The Best Wedding Vendors in Newport News, VA

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Moments for Life Visuals 
Rating: 4.9 (11 reviews)
Newport News, VA
  • Videographer
  • Cinematic style
  • Starts at $2,000

We began Moments for Life in 2021 with a simple goal, to give other couples the same gift we gave ourselves, the ability to relive their most important moments. With backgrounds rooted in storytelling, Bryauna studied broadcast at VCU and spent years creating and editing content, while Jamar built a strong presence as a video-focused content creator.

Awarded Best of Zola
We absolutely loved working with Bryauna and Jamar at Moments for Life Visuals. From booking our initial consultation to giving updates on wedding timelines to following up post wedding, they were responsive and easy to get in touch with. Jamar showed up right on time on our wedding day and we felt really comfortable with him around. He managed to capture the entire vibe of the day from the big moments to the little details. We were really on the fence about whether or not the cost of a videographer would be worth it since we already booked a photographer. Moments for Life had packages that fit with our budget and we’re so glad we booked them. Photos are great, but the videos we got are so full of life and are truly magical. If you’re on the fence about hiring a videographer - DO IT! We also really appreciated that Moments for Life gave us the raw footage of our ceremony, reception speeches, dancing, and cake cutting.
Christina W., 7 months ago
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Beauty By Tiffany, Inc. 
Rating: 5.0 (7 reviews)
Newport News, VA
  • Beauty professional
  • Team of 4
  • Starts at $75 per person

Beauty by Tiffany, Inc., is a licensed, professional, on-site makeup artist located in Hampton Roads, Virginia, specializing in Bridal & Beauty. We service all areas of Virginia and even parts of North Carolina. We would love to be a part of your glam team for your big day.

Tiffany was such a joy to work with, and I truly can’t recommend her enough. Not only is she a fantastic makeup artist, but she has the calmest, kindest energy that made the whole experience feel relaxed and enjoyable, which was so appreciated on a wedding day! She really listened to what I wanted and thoughtfully adjusted the look to complement my features. I loved that she looked back at photos from our makeup trial and made small refinements so the final look fit me even better on the wedding day. That level of care and attention meant so much. She is incredibly talented. Everyone’s makeup looked absolutely beautiful - from my bridesmaids to my mom and grandma - and she did an amazing job working with different skin types and styles to make everyone feel confident and like the best version of themselves. Tiffany is professional, prompt, and had great communication throughout the entire process. I felt so comfortable and confident in her hands. I’ll be recommending her to anyone who will listen. She’s truly a must-book for any occasion! Adding a few photos to show how our makeup photographed in different lighting and styles.
Rachel L., 4 months ago
James River Country Club 
Rating: 5.0 (6 reviews)
Newport News, VA
  • Venue
  • Up to 300 guests
  • All-inclusive
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $5,000

Romance and elegance await you at James River Country Club. Let us provide you with the fairy tale wedding you’ve always imagined. Exchanging your vows on the beach with the sun setting in the background, or a formal ceremony in our Formal Ballroom or the Oldest Golf Museum in the world can provide an alternative to more traditional ceremony venues. While you are taking photographs with your wedding party and family, your guests can be enjoying cocktails and hors d’oeuvres with panoramic views of the James River.

Why you'll love this venue

  • Space for a large guest list
  • Handles all cleanup logistics
  • Bridal suite on site

Venue considerations

  • Venue feels large for events with small guest lists
  • No on-site guest accommodations
  • No in-house lighting and sound packages available
As a professional DJ specializing in creating unforgettable weddings, I can't recommend the James River Country Club. highly enough. From seamless vendor communication to their stunning, adaptable spaces, their dedication to client happiness shines through at every event. I love the spaces the bridal party can enjoy getting ready. I love the options of indoor ceremony, lawn ceremony, and even beach ceremony. Tiffanie is so amazing at everything she does and has the best eye for detail in ensuring all scheduled activities go as planned and that the food is top-notch! Their team consistently goes above and beyond to make every wedding a magical experience – book your special day here and see for yourself! Chris “DJ Karizma” August DJ Karizma Entertainment LLC www.karizma.bz
Chris "Karizma" A., 2 years ago
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Skythevagabond Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (6 reviews)
  • Photographer
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $200
  • Serves Newport News, VA

My background in photography began as an outdoor adventure photographer, and I want to bring that inspiration of adventure into photographing your union! Please help me build my Wedding Portfolio! It would be my honor!

Skyler is a fantastic photographer to work with. He puts in the extra effort to go above and beyond in crafting the most incredible composition with you in it! He has an extensive knowledge of the best areas to hike to and is an easy conversationalist making for a great time the entire photoshoot. I recommend Skyler whole-heartedly and confidently say that you'll find what you're looking for and more in a photoshoot with Skyler!
Christian F., a year ago
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Keffer Hall At Deep Creek Landing Marina 
Rating: 4.2 (5 reviews)
Newport News, VA
  • Venue
  • Up to 120 guests
  • Raw space
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $1,550

Deep Creek Landing Marina is a waterfront wedding venue located in Newport News, Virginia. Keffer Hall, features a reception room, a full kitchen, wet bar and a private restroom. With a neutral palette, it can serve as a blank canvas for a plethora of wedding themes. The floor-to-ceiling glass window wall allows abundant natural light to flood the venue, enhancing its bright, airy feel while blending the indoor and outdoor spaces. Outside, there is a covered porch and lawns that are ideal for festivities hosted in the fresh air. Up to 80 people can be accommodated inside while the combination of inside and outside space is suited to gatherings with up to 120 people. The venue also has a designated Dressing Room Suite, which includes a champagne bucket, mini-fridge, private bathroom and amenities for getting ready. Nearly-weds may book the venue for a single day or two days, depending on how much setup time is required.

Why you'll love this venue

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Provides lighting and sound
  • Private area for the wedding party

Venue considerations

  • Additional event staff required
  • Does not have a dance floor
  • Does not allow pets
Awarded Best of Zola
Keffer Hall was a magnificent wedding venue and it was SO easy to work with their staff! Everyone was super friendly and helpful leading up to the wedding, and on the day of the wedding everything went off without a hitch. I can’t imagine a better place to have hosted our special day
Lucy A., 3 years ago
Kiln Creek Golf Club And Resort 
Rating: 5.0 (4 reviews)
Newport News, VA
  • Venue
  • Up to 220 guests
  • All-inclusive
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $8,000

IMAGINE... Having your special day at our newly renovated resort: Kiln Creek Golf Club and Resort. Your guests will love that they were a part of your special day. Kiln Creek Golf Club and Resort is the ideal location to host your next event. Your guests will be that they overjoyed that they are only steps away from their beautifully renovated hotel rooms that capture the essence of rest and relaxation. They will be in awe of the beauty of the resort and the beautification of the community and trails around them. Here at Kiln Creek Golf Club and Resort our guests can nourish themselves with our in-house catering, enjoy a round or two of golf, take a swim or lounge by the outdoor pool, exercise in our new fitness facility, play a game of tennis, and dine at our NEW restaurant, NEST Kitchen & Taphouse during their stay.

Why you'll love this venue

  • All-inclusive venue packages
  • Bridal suite on site
  • Both indoor and outdoor options

Venue considerations

  • No in-house lighting and sound packages available
  • Does not allow pets
  • Not for you if you are looking for something nontraditional
As I write this review, I am reminded of all of the stressful thoughts a bride goes through as she plans her big day with the love of her life, and then I remember how great it was that I found the best location and person to work with to coordinate our big day! Ruthanne and her entire event staff at Kiln Creek Golf Club & Resort deserve all of the love and recognition for helping to orchestrate a seamless event from start to finish. I was unfamiliar with venues in this area, and my now husband and I searched from the Outer Banks to Newport News to find something that fit our vision and price point, and Kiln Creek did all of that. For both of us, it was important that the venue gave us that "This is it" feeling! All of the venues we looked at in Suffolk, Norfolk, and VA Beach were just missing something. Then Kiln Creek Golf Club & Resort popped up on my searches and I am sure glad it did! Ruthanne went out of her way to make sure all of my questions were answered and that she saw my vision properly for the big day. That is what was so amazing, that she puts every bride’s vision as a huge priority and she was there to make sure we set up times to meet to go over everything in fine detail. She even added extra special touches because she wanted to, and they were perfect. We stayed at the Lodge, ate at the Nest for dinner one evening prior to the event as well as breakfast the day after the wedding, and the rooms were spacious, beds comfortable and food was delicious! Shout out to Jordan, Christine, Crystal and all of the other amazing servers and staff on location! My husband and I had the most amazing day of our lives! All thanks to Ruthanne and her amazing team, from the chef, to the recommended vendors, who were equally awesome, for seeing my vision and making sure everything came together, perfectly! Thank you, Ruthanne and all of the staff at Kiln Creek!
Brooke B., 2 years ago
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Elizabeth Yanna Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (4 reviews)
  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Newport News, VA

Hey there! I am Elizabeth, the owner & head photographer of Elizabeth Yanna Photography. I am a couples photographer located out of Coastal Virginia, but I am always up for adventure and travel to wherever your love grows. My editing style is considered "warm and moody" with a photojournalistic twist. You can expect prompts over poses and lots of movement and interaction with your partner, instead of stiff posing and "eye contact" with the camera. I have often been told that I have a way with working quietly and quickly, as to not distract the spotlight of your day from... well, YOU!

I was so excited to finally work with Elizabeth! We go way back our pictures turned out so incredible. We can’t stop obsessing over them! Elizabeth is very thorough during the meetings to make sure every shot you want is accounted for and everything stays on schedule! I look forward to working with her for a boudoir and/or maternity session!
Adella V., 7 months ago
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Bella Vita Artistry 
Rating: 5.0 (3 reviews)
Newport News, VA
  • Beauty professional
  • Starts at $600

Bella Vita Artistry is a top-rated wedding hair & makeup business located out of Newport News, VA. If you want to ensure that you look your very best for your once-in-a-lifetime occasion, this is the business for you!

I cannot recommend Alana with Bella Vita Artistry enough. She truly is the best of the best. She listened carefully to what I wanted and absolutely nailed it. I still looked like me, just elevated and glowing. I felt so beautiful while still feeling like myself, which was exactly what I hoped for. My makeup lasted all day and photographed perfectly. Beyond her talent, Alana was incredibly professional. She was responsive throughout the entire planning process and was punctual on my wedding day.
Allison M., 5 months ago
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Virginia Wedding Company 
Rating: 5.0 (3 reviews)
Newport News, VA
  • Photographer
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $2,800

Just because you're on a budget doesn't mean you can't have your dream Virginia wedding. Virginia Wedding Company offers Virginia brides and grooms the trendy, high-end wedding photography they crave at affordable rates.

Awarded Best of Zola
So what VWC does is they pair you with a photographer that they think will fit you and your style the best and let me just say, they knocked it out of the park. Ashley and (both!) Brianna’s were amazing, they made our day so fun and special! Their attitude and outgoing personalities were so fun to have on our day, they made us feel so comfortable and at ease with the amount of pictures we were taking! All my family and guests were raving about how much fun they were and how at ease they made everyone feel, and just how much they could tell they loved being a part of our day! As for the owners, Ashley & Luke, they very clearly love what they do and respect their customers. We had a bit of a snaffu early in our wedding planning process and they took care of it in such a professional and apologetic manner that my husband and I felt comfortable that we still would have them capture our wedding day. Honestly, their entire team was wonderful to work with and our sneak peeks are just absolutely amazing and iI truly cannot wait to see the rest of our album!
Sofia G., 10 months ago
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Events Remembered Va 
Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)
Newport News, VA
  • Venue
  • Up to 100 guests
  • Select services
  • Indoor
  • Starts at $560
  • Offer

Events Remembered Va in Newport News, VA includes an event hall, chapel, and social area. Book your special wedding day at our beautiful event facility. Our wedding package is $2600. for the day and includes all the following areas: decorated social area, decorated chapel, event hall, lounge, kitchen, bar area, & dressing rooms. If the wedding chapel isn't needed, our event hall can be booked by the hour ($140. 3hr minimum booking) or the day ($1500.). There is a $100 janitorial fee added to daily and hourly contracts. Our facility seats up to 100 and comes with free use of easels, backdrop, round tables, white chavari chairs, cake stage w/table & uplights, dj stage w/table, facade, & uplights, head stage w/table, 2 thrones, uplights, & backdrop. Dressing rooms can be added to hourly and daily packages.

Why you'll love this venue

  • Private area for the wedding party
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Has a luxe vibe

Venue considerations

  • Does not provide event staff
  • Not for you if you are drawn to more unconventional venues
  • No on-site guest accommodations
Awarded Best of Zola
The upgrades to the Event Central banquet room are spectacular! The room is so beautiful! Whether your event is a party, a baby shower, or a wedding reception, you cannot go wrong with this venue. The owners have really put their hearts and souls into making this a wonderful place to host your events. I would definitely recommend coming in for a tour.
1-Stop Event Shop, 4 years ago
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Heather Hughes Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)
Newport News, VA
  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $5,500

A former newspaper photographer & editor, I truly love to capture authentic moments as they happen - commonly known as lifestyle photography. My favorite photos are storytelling moments filled with happiness & love. I'm also a sucker for gorgeous light, sunsets, trees, and ALL naturally beautiful outdoor settings. I'm a bit of a romantic and LOVE catching those in between funny moments when no one thinks I'm watching. My Client for Life program evolved when so many couples came back to me for newborn and family sessions - I LOVE building that relationship and becoming "their" photographer for life.

Awarded Best of Zola
Heather is so great to work with - kind, generous and extremely knowledgeable! We love her at TRCC!
Jamie Ridgeway, 5 years ago
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Sweet Chef 
Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)
Newport News, VA
  • Cakes & desserts
  • Starts at $4

Sweet Chef is a home bakery owned by Executive Pastry Chef, Dominique Lewis. Specializing in cupcakes, wedding cakes, special occasion cakes, and other desserts, she is certain to make your life sweet!

Awarded Best of Zola
Chef Dominique was incredible to work with for our wedding weekend 8-12-23! Her passion, mastery, expertise, creativity is clearly shown through her work. You can tell she loves what she does. The process of working with her was so smooth. She took a small deposit for a booking fee, then took our order. We walked through options, flavors, and showed her pictures of ideas for all of our desserts that weekend. It included a rehearsal dinner groom's cake, wedding reception cake, and cupcakes. She nailed all of them! They were tasty, moist, not too sweet, and decorated so well! They literally matched the vision we had and surpassed pictures we showed her; they had her touches on them. We were in town about 5 months prior to our wedding and we were able to do a taste testing with her — ordering about 6-8 cupcakes of different flavors. It was nice to test them and figure out how to match flavors for our wedding. Her billing process is secure and easy online. Pickup for the taste test cupcakes and the rehearsal dinner cake was easy and her store is easy to get to. Delivery for the wedding was on time, without any issues. We received so many complements about the cakes and how they were decorated! We were fortunate to have some leftovers from the wedding that we ate on for the next few days. I will say the cake and cupcakes did survive and still taste good 1-3 days later as we traveled back home from Virginia. we will definitely use Dominique again for any dessert needs and will continually recommend her to others! Thank you Dominique for being part of our special weekend! It wouldn’t have been as sweet without you! See review on Google maps for photos!
Stephanie G., 3 years ago
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Hytide Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (1 review)
Newport News, VA
  • Photographer
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $3,800

Hi, I’m Alishia, a traveling elopement and micro-wedding photographer serving Virginia, D.C., and beyond. I love capturing intimate, timeless moments with intention and grace, preserving the real emotion of your day. When I’m not photographing love stories, you can find me enjoying hibachi, traveling with my husband, or watching Gilmore Girls. I’d be honored to help you preserve your memories for a lifetime.

Alishia and Miguel were the best photographers that we could have asked for! They made it so easy and fun to capture the beautiful moments from our wedding day. We absolutely loved working with them and are obsessed with the photos they took. Very highly recommend!!
Allie L., 3 years ago
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DJ Karizma Entertainment 
Rating: 5.0 (55 reviews)
  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,300
  • Serves Newport News, VA

DJ Karizma Entertainment is a professional and interactive DJ and MC service originally from Belize (Central America/ Caribbean), currently serving weddings and special events throughout Virginia and beyond. They have been providing epic wedding entertainment services internationally since 2009 and have been based out of Virginia since the fall of 2017.

Awarded Best of Zola
I was referred to DJ Karizma’s page and as soon as we spoke, I knew he was the one. He had such good energy and was super easy to talk to. What really sold me was that he’s Caribbean — my husband is Guyanese and I’m Puerto Rican, so we really wanted someone who understood both of our cultures and could bring the music together in a way that felt like us. And he did exactly that! From start to finish, Karizma brought the vibe and made the night unforgettable. He wasn’t just a DJ — he was also an awesome MC. He kept everything flowing smoothly, hyped the crowd when needed, and made sure everyone was having a great time. His energy was amazing the entire night. He mixed the perfect blend of music — we’re talking Reggaeton, Soca, Dancehall, Salsa, R&B, Hip Hop, and so much more. He read the crowd so well and kept everyone dancing all night long, from our parents to our friends and even the kids. We’ve had so many people tell us how fun the wedding was, and honestly, a huge part of that was thanks to him. If you’re looking for someone who really knows music, understands different cultures, and just gets it, DJ Karizma is your guy. We’re so happy we chose him. I’d book him again in a second!
Marilola F., a year ago
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Married By Evan 
Rating: 5.0 (52 reviews)
  • Officiant
  • Offers 10 ceremony types
  • Starts at $75
  • Serves Newport News, VA

Thinking about having your good friend officiate your big day for you, but unsure of how they will do? Well what if your good friend was a professional with over 2,300 weddings under their belt? That's the best way to describe what we shoot for at MBE ... being the good friend that definitely knows what to do when the moment counts! Whether you plan to have an intimate elopement ceremony or if you've been working on your dream wedding for months, we'd love to help you make your day one to truly remember. Our goals are to help you decide exactly what you want to do on your big day and to do everything we can to make it come to life!

Awarded Best of Zola
We met with Evan in person to discuss our wedding, our relationship, and the vision we had for our special day. From the moment we sat down with him, we felt an immediate connection—it was as if we had known him for years. Evan created a beautiful, personalized ceremony that perfectly captured who we are as a couple. He was flexible and accommodating when impending rain forced us to consider a venue change, and throughout the entire process, he made us feel truly valued and cared for. The ceremony itself was the perfect balance of fun, lighthearted moments and heartfelt sincerity. He had us and our guests laughing one moment and tearing up the next. The service was so meaningful and memorable that several guests asked where we had found such an incredible officiant. I cannot say enough wonderful things about Evan. It takes a rare talent to capture the essence of a relationship after just a brief face-to-face meeting, but he truly has that gift. He played a huge role in making our wedding day absolutely perfect, and we wholeheartedly recommend him.
Diane S., 2 months ago
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Glamorize Me by Prissy LLC 
Rating: 5.0 (22 reviews)
  • Beauty professional
  • Team of 1
  • Starts at $520
  • Serves Newport News, VA

Hi! My name is Priscilla Britton. I have been a working HMUA since 2011, specializing in bridal and formal events! I am also a licensed esthetician! I attended Rudy and Kelly Academy, a Paul Mitchell partner school. I furthered my education by completing bridal styling / updo courses from the Bridal Beauty Salon by Lati, hairstyling course with Stephanie Brinkoff from Hair and Makeup by Steph, Heather Chapman online styling education, Kristina Gasperas Hair and Makeup Academy, hairstyling courses by Renee Marie Bridal Hairstyling Academy, hairstyling training with global educator Andreeva Nata. Esthetics at The Chrysm Institute.

Awarded Best of Zola
Glamorize Me by Prissy LLC was a joy to work with for my wedding day. Her communication was quick and polite, putting me at ease throughout the planning process. On the day of, her hair and makeup artistry was truly exceptional - creating a beautiful, classy, and elegant look that lasted all day. I was thrilled with the final results, which perfectly captured the elegance and beauty I was going for on our special day. Glamorize Me by Prissy LLC exceeded my expectations and i highly recommend her services to any bride planning their wedding.
Kyanne P., 9 months ago
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Signature DJs 
Rating: 5.0 (21 reviews)
  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,495
  • Serves Newport News, VA

Signature DJs is owned and managed by Brandon Frazier. In creating Signature DJs, Brandon recruited a team of professional and experienced DJs and event planners available to meet and exceed all of your needs. During your initial consultation Brandon will match you with the best options based on your preferences and event type. We offer so many different options to personalize your wedding and make the experience unique for you and your guests. We have lighting, special effects, and even licensed pyrotechnicians on our team that can provide professional fireworks displays (both day and night) to show off your style with impact!

Awarded Best of Zola
Now for the details: Brandon, Kellie, Elmer, and Becky were excellent to work with. They were communicative throughout the entire process and even sent monthly checklists to ensure the wedding planning timeline was ironed out and reminded you of the small details that most folks forget about. It’s the little things like these emails that went above and beyond to make sure our evening went as smoothly as possible. Our DJ, Elmer, was very enthusiastic despite challenges at the beginning of the event – the venue coordinator was very combative with him during set-up – and he didn’t let it affect the energy of the evening. (We didn’t find out until after the wedding date from our other vendors setting up and we had to reach out and ask about it because he didn’t want us to worry at all). He provided a high energy level and hits for dancing the whole evening and stuck to our favorite music vibes. Our photo booth operator, Becky, pulled us aside to take photos in the booth and thank goodness she did because we didn’t get the chance to go in before or after she pulled us aside. She put our guestbook together throughout the evening and it was fun to have something that captured our night to look through the next morning. Signature DJs was reasonably priced considering everything we received - music for ceremony & reception, mics, uplighting for dance floor, photo booth with guest book, monogram, and bubble exit complete with 2 bubble machines and bubbles for individual guests. They were flexible with our requests (customized monogram, unconventional timeline, and last-minute song additions) and had already worked at our venue so they were already familiar with the space which was super helpful because the venue coordinator was awful to work with. They put us at ease and gave us confidence that our day would be wonderful when we were the most stressed. Thank you so much, Brandon, Kellie, and team for setting the tone and giving us a memorable night!
Candice & T., 2 years ago
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Your Event, Your Way Catering & More LLC 
Rating: 4.2 (17 reviews)
  • Caterer
  • Starts at $50
  • Serves Newport News, VA
  • Offer

As a small, woman, and veteran-owned business, we bring a unique perspective and passion to everything we do. We specialize in creating personalized, one-of-a-kind experiences that reflect your individual style and vision. From intimate gatherings to large-scale events, our team is committed to delivering exceptional service and attention to detail. Let us bring our expertise and creativity to your next event and make it an unforgettable occasion.

Stacy and her daughter were amazing! The food was delicious and the cake was infamous! They helped set up the tables with my centerpieces while we were getting ready, had an amazing presentation and kept everything well stocked. The chocolate fountain was a huge hit with the kiddos! We will definitely use them again in the future!
Rhawnie N., a year ago
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E & E Design Co. 
Rating: 5.0 (17 reviews)
  • Planner
  • Offers 4 services
  • Starts at $2,150
  • Serves Newport News, VA

Maegan and Katie are the founders of E&E Design Co. They found their strengths together in planning. Maegan is meticulous and brilliant, while Katie is creative and inventive. They found their passion in wedding planning and have expanded on it.

Awarded Best of Zola
https://fb.watch/vutQlKGyby/ My name is Cynthia. I am the bride's mother, and this is a review of the amazing team of vendors who helped me execute the vision for my daughter's wedding. It all started close to two years ago when my daughter Madison called me to tell me she had just gotten engaged. Around two months later, she created her Pinterest board and showed it to me, and just like that... that was my queue! I was a wedding planner so I know how much work and planning a wedding takes. I called Madison and told her we would start interviewing vendors immediately. She asked if it was too soon and my answer was no! Weddings take about a year to a year and a half to plan. At the time Madison was a full-time employee and studying to get her Master's degree, so she was very limited in all of the planning, her main focus was finishing school before the wedding. Living in a different state, I depended on the internet, reviews, and calling each vendor to get a feel for how they responded to me and my views. This wedding was going to be a very organic yet elegant vegan wedding. My daughter had given me her vision and it was up to me to bring it to life. After many over-the-phone interviews, the vendors we chose were the perfect fit, the perfect DREAM TEAM! They all knew I lived in Miami and my daughter's wedding was in Virginia, so this would be a little more challenging for all of us. WEDDING PLANNER: E&E Design Company, Katie and Maegan, these two ladies are nothing short of AMAZING! They knew I was in the wedding planning business, Katie and Maegan listened, let me run through all my ideas, and then enhanced my vision and made it happen. These two ladies met with me on the day of the wedding at 10:00 AM and did not end until midnight, both of them are such hard workers. Meagan and Katie, you are always happy, positive, and helpful they are AWESOME! I appreciate you more than you know, thank you for making my daughter so happy! This was Madison and Nikko's DREAM WEDDING, and it was all created with lots of love and support. IT WAS EPIC! Cynthia Mother of the Bride
Cynthia Fernandez O., 2 years ago
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Golden Anchor Wedding Co. 
Rating: 5.0 (16 reviews)
  • Photographer
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $1,995
  • Serves Newport News, VA
  • Offer

Golden Anchor Wedding Co. is a wedding photo and video team dedicated to preserving your most meaningful moments with warmth, artistry, and intention. Inspired by the idea of an anchor—something steady, grounding, and timeless—we create imagery that feels the same: emotional, elegant, and designed to last a lifetime. Our goal is simple: to capture your love story in a way that feels real, beautiful, and uniquely yours, while giving you an effortless, enjoyable experience from start to finish.

Awarded Best of Zola
Such an easy and amazing experience! The team was super friendly and captured our day perfectly without making us feel posed or stressed. We love our photos SO much — they feel real and full of joy.
Amber C., 8 months ago
AKBeautiful 
Rating: 5.0 (15 reviews)
  • Beauty professional
  • Team of 1
  • Serves Newport News, VA

AKBeautiful is a Luxury Makeup Artistry Service based in Hampton Roads, Virginia. Owner and Founder Alaina K. Hudson offers over seven years of experience in high-quality makeup applications for weddings, special events, and photoshoots.

Awarded Best of Zola
Alaina!! Thank you, girl!! I could not have asked for a better experience for hair and makeup for our wedding. Alaina worked effortlessly to make each of me and my bridesmaids shine on the wedding day. We had so much fun with the trial and even more fun day of :) Alaina, your skills and artistry were truly remarkable. The way the artistry lasted all day and made a difference in the event is a testament to your talent. Thank you for everything! 3
Jane J Ludwig, 2 years ago
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The Gala 417 
Rating: 4.9 (14 reviews)
Virginia Beach, VA
  • Venue
  • Up to 200 guests
  • All-inclusive
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $8,000

The Gala 417 is Virginia's top rated luxury Wedding and Private Events Venue! Surrounded by water on Long Bay Pointe Boating Resort, our 10,000 square foot venue is a destination wedding hot spot for couples from all around the world. Our All-Inclusive structure takes all the stress out of wedding planning and allows planning to become an easy and fun experience. From the crystal, sparkling chandeliers to the while polished marble tile- the entire venue is dripping is elegance. Modern touches throughout like our built-in boxwood feature walls, marble bars with built-in lighting, and floor-to-ceiling windows blend together to create the perfect opportunity for customization and personal details that stand out. See our site menu options for transparent pricing, packages, available dates, tour times and more! Now booking dates for 2026-2028! It is an honor to be a part of each and every Wedding held here at The Gala 417. We are dedicated to perfection for every event we host.

Why you'll love this venue

  • Has a dance floor for celebration
  • Has a glamorous vibe
  • Bridal suite on site

Venue considerations

  • Not for you if you are looking for something nontraditional
  • Best for events with big guest lists
Awarded Best of Zola
From our first conversation and through all the planning worries, The Gala 417 team made us feel heard and supported every step of the way. The space itself is stunning and gave us the perfect backdrop to bring our vision to life. Their coordinators were present throughout the entire day, handling every detail so we could focus on celebrating with our loved ones. They went above and beyond what we expected, making sure everything ran smoothly without any stress on our end. The team at The Gala 417 is genuinely special and truly cares about making your day unforgettable. We could not recommend them enough.
Brianna A., a month ago
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Rohrback Studios LLC 
Rating: 5.0 (13 reviews)
  • Photographer
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Newport News, VA

At Rohrback Studios, we offer photo and video coverage that captures your day with intention, honesty, and timeless artistry. We focus on documenting real moments as they naturally unfold while gently guiding you so nothing meaningful is missed. When the wedding is over and the flowers have wilted photos are the one thing you'll have to look back on to remember the best day of your life. Our goal is to make your experience feel effortless from start to finish. We become a calm, trusted presence so you can stay fully present while we document your story with care and creativity.

Awarded Best of Zola
I am obsessed with Tiffany! She photographed our destination elopement and easily was one of the highlights of our day. She was flexible, knowledgeable, and helped us plan out how we wanted our special day to go. When our initial plans were rained out, she was quick to assist with problem solving and just be down for the adventure which made the whole process stress-free. My husband and I have never been the types to be comfortable in front of the camera, but she made the session fun and the product is some truly stunning photographs. Since our elopement, Tiffany has become our go-to photographer. She has done couples, maternity, and family portraits for various loved ones and is always a pleasure to work with. She’s great at working with everyone from the oldest to the youngest of our family, the most stoic to the most rambunctious. She’s amazing at digging out those authentic smiles and making you feel at ease. She’s professional, creative, and just a genuinely kind human. I recommend her to everyone.
Marissa N., 2 years ago
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Boardwalk Entertainment 
Rating: 5.0 (13 reviews)
  • DJ
  • Starts at $1,850
  • Serves Newport News, VA

Founded by Shawn and Carolyn Cox in 2009 as Boardwalk Photo Booth Company, Boardwalk Entertainment provides award-winning DJ services, three unique photo booth experiences, and beautiful wireless uplighting for weddings throughout Hampton Roads, the Eastern Shore, the Outer Banks, and beyond. Family-owned and hands-on, Boardwalk is known for personalized service, packed dance floors, and photo booth experiences guests talk about long after the celebration ends.

Awarded Best of Zola
Boardwalk Entertainment was truly outstanding in helping make our daughter’s destination wedding day everything we dreamed it could be. Our guests stayed on the dance floor and in the Photo Booth all night, thanks to Boardwalk's incredible work. We are so grateful to have found such an amazing team to be a part of our special day. Thank you Shawn & Carolyn!
Shannon H., a year ago
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Harvest Moon Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (11 reviews)
  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Newport News, VA

Hello!! I am Camille! I am passionate about preserving every moment from your special day - particularly those intimate moments of togetherness amid the crazy! ❤️ I am an introvert and more on the quiet side, but I can wrangle a crowd if I need to. 😉 If you like goofy comedies, folk and pop music, and loving people how Jesus does, we'll get along just perfectly! I accept everyone and take nothing too seriously! I prefer to capture everyone in sweet and candid looking moments rather than being traditionally posed but I do a bit of both! I would love to get to know you and your future spouse - just send me a message any time!

Awarded Best of Zola
Harvest Moon Photography was an absolute dream to work with for our wedding day. From the very beginning, Camille was fast to respond, accommodating to our needs, and always maintained a positive and excited energy. Her communication style was just what we were looking for - she made the whole process feel seamless and stress-free. The quality of her work is truly flawless, with a beautiful, candid, and dreamy aesthetic that captured all the little moments we wanted to remember. Camille made sure I got everything I wanted and more out of my photos. The photo I cherish most to this day isn’t even of my husband and I. My grandfather recently passed away and the photo I cherish most is of him and my littlest sister, dancing together alone on the dance floor. It is a photo I hold dear to me and will cherish always. Camille is an incredibly talented and accommodating photographer, and we are so grateful to have had her be a part of our special day. We have already decided she is the only photographer we want to work with going forward to capture all of the special moments in our lives.
Tatiana S., 2 years ago
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Arcadia Collective 
Rating: 5.0 (11 reviews)
  • Planner
  • Offers 4 services
  • Starts at $1,000
  • Serves Newport News, VA

You’ve always done things differently - lived your life with intention. Now that you’re getting married, you want your wedding to be aligned with your values too! Arcadia Collective is a Virginia based team specializing in eco-friendly weddings. With over ten years of experience to their names, these planners create stunning weddings while reducing unnecessary waste in the process.

Awarded Best of Zola
I cannot imagine our day without the CRC team! We utilized coordination services for the last 4 months and I am SO thankful we had this incredible team. Jenna was always quick to respond and anticipated our needs. Jenna had a form to organize all of our thoughts and worked out the details to mean fewer vendor meetings on our end. She worked seamlessly with our vendors who continuously complimented her to my husband and I. Our guests have told us it was the most organized wedding they have ever been to! This team is clearly full of incredibly organized, detail-oriented, and, most importantly, kindhearted people who made it clear they were there for us and excited for us! Any fires that may have happened, Jenna put out without me even knowing. I would recommend this company to every single newly engaged couple (especially those of you considering not hiring a coordinator -- trust me, you need them!).
Amy D., a year ago
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196 Events | NO Boring Receptions Guaranteed! 
Rating: 5.0 (10 reviews)
  • DJ
  • Starts at $2,499
  • Serves Newport News, VA

Hey there! We are Devail & Nikki, your husband and wife wedding entertainment team. 196 Events is a professional Wedding DJ & Photo Booth company based in Virginia Beach, Virginia. However, we serve couples across Hampton Roads, RVA, Central VA and the Shenandoah Valley.

Awarded Best of Zola
From the moment we first reached out to 196 Events, they were incredibly responsive and clear in their communication. They took the time to review every detail with us to ensure our wedding reception was exactly how we envisioned. The 196 team was detailed-oriented, fun, amazing, and incredibly helpful throughout the entire process. They even created small videos of our special day and provided us with a great list of songs to choose from for each event. 196 was very professional, and I would recommend them to anyone looking for an interactive and passionate DJ who will help make your wedding day unforgettable. The photo booth they provided was also a huge hit with our guests! I can't speak highly enough of how wonderful everything was - if you want a DJ who truly loves their job, 196 Events is the right choice.
Haley J., 8 months ago

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