Whispering Pine Plantation
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
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.
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
Kickin' Ash BBQ & Catering - Sean Lawson - 804-339-6993 @KickinAshBBQ Facebook Powhatan, CA
The Fishin' Pig - 434-223-3287 Barbeque - fishinpig.com Farmville, VA
K & M's Salmon Balls & Cakes, Kevin & Marlene Pegram, 804-309-2086, KandMsalmonballs@yahoo.com
Mission BBQ - Maria - 804-986-7920 - mbriggs@mission-bbq.com
Mosaic Catering & Events - 804-525-2190 - mosaiccateringevents.com
Wildwood BBQ - Phil Foster - catering@wildwoodbarbque.com - 804 - 441-3373
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
Keith A. Materson, Officiant, 804-548-3773 @RainbowsDream on Facebook
Chantal - 804-773-5163 eloperichmond@gmail.com
PHOTOGRAPHERS
Carbone Photo Co. LLC - Stephen Carbone - 804-852-1086 carbonephotoco@gmail.com - carbonephotoco.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
Burchett Photography - Nicole Burchett - 804-218-5222 hello@burchettphotography.com
HOTELS
Beautiful Air B&B in downtown Amelia - Terry Barnard - 804-314-7154
Double Tree by Hilton Hotel - 021 Koger Center Blvd., Richmond, VA - 804-379-3800 (27 miles from venue)
Sleep Inn And Suites - 6451 Bayside Lane, Midlothian, VA - 844-207-4216
Holiday Inn Express 404 Sunchase Blvd., Farmville, VA 434-393-4040 (29 miles from venue)
MUSIC & DJ'S
Mike Beene, djmikebeene@gmail.com, www.richardgreenentertainment.com, 540-406-1446
DJ Jerry Strickland, Dolfan019@verizon.net, 804-852-9045
Rodney Woody - 804-514-9058
WEDDING CAKES, DESSERTS & more
Cakes by LaTonya - free delivery - 804-479-2475 - pljcoleman04@aol.com
Louisashomemades - 804-840-8393 - louisashomemades@gmail.com
Ukrop's Wedding Cakes - Terri Joyce - 80-340-3020
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
Melissa Coleman - 804-513-0711 - local in Amelia
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
TRANSPORTATION
James River Transportation - 804-342-7300
HONEYMOON
Journeys Inc., 804-288-0188 journeystravelinc.com - Preferred Sandals Agency