Wedding Photographer
Venue- Point Lookout Vineyards
Planning and Coordination- S&B Events
Photography and Video- Studio Misha
Second Photographer- Cheryl DeCristofaro
Hair and Makeup- Carly and Leah
Florals- Flower Market
Cake- Publix
Catering- Amanda’s Catering
Officiant- Robby Smernoff
DJ- Rob Nance
It’s always a beautiful day for a wedding! Especially at Whitegate Inn and Cottage where the garden is so gorgeous and colorful. Sudha was gorgeous in her vintage style, beaded wedding dress. And the love was beaming between them as they prepared to tie their lives together forever. They gathered at the little bridge in the garden surrounded by color; simple and sweet, the moment was all about the two of them and their love for each other. Afterwards we walked around the grounds and got their couple photos done. And of course, ended with cake!
Congratulations to Sudha and Adam. I wish you a lifetime of laughter, happiness, love and family. May the love you felt on this special day shine through your many years together.
VENDORS
Venue- White Gate Inn and Cottage
Photography- Studio Misha Photography
Flowers- Merrimon Florist
The day before the wedding I went to go check out the light and look of the garden, and it was snowing! But then the next day it was beautiful. Still cold! But beautiful. Keeping the wedding indoors so they could say their vows without shivering, Julie and Joe shared loving looks as they went through the ceremony. It always gets me that no matter whether a ceremony is amongst 200 guests, or just 4 people, it can be such a powerful and emotional moment. I’ll never get tired of people tying the knot. It’s just so romantic!
We ventured outside for some photos, enjoying the beauty of the garden even in its winter phase. And then back inside for a gorgeous and yummy cake. The chef at the inn never ceases to amaze. I’ve never seen two cakes that even remotely looked alike. And their always beautiful.
Congratulations Julie and Joe! May the love you shared with each on this day shine through your many years together. And I hope their filled with a lot more kisses, and laughter, and tons of joy. Thanks for making me a part of your special day.
VENDORS TO LOVE
Photography- Studio Misha
Venue- WhiteGate Inn & Cottage
Flowers- Merrimon Florist
I am so in love with the JuneBug Resort. Such an amazing idea! It’s not only fabulous to look at with the many different styles of campers they have, but it’s great for wedding parties that want places to stay for a group. It was definitely on the “Must Photograph” bucket list for me.
The style for the day was a timeless, classic wedding…with a twist. The Wedding Venue obviously added in some retro style, but we also went with a unique wedding bouquet and boutonniere, made by the fabulous Button Florist. We picked out a custom color palette especially for this wedding, to compliment the plum colored tux that was chosen. It just popped so beautifully with his Tux and her Bouquet in this vibrant color, against the backdrop of the shiny, chrome camper. It was gorgeous and fit the bride and groom style we were going after.
This was also one of the most amazing bridal hair moments of the season! Tia with Brush Fire Artistry did an amazing job at capturing this classic and slightly vintage style for the bride.
Thank you to all the vendors for making this day so beautiful!
VENDOR PARTY PEOPLE
Venue - JuneBug Retro Resort
Photography- Studio Misha
Bridal Fashions (Dress, Veil, Jewelry) - Wildflower Bridal
Tuxedo- Mitchells Tuxedos
Cuff links- Nora Julia Jewelry
HMUA- Tia Ray Hixon- Brush Fire Artistry
Bouquet- The Button Florist
Bride Model - Kayla Morgan Beavers
Groom Model- Luke Marshall Haynes
Assistant Photographer- MCW Photography
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
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
It all started with a picturesque and gorgeous day in Asheville, NC, perfect for a wedding outdoors. Luckily it wasn’t scheduled for the day before when it was snowing and there were huge gusts of wind making it feel in the negatives! So on this beautiful day, Mackenzie and David joined their lives forever among the company of their closest friends and family. And joy was everywhere!
David showed how much he knew his beautiful wife to be with sparkly glitter paper wrapping his special gift; inside was a blue “I Do” handkerchief which was greatly needed later in the day when the tears were flowing, and a blue hydrangea which was her favorite. And this handkerchief was tucked smartly away in her pockets! Yes, wedding dress trends are bringing pockets into the mix, which can be so versatile and helpful on the big day.
Mackenzie was the epitome of a gorgeous bride. The wedding dress was chic and elegant, with a white and green bouquet with of course, hydrangeas! It was so sweet to see the love and deep connection that she had with her friends and family there while getting ready in the suite.
Her Father First Look was so sweet. This started the never-ending flow of tears between father and daughter. Almost choked me up a few times. He whispered some words of wisdom in her ear and then they were off for their big walk down the aisle (well, the garden path). The small gathering of family and friends were waiting by an eager and emotional David as she approached the ceremony site. Despite the fact that we’re still in winter, this garden was still colorful and lively with greenery and a few budding trees. Mackenzie and David said I Do, exchanged rings, and then we were off to family photos. Thank goodness The Whitegate Inn has such extensive grounds, because were all able to group together on a perfect little patch of green with the sun shining in the background. It lit up her veil like a halo and put the beautiful Inn as the backdrop to all the family photos.
Finally, first dances, a special song from one of her close friends, and cake and champagne to finish off the day. Grandma provided the toasting glasses which she told me were almost 50 years old! If I remember correctly, it was from her own wedding day, so special! AND I got my first piece of wedding cake in over 15 weddings LOL. It was so scrumptious! Almond and vanilla with buttercream icing.
My heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to this amazing couple as they start their first year of married life together. May the joy you felt on this glorious day shine through your countless year together.
VENDORS WHO ROCK!
Venue- Whitegate Inn and Cottage
Hair and Make up- About the Face with Kayce M. Young
This was truly a chic, country style wedding complete with barn, miniature donkeys, pies and of course sunshine! Loved this venue for its versatility. The largest barn I’ve ever seen, with lots of space for large tables and then an upstairs too! And the grounds were gorgeous. We shot at the second barn on the property and also in the field by the ceremony site. The all green and white bouquet was a elegant and beautiful touch to her ensemble. And this dress with pockets!…I can’t even. It made this gorgeous look for our bride a little more fun and playful. The whole bridal look is from Wedding Inspirations Bridal Boutique, including hair piece, necklace, bracelet, and wedding dress, of course. And I can’t thank Kathy enough for helping our groom pick out this tux! It was something I never would have thought for him but it was PERFECT! The venue was really the focal point here, so the flowers, and looks for the bride and groom were simple and lightly colored so it went together in a harmonious way.
Thank you to my amazing bride and groom and the vendors that made this day a huge success!
Vendors Extraordinarie
Photography- Studio Misha Photography
Venue- Zimmerwald Estate Barn and Grainery
Hair- Britton Asheville with Eclipse Salon
Beauty- Sydney Elizabeth Blair
Flowers- The Asheville Florist
Cake- Baked Pie Company
Bridal Fashion- Wedding Inspirations Bridal Boutique
Groom’s Fashion- Mitchell’s Tuxedos
Pottery- Lori Theriault with Crazy Green Studios
I love how happy Karyn and Kyle are and how into it they are, to the contrast of how much the donkeys are not LOL. This was Poppy and Beans first photo shoot and they were a little afraid of her dress. But they are adorable none the less. SO sweet!
These pies were the best pies I’ve EVER TASTED!
The crust was delicious and perfectly baked, and then the fillings were mouth wateringly perfect!
And I love how couples are not strictly adhering to cakes all the time.
They are choosing what they love and making it personal!
I have to admit I never would have thought to pick this soft, light grey tux. However it worked so perfectly for this hot summer day and also made the groom look so dapper and chic! Kathy at Mitchell’s Tuxedos REALLY knows her stuff.
I am in LOVE with pockets on a wedding dress! This was just such a fabulous look. Thank you Wedding Inspirations Bridal Boutique for helping us pick this out.
I have been so fortunate to work with Jessica and Derek for a few photo sessions now. We did a CrossFit themed engagement session and then another engagement session at Biltmore. Totally different but all a true and wonderful part of them. I got to see how they interact together, and see the love that is expressed between the two of them in all things. And there’s always laughter, which is so important!
We can’t say that the wedding day had picturesque weather, because it didn’t, but as in life (and as in marriage) it’s how you deal with what is sent your way that determines your happiness. And Jessica and Derek handled it with grace, and beauty…and of course love. The ceremony got moved indoors after realizing that people would be frozen in the chilly rain that started just before the ceremony time, and persisted into the night.
We were able to venture outside before the rain, however, and got some fun portraits of the bridal party. The girls with their sunflowers, flower rings, and furs to keep them warm.; the boys in their dress vests and jeans, with matching ties. The ceremony was beautiful inside Timber Hall with its sky high wooden-beam ceilings with chandeliers and everyone stayed toasty and dry. Follow that up with family photos, amazing catering by Moe’s BBQ, First Dance and parent dances, speeches and then….the ceremonial cutting of the pie!! Baked Pie company provided the bride and groom pie as well as mini pies in a variety of flavors and fillings. It was so hard to choose just one, and based on the fact that only scattered crumbs remained towards the end of the night, I think people fixed that be eating more than one, LOL. SO YUMMY!
Jessica and Derek were troopers, venturing out in the pouring rain for their bridal portraits. It was actually pouring! No longer sprinkling, but coming down with a vengeance. We did the old Umbrella Running In and Out trick. But just based on the super short amount of time and the limited movement we had on the soaked ground, we decided to do a bridal re-do! Jessica got to have a little mini-wedding day, with new hair and make-up, a new venue, and then a night out on the town in their fancy outfits. How many people can say they got to wear their dress twice back to back? It was fun getting to revisit the day and bring back all the feelings of joy!
Thank you so much to Jessica and Derek for choosing me as your wedding photographer, and also for planning such fun engagement sessions! I wish you lifetimes of happiness and joy.
Vendor Love
Venue- Timber Hall Events
Wedding Hair- Ashley Stevens - Hollywood Vampires
Wedding Makeup-Kelly Cook Luna- Blue Studio
Brides Dress- David’s Bridal
Bridesmaids-Bella Bridesmaids
Groom/Groomsman-Men’s Wear house/Old Navy
Catering-Moe’s BBQ
DJ-Andy Buckwalter
Flowers-Farm to Function
Desserts-Baked Pie Company
Bridal hair and makeup- Kendall Burgess Studio Capelli
I love being a wedding photographer more then anything else I do! But it’s even BETTER when you get to photograph the wedding of a friend. Erin introduced me to Michael and immediately I liked him and I LOVED them together. Such an amazing calm and centered energy between them; anyone can tell right away their connection is strong. And how cute that it was at the Bywater, our old favorite hang out.
Their plan was to have a laid back and chill wedding day with a focus on what was important…love, family and friends. We started the day with Erin surrounded by her close knit group of girls, doing her hair and makeup, and getting her dressed in her gorgeous wedding dress with YELLOW SHOES, OMG I loved them so much. It brought such a wonderful Autumnal feel to her look. Ceremony was simply laid out with the river as the backdrop. The weather was perfect! And Erin and Michael were shining in their love for each other, with the sun slowly setting behind them.
Reception kicked off with Purple People Feeder while everyone settled into the bonfire with drinks from the bar. After the first dance between the newly wed bride and groom, everyone cut a rug to their favorite tunes. A unique cake topper of personalized Erin and Michael candles brought in the artistic feel that they share. Talk about artistic, they MADE the guest gift for everyone to take home; a beautiful print they collaborated on and printed together.
The whole day was gorgeous and a perfect joining between two wonderful people. And now I can add one more reason why I love the Bywater!
VENDORS WHO ROCK!
Venue- The Bywater
Jewelry- Elementality
Flowers: Carolina Flowers
Dress: Tre Bella Bridal
Catering: Purple People Feeder Food Truck
Dessert: Short Street Cakes
Hair & Make-Up: My sister :)
DJ: Michael's Friend, Alex Farrar
