A special elopement / intimate wedding package offered to couples looking for a private ceremony in the quiet woods.
The Woodland Package is a special option I offer to couples looking for guaranteed privacy for their elopement ceremony held at my private 34-acre residence in Cross Junction, VA (only 20 minutes north of Winchester). My property is easily accessible from a major highway and features a wooded setting for your wedding, plus tons of options for scenic photos including forest locations, grassy fields, and a small overlook with a mountain view. All of these are great choices for those looking to get married away from public view in a quiet outdoor setting. It is also home to my nonprofit organization, Piggins and Banks Pig and Animal Sanctuary, which provides a forever loving home to abandoned, abused, and neglected pigs.
Please note this is an OUTDOOR ONLY venue with no indoor access unless inclement weather.
Our wedding day was perfect! The property was beautiful and the photos we received were amazing!
We can’t recommend Aaron Riddle highly enough! From start to finish, he was professional, personable, and incredibly organized. His communication was excellent…he walked us through every detail so we knew what to expect. On the day of our wedding, he had thought of everything and made sure the entire process ran smoothly. We were able to relax and enjoy our day without any stress. The ceremony felt genuine and perfectly “us,” and the photos were beautifully captured. Aaron went above and beyond in every way, and we’re so grateful for it!
Aaron made our wedding day so perfect! The whole experience was exactly what we were looking for! We were done at the courthouse sooner than expected and Aaron was able to take us earlier at his private property for our wedding. Beautiful scenery and Aaron was very professional, made us feel comfortable, and took amazing photos for us! Highly recommend!!!
Aaron is respectful, friendly, and easy to work with. From the beginning, even before contacting him, I liked the ease of navigating Aaron’s website and seeing the format of his services and pricing. My now-wife Hye Jin and I selected the Woodland Package for our elopement with a photography session add-on, and our photographs came out beautifully. Neither of us are particularly comfortable in front of a camera, but Aaron directed us and put us at ease. We were very happy with the privacy and beauty of the location, and we were thrilled to meet Mr. Banks the handsome pig and Zoe the beautiful calico cat. As nature lovers and animals lovers, the Woodland Package was the perfect choice. It was a truly special day, and Hye Jin and I are very grateful to Aaron for offering the services that he does in the way he does.
We couldn’t have asked for a more perfect place to elope. The setting felt intimate, peaceful, and romantic…exactly what we were hoping for in an elopement. To top it off, the photography included was phenomenal. If you’re looking for a place that feels both wild and serene, where the focus can be entirely on your connection and the natural world around you, this is it. Highly, highly recommend!
We hired Aaron as our officiant and photographer for our elopement and I suggest you do the same! You won’t be disappointed. He was professional but personable and made our special day perfect. Very detailed and really listened to what we wanted and made it happen even better than we had planned. Our photos were amazing and he got them to us quicker than we expected! His portfolio speaks for itself but we wanted to leave him a review to just let everyone that is planning to elope know that this is your guy!!!
Aaron was so easy to work with and did a wonderful job with our ceremony. He was prompt with replying to any questions I had (which weren’t many because he did a great job with anticipating those questions and already having answers on his website). He was extremely professional and very friendly. We couldn’t be happier with our decision to choose him to officiate our wedding!
We did the woodland package and Aaron was great plus the property was beautiful. We loved the experience and the photos! I would definitely recommend if you are looking to do something intimate and private while affordable.
You will not find a more professional than Aaron. Very clear communication made this entire process quick and easy with no stress.
We had the pleasure of working with Aaron for our elopement ceremony and it was wonderful! Everything was easy to understand and he is super quick to reply which is fantastic for such an important moment in life. His vast experience as a photographer as well is such an amazing bonus and makes the entire experience beautifully stress-free. We could not be happier with the entire process and I’m so thankful.
We had the absolute joy of working with Aaron as both our wedding officiant and photographer for our elopement, and we couldn’t have asked for a more perfect experience. From the very beginning, Aaron was incredibly kind, gracious, and genuinely invested in making our day everything we hoped for. He listened closely to what we envisioned and captured every moment with such care and artistry. The photos are beautiful—natural, heartfelt, and exactly what we asked for. His calming presence helped us feel truly present and at ease, making the day even more special. What makes Aaron even more exceptional is his compassion—not just for people, but for animals as well. He runs an animal sanctuary dedicated to rescuing and caring for animals in need, and it’s truly a labor of love (I would know I’m a licensed veterinary technician and veterinary hospital manager). If you’re looking for a meaningful way to support a great cause, my husband and I encourage you to consider donating to Aaron’s sanctuary! It’s just another reflection of the kindness and heart he brings to everything he does. Thank you, Aaron, for making our day unforgettable!
We had a great experience! Super easy to plan and the ceremony and photos were great! Thank you so much, Aaron!
