Ann Parr and Chet’s wedding was absolutely beautiful despite the rainy weather.  I loved watching these two together because you can definitely see their love for each other.  Ann Parr and Chet are both pilots for Atlantic Southeast Airlines, which I think is so fun.  Honour Hiers did such an amazing job with their photographs, and I just love the bridal portraits of Ann Parr with her plane.  So artistic!

Their wedding took place at Homewood, in Asheville, NC.  The ceremony was inside the ballroom, then guests moved outside for dinner under a gorgeous tent, then everyone moved back inside for dancing and cake.  It was such a lovely event, and I hope you have fun looking at all of these pictures!  Thank you to Stacey, with The Bloom Room, for the floral design…stunning!

Incredible image…

Love, love, love these shoes!!

Dana with A Fine Line Studio, did an amazing job with these invitations!

Marcy and Jason were married on October 31, 2009 at the Cliffs Glassy Chapel.  It was a foggy day, but as soon as Marcy stepped out of her limo the sun broke through, and it was breathtaking.  The views from the Glassy Chapel are unmatched.  After the ceremony, the guests made their way to the Cliffs Glassy Clubhouse.  Stacey, with The Bloom Room, did another brilliant job with the decor, and there were splashes of bright fall colors everywhere.  It was beautiful!  So happy that Marcy and Jason had Brian and Gry, with Woodward + Rick, to capture their event.   Absolutely fantastic photographers with such a great eye for the perfect shot.

What a lovely couple Marcy and Jason are, and I was honored to work with them.  Thank you, Marcy and Jason!  I am so happy for the two of you.

I showed you Erin and Adam’s rehearsal dinner at the Fields at Blackberry Cove, and now I am finally posting their wedding pictures!  The ceremony took place on the front lawn of the Biltmore House, which is a spectacular location.  Then guests were treated to a private tour of the Biltmore House immediately following the ceremony which led out to the reception on the South Terrace.  Tremendous job by Stacey and her team with The Bloom Room on all the floral and decor.  Thank you to Corey McNabb for his exquisite photography and for capturing all the wonderful moments and details.  Check it out…

Love these shots with Adam and his family…

A bagpiper led the guests from the ceremony to the door of the Biltmore House for their tour

Loved Erin’s dance with her dad…so much fun, as you can tell!

Erin’s parents surprised the couple with a firework display during their reception!

The happy couple drove away in her father’s Aston Martin…sweet vehicle!

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!

I wanted to feature some of my couples that have been married for at least a year to see what they are up to!  Leigh-Ervin and Will were married last October at the Central United Methodist Church, and their reception was held on the South Terrace of the Biltmore House.  I just love this couple and their families.  Please read below to learn more about these sweet newlyweds…

How did you meet each other?
We met after my senior year of high school and Will’s freshman year of college. He came to Asheville with some of our mutual friends and we all celebrated the fourth of July together. Little did we know that less than two years later we would start dating!

How long were you engaged before getting married?
16 months- we got married after I finished graduate school.

When did you get engaged, and how did he ask?
We got engaged in May 2007 at Ocean Isle Beach. Will took me on his golf cart to the furthest point on the island, and we walked out to the edge of the sand where we could see nothing but the ocean and the sunset and he got down on one knee and proposed!! It was perfect!!

What do you two do for a living?
I am a speech-language pathologist and Will works in finance.

What are some of the activities that you like to do together as a couple now that you are married?
We love to travel, go to Appalachian football games, walk our dog and visit our families.

Why did you choose Asheville as your wedding location?
I grew up in Asheville and couldn’t imagine getting married anywhere else!

When you think about your wedding, what did you love the most?
Our wedding was the most amazing, perfect and best day of our lives! We loved too many things to name, but will always remember our wedding as a time spent with our families and friends- the people that we love the most! One of the most memorable moments for me was walking into the church (my home church that I grew up in) for the first time- and later seeing Will at the end of the aisle, surrounded by family and friends- it was utterly breathtaking!

Any special moments at your wedding that you want to share with us?
The fireworks show on the South Terrace was unbelievable! Our band (The Company Band) was equally remarkable and we would recommend them to anybody!

Where did you go on your honeymoon?
Maui, Hawaii

After a year of marriage, do you have any advice for engaged couples out there?
You will absolutely LOVE being married!!

What do you love about each other?
Leigh-Ervin: What I love about Will is…that from the moment I first saw him I thought that he was the most handsome guy I had ever seen! He fills my life with laughter, happiness, support and love every single day!

Will: What I love about Leigh-Ervin is…she is the most upbeat and positive person I have ever met. She is beautiful and my best friend in the world (and is a great cook)!

Anything else you would want people to know?
Our wedding would not have been possible without the phenomenal vendors that made all of our dreams come to life. Many, many thanks to Tara Jordan (wedding planner), Corey McNabb (photographer), The Bloom Room (florist), A Fine Line (calligraphy), The Company Band, Four Seasons Films (videographer) and everybody else who came together to make our wedding the best day of our lives! We would highly recommend any and every person that helped bring our visions to life!

To see more pictures of their wedding, click here!

Jane Erwin and Charlie were married in the Walled Gardens, followed by a reception in the Italian Gardens at the Biltmore Estate.  Jane Erwin loved the Biltmore Estate, and she wanted to bring in elements of the architecture of the house into her decor.  We found interesting facts about the Estate and the Vanderbilt history, and all the tables were named after a different fact.  Stacey, with The Bloom Room, mixed beautiful florals with the romance of candlelight.  The tent looked magical!  Fortunately, Parker Pfister was there to capture Jane Erwin and Charlie’s perfect day.  Okay, so there are lots of pictures, but goodness gracious, how could I decide?  Parker…thank you!!

Meg and Ross were such a lovely couple, and Meg was very passionate about all of her wedding details.   What I loved so much about this wedding was all of the Do-It-Yourself touches throughout the decor.  Meg’s father is very artistic, and we used his ability as much as possible!  He painted a picture of the Claxton Farm for the guests to sign, he painted all of the table names on tree stumps, and made every sign that you will see throughout the pictures below.  For a fun twist, Meg and Ross wanted to make a photobooth of their own  Fabric was draped, props were put in place, and cameras were snapping.  Love it!  Thank you to Jeremy Russell with Corey McNabb Photography for taking such gorgeous photographs of Meg and Ross’s special day!

In lieu of favors, Meg and Ross donated money to the American Cancer Society in memory of Meg’s mother.  Money was also donated to Jude’s Children Hospital.  Miniature yellow roses were Meg’s mother’s favorite flower, so they were sprinkled throughout the decor in her honor.

Meg and Ross had a private meeting before the ceremony began…can you tell he loves her? 

Sangria, lemonade and mojitos were served to guests as they arrive.  They had stirrers shaped like golf flags for all the drinks because Meg and Ross met playing a golf game!

Love, love, love this bouquet by The Bloom Room!

Gotta love the hay lounge…couches and chairs made out of hay…perfection!  Don’t they look comfy?

Cakes by Jane’s cakes are always unbelievable, and this one is no exception!

In July, Kathleen and Brian were married in the Cliffs Glassy Chapel with amazing views of both North Carolina and South Carolina.  If you have never seen this chapel, you have got to go check it out!  The reception was at the Wyche Pavilion, in the very hip city of Greenville, South Carolina.  Kathleen and Brian were so great to work with.  They definitely knew what they wanted in regards to their style and vision, and it was so much fun bringing it together for them!  Woodward + Rick are some of the best photographers around, and I was so happy to have them capture this event.  Thank you for the pictures, Brian and Gry!

The Bloom Room’s floral design was gorgeous and perfect!

They named each table after different shades of blue…fun!

Cupcake cake by Cupcake Couture

Alison and Jeff were married at the romantic Homewood on June 20th.  Thank you to Stacey, with The Bloom Room, for all of her gorgeous floral design.  I love seeing what she comes up with for each and every wedding we do together.  Alison and Jeff were so happy, and just to see their faces as Alison walked down the aisle would make anyone smile.  Their ceremony took place outside in the Glen, then their dinner reception was held under a tent on the lawn across from Homewood.  Guests played outdoor games like bocce ball, frisbee and horse shoes throughout the evening.  After dinner, guests moved inside to enjoy desserts by Filo and dancing to the smooth sounds of Groovetown.  It was a great evening!  Please enjoy these pictures by Lane Taylor Photography…

Their dog Max was a big part of the wedding day…this puppy is very special to them, and he was such a gentleman!

Several of Alison and Jeff’s guests had a birthday the weekend of the wedding, so they surprised them with a birthday cake!

Miller and Matthew were married on April 11th, at the Deerpark, located on the Biltmore Estate.  Miller was so precious to work with, as she was always so sweet.  I don’t think there is a bad bone in that girl’s body!  She looked so beautiful on her wedding day, and I know that Matthew felt like the luckiest man in the world!  The Bloom Room took the natural lush setting of the Deerpark, and incorporated these elements into the decor.  Miller wanted the room to look natural, soft, and elegant, and it certainly was!  Thank you to James and Jenny, with Visio Photography, for sharing your fantastic work!

I love these moments that were captured when Miller and Matthew first saw each other.  They decided to have a special, private meeting before the wedding ceremony began.  Love it!

Their guest book was a coffee-table book about the Biltmore Estate.  Guests signed on their favorite pictures of the Estate.

M&M’s awaiting the guests for their travel home…yummy!