Every year brides vote on their favorite vendors, and the ones with the most votes get put on the The Knot Best of Weddings list. Well, I received a phone call and email that Weddings with Tara was voted as The Knot 2010 Best of Weddings Vendor for North Carolina! I was very honored and extremely flattered. Thank you, thank you to the brides out there that voted for me! Wow! You can pick up The Knot North Carolina magazine about anywhere, so get your copy today!
Well, this past Sunday, our sweet baby girl came into this world at 8:34 am. She was 15 days early, so we were very surprised! Her name is Pherson (pronounced fear-son) Parks Jordan, and she is so precious. Both she and I are doing well and healthy. I praise the Lord every time I look at her chubby cheeks and pouty lips. Thank you, Jesus, for this precious gift to our family. We love her so much already, and I know that this will continue to grow and grow even though I don’t think I can love her anymore than I already do! When she was only three days old, we went to Libby Brady’s studio to get some newborn shots of Pherson. Libby is not only one of my dearest friends, but also one of the best children photographers in the country. Pherson stayed asleep for the first part of the photo session, but was fighting sleep by the end. We will be going back for even more pictures next week, which I am very pumped about! Thank you, Libby, for all that you are to me and for capturing our little one with perfection.
What a fun and exciting couple Lorie and Leslie are! He is a magician and entertainer, and she is a bartender/dancer at Coyote Ugly. They were so nice, and so thrilled to be getting married. They had a very intimate wedding with only 17 guests, and it was perfect. They were married inside the sitting room of the Conservatory at the Biltmore Estate. Then their guests enjoyed a plated meal in the Champagne Cellar. The Champagne Cellar is one of my favorite locations on the Estate because it is so unique and romantic. Stacey, with The Bloom Room, created the gorgeous floral arrangements and bouquets. Everything was so pretty! Thank you to Audrey Goforth for all the photographs….enjoy!
I just adore the hat!
Yes, he is pointing at my pregnant belly! 
Tim Lolley married Leslie and Lorie…love him to death!
The ringbearer got emotional during the toasts…it was precious!
When Parker J Pfister asked me several months ago if he could take my maternity shots, I was so honored. His work is breathtaking, unique and definitely a work of art. Needless to say, I was very giddy, and finally about a week ago we were able to connect and make it happen. Parker made me feel so comfortable, and we had the best time. My husband and I were in awe of the work that he did, and we will treasure these pictures forever. A HUGE thank you to Parker for spending so much time with me and for making me look good even with a beach ball as a belly! Also, best wishes to his beautiful wife who is due in just a few days! I’m so excited to meet their little one!
Please click on the picture below for the slide show!
Marcy and Jason were married at the Cliffs Glassy Chapel, followed by a reception at the Cliffs Glassy Clubhouse. It was a stunning fall wedding on the 31st of October. Four Seasons Films did an amazing job with filming this wedding and capturing every special moment. Enjoy the trailer below by clicking on the picture…
Pictures by Woodward + Rick will follow soon!
Erin and Adam’s rehearsal dinner was located at The Fields at Blackberry Cove, which is a gorgeous location located in Weaverville, North Carolina. It was the perfect place to relax and kick their feet back before the big wedding day. Stacey, with the Bloom Room, decorated the barn and tables to a tee making for a fun and festive event. They had games displayed on the lawn to play… basketball, croquet and more. Plus they topped off the night with a big bonfire and a variety of s’mores (my favorite)! Thank you, Corey McNabb, for the always fabulous photos!
Pictures of their wedding at the Biltmore Estate will come soon…
Adam completed the Iron Man, so it was only appropriate to surprise him with a pair of running shoes for his groom’s cake!
A slideshow of the couple was put together by the families…looks like they are enjoying it!
Erin and Adam tied the knot on the front lawn of the Biltmore House on a beautiful September evening, followed by a reception on the South Terrace. Paul and Holley, with Four Seasons Films, captured this dream wedding on film, and I wanted to share this short vignette with you! Thank you, Four Seasons Films, for sharing! Pictures by Corey McNabb Photography to come soon…
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Natalie and Jeff were married at the Grove Park Inn in August, and the day was beautiful. They were so full of joy, and it was so much fun to be part of this perfect union. Natalie is originally from the Asheville area, and her parents still live here in the mountains. Natalie’s parents were married at the Grove Park Inn, so this was the perfect spot for their dream wedding! The Purple Iris, did awesome work with the floral design, and that was no surprise! Thank you, Liz. And to capture it all, was the infamous Corey McNabb…fabulous job as always, Corey! First of all, I want you to take a glimpse at Natalie and Jeff’s rehearsal dinner at the Riverbend Barn on the Biltmore Estate. I love this venue!
Natalie’s sweet mama…
Jeff sang a song to Natalie, and it was so precious! Below is Natalie watching as she gets serenaded…
And now for the wedding day!
Natalie and Jeff named each table after places they have traveled together
So let me explain…Jeff and Natalie wanted to make their introductions just like a Chicago Bulls lineup, and it was great. We had the spotlight, the announcer, the music, and the jerseys! The groomsmen jerseys said G-Men, and the bridemaids said B-Maids. I loved it!
Natalie and Jeff wanted the Smoochbooth at their wedding, and it was a hit! As guests had their picture taken, they would put them in a book and write notes to the bride and groom.
On September 19th, Anna and John were married at the Rumbling Bald Resort in Lake Lure. Rain was threatening all day, but during the ceremony the sun came out, and it was beautiful. As soon as pictures were over and everyone was seated for dinner (under a shelter), the rain came gushing down! How perfect! I just loved every detail of this wedding. Anna and John were so creative, and there were so many DIY aspects to their wedding and decor. I give them all the credit for their amazing wedding! This was the first time that I have had the privilege of working with Cheyenne Schultz Photography, and all I have to say is WOW! I love their personalities, their work ethic, and especially their photographs! Thank you, Cheyenne for letting me post these gorgeous pictures. Enjoy everyone!
Anna and John met in private before the ceremony started…it was so sweet!
Anna’s bouquets were designed and made by Sweetbrier in Hendersonville.
The flower girl wore and little apron with the flowers in the front pocket…loved it! So precious…
Anna and John danced all the way down the aisle once they were married…you truly have to adore this fun couple. You can tell they they were definitely excited to be married!
This is certainly a couple that anyone would want to hang out with…
Like I said, it poured! And…there happened to be a slight leak in the roof, but this certainly did not stop the guests from enjoying their dinner. Plus, it made for a great picture!
Delicious cake by Cloud 9 Confections.
Kelly and Jason were married back in September on the Vista at the Inn on Biltmore Estate. Fortunately, it was a gorgeous fall day, and the views of the Carolina mountains was perfectly clear. After the ceremony, the guests were whisked over to the Lioncrest on the Estate for cocktail hour, a seated dinner, and dancing. Kelly and Jason looked radiant together, and I am so happy for them! Thank you to Two Ring Studios for their beautiful photography.
Thank you to Beth with Studio Flora Diva for her beautiful floral design!
They had wedding pictures of their parents and grandparents for their guests to enjoy…
In lieu of favors, Kelly and Jason donated money to the Fox Terrier Rescue Foundation. Their dog, Stella, is in the picture.
As guests left for the evening, they had different kinds of popcorn for them to take home to snack on…Oreo cookie popcorn, white cheddar popcorn, kettle corn, and a few others. Yummy!!
