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Amber & Michael’s Gorgeous Wedding

tara — Mon, 21 May 2012 14:09:31 +0000

I can’t say enough about this sweet, genuine, super friendly couple…Amber and Michael. I am so so elated to have been a part of their planning, and of course, their wedding day. They are BEAUTIFUL inside and out, and I am thrilled for them. Amber and Michael were married on the veranda at the Lioncrest, located on the Biltmore Estate. After guests enjoyed a cocktail hour up in the ballroom, we transformed the veranda and courtyard into a stunning space for their dinner and dancing. It was a perfect evening, for a simply perfect couple. The Bloom Room completely blew me away with their decor and floral, and Krista Lee captured this evening beautifully. Thank you to everyone involved!

Fabulous makeup by Blush by Wendy

Their wedding programs were also their escort cards…double use!

Momentum Band did a great job getting everyone on the dance floor, and Michael and Amber are quite the dancers!!

Laura and Sam’s Biltmore Estate Wedding

tara — Wed, 02 May 2012 19:36:14 +0000

I love September weddings, and this one was no exception! Laura and Sam were married on September 10th at the beautiful and enchanting Deerpark on The Biltmore Estate. They looked amazing (doesn’t hurt that they run marathons!), and they were so incredibly happy. The flowers by The Flower Gallery were stunning, and they were so so fortunate to have Woodward + Rick as their photographers. Gorgeous, timeless photos that they will treasure forever. Enjoy!

Caris and Matt Wed at Yesterday’s Spaces

tara — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 01:32:26 +0000

Okay, so be prepared for a lot of pictures, because I loved everything about this wedding. Caris and Matt were the kindest, most fun, carefree couple, and I simply adored them. Their love for life, for Christ, for their families and friends, and for each other was so inspiring and beautiful. They had their ceremony and reception at a great new venue called Yesterday’s Spaces. For the ceremony, the guests and bridal party passed through a pathway of trees that opened up into a field over looking the mountains. Couldn’t have been a better set up by nature! Then the guests enjoyed delicious food by The Colorful Palate, s’mores by the bonfire, and dancing to the band, Ascension late into the night. A simply perfect evening! Thank you to Caris, Matt and their families for allowing me to be a part.

Also a HUGE thank you to Jennifer Crook Photography for all the amazing pictures!

Screen Door from The Darling Bee

Caris’s gorgeous and wonderful mama…

The Bloom Room could not have done a better job with this romantic, sweet floral…

Specialty Decor by The Darling Bee

How cute is she?

So sweet laying on her daddy’s shoulder…

Chalkboard provided by The Darling Bee

Mirror provided by The Darling Bee

Delicious cake by Tiffany’s Baking Company

Gotta love a good exit!

Alyson and Alex Get Married!

tara — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 19:56:57 +0000

It was a gorgeous fall day when Alyson and Alex were married at the First Congregational Church in downtown Asheville. Alyson was radiant, and you could tell that Alex was so proud to her husband. Love my job!! I really enjoyed getting to know Alyson and Alex throughout the wedding planning process. It was important to them that music was incorporated throughout the reception at the Crest Pavilion, as they both love music and Alex plays the bass and electric guitar. What a fun and creative time we had with this! Their guests got their ‘tickets (escort cards)’ from Will Call, each table was named after their favorite bands, Wines That Rock were featured on each table, candles were wrapped in musical notes, and guests signed one of Alex’s guitars for their ‘guest book’. Their band, A Social Function, blew everyone away and guests danced the night away. It was a beautiful evening for a fabulous couple. So happy for them! Thank you to The Bloom Room for the stunning fall floral. Simply perfection. So excited that Two Ring Studios was on hand as their photographers, as their pictures always rock (okay, that was cheesy, but true!).

Makeup by the fabulous Wendy with Blush by Wendy

Alyson’s sweet mama looking on…

Music Wall by The Darling Bee; Tickets by The Baggie Goose

Twisted Vine Chandelier by The Darling Bee

Wedding cake by Artista Cakes

Apothecary and chalkboard jars by The Darling Bee

Chalkboard Cigar Sign by The Darling Bee

Sara and Ben’s Biltmore Wedding

tara — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 20:22:25 +0000

Sara and Ben were married in August at the always lovely Deerpark, located on The Biltmore Estate. The weather threatened to get in the way, but just in time, the skies cleared and Sara and Ben were able to have the wedding that had dreamed of. Love! Two Ring Studios was there to capture this sweet couple as they said their vows, dined with their guests, and danced the night away. Thank you, Two Rings, for the fabulous pictures! Also thank you to The Bloom Room, for enhancing the beauty of the Deerpark with your floral design. It was a great evening for all!

Leah and Zack’s October Wedding

tara — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 21:42:43 +0000

Leah and Zack were married at the amazingly beautiful Champion Hills Country Club in Hendersonville, NC. This location has one of the best views of the mountains, and their newly renovated reception space is stunning. I loved getting to know Leah and helping her plan this fun, laid back, fall inspired wedding. She and Zack have been together for many many years now, and they have two adorable children together. Let’s just say the kids were a big hit at the wedding! Thank you to Lissa with Flora, for capturing Leah’s vision beautifully through the flowers and decor. Great job! Also, thank you to Mozingo Photography for all the fabulous pictures. Loved working with Meriah Mozingo and her husband, Michael. They are a fun and talented couple. Check out their pictures…

The flower girl and I right before she walked down the aisle…she was a sweetie, and she did a perfect job!

Lovely cake and scrumptious s’mores cupcakes by Artista Cakes.

They danced the night away to the sounds of DJ Pat Lance with Spintastic Sounds.

Shannon and John’s Wedding!

tara — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 04:22:44 +0000

Shannon and John were married at the beautiful Walled Gardens on the ground of The Biltmore Estate this past September. After the ceremony, the guests attended an enchanting and fun reception at the Antler Hill Barn. The brilliant and artistic Parker J Pfister photographed this happy occasion, and as always, I am in awe of his work. Thank you to Tere for helping me out on this one!

Their first look!

One of my favorite pictures of all time!

Gorgeous floral by The Purple Iris…

Kenmure Country Club Wedding Reception

tara — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 14:42:41 +0000

Back in June, Catherine and Patrick were married at the beautiful St. James Episcopal Church in Hendersonville, NC. A huge thunderstorm blew in right before the ceremony, and the power even went out a few minutes before the wedding! All was well, though, because the power came back on as Catherine waited to walk in. A gorgeous evening followed, and everyone was happy! After the ceremony, guests made their way to the historic and picturesque Kenmure Country Club for dinner and dancing. So much fun for all! Thank you to Realities Photography for a fantastic job capturing this wedding, and thank you for allowing me to share all of these photos! Enjoy…

Bird Cage provided by The Darling Bee

Calligraphy by Dana with A Fine Line Studios

Floral by Southern Traditions

Catherine loves shoes!!

Melissa and Casey Get Married!

tara — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 04:17:31 +0000

What a fabulous couple Melissa and Casey make! I had so much fun working with Melissa and her mom, Sharon, on this very special wedding. Melissa was truly stunning, and she could not have looked happier. The wedding took place on the Sammon’s Balcony at the Grove Park Inn Resort and Spa, and the reception was held in the Skyline Room. Stacey with The Bloom Room blew us all away with her gorgeous floral. Thank you SO much to Jeremy Russell for the exquisite photography…they were blessed to have you capturing their event. Take a look!

Melissa and Casey gave all of their guests this adorable Asheville bag from The Darling Bee!

The fabulous Wendy putting on the final touches!

She is so pretty!

Look at that lush bouquet by The Bloom Room! Wow!

Fun sign from The Darling Bee

Love the cakes by Cakes by Jane…

Lovely July Wedding

tara — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 15:25:44 +0000

Katie and John are a gorgeous couple, and as sweet as they come. The decided to have their ceremony at the spectacular St. Lawrence Basilica in downtown Asheville for an afternoon wedding. Guests then made their way through the grounds of the historic Biltmore Estate to the Lioncrest for dinner and dancing. It was a romantic and perfect day for Katie and John, and I could not be happier for them. Abigail Seymour was on site as their photographer, and the results are breathtaking…enjoy!

The Bloom Room created such soft and lush floral for Katie and John’s wedding!

Calligraphy by A Fine Line Studios

The father-daughter dance is always one of my favorite moments…

The guests had so much fun with the Smoochbooth!