Derek was the most professional and accommodating vendor that we have ever worked with. The video…read morehe made of our wedding was the quality and style of a professional film or made-for-TV movie. He attended our wedding rehearsal and planned out all the shots and angles. On the day of our wedding he was the first one there and last to leave. He caught all the crucial moments and outside of Steven Spielberg, we couldn't have found a better videographer. This was the absolute best money we spent on our wedding.

It was and has been such a pleasure working with Derek!! We found him through Thumbtack, and, at…read morethe time, we also were looking for a wedding photographer. He recommended and had worked with All Things Beautiful Photography, LLC (also in Richmond, VA) in the past. They offered a combo videographer/photographer deal at the time, which we found very reasonable, so we proceeded with them for our wedding photographer and videographer. Since we didn't know him personally at first, we were a bit nervous at the start. But oh man, did those nerves go away after we hung out with Derek during our engagement session. He traveled up with our photographer from Richmond to Alexandria, VA (not a quick or easy trip) for our engagement session in April to film part of our shoot (so kind of him!). We had coffee first, went over some wedding details, then went exploring for our engagement photos. We knew then we made the best choice for our wedding videographer. After hanging out for half the day, we were able to get to know Derek on a personal basis, and he wasn't just someone we worked with, but a friend. And then, if things couldn't get better, we watched the video of our engagement session--absolutely beautiful. We couldn't wait to see him in November for our wedding!! When our wedding day finally came, it was like seeing a good friend you hadn't seen in months, full of big hugs, and we knew he was going to do great work. It was a VERY cold and blustery day but he toughed it out like a champ. It meant so much knowing an expert was there capturing our very special moments that we could watch for years to come. We absolutely loved how humble, encouraging and kind he is, which is evident by how much he encourages and promotes those he works with. We absolutely love Derek and cannot recommend him enough!!!! We are so thankful that God pointed us in his direction, and that he recommended our wedding photographer to us (equally amazing!). We look forward to staying in touch for the years to come. Thank you Derek for all that you've done and are doing for Dave and me!!!!!! We are so thankful for you!!! (Disclaimer to the reader--because we loved him and his work so much you likely will see this review on multiple wedding sites. Hope this speaks to his work and talent!!!)

We feel lucky to have had Cory's talent and experience for both our engagement shoot and our…read moretwo-ceremony Indian wedding that spanned multiple days. We lived in California but were having our wedding in NC. Before our engagement session there was a HUGE thunderstorm - the worst in a while - and we were afraid we'd have to skip the session or possibly fly back to California without doing the session. Cory actually used the rain as an opportunity to get beautiful shots in the rain, both for evening and night shots! They turned out beautifully despite all potential hiccups. I was really impressed with him as a professional and with the quality of all of our photos and videos. One of his photos of us is in the New York Times in the Vows section, and we continue to get compliments on it. His entire team was like my right arm on my wedding day. They were hands-on, setting up shots in detail and positioning us the right way to get great looks while keeping it fun - and meaningful. Some of our nicest memories were the detailed shoots with all of our family, like of our parents and friends helping us get ready. They were there from morning until night. Communication with them was easy and they have a number of different packages for various sessions or weddings. The photos and videos turned out beautifully. They were all very professional and made it a great experience.

Afterglow Creative is an AMAZING company to work with for all your photography needs! We hired…read moreAfterglow for our wedding and they did not disappoint. Cory (owner) and Pete (co-photographer) were so professional, poised, considerate and just overall great people to work with.

Marilia was the photographer to our courthouse wedding / wedding session. The pictures turned out…read moreso beautiful, she captured our moments, the way we look at each other, our body language, all in a very spontaneous and natural way. Looking at the photographs we can remember vividly the feelings we felt that day. I was also very happy to have Marilia to direct us for the photo shoot. It's funny that I was a little afraid of how my husband would like the experience because he is not really into being photographed, you know, usually women are more excited about photos than men. Haha But he absolutely loved it, he wouldn't stop talking about how fun and joyful it was. Marília is very sweet, organized, she was impeccably good from scheduling to the edited photos we received. We are very happy

Marilia did a photo shoot at my home to provide photos for my new work position. I knew her…read morepreviously, and trusted her to be safe with COVID precautions. Plus, she is the kindest, most patient and friendly person you could ever meet, so I knew it would be a quality experience! I did not know, however, she was so talented! She spent an extended period with me and produced the most perfect shots! I habitually blink during photos and always feel like I'm forcing a smile. Marilia coached me to be comfortable, and the results, especially after her professional editing, were tremendous! I've gotten so many complements on them. I highly recommend Marilia and Munhoz Photography!

I first learned about For Love of Love through a close friend who worked with and raved about…read moreLauren and Ellie. My partner and I followed suit and hired For Love of Love, working closely with Ellie one-on-one for 19 months to plan and execute our wedding, which took place this past May. It's quite literally taken me three months to write this because I've struggled to put into words the effect that Ellie and her diligent, detail-oriented effort and positive, calm, encouraging demeanor (not to mention the quality of her taste/ eye for aesthetics...) had on not only the stellar outcome of the event itself but on my partner and me as humans, with little knowledge of the wedding industry, planning the most expensive event of our lives from across state lines. As creatives ourselves, we came to Ellie with lots of ideas and artistic preferences, and she helped us to get organized and translate those ideas into reality by working tirelessly to connect us with local vendors (like Olivera Floral Design, Common House, Richmond Photobooth, various rental companies and more) within our budget who understood our aesthetic, which required that Ellie truly know us as a couple. Her knowledge of the industry and best practices is extensive, and her willingness to go above and beyond for her clients is evident. Additionally, the professionalism that we experienced throughout the planning process was bar none...even in the most testing and emotional of moments involving family--Ellie's patience, positivity, and resolve were unwavering. The bottom line, booking the For Love of Love team is the best money you'll spend. Ellie and her team kept us in the know and ahead of our timeline. On the big day, we were enabled to be hands-off so that we could be as present as possible. I daresay Ellie became more than a wedding planner to us--she supported and encouraged our individualism, made light out of dark, and shared in celebrating our wins. We refuse even to consider what the day would've been like without her and the team. If you're waiting for a sign to take the plunge and hire For Love of Love--it's right here, baby!

Your wedding planner search is over!! Lauren is everything you've been looking for and everything…read moreyou didn't know you needed. Calling Lauren a wedding planner is an incomplete characterization. Lauren is a visionary, stylist, and strategist who is able to both design events and execute the logistics and tactics flawlessly. My husband and I (and our families) worked with Lauren for about 15 months to plan our recent Richmond, VA wedding for 170 guests at an outdoor venue. The entire process was not only painless but fun. As a super type A person, I was not sure I'd find a planning partner who would meet my micromanaging expectations. But Lauren was incredibly organized from Day 1 (I appreciate a good folder structure and Google Doc). She also made planning FUN! I was never overwhelmed, never felt uncertain on where things stood, and always was sure that Lauren and I were on the page with everything - aesthetics, budget, etc. Fast forward to wedding day, and dozens of wedding guests who had recently planned their own events raved that Lauren was the best wedding planners they'd ever seen in action. It was all perfect. She felt like family by end, and we will truly miss working with her!! Work with Lauren. Your wedding (and arguably, marriage) will be better if you do.

Jacki has an amazing touch with newborns. She photographed our granddaughter at 3 days old and it…read morewas so amazing to watch her work. 6 month pictures were so precious and don't get me started on the 1 year cake smash. Jacki will be my photographer for life.

One of the best photographers in the Richmond area, can't find anyone better then her!read more

This review is long overdue. We just celebrated our 1 year wedding anniversary so, of course, we…read morewere going back through the pictures of that day. It was just like reliving the ceremony and reception. Stephanie is an amazing photographer. She was helpful, friendly, funny and unobtrusive throughout the day and evenings events. She got beautiful shots of the wedding as well as hilarious and heartwarming pictures of all of our friends and family enjoying the reception. Once the cake is out of the freezer and the dress is in mothballs, all you'll have of your wedding is your spouse and your photos; hopefully both still look amazing. Stephanie can guarantee one of those for you.

There are so many options when it comes to wedding planning! Personally, the photographer we ft was…read moremost important. We couldn't be happier with our decision! Stephanie was integral in making our wedding day not only special, but also ensuring it was stress free and fun! She worked with us beforehand on the schedule and reminded us throughout the night of what was coming up next. We absolutely adore Stephanie and think her professionalism, creativity, and energy are unmatched! She also did our engagement photos and it was such a fun time! She made it relaxing, while still capturing gorgeous pictures! We got so many compliments on our engagement pictures and requests for her contact info! If you are looking for gorgeous pictures and an amazing photographer, you have found her in Stephanie Yonce. Thank you Stephanie for making our day successful!

Hiring Colleen/CCS Events for full-service wedding planning was the best decision we made related…read moreto our wedding! When interviewing planners, we selected Colleen because of her expertise and experience working with our church and unique reception venue. We would have been completely lost without her. She made planning our wedding an enjoyable experience rather than a stressful one. Colleen quickly nailed our vision for our wedding and worked tirelessly to make sure everything was just perfect. She connected us with fabulous vendors and even secured us discounts! She kept us on schedule throughout the planning process and probably did so many more things behind-the-scenes that we did not even realize. As a "type A" couple, we appreciated Colleen's attention to detail and honest recommendations throughout the planning process. We would have never been able to pull off such an amazing day without Colleen and her team. We (and our parents) were able to enjoy our wedding day without having to worry about coordinating a single thing! If you are considering hiring a wedding planner, we highly recommend Colleen and CCS Events. Colleen is kind, honest, professional, and gets the job done!

Colleen at CCS EVENTS is amazing. If you want someone to take care of all the details for you, give…read moreyou contact with the best vendors, help you budget your event, work well with your daughter and her fiancé, stay calm, be trustworthy, as well as personable then this is the The event planning company you want to hire. There's a reason that she is listed as number one wedding planner and day of event coordinator in Richmond magazine and Virginia living magazine. She is reasonable in cost and seriously takes care of every single detail you could imagine. You just tell her what you want and she takes care of it.

I have been a wedding and special event planner for over 40 years. Debra and Lee of Relish…read morePhotography are absolutely fabulous. Not only do they capture wonderful memories, they are so sweet. They will put you at ease no matter the occasion. They take wonderful photographs of weddings, special events, newborns, families and recent graduates. I can't say enough about these two. If I could give Debra and Lee and Relish Photography 100 stars I would! Peggy Smith Snead Owner, The Apple Blossom Inn