Wedding service · Winchester, VA · reviewed since 2017
iHow the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 59%100+58.7Reliability 26%99+25.8Value 15%100+15.2Experts Score= 100Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.100SCORE
AGradeiLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#7 of 116 videographersiPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 95%
5.0★★★★★251 Google reviews · 24 photos
100%five-star reviews
5.00★last 12 monthsiAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0%1–2★ in 2 yearsiShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
Aaron Riddle: Wedding Officiant and Photographer at a glance
Customers in Winchester, Virginia, consistently praise the officiant and photographer for clear communication, efficient document handling, and rapid photo delivery. Reviews highlight the convenience of private woodland or courthouse venues, with many noting that the service made the ceremony process smooth and stress-free. The high rating reflects satisfaction with professional guidance and the quality of the resulting images, while the owner maintains active engagement by responding to nearly all feedback.
Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 251 reviews (100% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 251 Google reviews (230 with written comments, 50 with photos).
Owner responses: the business replied to 99% of reviews.
Score per factor (100 = best)iEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: satisfaction and craft & service; weakest: reliability.
This companyVideographers median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactioniSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Aaron Riddle: Wedding Officiant and Photographer: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 97.A
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ReliabilityiReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Aaron Riddle: Wedding Officiant and Photographer: 99/100 on this factor. Category median: 97.A
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Craft & serviceiCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Aaron Riddle: Wedding Officiant and Photographer: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
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ValueiValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Aaron Riddle: Wedding Officiant and Photographer: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
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MomentumiMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Aaron Riddle: Wedding Officiant and Photographer: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
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Replies to reviewsiReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 50.–
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Star ratings
251 Google reviews we collected
5.0of 5
5 stars250100%
4 stars00%
3 stars10%
2 stars00%
1 star00%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 230 written reviews
99%praise
Praise43499%
Complaints61%
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
7topics
Staff & attitude12929%
Would recommend9421%
Speed & response9321%
Quality & results4911%
Communication4610%
Price & value225%
Honesty & trust72%
What customers talk about
We read 230 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“He was very friendly and made us feel comfortable, and his property made for a beautiful private spot to be married at.”
“Would recommend him to any couples wanting to elope.”
“I simply cannot recommend him enough as a VA minister and talented photographer - choose him to capture your memories, and you won’t be sorry!”
“He filled the documents the same day and even the clerks knew him and knew everything is filled out correctly.”
“Aarón came thru for me and my fiancée and did a great job marrying us.”
“We are terrible at taking pictures and gave us guidance to get GREAT photos.”
“The communication and guidance before and at the day of the wedding was fantastic.”
“The five-minute photoshoot was absolutely worth it and we are very impressed with the quality of the photographs!”
“I honestly hate having my picture taken and I felt very comfortable.”
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praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Recent reviews
JJenny2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 weeks ago★★★★★
We knew we didn't want a wedding, but we also wanted to do something more special than the courthouse, and Aaron was the perfect choice! He was very friendly and made us feel comfortable, and his property made for a beautiful private spot to be married at. Would recommend him to any couples wanting to elope.
PPhilip1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★
The experience with Aaron was fantastic. We got exactly what we looked and asked for. The communication and guidance before and at the day of the wedding was fantastic. He filled the documents the same day and even the clerks knew him and knew everything is filled out correctly. The pictures he had taken came super…
SStacey4 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · Edited 3 months ago★★★★★
Exactly what we were looking for! I honestly hate having my picture taken and I felt very comfortable. The whole experience was perfect. Aaron is so easy to work with and the pictures are amazing! Couldn't be happier. 😊
MMarta10 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 months ago★★★★★
We had an amazing experience! Our officiant was incredibly professional, responsive, and made the entire wedding process smooth and stress-free. Everything was handled quickly and efficiently, and the ceremony was beautiful. The photos were absolutely stunning and exceeded our expectations. Thank you for making our…
MMoises16 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 5 months ago★★★★★
Aarón came thru for me and my fiancée and did a great job marrying us. His photos were done quickly and came out excellent. Thanks for making my special day easy
TTiffany9 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 6 months ago★★★★★
Aaron was fantastic! He was friendly, professional, and incredibly responsive. He made our special day completely stress-free and enjoyable.
We knew we didn't want a wedding, but we also wanted to do something more special than the courthouse, and Aaron was the perfect choice! He was very friendly and made us feel comfortable, and his property made for a beautiful private spot to be married at. Would recommend him to any couples wanting to elope.
Capacity level: 0–20 people
Response from the owner · 2 weeks ago
Thank you so much, Jenny!
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Philip Engelleitner1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews Philip has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
The experience with Aaron was fantastic. We got exactly what we looked and asked for. The communication and guidance before and at the day of the wedding was fantastic. He filled the documents the same day and even the clerks knew him and knew everything is filled out correctly. The pictures he had taken came super fast and were perfect - quality and editing. We can absolutely recommend Aaron for any future couples.
Response from the owner · a month ago
Thank you so much, Philip!
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Stacey Hillegas4 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Stacey has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Exactly what we were looking for! I honestly hate having my picture taken and I felt very comfortable. The whole experience was perfect. Aaron is so easy to work with and the pictures are amazing! Couldn't be happier. 😊
Response from the owner · 3 months ago
Thank you so much, Stacey!
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Marta dewinta ariyanti10 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Marta has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
We had an amazing experience! Our officiant was incredibly professional, responsive, and made the entire wedding process smooth and stress-free. Everything was handled quickly and efficiently, and the ceremony was beautiful. The photos were absolutely stunning and exceeded our expectations. Thank you for making our special day so memorable. We highly recommend your services!
Response from the owner · 3 months ago
Thank you so much, Marta!
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Moises Corea16 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Moises has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Aarón came thru for me and my fiancée and did a great job marrying us. His photos were done quickly and came out excellent. Thanks for making my special day easy
Response from the owner · 5 months ago
Thank you Moises!
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Marsial L2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Marsial has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
This experience will forever be memorable!! Aaron made it feel so much more special which is exactly what we wanted than to do the simple process of marriage through the court.
We chose to get elope due to our circumstances and urgency to do it soon and we had the intentions of getting married same day as getting our license, but after everything we had gone through this past year, we at least wanted to maintain some of the romance and magical feeling of getting married. So after doing some research and seeing what was available, we stumbled upon Aaron’s website and instantly realized that this would be the perfect place to start our next chapter as husband and wife. From the beginning we were surrounded by lush and bright greenery from the forest which was the perfect background for the ceremony. We then proceeded to do our little photo shoot with our good fluffy boy Milo who loved Aaron’s cat noises to grab his attention while still capturing each pose we had. We did opt-in to meet the incredible duo of Marry Piggins and Mr. Baka which was the best way to end our day! We’ve loved the pictures that he took and we have committed that on our wedding anniversary we will continue to donate to the sanctuary as a thank you for his service to not just us but those amazing animals he maintains with his family.
We can’t recommend Aaron enough to those who want to have an intimate or small wedding in lush and beautiful surroundings or even as just a photographer because the photos were perfect!! Thank you again for everything!!!
Response from the owner · 5 months ago
Thank you so much, Marsial, for the amazing words! I appreciate it and wish you both the best!
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Tiffany Jackson9 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Tiffany has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
My husband and I had an incredible experience with Aaron yesterday! We got married, he sent out our license same day and provided the tracking information within a couple of hours of our ceremony, and we received our photos a few hours later! Aaron was kind, helpful, and took amazing photos of our ceremony which was so important to us. I highly recommend him!!!
Response from the owner · 6 months ago
Thank you so much, Abbey! I appreciate it.
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Faith Mathews4 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Faith has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
We did the elopement with photos at the courthouse in Winchester and he explained all the steps we needed to take. The photos he took were absolutely beautiful and he made the process super easy for us and we are so appreciative. Highly recommend.
Response from the owner · 6 months ago
Thank you so much, Faith!
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Claudia Clinchard3 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Claudia has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
We highly recommend Aaron as an officiant and a photographer! His communication was great, and he provided every detail we needed. It was so nice to have a private ceremony that fit us. We chose the woodland package and the added 20-minute photo session, and we're so happy to have the extra photos!
