Vows by Vanessa

01/11/2026

✨ Calling all Brides & Grooms- to be! ✨

Planning your big day? You don't want to miss the Lynchburg Bridal Expo on Sunday, February 22 at The Virginian Hotel!

Meet face-to-face with amazing wedding vendors in the area—all in one place—ready to help you bring your wedding vision to life. From venues and photographers to florals, décor, entertainment, and more, all of the vendors are excited to meet YOU!

Whether you’re just starting to plan or putting the finishing touches on your big day, this is the perfect opportunity to get inspired, ask questions, and book your dream team.

📍 The Virginian Hotel
📅 Sunday, February 22

Bring your crew, and make plans to join us—we can’t wait to see you there! 💕

01/10/2026

Fresh ink. Blue Ridge Mountains in the back. My personal handfasting cord at the heart of it. So much meaning in one piece. 🤍💍⛰️

01/09/2026

01/09/2026

This isn’t just a job for me. When I say I’m happy for my couples, I truly mean it. That big smile is real. I love what I do and I’m fully present with you on one of the most important days of your life. 🥹🤍

01/08/2026

POV: You’re saying “I do” at THE gazebo. 💕

Yes, that gazebo. The one you fell in love with watching Dirty Dancing. The same spot where Baby spent the summer of ’63.

Today, couples travel from around the WORLD to start their own love story right here in the breathtaking Virginia mountains.

Feeling the romance? Our Dirty Dancing Weekend is February 13-15, the perfect Valentine’s escape.

💍 Engaged? Come see us at the Bridal Expo, January 18th at The Inn at Virginia Tech, 12-4pm!

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Officiant: Vows by Vanessa

01/06/2026

🚨 Calling my 2026 & beyond couples who are wedding planning! 🚨

If you’re dreaming of a beautiful wedding without breaking the budget, you’ll want to check out the Wedding Thrift Sale at Cedar Oaks Farm of Bedford on January 25th, hosted by The Evergreen Collective. 🤍

I’ll be there that day wearing a different hat… not as an officiant, but as a mom of the groom, helping my daughter-in-law sell some of their gorgeous decor from their fall wedding at Cedar Oaks Farm. Think boho vibes with warm tones and gold accents. ✨

It’s a great opportunity to snag thoughtfully curated pieces and get inspired while supporting other couples passing along their wedding treasures.

Hope to see you there 🤍

01/06/2026

¡Feliz Día de los Reyes! 👑✨

A day that reminds us of faith, family, tradition, and the beauty of honoring where we come from. As an officiant, I love celebrating love stories that honor culture, heritage, and meaningful traditions.

01/05/2026

Just a gentle reminder to all 2026 & beyond couples… if your officiant doesn’t have this specific form with their name on it from a Virginia Clerk’s Office, they are not authorized to complete and sign your legal marriage license. Be sure to either hire a VA authorized officiant for your ceremony or to have them at least conduct your marriage license signing to ensure your marriage is 100% legal. DM me if you have any questions about this and I’d be more than happy to help! 🤍

01/03/2026

Three couples in one day? Absolutely! Kali and Jared reached out saying they just got their marriage license from the clerk’s office and asked what my availability was to conduct a signing for them. I said, “how about today?” And the rest is history! Congratulations to these two cuties! 🥹✨

01/03/2026

Ashley and Brayan went down to the courthouse yesterday thinking, like many others, that they could get married there. The courthouse doesn’t officiate weddings so they reached out to me asking if I was available same day and I was so happy and honored to be available for them. I’m lucky enough to work from home and be able offer marriage license signings outside my home on very short notice. 🥰

01/03/2026

Congratulations to Latoya and Milton on making it official in a sweet and intimate elopement! My first ceremony of 2026. Wishing you infinite years of love and blessings. 🥹♥️

12/31/2025

In 2025, I witnessed 164 couples promising forever, blending families, honoring cultures, laughing through nerves, crying through vows, and choosing love again and again. What an honor it is to stand beside you on one of the most meaningful days of your life. 🤍

If I married you this year, I’d love to hear your favorite memory from your wedding day below. And if I’m marrying you in 2026… I can’t wait to celebrate your love story. 🥂✨

Happy New Year! Here’s to more love stories, more memorable moments, and more happily ever afters. 💫