decorating with colonial works of art and antiques, providing an environment that honors our history while setting an incredible backdrop for your wedding day. This classic setting is also fused with an eclectic modern vibe, creating an atmosphere that is perfect for any wedding.
Facilities and Capacity
The venue offers multiple event sites to enhance each element of your wedding day:
- Cary Hill, the original estate home with 2 restrooms, cocktail parlor, photo hall, 2 kitchenettes, and a rustic dining room with original brick flooring
- Several options for Celebrant Green Room Suites
- Outdoor ceremony site and sculpture garden
- A Greek-inspired poolside lounge and entertaining room with 1 restroom, large changing screen, private bar, and an entertainment center with television, sound system, and video game console
- Private outdoor pool and slated pool deck
- Guest cottage with 3 bedrooms (one king, one queen and one with extra long twins), two full bathrooms, well-appointed kitchen, and living room
- Abundant parking with attendants
- 100 white padded garden chairs
- Access to Cary Hill 1741 hospitality manager from your first tour through your big day, and on-site host on the day
Cary Hill 1741 is now under the purview of The Kip Kephart Foundation, established in 1998. The Foundation carries on the tenets of charity and community support held dear by Kip. His love and support of children and animals has become his legacy. Kip funded many local organizations that tried to provide sufficient food, safer environments and necessary clothing for children in need. His 501(c)3 registered Foundation strives to support his passion and vision to this day. https://kephartfoundation.com/
Cary Hill 1741 accommodates up to around 125 guests. Please contact us for additional information, and to schedule a no-obligation tour!
Location
Located in Charles City, VA, Cary Hill 1741 is a short drive from Williamsburg or Richmond.
LET ME GUESS…
YOU’VE BEEN LOOKING FOR A WEDDING PLANNER WHO:
- Knows how to incorporate several cultures or religions into a wedding
- Can seamlessly blend multiple families together, even if they’re meeting for the first time
- Has an organized and clear process that will anticipate your needs throughout the planning journey
- Loves bold and fresh designs that let your personalities and passions shine through
- Can support you and your family throughout the entire wedding weekend
- Values originality and will never ask to see your Pinterest board
- Is willing to throw tradition out the window if that isn’t your scene
- Will support other BIPOC, LGBTQ+ and women-owned businesses with your wedding day investment
- Knows how to throw a damn good party
You are in the right place.
We use high-touch planning, bold designs, and an inclusive approach to produce events that celebrate our couples’ uniqueness as much as their marriage.
Event Central is an event hall and pre-decorated garden chapel. Affordable, Clean, and Beautiful. Perfect for your wedding. We are centrally located in Newport News, VA, seat up to 102, and provide an intimate wedding ceremony and reception experience all at one location. We offer many included items with our facility, such as uplights, MR & MR/MRS & MRS letters, backdrops, thrones, tables, chairs, and more. Oh, and we are close to hotels for out of town guests.
Dressings rooms are included with our event hall. A social hour area is included with our chapel.
Our venue was redecorated in January 2022 with new carpet, paint, beautiful chandeliers, and more.
Outside vendors are allowed and we can provide referrals for all the services you need to complete your planning.
The chapel, social area, event hall, lounge, kitchen, and dressing areas are all provided for only $2000. for the day.
We would love to give you a tour of our gorgeous venue and learn your vision for your wedding day. We have a “Questions and Answers” page on our website at eventcentralva.com for most questions, but would love to provide those answers in person.
Stop by for a tour Mondays or Thursdays 10am-3pm.
The Aiko Film Co. is an LGBTQ+ owned wedding videography business based in Virginia Beach, Virginia, specializing in cinematic and storytelling film-making. Mikaela Washington owns the company and strives to produce authentic and romantic videos that depict your love story. She is passionate about documenting your monumental life moments and creating a timeless film filled with happy memories, intimate moments, and documenting the emotions that you experienced. Not only will she be capturing it all, but she’ll also hop on that dance floor for a second to celebrate right along with you!
Offering videography packages for weddings, elopements, micro-weddings, and other significant life events. The company is inclusive of all couples and welcomes unique and original weddings. Packages include services such as highlight videos, social media teasers, and save-the-dates. Mikaela is always willing to travel throughout the United States for destination, or adventure weddings and beyond!
Weddings by Nicole G LLC is minority, woman-owned professional wedding planning firm, specializing in Wedding Day Execution, Partial and Full Wedding Planning Services, and Destination Wedding Planning! Our firm is a proud supporter of marriage equality! We happily plan weddings for all couples in Northern Virginia, DC, and the Destination location of your dreams with enthusiasm, intention, and professionalism! We look forward to planning your important day!
Fine jewelry for those who want to venture beyond the commonplace, the familiar, and the obvious with items that tell a story and celebrate life’s most magical moments.
We specialize in custom fine jewelry and have ready-to-ship commitment rings and fine jewelry items.
A monumental location to host your DREAM wedding in DC
Just steps from the White House, AIA’s prime downtown location is the perfect place to host your nuptials. Book one of our spaces hourly, for the full day, or an evening reception. Our space is yours for as long as you need it.
What you’ll enjoy
- private event space for up to 350 guests
- meeting rooms equipped with state-of-the-art technology
- award-winning staff support with one point of contact, from planning to day-of details
- relationships with the area’s best caterers and vendors
- convenient, metro-accessible location near the White House and National Mall
- elevators and ramps for easy access
All the attention, five star results
We’re not just an event space. We’re event specialists. And we’re committed to making your event as memorable as the location.
Our team has an unrivaled reputation for great design, elegant solutions, and impeccable attention to detail. From weddings to corporate events, elegant affairs to hip gatherings, board meetings for 35 to parties for 350, we’ll bring every detail of your vision to life.
For nearly 15 years, Amy Medawar has been creating memorable, unique events in Washington, DC. From high-profile experiences to business breakfasts, Amy brings a wealth of experience working with DC’s premier caterers, event professionals, and vendors. Personal support, one point of contact, flawless details, and hundreds of happy customers—we’ve got you covered!
The perfect place to say ‘I do’
With distinctive architecture, two-story glass windows, a grand staircase, and a private courtyard oasis, AIA’s urban location is perfect for your city wedding. We can host your full ceremony and reception experiences for up to 350 people, and we’ll transition the space effortlessly from ceremony to cocktails, reception, and dancing.
What you’ll enjoy
- close proximity to the National Mall, the White House, other DC landmarks, and the historic Octagon House (on site) for beautiful photo opportunities
- near some of DC’s best hotels and many parking garages
- award-winning staff support with one point of contact, from planning to day-of details
- indoor and outdoor spaces that let you dance under the stars, celebrate inside, or both
- relationships with the area’s best caterers and vendors
Ideal spaces
The Courtyard
Dancing under the stars, or cocktails in the courtyard. This unique urban oasis accommodates up to 350 guests for a standing reception in the shadow of the historic 18th-century Octagon house.
The Social Gallery
Large windows, soaring ceilings, and a grand staircase frame every event in our bi-level Social Gallery. Ideal for a 200-person reception or a seated event up to 150.
Prices: What’s this going to cost?
Rental Fee
- $1,000–6,000/event
- Rental fee varies depending on:
- Day of week
- Time of day
- Space reserved
- Guest count
- Event duration
- Package chosen
- Type of event
Package Prices
- $6,000/event and up
- Package prices vary depending on:
- Space reserved
- Guest count
- Event duration
- Type of event
Meals (when priced separately)
- $15–35/person
What has made our events magical over the last 10 years, is our ability to listen to you and create an experience based on your personality and style. Events and weddings will always be about you. We give you the meticulous attention to detail you deserve. You don’t compete for our attention, but we certainly compete with vendors and venues to ensure you get the absolute best. It’s a no stress type of relationship.
Whether it’s a conference, a LGBTQ+ wedding or a charitable fundraiser, we pride ourselves on building experiences that are surrounded by the love we have for you. We believe that you are our family and we want to give you the royal treatment with custom made services to fit your needs.
We are a boutique event management company which means we limit the amount of clients we take on each year to eliminate being overburden and decreasing our quality of service to you. What does this mean? We produce no more than two weddings each month and no more than 6 corporate or social events each month. This ensures you have quality service and adequate attention to your events. There is never anything more important to us than your event or wedding! Each of our previous clients can tell you how much they appreciate this style of service.
Hey, I’m Chris and I provide bold, modern, and authentic photography for unconventional couples. I believe that your dream wedding should be unapologetically you, and that you deserve the peace of mind knowing that that I’ll capture real emotions and real moments without noticing I’m there. I’ll thoughtfully document all that you cherish so that you’ll be able to relive the joy of your wedding for years to come.
Choosing a photographer is one of the most important decisions of the wedding planning process. You need to be absolutely sure you find someone you’re comfortable with because they’ll be with you the entire day. You need to love their style because you’ll be looking back on the photos for decades to come.
Peace of Mind
I’ve photographed 125+ weddings. I’ll capture everything about your wedding day without having to be asked. You’ll get timeless photos, not bizarre sepia toned fad edits. You’ll look back and remember the day as clearly as if you were there.
The Experience
I like to keep everything very casual. I provide very light direction so you won’t be forced to pose in unnatural ways. There will be banter and real laughter. It’s essentially an awesome adventure where someone just happens to me taking photos. Couples routinely tell me that their anxiety quickly disappeared and that they had a lot more fun than they expected to.
The Style
I appreciate bold aesthetics, wide shots, and incorporating architectural elements. My couples tend to appreciate those things as well. Why have an epic location or venue if you don’t capture it?
Timber Pizza Company caters weddings of all sizes throughout the DMV and has a variety of delicious menu offerings centered around our nationally recognized wood-fired pizza. We’re able to help with all aspects of your big day from set-up and service to coordinating rentals and bar services. For a unique wedding catering option that your guests won’t soon forget, look to Timber Pizza to help make your special day one to remember.
Since 2014, couples in the DMV have trusted Timber to deliver five star service and provide fantastic flavors across all menu offerings. A wide array of unique appetizers to start the evening and affordable beverage offerings allow couples the flexibility to treat themselves and their guests while meeting their budget goals.
Reach out to us to work directly with Co-founder and owner Chris Brady who works with guests from start to finish to ensure all of your needs are met and you get the five star service that you’d expect from one of DC’s leading wedding catering companies.
