wedding photography Asheville

Kansas + Trey - A Vibrant & Colorful Autumnal Wedding

This was one of the most amazing fall weddings of my career! The colors were just bursting, and right at their peak. Usually it’s either too early, too late, or there was a big storm that knocked off all the leaves LOL. The weather was perfect, not too cold, not hot, and the rain held off for most of the day until the very end of the reception. The colors of the bridesmaids dresses mixed with the hand made flower crowns and the gorgeous bouquets made by Natalie of Mountain Life Services were so perfect for the backdrop of fall colors. I loved the BOHO feel Kansas planned, with her wedding dress, that YES, was perfect for her, and especially the macrame ceremony arch that she was able to get done in time. Kansas, you did an amazing job of coordinating all this into such a beautiful day.

The ceremony was down at the bottom of their hill amidst the trees, with a beautiful spot picked out to plant their red-wood tree, which was their first task as husband and wife. Catering was by Mama Bear’s BBQ and man was it good! Everyone ate and enjoyed the rockin’ music of the Random Strangers. First Dances (Some of the best moves from a mother and son I’ve ever seen!), Toasts with heartfelt words and laughs, cake made with love by family, and a sparkler send off. Congrats to you guys, Kansas and Trey, and a love-filled and beautiful day. What a wonderful beginning to your loves together. Wishing you many wonderful years ahead with more love, laughter, and joy to fill your hearts.

VENDORS WHO ROCK

Photography and Video: Studio Misha

Makeup: Beauty by Whitssworld

Hair: Shaylon Tierra Rice

Flowers: Natalie Jones with Mountain Life Services Inc.

Cake: Kay Jones

Catering: Mama Bear's Food Truck

Band: Random Strangers

Rentals- Professional Party Rentals

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T + R Tie The Knot at WhiteGate Inn & Cottage-- Asheville, NC Wedding

Whether the guest list is 200 or 2, a wedding is still, at its core, about love and commitment. The two most important people are there, standing before each other and pledging to join their lives together forever. And that’s why I love weddings so much, because I just LOVE love!!!

It was wonderful to see this amazing couple say their vows and the love that was shining in their eyes when they looked at each other. Another little wedding day sprinkle came and went during the ceremony and then we were outside to complete our couple’s portraits. Everything was green and lush as we strolled around the gardens snapping pics along the way. T’s dress was GORGEOUS!! I’m a huge fan of wedding dresses of all kinds, but the billowy, cupcake, princess ones have a special place in my heart.

Inside for cake and our day came to a sweet end; with the bride and groom sharing in their first task together and cutting the cake. WhiteGate’s Inn’s chef is so talented and makes an amazing cake! Congratulations to you both, and I wish you so much joy and love throughout your many years.

VENDORS

Venue- WhiteGate Inn & Cottage

Flowers- Merrimon Florist

Small Family Wedding in the Mountains - Anissa + Shaun

In this complex world we now find ourselves in, couples are tying the knot wherever and whenever they can. And that’s one of the beautiful reminders this year has brought us…love always finds a way. So Anissa and Shaun got married at a family home with a beautiful hilltop and a gorgeous view of the mountains (and some goats!). Close family and friends were there to share in the celebration, and the weather completely cooperated! It rained in the morning and right when we were done with family photos. Thank you rain gods.

After a wonderful lunch on the porch, champagne and toasts were shared, and then—CAKE! I loved their cat couple on the top of the wedding cake. Of course we all had to share our photos of our kitty babies. It’s nice to be around fellow cat lovers.

Anissa and Shaun, I wish you a full and joyful life together filled with laughter and happiness in the good times, closeness and compassion in the challenging times, adventure and beauty in all the new things you will share, and blissful contentment and security as you develop family traditions together. Thank you for asking me to photograph your wedding and capture all the wonderful memories you will share with generations. Always remember this beautiful day that you joined your lives together. Congrats!

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Whtiegate Inn Steampunk Elopement- Kelly + Ryan

I have officially had my first Steampunk wedding! Why it’s taken this long I’ll never know but this is definitely a favorite of mine. Their outfits were AMAZING!! The Whitegate Inn was a fitting setting with its vintage style and antique pieces throughout. Some scattered rain clouds brought the wedding indoors, but the fireplace set a magical ambiance, and the couple’s 6 foot distance measurement bar kept everyone safe. It was a comical nod to the ever uninvited guest…COVID.

I loved the special touches Kelly and Ryan had in their ceremony. A beautiful letter box which held a sealed love letter to each other to be read on their one year anniversary. They will continue the ritual replacing and reading the new letters every year there after. And the combining of spirits in a monogrammed decanter, symbolizing the joining of their lives, and the sharing of each other in their union. And always a great way to drink some whiskey during the ceremony! (Tipping my hat to your genius) All sealed with a kiss while family cheered on in the room and from iPhones.

The weather outside was perfect for photos, with just an occasional sprinkle coming down. Kelly and Ryan were a vision in Steampunk as they walked around the gorgeous gardens loving each other in their post nuptial bliss. We got some sweet couple portraits, and of course, details of their bride and groom fashions. Kelly, I am going to search for those boots online! OMG they were fabulous.

Another beautiful wedding for 2020 despite the craziness of the world. And what a joy to see them so happy together. Many joyful wishes to you both for a lifetime of love, happiness, and dressing up together. I was honored to be there to witness your special day as your photographer.

VENDORS

Venue - 1889 WhiteGate Inn & Cottage

Photography - Studio Misha Photography

Flower- Merrimon Florist