Thanks to the best Charlottesville Wedding Vendors!

It was hard, but we have chosen our top 50 wedding photos of 2023! As we reflect on last year, I can't help but think how fortunate we are to work with amazing couples, and the best Charlottesville wedding vendors! The combination of the two help make these our best wedding photos of 2023!

I often get questions about how we keep our images fresh and creative after 20 years of photographing weddings. Looking at these pictures I realize how much I love drone wedding photography! Last year we upgraded to the DJI Air 3, and it took our aerial photography to a new level! I love how many beautiful wedding venues in Charlottesville, VA we have, and the drone really shows them in a new way! From a creative sparkler exit drone photo, to a new 360 sphere drone photo at Rockfish Ranch, and capturing a couple dancing next to the fountain at Keswick Vineyards! There were many memorable drone wedding photos!

Beyond the drone wedding photography, this past year we always had an A list team of vendors to work alongside. It is key to have amazing wedding planners, beautiful wedding venues, creative florists, professional hair and makeup artists, DJ's and Bands (that bring lots of energy), and the many other amazing wedding vendors, to pull off these incredible weddings. So to finish, a big heartfelt thank you to the best Charlottesville Wedding Vendors who made last year so wonderful!

If you are planning your Charlottesville Wedding, be sure to contact us about wedding photography! Aaron Watson is an award winning wedding photographer, voted as one of the best Charlottesville wedding vendors multiple times. Listed as Best of Wedding Wire, in The Knot Hall of Fame, and is 2024 Wedding of The Year Winner!

Alexandra & Justin - Wedding of The Year Winner

Best Charlottesville Wedding Vendors: Photography: Aaron Watson Photography | Planning and Design: Anyvent Event Planning | Venue/Caterer: Veritas Vineyard & Winery | Videography: Rivion Wedding Films | DJ: Bundy | Rentals: MS Events | Florist: Willow Branch Flowers | Hair/Makeup: Beauty by Jahara Jennae, Society 11:11 | Cake: Cakes by Rachel | Ceremony Music: Onyx Ensemble | Transportation: W&W Luxury Limousine Service | Invitations: Minted Weddings | Officiant: William Clayton | Wedding Dress: Suzanne Neville, Coastal Bridal Knot | Bridesmaids: Azazie | Menswear: Robert Jamison Collection

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Lauren & Harrison

Photography: Aaron Watson Photography | Wedding Planner: Barb Wired LLC | Venue: Keswick Vineyards | Music: Prime Time Event Group | Rentals: MS Events | Caterer: L'etoile Catering | Florist: Gregory Britt Design: Floral and Event Design | Makeup: Cagney Shifflett | Hair: On Location Bridal | Cake: Shenandoah Sweets | Transportation: A&A Limousine | Invitations: Minted Weddings  | Officiant: Troy Coppage | Wedding Dress: Verdin Bridal, Kleinfeld Bridal | Bridesmaids: Show Me Your Mumu | Menswear: Men's Wearhouse

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Catherine & Jose

Photography: Aaron Watson Photography | Wedding Planner: Emerald Events by Nilsa | Venue: The Barns at Mattaponi Springs | Videography: MV Wedding Films | DJ: Black Tie Entertainment | Rentals: Rent-E-Quip | Caterer: Omo Catering | Florist: Fleuressence Floral Design | Makeup/Hair: The Beauty Soiree Nicole & Co | Cake: Louisa's Homemades | Invitations: Merrymaker Fine Paper | Photo Booth: MMG Photo Booth | Officiant: Shady Grove United Methodist | Wedding Dress: Ava Laurenne Bride | Bridemaids’ Dresses: Azazie | Menswear: Generation Tux

Photography: Aaron Watson Photography | Wedding Planner: Emerald Events by Nilsa | Venue: The Barns at Mattaponi Springs | Videography: MV Wedding Films | DJ: Black Tie Entertainment | Rentals: Rent-E-Quip | Caterer: Omo Catering | Florist: Fleuressence Floral Design | Makeup/Hair: The Beauty Soiree Nicole & Co | Cake: Louisa's Homemades | Invitations: Merrymaker Fine Paper | Photo Booth: MMG Photo Booth | Officiant: Shady Grove United Methodist | Wedding Dress: Ava Laurenne Bride | Bridemaids’ Dresses: Azazie | Menswear: Generation Tux

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Cammie & Barrett

Photography: Aaron Watson Photography | Wedding Planner: The Greenbrier | Venue/Caterer: The Greenbrier | Videography: Iron & Ivy Films | Band: The Party Rockers with East Coast Entertainment | Florist: Gillespie's Flowers | Hair/Makeup: Studio G Hair Salon at The Greenbrier | Cake: The Greenbrier | Ceremony Venue: St. Charles Borromeo | Ceremony Music: Leah Trent | Officiant: Father Conyers | Wedding Dress: Sareh Nouri | Bridesmaids: Lulakate, Bella Bridesmaids 

Britney & Brendan

Best Charlottesville Wedding Vendors: Photography: Aaron Watson Photography | Wedding Planner: Cody Smith Weddings | Venue/Caterer: Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards | Videography: Silver Streak Media | Band: The Retreat with Sam Hill Entertainment | Lighting: Blue Ridge Event Production | Rentals: MS Events | Florist: Blue Ridge Floral Design | Hair/Makeup: Avenue 42 | Cake: Commonwealth Cake Company | Ceremony Music: Melodious Strings Quartet | Transportation: A&A Limousine |Invitations: Yellowbird Invitations | Live Wedding Painter: Maria Odorio Driscoll Art | Photo Booth: MoxBox | Photo Booth Backdrop: Sweet Pear Paper | Officiant: Kenilworth Union Church | Wedding Dress: Reddington Bridal | Bridesmaids: Bella Bridesmaids | Menswear: Men's Wearhouse

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Abigail & Jacob

Photography: Aaron Watson Photography | Planning and Design: Anyvent Event Planning | Venue: Rockfish Ranch | DJ/Ceremony Music: Rhythm of Love | Rentals: MS Events | Caterer: Harvest Moon Catering | Florist: Willow Branch Flowers | Hair & Makeup: Live Fancy Bridal Studio | Cake & dessert: Cakes by Rachel, Duck Donuts | Invitations: Minted Weddings | Transportation: Albemarle Limousine |Wedding Dress: Studio I Do Bridals | Bridesmaids: Studio I Do Bridals | Menswear: Generation Tux 

Cassie & Jason

Photography: Aaron Watson Photograph | Venue: Dairy Market | DJ: Dynamic Entertaining | Rentals: MS Events | Caterer: Pearl Island Catering | Officiant: Virginia Moore | Wedding Dress: David's Bridal | Menswear: Men's Wearhouse

Sarah & Keith

Photography: Aaron Watson Photography | Venue: Trump Winery | Caterer: Albemarle Estate at Trump Winery | Florist: Blue Ridge Floral Design | Hair/Makeup: Posh Bride

Maria & Joey

Photography: Aaron Watson Photography | Wedding Planner: Little Acorn Events | Ceremony/Church/Ceremony Music: St. Thomas Aquinas University Parish | Reception Venue: King Family Vineyards | Videography: Whiddon Productions | DJ: DJ Derek Tobler | Caterer: The Catering Outfit | Rentals: MS Events | Florist: Foxtail Cottage Floral | Hair: Cheyenne Buck with Ashleigh James Salon | Invitations: Minted Weddings | Cake: Maria Geba | Officiant: Michael Renninger | Wedding Dress: Rosa Clara | Bridesmaids Dresses: Azazie

Samantha & George

Photography: Aaron Watson Photography | Ceremony Church: St. Thomas Aquinas University Parish | Venue/Caterer: Boar's Head Resort | Wedding Planner: Cody Smith Weddings | Florist: Blue Ridge Floral Design | Makeup/Hair: On Location Bridal | DJ: King Studios DJ | Cake: Maliha Creations | Ceremony Music: Belle Arte String Quartet | Wedding Dress: Zoya's Atelier, Suzanne Neville | Men’s Tuxedos: Russell's of Washington | Bridesmaid Necklaces: Kamaria Jewelry | Engagement Ring: Victor Barbone Jewelry

Kristine & Brian 

Best Charlottesville Wedding Vendors: Photography: Aaron Watson Photography | Wedding Planner: Cody Smith Weddings | Venue: Trump Winery | Videography: Silver Streak Media | DJ: DJ Derek Tobler | Rentals: MS Events | Caterer: The Catering Outfit | Florist: Colonial Florist | Hair/Makeup: Posh Bride | Cake: Chandler's Bakery | Ceremony Music: Dale Farthing | Transportation: Cville Hop On Tours | Photo Booth: Photo Booth of Charlottesville | Officiants: Bryan Bayles & Aaron Jamieson | Wedding Dress: Victoria Kyriakides, Saks Fifth Avenue | Bridesmaids: Nordstrom Rack

Katherine & James

Photography: Aaron Watson Photography | Wedding Planner: The Local Catering | Venue: King Family Vineyards | Music: DJ Derek Tobler | Rentals: MS Events | Caterer: The Local Catering | Florist: Weddings by Vogue | Hair/Makeup: Avenue 42 | Cake: Cakes by Rachel | Transportation: Quick Bus | Wedding Dress: Sachin & Babi | Invitations: Zola | Bridesmaids: Anthropologie, Azazie | Menswear: Alton Lane

Jaclyn & Jeff

Best Charlottesville Wedding Vendors: Photography: Aaron Watson Photography | Planning and Design: Anyvent Event Planning | Venue: Castle Hill Cider | Band: Affirmative Groove with Sam Hill Entertainment | Lighting: MS Events & BBJ | Rentals: MS Events | Caterer: The Catering Outfit | Florist: Willow Branch Flowers | Videography: Feeling Wedding Films | Hair/Makeup: Avenue 42 | Cake: Passion Flower Cakes | Ceremony Music: The Bloom Trio | Wedding Dress: Allure Bridals | Bridesmaids: Azazie | Menswear: The Black Tux

Jen & Courtney

Photography: Aaron Watson Photography | Wedding Planner: Makayla Baxter Weddings | Venue: The Seclusion | DJ: DJ Derek Tobler | Rentals: MS Events | Caterer: The Catering Outfit | Florist: Gregory Britt Design: Floral and Event Design | Hair/Makeup: Lou Stevens Glam Squad Studio | Cake: Blush Baking Co | Ceremony Music: Got Strings | Invitations: The Knot Invitations | Officiant: Hollie Woodruff | Wedding Dress: Annalise Bridal | Menswear: 9 Taylors 

Corey & Chris

Photography: Aaron Watson Photography | Wedding Planner: CrossKeys Vineyards | Venue/Caterer: CrossKeys Vineyards | Music: DJ Fit | Florist: Honeybees Florist | Cake: Allison Hereford | Transportation: Hotel Madison | Officiant: Cara Modisett | Bridesmaids: Azazie | Menswear: Men's Wearhouse

Jessica & AJ

Photography: Aaron Watson Photography | Wedding Planner: Early Mountain Vineyards | Venue/Caterer: Early Mountain Vineyards | Music: Rock-Da-House Entertainment | Florist: Brin's Posy Floral | Hair/Makeup: Avenue 42 | Cupcakes: Sugar on Top Cakes & Sweets | Transportation: Quick Bus | Invitations: Minted Weddings | Officiant: Dale Koning | Wedding Dress: Justin Alexander, Ava Laurenne Bride | Menswear: Indochino

Whitney & Chase

Photography: Aaron Watson Photography | Wedding Planner: Magnum Opus Events | Venue: Trump Winery | Videography: Ian's Creations | DJ/Lighting: DJ Derek Tobler | Rentals: BBJ La Tavola | Caterer: Albemarle Estate at Trump Winery | Florist: Blue Ridge Floral Design | Hair/Makeup: Charlottesville Makeup Artist | Transportation: A&A Limousine | Invitations: Eloise Design Co | Horse and Carriage: Classic Carriage | Officiant: Dan Faber | Wedding Dress: Maggie Sottero, The Bridal Boutique

Haley & Craig 

Photography: Aaron Watson Photography | Wedding Planner: Makayla Baxter Weddings
| Venue: Mount Ida Farm | Band: East Coast Entertainment | Rentals: MS Events | Caterer: The Catering Outfit | Florist: Floral Images Design Studio | Makeup: Rouge 9 Makeup Studio | Hair: Top Knot Studio | Dessert: Baked on the James, Detroit Cookie Company | Transportation: Easy Riders Bus Company, Norms Transportation | Invitations: Shine Wedding Invitations | Officiant: Tim Sullivan | Wedding Dress: Noras Bridal Boutique | Bridesmaid Dress: Bella Bridal

Ari & Richard

Photography: Aaron Watson Photography | Wedding Planner: K. Elizabeth & Co Events | Venue/Caterer: The Clifton | Band: Big Ray and the Kool Kats | Rentals: MS Events, Professional Party Rentals | Florist: Fiori Floral Studio | Makeup: Elizabeth Wilson Makeup | Hair: Mariaha McKinney | Cake: Cake Bloom | Ceremony Music: The Bloom Trio | Invitations: Rock Paper Scissors | Officiant: Merry Thomasson Christ Episcopal Church | Wedding Dress: Annalise Bridal, Anne Barge | Bridesmaids: The Dessy Group | Menswear: Jos. A. Bank

Emily & Zach

Photography: Aaron Watson Photography | Wedding Planner: Day by Fay | Venue: Trump Winery, The Clifton | Caterer: The Clifton | Florist: Blue Ridge Floral Design | Hair/Makeup: On Location Bridal | Cake: Cake Bloom | Ceremony Music: Diane Kingsbury | Calligraphy: Karen Lane Calligraphy | Vintage Car: Albemarle Limousine | Officiant: Brian Purcell | Wedding Dress: Sareh Nouri | Menswear: Men's Wearhouse

Morgan & Grady:

Best Charlottesville Wedding Vendors: Photography: Aaron Watson Photography | Wedding Planner: Magnum Opus Events | Venue: Trump Winery | Music: DJ Derek Tobler | Rentals: MS Events | Caterer: Harvest Moon Catering | Florist: Blue Ridge Floral Design | Hair/Makeup: Charlottesville Makeup Artist | Cake: Cakes by Rachel | Transportation: A&A Limousine | Photo Booth & Pyrotechnics: Magic Special Events | Officiant: Sacred Ground Ceremonies | Wedding | Dress: Lovely Bride DC | Bridesmaids: Azazie | Menswear: Men's Wearhouse

Candace & Justin

Photography: Aaron Watson Photography | Wedding Planner: White Birch Events | Venue: Trump Winery | Videography: Ian's Creations | Live Wedding Painter: Tatiana Yavorska Antrobius of @weddinglivepainting | Photo Booth: MoxBox | Lighting: Blue Ridge Event Production | Rentals: MS Events | Caterer: C & O Restaurant | Florist: Blue Ridge Floral Design | Transportation: A&A Limousine | Vintage Car: Albemarle Limousine | Horse and Carriage: Classic Carriage | Makeup: Captivating Complexion | Hair: Bardot Studio @knotty.mane | Cake: Cakes by Rachel | Ceremony Music: Belle Arte String Quartet | Wedding Dress: Thornbury Brides | Men’s Tuxedos: Russell's of Washington

Rachel & John

Photography: Aaron Watson Photography | Planning and Design: Anyvent Event Planning | Venue: Stone Tower Winery | Caterer: Purple Onion Catering | Hair and Makeup: Priscilla M Beauty | Band: Bachelor Boys Band | Floral Designer: Flor de Casa Designs | Rentals: Select Event Group

Madalyn & Michael

Photography: Aaron Watson Photography | Wedding Planner: White Birch Events | Venue: Trump Winery | DJ/Lighting: DJ Derek Tobler | Caterer/Rentals: C & O Restaurant | Florist: Tourterelle Floral Design | Makeup/Hair: Posh Bride | Cake: Cakes by Rachel | Ceremony Music: Barbara Moore | Transportation: A&A Limousine | Invitations: Merrymaker Fine Paper | Officiant: Greg Anderson | Wedding Dress: Ava Laurenne Bride | Bridesmaids: Azazie | Menswear: Generation Tux

Amanda & Weldon 

Photography: Aaron Watson Photography | Wedding Planner: Cristelle Koerper, C & O Restaurant | Venue: Trump Winery | DJ: DJ Derek Tobler | Rentals: MS Events | Caterer: C & O Restaurant | Florist: Foxtail Cottage Floral | Hair/Makeup: Locks & Lashes | Cake: Passion Flower Cakes | Invitations: Paperplus & Mary Sue Sanderlin | Transportation: Winn Transportation | Officiant: Pastor Shauna McCranie | Wedding Dress: Martina Liana Bridal, Studio I Do Bridals | Bridesmaids Dresses: Azazie | Menswear: Men's Wearhouse

Ashton & Mike

Photography: Aaron Watson Photography | Wedding Planner: Cody Smith Weddings | Venue: Trump Winery | Videography: WhiteFlair Productions | Music: King Studios DJ | Lighting: Blue Ridge Event Production | Rentals: MS Events, Emerson James Rental | Caterer: C & O Restaurant | Florist: Blue Ridge Floral Design | Invitations: Emily Mayne Studio | Makeup/Hair: Avenue 42 | Cake: Maliha Creations | Transportation: A&A Limousine | Vintage Car: Trump Winery | Fireworks: Virginia Skypainters | Officiant: John Burgamy | Wedding | Dress: Pnina Tornai, Kleinfeld Bridal | Bridesmaids: Jenny Yoo | Menswear: Jos. A. Bank

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