All Things Weddings In the Shenandoah Valley

Spend your most special day in a most beautiful setting, Harrisonburg, VA, nestled in the heart of the lovely Shenandoah Valley offering small town charm, natural beauty and urban amenities. Whether you prefer a casual outdoor wedding on a farm, an elegant winery or a formal hotel ballroom, the Friendly City, can meet your needs and will exceed your expectations! Your guests will find plenty to do in Harrisonburg and the surrounding area from local museums and attractions to golfing and hiking. Check out local bands and entertainment venues or relax and unwind at a local spa or one of five craft breweries. Harrisonburg has the perfect combination of natural beauty and charm to compliment any destination wedding.

VENUES

The Barn at Kline’s Mill
5379 Klines Mill Rd. Linville, VA | 540-801-8139
A gorgeous location for your next special occasion. Stunning tin ceilings, pine tongue and groove and handmade terracotta tiles surround you as you step foot inside this rustic, yet elegant barn. It can accommodate 300 guests seated inside and rental tents can be added for space outside.

The Barn at Mill Creek
8218 Port Republic Road, Port Republic, VA | 540-442-7777
The Barn at Mill Creek provides an authentic barn wedding experience. The Barn was built in the 1930’s and is of unique construction – a must see! Appointments to see the property are preferred. For more information, please email us at marym119@aol.com.

The Barn at Walnut Grove
12426 Rockingham Pike Elkton, VA | 540-435-7113
The Barn at Walnut Grove offers an ideal setting for your wedding. Guests are able to enjoy a venue offering both indoor and outdoor options. BY APPOINTMENT ONLY Call or email at thebarnatwalnutgrove@gmail.com.

Bluestone Vineyard
4828 Spring Creek Rd. Bridgewater, VA | 540-828-0099
Bluestone Vineyard is a local winery and vineyard producing wines from the grapes of the Shenandoah Valley and Virginia. Every wedding celebration at Bluestone Vineyard is unique and memorable. The vineyard grounds and winery space combine to create the perfect setting for your celebration.

The Columns at Six Penny Farm
1503 Dave Berry Road McGayhesville, VA | 540-421-0339
Located on a private 160 acre farm with a stunning Jeffersonian home with an expansive open lawn. Blue Ridge Mountain views and the region’s striking Massanutten Peak are a stunning backdrop for your country wedding.

Cross Keys Barn LLC
921 Cross Keys Rd Harrisonburg, VA | 540-820-1744
The Cross Keys Barn venue offers a rural peaceful location, still conveniently located 10 minutes from Harrisonburg and only 4.5 miles off of I-81. Cross Keys Barn LLC is the only renovated bank barn with modern bathroom facilities in the area.

CrossKeys Vineyards
6011 East Timber Ridge Rd. Mt. Crawford, VA | 540-234-0505
CrossKeys Vineyards is a beautiful 125 acre Estate situated in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley. Surrounded by the gorgeous Blue Ridge Mountains, CrossKeys Vineyards is the perfect setting for a grand wedding.

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel
1400 E. Market Street, Harrisonburg, VA | 540-433-2521
Conveniently located off of I-81, our hotel offers easy access to James Madison University, Eastern Mennonite University, Bridgewater College, Historic Downtown, Skyline Drive and the Blue Ridge Parkway. Choose one of our beautifully appointed guest rooms and enjoy comfortable accommodations.

Eastern Mennonite University Conferences & Events
1200 Park Rd. Harrisonburg, VA | 540-432-4662
Planning a conference, youth gathering, sports camp or professional meeting? The beautiful 90-acre campus of Eastern Mennonite University is perfect for you. During the summer months, when most of the students are gone, the campus is made available to a variety of groups and special events. Some spaces are also available year-round for meetings, dinners and weekend conferences. We provide efficient coordination of food service, lodging and scheduling of facilities for external groups.

Edith J. Carrier Arboretum at James Madison University
James Madison University MSC 3705 Harrisonburg, VA | 540-568-3194
Why spend money on flowers? The arboretum has natural beauty that will fulfill any bride’s dream of a fairytale wedding in a garden of exquisite colors. The Arboretum is a beautiful and competitively priced setting for lush garden weddings.

Horizons Edge Sports Complex
325 Cornerstone Lane Harrisonburg, VA | 540-340-EDGE
From large group receptions to smaller events such as a private dinner — we have the perfect space for you.

James Madison University Events & Conferences
James Madison University MSC 3501 Harrisonburg, VA | 540-568-6330
Plan your meeting, conference or event in a serene setting where technology and nature meet. JMU offers many unique locations to hold your event. Our buildings provide all sorts of room types such as auditoriums, ballrooms, boardrooms, outdoor facilities, and more. Designed to provide a wide array of services, our staff can arrange the rooms to fit your needs.

Melrose Caverns Lodge
6639 N Valley Pike Harrisonburg, VA | 540-434-3500
This beautiful, rustic venue is a perfect spot for your wedding, celebration or special event. Melrose is located in the middle of a large farm and has that unbeatable combination of beauty and history which make it a memorable backdrop for your wedding or special event. Come have your wedding with us!

Mountain Valley Meeting & Retreat Center
3091 Ragtown Road Harrisonburg, VA | 540-896-7600
Mountain Valley is a unique conference and retreat center. Our relaxed setting provides the perfect atmosphere for your next meeting or event. Mountain Valley is the ideal location for groups and organizations wishing to combine convenience with a peaceful, scenic setting. Additional meeting space can be provided to accommodate larger groups.

On Sunny Slope Farm
1905B Sunny Slope Lane Harrisonburg, VA | 540-830-5400
On Sunny Slope Farm is a beautiful location to celebrate anything with your family and friends. Your dream wedding, reception, or special event begins at Sunny Slope Farm. At On Sunny Slope Farm, you will step into a world of gorgeous gardens, breathtaking views, lush landscapes, and intimate reception surroundings. The beauty of the 67 acre farm provides an air of valley distinction and elegance that marries the past and present to provide the perfect backdrop for the quintessential storybook wedding, ceremony, reception, celebration, or special event.

Spotswood Country Club
1980 Country Club Road Harrisonburg, VA | 540-433-2659
Spotswood Country Club features elegant dining facilities for any type of event you may choose. Whether it be an intimate dinner party, wedding reception, graduation, shower, or business meeting, here at the Club we are happy to assist you from conception to completion!

The Terrace at Rocktown
2061 F Eveyln Byrd Ave. Harrisonburg, VA | 540-801-8139
A perfect location for any event from a simple business lunch to an elegant wedding reception. It’s a spacious venue that seats 150 guests and offers special touches such as a private buffet room, which allows the buffet to not take up space in the main room and a private outdoor Terrace for your guests to enjoy.


BRIDAL/TUX RENTAL

Anna Joys
243 Neff Avenue, Suite J Harrisonburg, VA
By Appointment only – 540-434-6664

Bridal Impressions
4080 Evelyn Byrd Ave. #A Harrisonburg, VA | 540-564-9622

Isabella Grace Bride
103 S. Carlton St. Harrisonburg, VA | 540-432-8700

Classic Tuxedo
171-A Neff Ave Harrisonburg, VA | 540-433-9966


PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEO

Bessie Black Photography
540-828-6860
Wedding, Event, Family & Portrait Photographer.

Brandy Somers Photography
540-246-1463 or brandysomersphotography@gmail.com
Brandy is a photographer located in Harrisonburg/Rockingham County, Virginia. She enjoys documenting life with camera in hand and specializes in portraits, events, milestones and all those moments in between.

Chelsie Gordon Photography
540-221-0930 or hello@chelsiegordon.com
Fun. Vibrant. Romantic. She is inspired by human connection and relationships and tries her best to translate your love in a way that’s unmistakably obvious to anyone who looks at your photos.

Gayle Driver Photography
540-271-5048 or gayledriver@gmail.com
Gayle is an artistic lifestyle photographer and specializes in children’s portrait photography and wedding photography.

Gitchell’s Photography
79 East Market Street, Harrisonburg VA | 540-434-5314 or cgitchell@gitchells.com
Experience The Art of Wedding Photography by Gitchell’s. Our images capture the emotion, elegance, and the excitement of your wedding day.

J. Ellis Photography
JohnBuller@J-EllisPhotography.com
Started his own photography business after being asked to photograph his friend’s wedding. He loves being responsible for creating something that you will enjoy for your entire life.

Jaime Scott Photography
Jaime Scott is a Fine Art, Child and Wedding photographer based out of Harrisonburg, Virginia.

Jodi Miller Photography
info@jodimillerphotography.com
Jodi & Kurt are a husband-wife photography team based in Virginia. Their passion as photographers is to create images that are filled with light and beauty.

RubySky Photography
540-289-3244 or info@rubyskyphotography.com
Destination Wedding Photography & Lifestyle Portrait Photography {vintage, artistic, modern}.

Tall and Small Photography
540-208-1940
Mike & Erin are a local couple taking photos that are timeless and artistic with a dash of zaniness! They shoot weddings, engagements, families and more!

Yev Studios
540-246-8314
Choose this husband and wife photography team for your wedding! They work together to capture each moment and detail as the day unfolds, as well as beautiful portraits to cherish forever.
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CATERING

Bella Festa!
80 W. Water Street. Harrisonburg, VA | 540-433-1366
Bring Bella Luna’s award-winning pizza, pasta, appetizers and gelato right to your wedding! To accompany our wood-fired pizza, we offer an array of seasonal salads and appetizers, hand-made pastas, breads and more, including our famous gelato from sister store, Bella Gelato & Pastries.

Early Katering Company
2061F Evelyn Byrd Ave. Harrisonburg, VA | 540-801-8139
Early Katering Company is a full-service catering company offering affordable excellence and superior service. The Early Katering Company has over 25 years of experience catering weddings, corporate functions, receptions and private parties.

Mashita
716 E Market St. Harrisonburg, VA | 540-810-1875
Mashita offers a variety of catering options that will enrich any event.  Individuals, offices, private in home parties, weddings, and more have enjoyed our passion for deliciously crafted eats.  We customize each menu to your preferences and requests.


CAKES

Bittersweet Bakery
120 W. Wolfe St. #103 Harrisonburg, VA | 301-616-5609
Bittersweet offers a variety of sweet and savory treats, as well as custom orders by request.

Heritage Bakery & Cafe
212 S. Main St. Harrisonburg, VA 22801 | 540-564-1200

Passionflower Cakes
540-433-2302
We’ll plan your cake by e-mail, phone, or in person. Complimentary tastings are available for most orders.

Cakes by Cathy
540-908-2339 or cathy@cakesbycathystewart.com
Cakes by Cathy Stewart specializes in custom wedding cakes, wedding cupcakes and groom’s cakes.


FLORIST

Blakemore’s Flowers
4080 Evelyn Byrd Ave. Harrisonburg VA | 540-434-4461 or 866-599-4461
Voted “Best Flower Shop in the Valley” by Daily News Record. Their award winning floral designers create beautiful combinations of the freshest flowers available.

Blue Ridge Florist
165 N. Main St. Harrisonburg, VA | 540-434-9931
With over 20 years in the floral industry, the design staff is experienced in all styles of floral design.

Sparrow’s Floral Design
38 E. Market St., Harrisonburg, VA | 540-209-2519
 A Harrisonburg-based floral design studio specializing in weddings and events, paper flowers, and terrariums.

The Wishing Well
243 Neff Ave. Suite U, Harrisonburg, VA | 540-908-2333
The Wishing Well proudly serves the Harrisonburg area and is family owned and operated. They are committed to offering only the finest floral arrangements and gifts, backed by service that is friendly and prompt.


MUSIC

The Bloom Trio
The Shenandoah Valley’s only professional string trio.


LODGING


BEAUTY

Fantastic Sams
1310 Hillside Ave | 540-433-2229

Foilz Hair Studio
600 University Blvd | 540-433-6459

Omar’s Hair Salon & Barber Shop
130 University Blvd. | 540-282-2575

Salon Eleven
115 W Water St | 540-433-4003

The Studio Hair Salon
353 Neff Avenue | 540-434-8188

Urban Hair Company
241 E Market St Suite 100, Harrisonburg, Virginia 22801 | (540) 434-2040

Beauty Spa
510 E Market St | 540-564-1925
A spa that specializes in body and facial waxing as well as skin and body care.

Bluestone Massage & Bodywork, LLC
2262 Blue Stone Hills Dr., Suite D | 540-746-4772
Bluestone Massage & Bodywork does an integrated massage. Hours: Mon-Sat By appointment only

Cedar Stone: A Wellness Spa
1834 South Main Street | 540-437-0411
Cedar Stone Spa offers relaxing treatments, facials, waxing, and yoga.

Four Seasons Harmony
217 S. Liberty St., Ice House Studios, Suite 201 | 540-383-9589
Four Seasons Harmony provides professional, holistic massage and bodywork services with certified organic oils and 100% pure, therapeutic grade essential oils.

Healing Touch Wellness Spa
1966 Evelyn Byrd Ave | 540-434-8892
The Healing Touch provides a retreat for stress relief and pain management to truly Relax~Rejuvenate~Revitalize.

Refreshing Effects
1356 1/2 S. Main St. | 540-383-9448
The goal of Refreshing Effects is to reduce the effects of mental, physical and emotion stressors.

Skin and Zen Spa
30 Boyers Road | 540-810-0141
Skin and Zen is a wellness spa that specializes in massages, facials, waxing, reflexology, body treatments, and microdermabrasion.

Smooth Day Spa
4749 Spotswood Trail | 540-434-7698
Smooth Day Spa provides body care, body therapies, facial therapies, hair removal, and hand and foot therapies.  Smooth Day also provides coloring and lash enhancement as well as makeup tutorials. Hours: Open Tues-Sat, call to make reservations

Solace Therapeutic Massage
2015 Reservoir Street, Suite 202 | 540-560-8766
Solace specializes in manual therapies to address chronic and acute conditions. Call to make reservations.

Tangle’s Day Spa
2040 Deyerle Ave, Suite 110 | 540-432-5544
Tangle’s Day Spa provides massages, facials, scrubs, manicures, hair styling, and much more.  Enjoy a relaxing day at Tangle’s Day Spa!

Wholistic Wisdom Healing Arts Center
451 D University Blvd. Harrisonburg, VA | 540-830-1565
Wholistic Wisom provides reflexology, couples massage, reiki, ear candling, mineral soaks, yoga & more.


TRANSPORTATION

Classic Carriage
540-255-4209
Classic Carriage is in the business of providing the very best horse drawn carriage and wagon rides for your special event.

Custom Transportation, Inc.
4550 Early Rd. | 540-432-6871
Custom Transportation, Inc. is a locally owned transportation company in Harrisonburg. And is the leader in ground transportation for weddings, wine tours, birthday celebrations and more!

Motorcoach or Luxury passenger bus rentals

Quicks (540)886-6297

Blue Ridge Tours (540)289-9559

United Coachways (844)756-2777

Smaller Shuttle rentals

Custom Transportation http://customtransportation.net/id29.html 


RENTALS

Central Virginia Rental
3380 Emmaus Rd. Harrisonburg, VA | 540-433-7368
Central Virginia Rental is committed to providing rental solutions through world class customer service.  Since 1972, CVR has sought to meet the rental needs of their customers in Central Virginia.

Valley Heirlooms
540-234-0251
A vintage and specialty rental company. They are here to help add a vintage touch to your event, photo shoot or display.


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