Big Professionals
Local businesses ready to help bring your Big Oak celebration to life.
Nestled near the quiet charm of Luray and the sweeping backdrop of the Page County countryside, our hand-selected creative partners understand the unique spirit of Virginia weddings. From heirloom floristry to farm-to-table culinary experiences, these trusted professionals coordinate beautifully to ensure your celebration at Big Oak is seamless, elegant, and entirely yours. You may also bring your own vendors.
Event Planning & Coordination
Local event planners and coordinators to bring your vision together with thoughtful planning, seamless execution, and a personal touch.
Big Oak Ranch
We offer optional event coordination and décor packages designed to fit your needs, from day-of logistics and styling support to full-service setup, takedown, and personalized event design. Whether you want a little extra help or a seamless experience from start to finish, our packages can be tailored to your celebration.
Wildflower Weddings
Wildflower Weddings, based in Staunton, VA, is a wedding planning service founded by Victoria. Since 2018, she has organized over 70 weddings and events. Certified by The Wedding Academy in 2023, Victoria offers full planning, partial planning, and day-of coordination packages, along with Á La Carte services.
Known for creativity and attention to detail, Victoria brings her diverse experience in planning, catering, florals, and being a bride herself to help couples craft their dream wedding day.
Dusk To Dawn Events
At Dusk to Dawn Events, we specialize in wedding coordination and planning that ensures your big day is more than just a blur of champagne and flowers – it’s a seamless, unforgettable experience. Our team is dedicated to managing every detail so you can be fully present and enjoy every moment. Plus, with our sister boutique floral design business, Rita’s Roses, we simplify the process by offering cohesive event design and streamlined vendor coordination all under one roof.
Catering & Beverages
Handpicked local caterers and beverage partners to serve memorable food and drinks with quality, style, and a personal touch.
The Tipsy Saddle Mobile Bar
The Tipsy Saddle is a western-inspired mobile bar trailer serving weddings, private parties, corporate events, and special celebrations throughout Virginia. Our uniquely styled bar trailer brings rustic charm and a memorable guest experience to every occasion. We offer professional, certified bartending and customized beverage service, including beer, wine, champagne, and signature cocktails tailored to your event. Whether you’re planning an elegant ranch wedding or a laid-back country celebration, The Tipsy Saddle brings the perfect blend of western hospitality, personalized service, and unforgettable style to your special day.
Otto Eats & Catering
Otto Eats specializes in Mediterranean-inspired dishes and authentic Turkish cuisine, crafted with a fine dining touch. Our customizable menus are designed to align with your vision, offering vibrant vegan options, savory meat dishes, and everything in between. With exceptional quality and personalized service, we create unforgettable dining experiences for every occasion.
Hanks Grille & Catering
For us, food is our craft and our primary love-language. We’ve been in the wedding catering business for over 20 years and provide professional staff, action stations, certified bartenders and made-from-scratch foods that our team of chefs and bakers create fresh daily. Whether it’s your shower, rehearsal dinner, reception, or Sunday brunch following your BIG DAY. Our vast menu options are sure to please.
Chop House Bistro
We’re excited to announce that LOCAL Chop & Grill House has expanded to Luray, VA! This charming town is the perfect spot to continue our farm-to-table tradition, featuring locally sourced ingredients, seasonal dishes, and handcrafted cocktails. We look forward to welcoming Luray residents and visitors to enjoy an elevated dining experience in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley!
West Main Market
Our Delicatessen features specialty meats, cheeses, and homemade side dishes. If you’re planning a party, a day in the park or on the river, or if you’re just looking for a great lunch, stop by and let us provide you with everything you need. Bartending services available!
Castle Vineyards
Castle vineyards offers a relaxing, country venue for your rehearsal dinner or small gathering. Both indoor and outdoor seating allows you to relax and enjoy the mountain views.
Skyland Pollock Dining Room
Serves regional specialties with farm-to-fork flavors and sumptuous valley views. Mountain Taproom features lighter fare and nightly entertainment. Open seasonally late March through November. Visit website for current menus! Groups of 15 or more, please contact Group Sales at 866-383-2922.
Blue's Dog Bowl
A gourmet Smash Burger and Fry Truck, located on the front ramp of Blue Shepherd Sprits.
Triple Crown BBQ
“Where BBQ is King!” Mouth-watering, southern-style pulled pork, smoked chicken, babyback ribs, pit beef sirloin, traditional sides, corn muffins. Seasonal specials. Carry-out/picnic tables. Catering.
Asian Station
We put all our imagination, passion and enthusiasm into the restaurant. At Asian Station, we have created a place where you can enjoy food, service and comfort alike.
Blue Shepard Distillery
Blue Shepherd Spirits is a professional mobile bartending service that brings top-tier hospitality to your event. They not only bartend but also craft unique, signature wedding cocktails tailored to your style and taste.
Coal Ridge Brewery
Coal Ridge Brewery is a family-owned farm brewery in Stanley, Virginia that blends traditional craftsmanship with modern brewing techniques to create small-batch, high-quality beers. Built inside a historic barn that once housed racehorses, the space carries a unique sense of heritage, grit, and local history that still shapes its identity today. It’s a welcoming gathering place where guests can enjoy craft beer, live music, and a relaxed, community-focused atmosphere in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley.
Floral
Handpicked local florists to bring your vision to life with beautiful, thoughtfully designed arrangements that add color, character, and a personal touch to your celebration.
Vivian's Flower Shop
Vivian’s Flower Shop in Luray, VA offers beautiful, custom floral arrangements for any occasion. Known for their creativity and attention to detail, they’re a trusted choice for weddings and special events.
Photography & Videography
C King Media
Simply Southern Photography
The Virginia Wedding Photographer
JC Media Group
Cake & Desserts
Handpicked local bakers and dessert artists to create beautiful, delicious treats that make every celebration a little sweeter.
Autumns Confections
Autumn’s Confections is a home‑based bakery that makes custom cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and assorted sweet treats for special occasions, sharing photos and updates about their creations on Facebook. The business also sells seasonal items like cupcakes and treat boxes with pickup dates posted for customers to collect their orders.
Main Street Bakery
Freshly baked bread, pies, cakes, pastries. Full-service gourmet catering. Licensed and insured.
Melissa's Simply Sweet
Melissa’s Simply Sweet is a Nut Free & Allergy Friendly bakery specializing in custom cakes, dessert bars, decorated cookies and more! We have been providing sweets since 2011!
Love and Sweets Bakery & Cafe
Love & Sweet Bakery was founded in 2020 by high school student Anbini Ganesh, born from a heartfelt vision to “change the world one dessert at a time.” The bakery offers imaginative, high‑quality baked goodies and has quickly grown – by 2023, it had expanded to 13 chapters across the U.S. and earned recognition as a 2023 Riley’s Way Call For Kindness Grant Winner/Fellow.
Accommodations & Hospitality
Handpicked local accommodations and hospitality partners to make your stay comfortable, welcoming, and easy from start to finish.
The River
The Estate’s little sister, The River, offers unique log-and-chink modernized cabins on the Shenandoah River. Over 750 5-star reviews! Enjoy private river access, stunning views, nature trail, and a cozy wood-burning fireplace. Just 10 minutes from Big Oak, Luray Caverns, hiking, golfing, shops, and restaurants. Easy drive to Shenandoah National Park, ski resorts, and wineries. Firewood and fresh farm eggs available on-site. Your perfect getaway awaits!
Mayneview Bed & Breakfast
Beautifully updated historic home with mountain views, wraparound porch, hot tub, 6 BR/all private baths plus 2 bedroom cottage. Entire property rentals available. Perfect for wedding groups and family reunions. Near Luray Caverns and Shenandoah National Park.
Madeline Farms
Five Star, award winning farmstay with stunning views! We are the area’s premiere agrarian escape, situated on 40 acres with rescued farm animals, sunset hayrides, bon – fires and a gentleman farmer.
Inn of the Shenandoah
Luray’s Premier B&B since 2014! Offering three unique and elegantly appointed Victorian Suites each with Private Jacuzzi, Balcony Access, WIFI, Parking, Refrigerator, on-site Wine/Beer, Tours, Gallery, Wine Making School and of course a delicious Breakfast!
South Court Inn
South Court Inn, located in the historic South Court neighborhood of Luray, offers guests a cozy stay in a beautiful 1875 manor house, just minutes from downtown dining, Luray Caverns, and Shenandoah National Park. The town features a variety of attractions, including distilleries, a craft brewery, wineries, a vintage theater, museums, and a scenic greenway along Hawksbill Creek. Whether you’re planning a romantic getaway or a special celebration, South Court Inn invites you to experience the charm of Luray, recently named one of Travel + Leisure’s Top 12 Small Towns.
Carriage Stone Farm
Carriage Stone Farm features six thoughtfully designed guest rooms, a warm, historic charm, and sweeping views of the ranch and pond. We also occasionally host intimate weddings and micro-events (30–40 guests max), making us a great fit for elopements or rehearsal dinners. While we don’t compete on size, we pride ourselves on intention, hospitality, and quiet luxury.
Allstar Lodging
Allstar Lodging is a vacation rental management company based in Luray, Virginia, offering a wide selection of cabins and unique stays throughout the Shenandoah Valley. They handle everything from marketing and booking to guest services and concierge-style experiences like in-cabin massages and outdoor adventure packages. Their goal is to provide hassle-free management for property owners and unforgettable stays for guests.
Page Valley Getaways
Page Valley Getaways offers a beautifully appointed three‑bedroom, three‑and‑a‑half‑bath cabin called Cresta Blava, nestled in the scenic Shenandoah Valley near Luray, Virginia. Guests enjoy modern comforts including a fully equipped kitchen, hot tub, Wi‑Fi, and a spacious rec room, all set amid wooded surroundings with breathtaking views and abundant wildlife. The property specializes in clear and flexible booking – with a minimum two‑night stay, a reserved deposit system, and seamless check‑in via keyless entry once fully paid.
Entertainment
Handpicked local entertainment professionals to bring energy, personality, and unforgettable moments to your celebration.
Two Rivers Chamber Music
Two Rivers Chamber Music provides elegant live music and premium event services to enhance your special occasion. From the timeless sophistication of a String Quartet to the intimate charm of a String Duo or Trio, our ensembles perform classical, modern, and jazz selections. We also offer specialty amplification for a rich, immersive sound, along with officiant and ceremony amplification to ensure every word is heard. Beyond strings, we provide brass, harp, vocalists, and soloists, as well as DJ, emcee, livestream, and uplighting services for a seamless, unforgettable experience.
Melodious Strings
Melodious Strings is a group of professional string musicians who perform for wedding ceremonies, cocktail hours and receptions, business events, and a wide array of other types of events in the Shenandoah Valley, Richmond, Fredericksburg, Northern Virginia, Maryland, Washington D.C. regions, and beyond. We specialize in providing elegant and professional string quartets, trios, duets, soloists, and other types of string ensemble music for events and venues.
Melodious Strings repeatedly satisfies clients’ needs by delivering beautiful classical and contemporary music that cultivates an elegant, professional, and sophisticated atmosphere.
Level Up Entertainment
Level Up Entertainment is one of the industry’s leading all in one DJ, EMCEE, and Live Band services with a passion for bringing the HYPE!! We focus on making every event unique and shifting from the traditional. Our entertainment goal is to ensure your event is the dopest party anyone has ever been to; one that they will be talking about for years to come!
Beauty
Handpicked local beauty professionals to help you look and feel your best, with polished, personalized services for your special day.
Lydia J. Designs
With years of experience in hairstyling and makeup, she brings creativity and passion to every client she works with. After completing a nine-month apprenticeship under a master stylist, she expanded her expertise by joining the wedding industry, where she fell in love with helping brides achieve their dream look. Now working at both Wildflower Wellness Spa in Mt. Jackson, VA, and Timeless Hair Design in Luray, VA, she continues to provide exceptional hair and makeup services, making each special moment unforgettable.
Bronzed N' Beautiful Tanning
Bronzed N’ Beautiful Tanning, with locations in Harrisonburg and Winchester, VA, provides customized, luxury spray tanning services, including rapid, sweat-resistant, and classic options tailored to individual skin tones for a natural, flawless look. Founded in 2023, the salon specializes in high-quality tans and is certified in airbrush and contour tanning techniques.
Abracadabra Massage & Wellness
Abracadabra Massage & Wellness is a boutique holistic wellness studio that offers personalized healing services designed to support the mind, body, and spirit. Their offerings include massage therapy, acupuncture, facials, sound healing, reiki, and intuitive guidance, all tailored to each client’s individual needs. In addition to hands-on treatments, they incorporate plant-based remedies, herbal wellness coaching, and host workshops and retreats to promote overall balance and well-being.
Transportation & Officiants
Handpicked local transportation and officiant partners to make every part of your celebration feel seamless, personal, and thoughtfully cared for.
Shenandoah Shores Management Group
Shenandoah Shores Management Group (SSMG) is a veteran owned, small business that brings the convenience factor of a full service concierge to travelers wanting to visit the area, DC, MD, VA, skyline
Valley & Vine Transport
Valley & Vine Transport provides private small-group transportation based out of Luray, Virginia, serving wedding weekends, private events, guest outings, and curated wine or craft beverage experiences throughout Virginia. We help couples and event hosts simplify transportation for bridal parties, rehearsal dinners, welcome events, post-reception returns, lodging-to-venue movement, and private excursions for guests staying in the area. What makes Valley & Vine unique is the combination of professional transportation, local knowledge, and concierge-style planning support — helping guests enjoy the Shenandoah Valley without needing to drive, coordinate routes, or manage logistics themselves.
Robert L. Knight, Jr.
Robert L. Knight, Jr. is a compassionate and experienced officiant, honored to help create meaningful and personalized ceremonies for life’s most important moments. Whether you’re planning a wedding, memorial, or other special gathering, Robert brings warmth, professionalism, and a deep respect for your unique wishes.
DISCLAIMER:
We are not affiliated with the vendors listed. These are not recommendations and are intended to provide helpful guidance to our guests.
