6 Christian Wedding Vendors for Your Destination Wedding
Giiiiiiiirl, if you’re dreaming of a gospel-centered wedding and are in the thick of building your dream team of luxury wedding vendors, you are in luuuuck with my roundup of 6 Christian Wedding Vendors for your Destination Wedding!
This list has definitely been a favorite to put together, not to mention one of my most sought 👏🏼 after 👏🏼 resources! I’m so incredibly honored to be a part of this amazing group of Christian wedding creatives, and am thrilled to spotlight them below!
It may come as a surprise, but many of my couples have actually chosen to work with me because of our shared Christian beliefs!
The past three years working as a Christian wedding photographer have landed me unbelievable destination weddings and elopements in places like Lake Tahoe, Nashville, New England, NYC, North Carolina, and Miami - all with couples who have chosen to support a Christian business!! 😭🙌🏼 It has been an absolute honor to partner with these couples, telling their love stories in an authentic, unique, and evocative way!
For the Christian bride-to-be who’s dying to know, “How can I support Christian wedding vendors at my wedding?” look no further, chica! 🥲 Embracing your faith on your wedding day is one of the coolest opportunities, and it is something that can be done in sooo many unique ways! I’ve worked with couples who have woven their religious beliefs into their ceremony by incorporating prayer, prioritizing communion, worshiping with their guests, and even doing a foot washing, but I truly think the most amazing way I’ve seen it done is by working with like-minded believers… by partnering with Christian wedding vendors!
There is just something to be said about being surrounded by other believers on the most important day of your life, and since marriage is such a holy union, a faith-based team elevates your wedding day to an experience that is utterly beautiful and sacred. Luxury wedding vendors who also share your faith and deeply held values… it’s unmatched.
Below is a roundup of my top 6 Christian Wedding Vendors for your Destination Wedding, including luxury event planning, exquisite florals, modern wedding gowns, and unique wedding films! These wedding vendors are located in different cities around the country, but are all available for travel and are worth 👏🏼 every 👏🏼 penny!
Wedding Planning, Design, & Coordination
Terra Rosa Events (Based in Upstate New York)
To start, all photos featured in this blog post were taken at a wedding that was planned, designed, and coordinated by Terra Rosa at the stunning Fontainebleau Inn (a stunning Finger Lakes wedding venue in Upstate New York)!
I have worked with Tara, the owner and creative genius behind Terra Rosa Events, multiple times now, and every time I am blown away by her eye for design, attention to detail, and her extraordinary ability to make luxurious weddings feel effortless and natural. She is a natural at understanding her couples’ visions, and bringing them to life in a thoughtful and tasteful way.
Said best by Tara, she does not do “cookie cutter,” nor does she adhere to a “one-size-fits-all” philosophy. Instead, she is focused on creating custom experiences for her couples’ based on their unique vision as well as their individual sense of style. In addition to wedding planning, she also does event design with her specialty rental items, including vintage furniture, mirrors, and arbors.
Based in Ithaca, New York, Tara works with many Upstate New York vendors in the Finger Lakes region, including Rochester, Syracuse, and Skaneateles, and she is passionate about enhancing her couples’ wedding day experience so that it is a true reflection of who they are. Most of all, she is passionate about supporting couples as they enter into marriage, which she believes is a beautiful union established and designed by God. I am so thankful to have the opportunity to work with such a wonderful, faith-minded event planner like Tara, and the beautiful role she plays in executing winsome weddings like this one.
Arielle Fera Events (based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
Arielle’s work as a Luxury Wedding Planner in the tri-state area is honestly just a feast for the eyes. Specializing in organic, distinctively romantic, and refined luxury weddings in Philadelphia and New Jersey, her taste is nothing short of timeless elegance. Arielle is a jedi-master of creativity meets logistics, color swatches meets spreadsheets, mood boards meets timelines, making her an absolute boss in the event design and coordination space.
A self-proclaimed organized creative, Arielle’s zone of genius lies somewhere between skillful organization, thoughtful planning, and fine art details. With over a decade of experience as a certified wedding planner, her wedding planning packages offer varying degrees of creative direction, timeline management, and wedding day execution. She only takes on a limited number of clients each season, so that her couples don’t feel like another client, but that each wedding will feel like her very own – personal and sacred.
Above all, she is committed to the true meaning of marriage - that which reflects God’s own goodness and points to the Gospel of Jesus Christ. It is such a joy to watch Arielle live this out in and through her work in the wedding industry!
By Kelly Kathleen (based in Detroit, Michigan)
I’ve followed Kelly for many years now, and without fail, am always inspired by her commitment to serving the Lord while running a Catholic Wedding Planning business. Kelly upholds the sanctity of marriage above all else, and aims to alleviate stress for her couples so that they can focus on their marriage rather than being overwhelmed by details and stressful decisions of wedding planning. (Full stop!! 🙌🏼)
Her packages feature Month-Of Coordination, Partial Planning, and Full Planning and include deliverables like vendor coordination, design moodboards, and timeline creation. Kelly can also add-on custom signage, stationery, and rentals to any package, which is such a sweet bonus! Most importantly, Kelly’s focus is on something much deeper than the temporary details - her mission is to highlight the beauty of marriage by helping couples achieve a God-centered wedding.
Florals
Twisted Willow Flowers (based in Princeton, NJ)
When there’s a vision for lush, whimsical, and romantic florals, I immediately think - Twisted Willow Florals. Operated by mother-daughter team Lidia and Amanda, this duo specializes in refined and luxurious arrangements for weddings and events. Their floral and creative artistry is truly awe-inspiring, and their arrangements vary from whimsical and colorful, to enchanted and exquisite, to soft and delicate.
If you’re looking for a juxtaposition of opulence and carefree, Twisted Willow Flowers is definitely your go-to floral team. Their timeless blooms are perfect for arches and arbors, receptions and lounge installations, or timeless bridal bouquets, and their laid-back style will be the chef’s kiss to any romantic wedding. Their arrangements, and the way they’re curated, always feel intentional and thoughtfully displayed.
Finding their inspiration in the One who created it all, Lidia and Amanda are rooted in the core idea of being an extension of The Hands with limitless creativity – the author of marriage and creator of the Universe. Truly, I always feel that each and every one of their floral designs reveal the divine fingerprints of God, and I am constantly left speechless by their stunning floral work.
Custom Wedding Gowns
D. Auxilly (based in New York, New York)
When I was engaged and shopping for my wedding gown, this was one of my favorite parts of the wedding planning process. I absolutely loved the experience of gathering with my girlfriends, hitting up local bridal gown boutiques, and hunting down a wedding gown that felt uniquely like me. However, had I known at the time that custom wedding gowns were a thing, my heart would’ve instantly flown to D. Auxilly and the vision behind her artwork!
Owner and chief designer of D. Auxilly, Dominique Galbraith holds “Art Meets Matrimony” as the north star of her business. She approaches each wedding, each gown, as “wearable art” and ultimately sees her creative work as an extension of worship to the Most High God. She is passionate about turning ordinary fabrics into extraordinary masterpieces, and seeks to create custom, modern, timeless wedding gowns for the modern romantic bride.
Taking into consideration personal style, body type, and wedding theme, Dominique guides her bridal clients on a unique journey to create their ideal wedding gown that is reflective of who they are as individuals. Her designs are non-traditional, bold, and dramatic, featuring draping, structural silhouettes, couture-inspired details, and 3D floral motifs. She also offers wedding veils and reception gowns for the bride curating multiple wedding looks, which is such a fun touch!
I am so inspired by Dominique’s powerful story, the way she runs her business in alignment with her Christian beliefs, and her testimony to the Gospel of Jesus Christ. If you’re looking for a unique wedding gown designer and an opportunity to support another Christian wedding vendor, then D. Auxilly is definitely your gal!
Videography
Little Kings Media (based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
Abigail’s work as a wedding cinematographer has stopped me dead in my tracks so many times. Her fine art films exude timeless elegance, stunning tones, and an editorial artistry, and her documentary style brings a classic aesthetic to filmmaking, making her wedding videos feel like timeless heirlooms.
Abigail is passionate about telling love stories, preserving heritage, and capturing profound experiences for generations to come. She truly has a knack at noticing and authentically capturing the simple, fleeting moments on wedding days. Her approach to wedding videography ensures the smallest details will be documented, transforming your wedding day into a treasured memory that will last for the ages.
Most of all, Abigail is rooted in her Christian faith, which is the anchor of her creative small business. She is passionate about weddings because, above all else, she is passionate about marriage and honoring it as God’s precious gift to humankind. She takes on a limited number of weddings each year, intentional to create a personal, boutique client experience for each couple, and she is committed to the quality, energy, and legacy of her wedding films.
There you have it - 6 Christian Vendors for your Destination Wedding! Of course there are so many special ways to honor your faith and Christian beliefs at your wedding, but choosing a Christian wedding team is truly one of the most meaningful ways to do this.
Finding your personal team of luxury wedding vendors who share a vision for a Christ-centered wedding is beautiful. This team can rally around you, celebrating you and your unique love story as well as the true meaning of marriage - the Gospel!
Marriage points us to the Gospel and is a mirror of the way Christ loves His church – faithfully, deeply, and sacrificially. I believe it’s through this lens of a biblical marriage that we can fully understand and embrace our roles as husbands and wives, loving our spouse in as Christ loves us - with a rich kindness, tenderness, and passion. Marriage truly gives us a unique glimpse of heaven, so holy, sweet, and sacred, and it is the greatest joy to celebrate this infinitely and eternally significant union through weddings!
IF YOU’RE A CHRISTIAN BRIDE, check out these gorgeous destination weddings for biblical wedding inspo!
Nicole and Truett’s Modern Wedding at The Monroe on 415th in Nashville, Tennessee
Rachel and Sam’s Timeless Stone Tower Winery Wedding in Leesburg, Virginia
Gigi and Alex’s Formal Wedding Meets Biblical Marriage in Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina