I'm from Ohio and can't stand the state, but my finace is from gorgeous Yorktown, Virginia. I love the area and it seems to just work out better for our families to have a May wedding there. But we both go to school in Tennessee and can only make it to Virginia on breaks. I'm trying to do as much as I can online and over the phone so that we can interview in November, book in December, and finalize in April.
I'm super skeptical about djs (I've seen one too many first dances ruined), need a bakery willing to be a little crazy (we cinnamon rolls in the form of a cake!), and am willing to splurge a little more on the photographer (ten years later those pictures are what's left). But we're on a serious budget, so price is a close second under quality.
So I need everything, sweet Virginia ladies! If you know of any decent caterers, bakeries, photographers, florists, djs, venues, or whatever else you think would be helpful, I'd love your input! Thanks so much.