Authentically Your Wedding: Creating a Wedding That Reflects Your Love at Kateri Weddings and Events

Kateri has many stunning backdrops for your love, but your love is the main show.

By Emma Taylor, Wedding Correspondent for Kateri Weddings & Events

There’s nothing more beautiful than a wedding that feels like you. Not a Pinterest board. Not a cookie-cutter checklist. But a celebration that reflects your love, your story, and your style. At Kateri Weddings and Events, nestled in the heart of Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley, we believe authenticity is the most romantic detail of all—and our property was designed to help couples bring that vision to life.

Farm-to-Table Flavors That Speak to Your Story

Food has a way of anchoring memories, and incorporating local flavors makes your wedding both personal and unforgettable. Imagine serving your guests farm-to-table dishes sourced from the lush farmland surrounding Kateri. From fresh-picked produce to artisan cheeses, Virginia’s agricultural richness offers endless ways to create a menu that feels warm, intentional, and true to you.

And don’t forget—we’re home to our very own bourbon distillery. Nothing says authentic celebration like raising a glass of small-batch bourbon distilled right here on the Kateri property. Pair it with a craft cocktail featuring herbs from a local farm, and suddenly your wedding has its own signature flavor.

Local Brews & Food Trucks: Celebrating Virginia’s Creative Spirit

For couples who love a casual, communal vibe, Virginia’s local breweries and cideries make for excellent wedding bar options. Offer your guests a curated tasting of beers brewed just miles away—it’s a toast to love and community all at once.

Thanks to our permitting for food trucks, you can even surprise your guests with late-night treats or dinner served from your favorite local truck. Think gourmet pizza, barbecue sliders, or even handcrafted ice cream. It’s a fresh, fun twist that instantly makes your wedding uniquely yours.

Flowers & Designs That Reflect Your Style

Your wedding design should showcase your personality, not someone else’s. That’s why we love working with local Virginia florists who know how to source in-season blooms and design with your flair in mind. Whether your style is simple greenery, bold colors, or soft romance, local flowers make your décor feel alive, fresh, and unmistakably you.

Pair these florals with design touches that reflect your story—maybe vintage family heirlooms, handmade signage, or a color palette inspired by your first date. At Kateri, every space—from the stately estate house to the rolling hills with Blue Ridge Mountain views—is a blank canvas ready to reflect your one-of-a-kind love.

Romance Rooted in Place

The most memorable weddings are the ones that let authenticity lead. At Kateri Weddings and Events, authenticity doesn’t mean doing more. It means choosing details that speak to who you are as a couple. From farm-to-table feasts to bourbon toasts, from local flowers to food truck fun, the possibilities are endless—and always personal.

Your wedding day should never feel like someone else’s template. It should feel like home. And here in Virginia, with the mountains as your backdrop and love as your anchor, authenticity has never looked so romantic.