Marcy and Jason will be married at the Cliffs of Glassy at the end of October.  The chapel sits at the very top of the Glassy community, and the views are breathtaking.  You can see both North and South Carolina, and I know with the fall leaves it will be spectacular!  Marcy and Jason dated for two years before getting engaged, and they are very ready to be husband and wife!  I am so happy for them, and I can’t wait to be a part of their very special day.  Read more about Marcy and Jason below…

How did you meet each other?
We met through our mutual friend in Raleigh, NC a year before we began dating. Our first official date took place in Atlanta when Marcy was in town visiting her brother and we have been inseparable ever since. Jason moved from Atlanta to Raleigh in 2007 so we could be together.

When did you get engaged, and how did he ask?
We were engaged on December 27, 2008. Jason had an elaborate engagement planned including a scavenger hunt incorporating all of Marcy’s favorite things. Unfortunately, Jason had to postpone the plans when Marcy came home late but kept the dinner reservation. Jason forgot to tell the restaurant that we would not be celebrating our engagement and the waiter came over with champagne and congratulated us….but we weren’t engaged! Jason proposed right after dinner in park in downtown Raleigh.

What do you two do for a living?
Jason is a Lead Engineer for Progress Energy in Raleigh, NC.
Marcy is a Marketing Director for American Valve…the family business.

What are some of the activities that you like to do together as a couple?
We love to travel and are always planning our next big trip. We are really looking forward to our trip to Italy and Greece in the spring. We also enjoy running, biking, golfing and hiking.

Why did you choose the Cliffs Glassy as your wedding location?
When we first began dating, Jason lived in Atlanta and Marcy lived in Raleigh. Marcy’s parent’s house at the Cliffs at Glassy was the perfect meeting spot for us while we were dating long-distance. We fell in love during our trips to Glassy so we thought it was the perfect place for the wedding.

When you think about your wedding, what are you most excited about?
We are so excited about starting the next chapter of our life together in such a beautiful place. We are also thrilled that so many of our family and friends can make the trip to SC for the wedding.

What do you love about each other?
Marcy: What I love about Jason is…
Jason is honest, kind, loving and compassionate. He has a great sense of humor and a positive outlook on life. He can finish my sentences…and somehow always know what I was going to say. I love that he doesn’t take life too seriously and can always make me laugh. He brings out the best in me.

Jason: What I love about Marcy is…
I love that Marcy is kind, caring and always thinks of others first. I love that she has so much passion for life. I love the fact that areas where I am weak, she is strong, that although she is the opposite of me in so many ways, that she also complements me. I love that way she challenges me and keeps me on my toes. I also love her multiple little quirks, the way her eyes crinkle when she smiles, her inability to whistle, her offbeat sense of humor, everything that make her who she is!

Anything else you would want people to know?
We were not happy when we first found out the only date the Glassy Chapel was available was Halloween. However, we grew to love the idea of a Halloween wedding (it is one of our favorite holidays) and will never forget our anniversary!

Lorie and Leslie are a very fun and exciting couple, as you can tell by the picture!   Leslie is a magician and entertainer, and Lorie is a bartender at Coyote Ugly and a magic assistant.  Love it!  They will be married in October in the Butterfly Gardens at the Biltmore Estate, followed by a reception in the Champagne Cellar.  For more information on Lorie and Leslie, please read below…

How did you meet?

We met at Six Flags Astroworld, in Houston, TX.  He was the magician in the show and I was a dancer.

How long have you been together?

We have been together for 9 years.

When did you get engaged, and how did he ask?

The official engagement was July 30th.  It was at a Greek Restaurant, and he told me we had to stop and eat on the way to a show. We get there, and I soon as we get seated a fight breaks out between a young couple and a wine glass goes flying across the room; I’m thinking this is great dinner and a show! Well as it was time to leave, Les takes out his phone and says relax its just my phone (there’s a long story to that to sum it up I once thought his cell phone was a ring box and got excited) so i say hahaha your soooooo funny.  Then he says if it were a ring it would look like this, and my face drops.  He then gets on BOTH knees and asked me if I would marry him, and I said YES!!!!!

What are some of the activities you enjoy doing together as a couple?

We love to snuggle on the couch with our boys (slinky and domino) and watch TV or A movie.

Why did you choose the Biltmore Estate and Asheville as your wedding location?

We just fell in love with the town.  Les performed at a boat show there and told me that we have to get married there so I came to check it out for my self and he was right. We found out about the Biltmore, and as soon as you pull up to those gates its a fairytale!!!!

When you think about your wedding, what are you most excited about?

When it comes to the wedding we are most excited about getting lost in the moment in the “HOLY CRAP this is REAL!!!”

What do you love about each other?

Lorie:  What I love about Leslie is that he is truly a southern gentleman, he is so funny, so kind, so affectionate, so loving and absolutely charming.

Leslie:  What I love about Lorie is her caring warmth, her smarts, her hotness, her being the better half of me.

Anything else you want people to know?

We joke and say that everyday together feels like a play date and every night a slumber party with your best friend so we are looking forward to a life time of slumber parties and play dates.

Jamie and Michael have an entire October weekend of activities for their guests at the Cliffs Communities.  It is going to be an amazing weekend for all, and I am so happy for this incredible couple.  Their ceremony will take place at the Cliffs Glassy Chapel, with a reception following at the Cliffs Valley Clubhouse.  Jamie and Michael met each other in September 2007, started dating in March 2008, and got engaged on New Years Eve of 2008!  Please read more below about them below…

How did you meet each other?
We met through an outdoors community group at our church (National Community Church) in Washington, DC. Jamie offered to cook dinner for the group the following week and Michael offered to drive her to Eastern Market to pick up potatoes and tomatoes.

When did you get engaged, and how did he ask?
We agreed to take a half day on New Years Eve and spend the afternoon hiking at Shenandoah National Park. A frigid day, we cut the hike short and ended up in the Jeep at one of our favorite spots – Pass Mountain Overlook – as the sun was setting. He asked me what would make the moment even better, and I instinctively replied, “Peanut M&Ms,” our favorite snack. He whipped out a bag, poured a few into my hand, and out popped the most gorgeous diamond ring I had ever seen. We rushed off the ridge to call our parents, then Michael told me we had dinner reservations and made me change back into my work clothes (in a Luray Hardee’s bathroom). When we showed up at Thorton River Grille, six of our best friends were waiting for us. I got to share the exciting news and retell the whole story. After dinner, I assumed we were headed back to DC, but the caravan headed back into the mountains, where we pulled up to a quaint mountain cabin, where the eight of us got to ring in the new year together. We awoke to a lovely brunch – extending the celebration into 2009!

What do you two do for a living?
Michael is the Legislative Director to Congressman Harold Rogers (KY) and Jamie works in communication for the Department of Homeland Security.

What are some of the activities that you like to do as a couple?
On September 13, we completed an Olympic distance triathlon together, so of recent, biking, swimming, and running has been high on the list. The triathlon gave us a great shared goal and time together training. We’ve also got a small fortune invested in backpacking gear and we put it to good use for a week in Tasmania and a 3-day backpacking trip with friends along the Appalachian Trail in May.
Probably our favorite activity together is strategizing ways to bless our neighbors and friends. We love hosting friends over for dinner, praying for our neighbors in need, and finding ways to meet the physical and spiritual needs of those in need in our city. Last September, we participated in Convoy of Hope DC and that catalyzed our commitment to serving our neighborhood.

Why did you choose the Cliffs as your wedding location?
When Jamie first laid eyes on The Chapel at Glassy in 2007, she knew it’s where she wanted to be married… all she had to figure out was who, exactly, she was going to marry and how, exactly, she was going to tell her parents that she wasn’t getting married in her hometown of Orlando. Fortunately Michael entered the picture a few months later, and the folks loved the idea of a destination wedding in the Carolina hills.

When you think about your wedding, what are you most excited about?
We could not be more thrilled to have 150 of our dearest friends and family members traveling from the District, 11 states and Greece for the three-day celebration. We look forward to celebration God’s goodness and faithfulness!

What do you love about each other?
Jamie: What I love about Michael is… the way he challenges me to live a life worthy of the calling I have received in Christ Jesus.

Michael: What I love about Jamie is…she encourages the crazy dreams God gives me and stands ready to execute them, no matter what.

Anything else you would want people to know?
The honeymoon destination is classified. It’s on a need to know basis and the groom has decided the bride doesn’t need to know.

Oh yeah, Michael has organized a charity 5K on October 11 (the day of the wedding no less) to benefit AIDS Hospice Care in South Africa. So if you’re in Cleveland, SC, come for the run at Pleasant Ridge Park at 8AM!

Malinda and Nick will be getting married in October in the Walled Gardens at the Biltmore Estate, and then having a reception at the Conservatory.  This beautiful couple met at Malinda’s work where she is a nurse practitioner.  Nick was a pharmaceutical rep at the time, and he hosted a lunch for the staff.  Malinda was supposed to leave at 12:00 pm, but she stayed until 1:30 pm!  Malinda is still a Women’s Health Nurse Practictioner, and Nick has moved on to be a Surgical Sales Representative.  Read more about them below!

How long did you date before you got engaged?
2 years

When did you get engaged, and how did he ask?
We were engaged on Good Friday, March 21, 2008. Nick is very thoughtful and always gets me goody bags for most holidays. He gave me an Easter basket filled with candy and eggs and the ring was in the Easter Basket.

What are some of the activities that you like to do together?
Our two most favorite activities are playing with our dog, Allie and college football. I went to University of TN, Knoxville and Vanderbilt Univ for grad school, and he went to University of Florida. So we absolutely love SEC football. We go to several games every year, and wake up every Saturday watching College Gameday.

Why did you choose Asheville and the Biltmore Estate as your wedding location?
First of all, it is beautiful and romantic. I grew up in East TN right outside of Asheville, and we love the Fall season. We thought Asheville would be a perfect site for a Fall wedding. We live at the beach, so we wanted some place different.

When you think about your wedding, what are you most excited about?
Becoming Husband and Wife of course, but also having our family and close friends there from all the different phases of our lives. Enjoying time with the people we love.

What do you love about each other?
Malinda: What I love about Nick is…
How much he loves his family. He is very kind, good hearted, and HOT!

Nick: What I love about Malinda is…
She always has a smile on her face and looks for the positive in any situation.

I have so adored working with Martha and her mom, Linda, on Martha’s wedding coming up at the end of September.  Let’s just say, this is going to be one spectacular event, and I am so excited!  The wedding ceremony and reception are taking place at the Lioncrest, located on the Biltmore Estate.  Martha and her fiance, Brian, own three fitness centers in Mississippi, and they love what they do.  After work, they enjoy going out to dinner, playing tennis, cooking, working out (of course!) spending time with their families and their precious Chihuahua, Bubba!  Read below for more information on this fantastic couple…

How did you meet each other?
We met through my college roommate who had recently moved to Oxford, Mississippi and wanted me to come visit her and see her new house. I had always complained about being the third wheel with my friend and her husband, so Bethany (roommate) thought it would be fun to introduce me to the owner of the gym where she worked out and had become friends with. We all hung out the night I came into town and sparks flew!!!! From that day on we talked on the phone constantly and………………..

How long did you date before you got engaged?
We dated for 5 months

When did you get engaged, and how did he ask?
We got engaged on December 6, 2008. I was flying in to Memphis airport to visit Brian for my birthday weekend and my flight was delayed. When I got into Brian’s car he seemed really jittery and nervous. I figured he was acting strange due to us being late for our dinner reservation. During dinner Brian didn’t touch his food…..which is VERY unlike him. I knew something was going on. We then headed to his house and I thought we were going to watch a movie, but when we got there he had champagne and cards set out! At midnight it was officially my birthday and he got down on one knee and flashed the bling! It was a perfect birthday present.

Why did you choose Asheville and the Biltmore Estate as your wedding location?
My family has a summer home near Asheville in Waynesville. I feel like North Carolina is a home away from home. My grandparents took me to the Biltmore almost every summer and Holiday. I got to see it in every season! On Brian’s birthday, which was a month after we met, I flew him and the couple that set us up to Waynesville. While up there we both knew we wanted to get married!! It is when we fell in love. When planning the wedding we knew we didn’t want a large wedding in my hometown! We wanted to get married in a place that was special to us and North Carolina was the place! We wanted a location where we could Êcome back to and enjoy, nothing could be more beautiful than the Biltmore. Fall is my favorite time of year at the Biltmore, It is absolutely spectacular, it was set……. a fall wedding at the Biltmore!!!!

When you think about your wedding, what are you most excited about?
I am most excited about our families and friends getting together for a weekend away. Also we are looking forward to the rehearsal dinner at the River Bend Barn.

What is the inspiration for your wedding?
I wanted a wedding with fall colors and lots of flowers. I also wanted a romantic yet rustic feel. My florist, Beth, from Studio Flora Diva calls me smokey topaz. My colors are amber, gold, copper and brown.

What do you love most about each other?
Martha: What I love about Brian is his kind heart. He is the sweetest person I know. He is always thinking about small things to do to make me happy. He also is very open and honest about his feelings. He is my best friend and no matter what we are doing, I am having the best time!

Brian: What I love about Martha is…
1.) She is my best friend
2.) I know God made her just for me
3.) she makes me a better person in every way
4.) she is the sweetest person I have ever met
5.) I knew in 2 weeks that I loved her and wanted to start a family with her. She will make the best mom!
6.) I have never loved anything as much as I love her.
7.) I would die for her no doubt about it.
8.) last but not least, she is the most beautiful thing I have ever seen.

Anna-Rochelle and John will be married at Rumbling Bald in Lake Lure in September.  They met at East Carolina University when they both worked for the Student Union.  Anna-Rochelle was a Grad assistant planning concerts on campus and John was the ‘techie’ running the sound system.  Please read more about this couple below!

How long did you two date before you got engaged?
John and I were together for 3 years and 9 months before we got engaged officially (not that I was counting)

When did you get engaged, and how did he ask?
Our first proposal happened in 2006 after moving to FL. We had an ongoing joke that John wouldn’t propose until I proposed to him (his way of delaying the inevitable). So, one night I surprised him with dinner followed by a romantic picnic of beer, wine and strawberries on Naples Beach. After a beautiful sunset and under a sky of meteor showers I slipped a ring into his pocket and asked him to marry me. John of course said yes, but neither of us considered it our official engagement. A year and a half later John and I were on the verge of moving again, to Virginia this time. John wanted to go to Naples Beach to film a “goodbye to FL” video. We asked my mom to join us and headed to the beach, the same beach where I proposed to John, to watch the sunset. As we stood there saying goodbye and watching the sunset John got down on one knee and proposed by asking me to move to Virginia and be his wife. The whole proposal and an overly friendly pelican were captured on film by mom (who surprisingly managed to remain silent through the whole video).

What do you two do for a living?
Anna is a Recreational Therapist and currently works with at-risk and emotionally disturbed kids in Central Virginia linking them to the services that they need to improve their mental health and be successful in achieving their goals. John works at his family’s construction business.

What are some of the activities that you like to do together as a couple?
Watching our favorite shows on TV; going to, watching, supporting the ECU Pirates (especially football); getting together with friends, and hosting parties.

Why did you choose Lake Lure as your wedding location?
John and I knew that we wanted to have a destination wedding so that all of our guests would be on vacation and able to relax and enjoy themselves. We decided that since we met in NC that it should be where we say “I do.” So, one day I googled: resorts, North Carolina, mountains, and up popped Rumbling Bald. It was the perfect place because of the scenery, all of the activities it would offer our guests and plenty of accommodations for people to choose from. We were sold before we even made our first visit.

When you think about your wedding, what are you most excited about?
Seeing all of our friends and family that are making the trip to NC to share this important day with us. We are looking forward to celebrating with everyone. As our wedding motto goes, “one relaxing weekend and one helluva party!”

What do you love about each other?
Anna-Rochelle: I love that John always makes me laugh…even when I am mad, and even if it is at him. When we are together we always have a good time and just being around him makes me happy. I love that he is a good person, and a good friend. He cares more for other people’s happiness than anyone else I know. I love that he makes me feel like the most beautiful woman in the world and that he still opens every door (including the car) for me. John gives the world’s best hugs and I so thankful that I get to enjoy them for the rest of our lives together.

John: I love her patience and understanding. I am a very outgoing, fun loving, sometimes crazy guy I get carried away (a lot) and she is always there to bring me back down to earth. Rarely does she show or admit she is embarrassed by the shenanigans’ that may be taking place and understands that especially when I am around my friends there is a good chance that we will get carried away.

Anything else you want people to know?
We are getting married on National Talk Like a Pirate Day….which is pretty awesome since WE ARE the ECU PIRATES!!

I am really looking forward to Kelly and Jason’s wedding on September 12th.  They are both wonderful people with big hearts, and I have had a great time working with them on their wedding.  The ceremony will be on the Vista of the Inn on Biltmore with a reception following at the Lioncrest.  Should be a beautiful weekend!  Read more about Kelly and Jason below…

How did you meet each other?
We met when we were in graduate school together at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN. We were friends for a while before we started dating. When we realized there was more than a friendship between us, we mistakenly thought that it would create an awkward dynamic among our friends. So we decided we needed to keep our relationship a secret for a while before cautiously breaking the news to our close friends. Of course, they knew the whole time and could not have cared less, but we had fun sneaking around at least!!

How long did you date before you got engaged?
We dated for about 5 years before we got engaged.

When did you get engaged, and how did he ask?
After several failed attempts at getting the right ring (something we laugh about often now), Jason ended up surprising me on a random Tuesday night in Atlanta. I walked into our house expecting our weekly “date night” and was greeted at the door by my dog Stella who had the ring tied around her neck with a ribbon. It was absolutely perfect, and most importantly, I was so surprised!

What do you do for a living?
Jason is a Senior Vice President for a policy research firm here in Washington, DC. I am a Principal at a small private equity group. Usually no one knows what any of that means, so we just say that we’re both in Finance/Investment Services.

What are some of the activities you like to do together as a couple?
We both love to stay active and enjoy running and exercising together. We also like cooking together, watching the Longhorns play football, watching Mad Men and The Wire on TV, traveling to new places, playing with our dog Stella, and enjoying a good bottle of wine together.

Why did you choose Asheville and the Biltmore Estate as your wedding location?
For a few years during our relationship, Jason lived in Atlanta and I lived in Charlotte. We were both very busy with our jobs at that time and would often meet each other in Asheville for the weekend to get away from the city. We quickly fell in love with everything about Asheville and find ourselves getting so happy every time we return. We have always been in awe of the gorgeous views and magnificence of the Biltmore Estate and once we got engaged, it was first on our list of places to check out.

When you think about your wedding, what are you most excited about?
We can’t wait to have all of our close family and friends with us as we exchange vows and make our commitment to God and each other known to everyone. We’re also looking forward to having all of our extended family together for a whole weekend to celebrate. And…Jason is really looking forward to eating some cake!

What do you love about each other?

Kelly: What I love about Jason is his sincerity and his strength of character. Jason knows what he believes in and is comfortable with himself no matter where we are or who we are with. He has an ease about him that other people seem to be drawn to, and people feel comfortable letting their guard down when he is around. Jason knows me better than anyone in this world, and understands my complexities more than even I do at times. He is so patient with me and always makes me feel safe and loved. I know that I can always count on him. I also love that he can laugh and be silly with me over nothing at all. Basically, he is my best friend and my true soul mate and I couldn’t imagine life without him.

Jason: What I love about Kelly is her big heart – she is a huge softie and it’s so cute to see her get teary-eyed during movies. She cares about people who are less fortunate and is always considerate of other’s feelings. Kelly is the person I trust most in the world and I know that no matter what, I can depend on her to give her honest opinion in any situation. I also love her sense of humor and witty comebacks. She makes me laugh at the most unexpected times and I love that she can keep me on my toes, even after five years. She also challenges me in a very loving way, pushing me to be a better and more loving person. No matter where we are or what situation we are in, I can always feel her love.

Anything else you want people to know?
We know that so many people will be traveling from afar to attend our wedding and we just wanted to say thank you to everyone for being there to celebrate with us. We feel so blessed be surrounded by such wonderful people and we can’t wait to see everyone in Asheville!

Erin and Adam are getting married over Labor Day weekend at the Biltmore Estate.  Their wedding ceremony will take place on the front lawn of the Biltmore House, with a reception following on the South Terrace.  Adam works for a non-profit in Charlotte, NC called 24 Hours of Booty.  This organization is the only 24-hour road cycling event in the country and rasies money to benefit the Lance Armstrong Foundation as well as other local cancer charities.  Erin is a Senior Executive Assistant for Wachovia Retirement Services and is a realtor with Platinum Properties in Cornelius, NC.  Read more about this gorgeous couple below…

How did you meet?

We met at Elon University as freshman.  We both lived on the Service Learning Community floor.  The SLC was comprised of about 40 other freshman who had come to campus about 2 weeks earlier than the rest of the campus.  Throughout the year our floor did service projects together, had classes together and played intramurals together. We became close as a floor during our first year on campus – from our year on the floor we’ve actually had four other couples get married – we’ll make the 5th! We remained good friends during our four years at Elon and then after we graduated.

How long did you date before you got engaged?

We dated for a little more than two and a half years before we got engaged.

When did you get engaged, and how did he ask?

We got engaged in August of 2008.  Adam proposed to me in San Francisco at the Golden Gate Park near one of the cities oldest windmills.  We put together a rundown of the entire proposal on Adam’s blog:  http://adamlentz.blogspot.com/2008/08/were-engaged.html

What are some of the activities that you like to do together as a couple?

We enjoy spending time together outside.  We both enjoy running and hiking.  We are both looking forward for some great trips up to the mountains this fall.

When you think about your wedding, what are you most excited about?

We are very excited to be sharing our wedding day with our friends and family. We have been building to this moment for over a year and the moment is finally here. We are looking forward to the wonderful celebration that is to follow our marriage and share in the joy with the people that care about us. It’s going to be an amazing moment when we exchange our vows and we’re both able to slip the rings on each other’s fingers. We cannot wait for this weekend!

What do you love the most about each other?

Erin: What I love about Adam is… Adam is one of the most caring people I have ever met with the biggest heart. He spends his time working to help people and I love that about him. Adam is always up for anything which is great because I don’t like to sit still for too long and he makes me laugh all the time. The best thing about him is he makes me feel safe and I can’t help but smile when I see him. He loves me for me and he is kind to everyone and always willing to help with anything and everyone. Adam is the most kind hearted man and I am very lucky to have found him.

Adam:  What I love about Erin is… she is one of the most amazing people I know. She is full of more strength and courage than most anyone I know. But beyond that she’s so caring and passionate towards other people and is always striving to be the best person she can be. I don’t know anyone else who lives by the Golden Rule more so than Erin. I love Erin’s personality and sense of humor – she’s always up for a good time and strives to find the good in all things. She’s also very easy on the eyes.

Natalie and Jeff both live in New York, and they are heading to Natalie’s hometown of Asheville to be married.  Natalie and Jeff dated for four and a half years before getting engaged, so they are definitely ready to tie the knot on August 22nd.  They are treated their guests to a rehearsal dinner at the Riverbend Barn on the Biltmore Estate before having a gorgeous wedding at the famous and historical Grove Park Inn.  Should be an amazing weekend for all!  Read more about this precious couple…

How did you meet each other?

We actually met at a bar in New York City.  We were there at separate friend’s birthday parties.  Most of the time when we tell people this we get a funny reaction.  But, we found out later it is a tradition in our families…Natalie’s parents met at a bar and so did Jeff’s parents!

When did you get engaged and how did he ask?

We were engaged in April 2008, a day after Natalie’s birthday.  We had planned a trip to New Orleans for Jazz Fest.  Once we arrived, Jeff proposed the minute we walked into the hotel room because he was so nervous.  But, then he had a whole day planned, including a traditional New Orleans lunch and then concerts at Jazz Fest.

What do you two do for a living?

Natalie is currently a M.B.A. student at New York University.

Jeff recently left the ‘finance world’ to teach accounting at a local college in New York City and pursue his own business venture.

What are some of the activities you like to do as a couple?

We love running, playing tennis, traveling, discovering new Mexican restaurants in New York and cuddling with our cat, Nepal.

Why did you choose Grove Park Inn as your wedding location?

Natalie grew up outside of Asheville and wanted to share the beautiful Asheville mountain views with all of our wedding guests.  And, what better place to see the beautiful scenery than Grove Park Inn’s Mountain View Terrace!

When you think about your wedding, what are you most excited about?

We are most excited about having all of our families and closest friends together to celebrate for one night.

How would you describe the style of your wedding?

Somewhat modern and contemporary-we both like simple, but modern looks.

What do you love about each other?

Jeff:  What I love about Natalie is…aside from her natural beauty, I love Natalie’s inner soul-her compassion for others (family, friends and our cat!) and the little things she does to turn even the worst days into comfort.  I love that she seeks adventure and pushes us to do new things together.  I love that she is more organized than I am, and will one day have our kitchen and closets on the Dewey Decimal System!  Natalie is my best friend, is always supportive, and is my bedrock.

Natalie:  What I love about Jeff is…I love that Jeff is the most thoughtful and caring person I know.  He is always there for his family and friends; everyone knows they can count on him for anything.  And, he always knows how to make anyone feel special, especially me.  He makes everything fun and can always find the best in any situation.  And I am constantly in awe of his heart and determination.  Jeff is definitely my best friend and soul mate.

Yvette and Lou will be married in August on the front lawn of the Biltmore House, with an intimate reception to follow in the Italian Gardens.  This is an amazing couple, so in love, and truly wanting to share their joy with all their family and close friends over an amazing weekend in the North Carolina mountains.   Yvette is an absolutely stunning woman, and she is a clothing designer with Mira Couture in Chicago (check out the gowns on this website!).  She designed her own wedding dress, and I can’t wait to see it!  Lou is now retired, but was the President of Etrade Financial Service Corporation.  This couple could not be any nicer, and I know their wedding day will be exquisite.  I am so excited!  Here is a little more information on Yvette and Lou…

How did you meet each other?

We were neighbors!

How long did you date before you got engaged?

We dated for two years

When did you get engaged?

We got engaged in June on a ski jump in the summer

What are some of the activities that you like to do together as a couple?

Spend time with our children and family, travel, dining, art galleries, exercise, pets

Why did you choose the Biltmore Estate as your wedding location?

We wanted a special place that neither of had been, to mark the beginning of our lives together.

When you think about your wedding, what are you most excited about?

Seeing each other for the first moment when Yvette arrives in her carriage

How would you describe the style of your wedding?

A fun and relaxing weekend with close friends and family

Tell us some of things you love about each other.

Lou: Yvette is kind and beautiful far beyond my words.  Each day, I learn from her and I am moved by who she is.

Yvette: Lou is the sharer of my dreams, my soul’s truest mate, and my very best friend.