Membership Plans & Pricing Includes

What is a Verified Cville Vendor™?

Charlottesville Wedding Society (CWS) authenticates and offers local Charlottesville businesses the chance to stand out as a Verified Cville Vendor™. Select from three membership tiers to join CWS and apply for verification.

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What do I get as a Verified Cville Vendor™?

You will receive an official tag on your business profile preview and your full business profile view.

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How do I become a Verified Cville Vendor™?

In order to be a Verified Cville Vendor™ your official business address must be within a 50-mile radius of the Charlottesville city center. Once you create your profile and add your business address, we will check your address with our records and award your Verified Cville Vendor™ tag automatically. If you do not have a tag and feel there may be a mistake, please reach out to our team. We will consider your appeal on a case by case basis.

Featured Images for Business Profiles

The featured images for prisoners profiles can be seen in the directories preview as well as the full profile page view. This is included for all membership levels.

About Bio, Awards

Every membership level includes a business directories profile with a section for a business bio, a section to describe various awards and recognitions, as well as a featured section where businesses may be linked to featured blog post on the Charlottesville wedding blog.

Custom Contact Button

Upgraded membership on the Enhanced plan levels offer a business profile featuring a custom contact button that you can link with any of your preferred contact page methods. Link directly to your website contact form, a lead generation tool, or your CRM systems like 17Hats or similar.

This is the perfect way to connect directly with wedding couples interested in planning their wedding in Charlottesville.

Custom Portfolio Button

Upgraded membership levels on the Enhanced plan offer a business profile featuring a customizable button that can link to any preferred URL. For example, businesses can add a direct link to a unique landing page on your website storing your portfolio, a 3rd Party Pixiset gallery or other, or any other personalized portfolio URL of their choice.

This is the perfect way to highlight your work in a beautifully visual way in a method that works for your business.

Custom Video Embed

Connect with your audience on a deeper level through embedded video content. Enhanced accounts include the ability to feature a custom embedded video of your choice. Videos are proven to boost engagement, making them a valuable tool to enhance your connection with potential brides and grooms.

Image Gallery

Showoff your work and stand out with a gallery slider, only available on the enhanced membership plans. With an auto rotating slider, grab the attention of more visitors.

Priority Directory Placement

Get priority placement in our public-facing business directory, helping you stand out to wedding couples actively browsing our wedding resources. With priority placement, your business will gain increased visibility, attract more attention, and be seen first by those planning their special day.

All vendor profiles with 'Priority Placement' will be categorized before vendor profiles without this distinction. The exact order of all vendors with 'Priority Placement' is randomly assigned.

Member Directory Profile

Each plan includes both a public business directory profile and a private member directory profile. The private profile is accessible exclusively to other members and is designed to foster networking and collaboration within the Charlottesville vendor community. Members can personalize their profiles by adding a headshot, a personal bio, and other useful details to strengthen connections with fellow community members.

Member Dashboard

Each member will receive unique login credentials granting access to a personalized dashboard. This dashboard offers a variety of tools and resources to facilitate networking with other members. It also provides an organized space for managing saved connections, browsing member directories, RSVPing to exclusive member events, submitting weddings to the Charlottesville Wedding Blog, and handling other tasks efficiently.

Member-Only 'My Saves'

As a member, you'll gain access to exclusive features that make networking and collaboration effortless. Save your favorite vendor profiles for future partnerships, member profiles for one-on-one networking, and blog posts for inspiration and ideas, all neatly organized in your private dashboard. Your saved resources are kept secure and accessible only to you. Unlike social media platforms, this private saving feature eliminates the pressure of public likes, providing a discreet and focused way to collaborate, network, and explore creative ideas within the Charlottesville community.

Member-Only Wedding Submissions

As a member, you’ll gain access to an exclusive opportunity to get featured on the Charlottesville Wedding Blog. Showcase your portfolio, including styled sessions and real wedding projects, by submitting your work directly to our team for review. If selected, your submission will be featured on our blog, helping to elevate your brand visibility and credibility.

Being featured not only boosts your SEO through valuable backlinks but also attracts engaged couples browsing our blog for inspiration and wedding day resources. This is an ideal advantage for newer businesses looking to establish their online presence and gain exposure in the wedding industry.

Enjoy Member-Only Events

The Charlottesville Wedding Society is a thriving community designed to help wedding vendors grow, connect, and succeed in Charlottesville. As a CWS member, you’ll gain access to over 20 exclusive events throughout the year!

From casual coffee meetups and fun happy hour evenings to festive seasonal parties, workshops, and educational seminars, our events are tailored to help you build meaningful connections and develop your business.

Non-member guests are only invited once a year, ensuring these gatherings remain exclusive to professionals dedicated to networking, collaboration, and strengthening the wedding vendor community in Charlottesville.