Vows by Vanessa

07/03/2025

Absolutely stunning sneak peeks from Kanded LLC of Allyson and Corey’s wedding at Lovingston Winery! I love that she was able to capture a photo with all my girls from A&J Event Coordination! Love them so much. Thank you, Kiersten & Enrique, for sharing these with me! 🫶🏼🫶🏼

06/30/2025

Congratulations to Allyson and Cory, who said I do today at the stunning Lovingston Winery… the same place where they got engaged! It was such an honor to officiate their ceremony, complete with vineyard views, heartfelt vows, and their sweet pup Haze by their side. 🐾💍🍇

Grateful to have shared the day with some of my favorite vendor friends, Kanded LLC and A&J Event Coordination who always help bring these moments to life so beautifully.

Here’s to a love that keeps growing, just like the vines. 🍷💕

06/29/2025

✨ Exciting news! I recently had the chance to be interviewed by Canvas Rebel where I got to share my story, my passion for officiating, and what drives me to create meaningful, personalized ceremonies. It was such an honor to reflect on this journey and the incredible couples I’ve had the privilege to work with. 💍💕

https://canvasrebel.com/meet-vanessa-waters/

Thank you so much for reading and for all your continued support! 🙏

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06/27/2025

Today marks 10 years since Obergefell v. Hodges, the landmark Supreme Court decision that made same-sex marriage legal in all 50 states.

June 26, 2015, was a day of celebration, validation, and long overdue recognition that love… real, committed, transformative love… knows no gender.

As a wedding officiant, I’ve had the privilege of standing beside so many incredible LGBTQ+ couples as they say I do, not only in love but in legal equality.

To every couple who fought for this right, to those who waited, and to those still fighting to live and love freely… I see you, I celebrate you, and I will always stand with you.

Happy anniversary, love wins. ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

06/27/2025

Meet Julie and Tim. At 5:30pm today, I got a call from Tim asking if I was available to help him renew his vows today. Not just today but right now.

He and Julie had been married, spent time apart, and found their way back to each other. While spending a casual day at the pool, Tim decided on a whim that he wanted to recommit to his beautiful wife, and I was more than happy to make it happen.

I arrived at their community pool, where Tim’s friend stood by as his best man and a sweet young neighbor volunteered to be Julie’s maid of honor. Frank Sinatra played in the background as I led them through a heartfelt vow renewal ceremony that included a Celtic handfasting.

It was the most spontaneous and delightfully chaotic ceremony I’ve ever officiated. And somehow, it was absolutely perfect. The neighbors cheered, the sun was shining, and love was everywhere. 💫

Here’s to second chances, spontaneous gestures, and love that finds its way home. 🫶

06/24/2025

Congratulations to Jennifer and Matthew on becoming husband and wife today at the beautiful Vaughan House! 💍✨ It was such an honor to officiate your wedding… especially with two meaningful rituals that were new for me: the unity glass ceremony, where the couple combined colorful glass pieces to be transformed into a keepsake, and the traditional Korean gourd ceremony, symbolizing the joining of two souls and families through a shared drink from a split gourd. 💞

Wishing you both a lifetime of love, laughter, and unity. 🥂🇰🇷

06/23/2025

Thank you for sharing these photos with me, Anita Fay Photography! Mallory and Jaylin’s wedding at Cedar Oaks Farm of Bedford was breathtaking and I love being able to relive these moments through photographs. 🥹🥰

06/21/2025

Congratulations to Linda & Jossue, who became husband and wife today surrounded by their children, family, and friends at The Refinery in Culpeper! 💍✨ Their love story began back in high school, took a winding path through the years, and brought them back together for the next chapter stronger than ever. It was an honor to celebrate with them in such a stunning venue, and a pleasure working with The Refinery’s amazing team. 🤍

06/21/2025

Congratulations to Melissa & Marshall, who said “I do” today at the breathtaking Cahas Mountain Overlook on the Blue Ridge Parkway! 🌄 Surrounded by a small circle of their closest loved ones who traveled from all corners of Virginia, they shared a moment that was intimate and full of heart. Grateful to have witnessed their love story unfold in such a stunning setting, and always fun to work alongside the talented Cameron Warren. 💍✨

06/20/2025

Caitlin & Tristan said “I do” in the sweetest way yesterday surrounded by love, simplicity, and the beauty of Wharton Garden at the Bedford Library. With just their parents present, they began their next chapter with quiet joy and heartfelt vows. A perfect reminder that love doesn’t need a crowd to be powerful. 💍🌿📚