Whispering Pine Plantation
VIRGINIA MARRIAGE LICENSE INFORMATION
When you apply for your marriage license, you’ll need to show up to the clerk of circuit court together. If that’s not possible, some jurisdictions do allow you to substitute a notarized affidavit. Some things you should know:
Bring a valid form of photo ID, such as a driver’s license, passport, or military ID. The Virginia Marriage License Fee is $30.00, but some counties charge slightly more so bring a few extra dollars. There is no waiting period. You can get your license and get married in the same day. But keep in mind the clerk has limited hours, and most require you to show up at least 30 minutes before closing time.
- No blood test is required.
- No witnesses are required at your ceremony.
- You should both coming in knowing your social security numbers and both your parents’ full legal names. If you’ve been married before, you might need to know divorce details, or even bring a copy of your divorce decree.
- Your license is valid for 60 days after you obtain it. You must get married within that window, or you’ll need to apply all over again.
After your officiant performs the ceremony, signatures are required from the newlyweds and the officiant. Most of the time, the officiant is then required to mail the completed license back to the Clerk of Court or you can mail back yourself within five (5) days of the wedding. After that, you’ll be able to request certified copies of your license. They’re usually $2.50 each, and you might want to consider getting a few and keeping them in a safe place so that you won’t have to go through the hassle in the future.
ABC LICENSE
If you are providing alcohol at your special event, you will need an ABC license. Please see the link below to file for your application online. It is recommended to get this license 6-8 weeks before your event. The license has to be displayed in the pavilion at the venue.
COST
$40 (state license fee)
+ $15 (nonrefundable application fee)
$55 (single-day rate)
+ $40 (each additional day)
https://www.abc.virginia.gov/licenses/get-a-license/banquet-licenses
PREFERRED VENDORS
Here at Whispering Pine, feel free to contact any of the vendors on this page and you may also use your own preferred vendors at no additional charge.
CATERING
Fodrey Catering Concepts - Jamie Fodrey - 804-543-3990 Create Your Own Menu www.FodreyCatering.com
The Fishin' Pig - 434-223-3287 Barbeque - fishinpig.com Farmville, VA
Sibley's BBQ - 804-748-4689 Barbeque - facebook.com/SibleyBBQ Chester, VA
Brocks BBQ - 804-796-7539 Barbeque - brocksbbq.com Chester, VA
Butler's Unique Catering - 804-519-9278 - Unique Wedding Menu Richmond, VA
MARRIAGE OFFICIANTS
Minister Jerimiah Dillon - 804-873-6083 - jtothedillon@gmail.com
Rev. Charles Fink - 804-337-4667 - charlesfink100@yahoo.com
Rev. Doug Bowman - 804-301-7155
Chantal - 804-773-5163 eloperichmond@gmail.com
PHOTOGRAPHERS
A New Perspective Photo Co - Stephen Carbone -804-852-1086 perspectivephotoco@gmail.com perspectivephoto.com
Leslie Nichole Photography - 850-865-0669 leslienicholephotographer.com
88 Love Stories - James Lee - 804-537-0777 88lovestories.com
Shannon Hennessey Photography- 804-379-9807 shannonhennessey.com
Hannah Louise Photography - hannanhlouisephotog@gmail.com hannahlouisephoto.com
Dragon Photo Studio - Mike Dragon - 757-636-9807 dragonphotostudio.com
PHOTO BOOTH
SOCIAL PARTY BOOTH - Joe Korzeniewski - 804-402-7397 - www.SocialPartyBooth.com info@socialpartybooth.com
HOTELS
Double Tree by Hilton Hotel Richmond/Midlothian 1021 Koger Center Blvd., Richmond, VA - 804-379-3800 (27 miles from venue)
Holiday Inn Express 404 Sunchase Blvd., Farmville, VA 434-393-4040(29 miles from venue)
MUSIC & DJ'S
BlendMasters DeeJay Services LLC - 804-677-7648 Djblendmasters.com info@djblendmasters.com
Bachelor Boys Band - Adam Hopkins - 517-775-2815 adam@bachelorboysband.com
DJ Mike Dowdy Party in a Box - 804-307-5988 804-561-4583 partyinabox56@aol.com
WEDDING CAKES, DESSERTS & more
Ukrop's Wedding Cakes - Terri Joyce - 804-340-3020
Publix Bakery - Wedding Cakes/Catering - 804-639-6533
Simply Something Sweet/Event Planning & More - Deborah Wadsworth - 804-363-7427 or 804-550-5241 simplybydeb@gmail.com www.somethingsweet.com
Katie & Ollies Edible Art, Karen, 804-464-8005 - info@katieandollie.com www.katieandollie.com Located in Amelia
FLORISTS
Lasting Florals - Deborah - 3541 Clintwood Road, Midlothian, VA - 804-839-1047 lastingflorals.com
Kim Moody Design - 201 South Main Street, Blackstone, VA - 434-292-5000 @KimMoodyDesign
Flowers Make Scents - 1272 Alverser Plaza, Midlothian, VA 804-897-6100 www.flowersmakescents.biz
Elizabeth Lous Blooms - Ariel -804-852-8929 - loveelizabethlous@gmail.com www.instagram.com/elizabethlousblooms/
HAIR & MAKEUP ARTIST
Mai Glamour, LLC - Hair & Makeup - 262-527-0240 www.MaiGlamour.com
Richmond Make Up Artist - 804-690-9309 or info@richmondmakeupartist.com
RENTAL COMPANIES
Rent-E-Quip - 804-520-7100 rentequip.com
Party Perfect - 804-359-2400 partyperfect.com
Classic Party Rentals - 804-743-7980 classicpartyrentals.com
LIGHTING
Lighting Professors - Honey Armstrong/Illumination Specialist 804-755-8014 honey@lightingprofessors.com lightingprofessors.com
Lighting&Soundco. - Dylan Adams -804-385-7095 dylan@lightingandsound.com
TRANSPORTATION
James River Transportation - 804-342-7300
SPECIAL EVENT (ONE DAY) LOCAL INSURANCE COMPANY
New Horizon Insurance Service - Laura Negaardlaura@newhorizoninsuranceservice.com- 804-561-3777
HONEYMOON
Journeys Inc., 804-288- 0188 journeystravelinc.com - Preferred Sandals Agency