JJ and Donna Marry at Pisgah View Ranch

A wonderful afternoon in April greeted JJ and Donna as they shared their wedding vows in front of a large gathering of family and friends at Pisgah View Ranch in Candler, North Carolina. The wedding venue was decorated beautifully and provided the perfect setting for the nuptials. JJ is employed with a local moving company and Donna works for MAHEC in Asheville. They have two daughters, Kelsi and Skylar and as a part of their ceremony, JJ and Donna presented beautiful bracelets to them. The wedding and reception music was provided by Mike and Sherry Ball (Party Time Entertainment). And the festivities were captured through the photography of Mandy Baker. JJ and Donna, it was a pleasure to meet you and an honor to be a part of your wedding day! Best to you and your family always! Enjoy life!

Eric and Valerie Wed at Biltmore Estate

Surrounded by the absolute stunning beauty of the flowers in full bloom on the grounds of the Biltmore Estate, Eric and Valerie shared their wedding vows before a small, intimate group of family and close friends. The Butterfly Gardens at the Conservatory was the perfect setting for their wedding. The staff of the Biltmore Estate once again provided excellent service for the wedding couple as well as their guests. Even a brief spring rain shower didn't spoil the festive event. From the moment that the horse drawn carriage arrived with Valerie and her mother - to the celebration of the happy couple being wisked by the same horse drawn carriage....complete with champagne, the wedding was a great celebration of the love that Eric and Valerie have found for each other. Eric and Valerie, it was a pleasure and honor to be a part of your special day. May you be blessed in your lives together! Enjoy life!

Chris and Hannah Wed at Fields of Blackberry Cove

One of the blessings of being able to be a part of wonderful wedding celebration is being able to work with some very talented wedding vendors. Chris Coloson, aka "Mr. C", is a professional DJ and has performed his magic at several weddings that I have been able to share in. We are part of an amazing wedding team in Asheville known as StudioWed (www.studiowed.net). Today was his day to be the groom! Chris and Hannah were wed in a small, intimate ceremony at the Fields of Blackberry Cove - located near Weaverville, North Carolina. Hannah is from New Zealand and has a wonderful accent! Her father and sister accompained her. It was a very special time for Chris and Hannah - as well as Denham and Tara (Chris' children). What a great family! Chris and Hannah - you make a great couple and I was honored to be a part of your celebration! May every blessing be yours as you share the journey together! Enjoy life!

Larry and Leigha Wed at Balsam

A spectacular spring afternoon provided the perfect setting for the wedding of Larry and Leigha. The beautiful wedding was held at a private home. A gathering of family and close friends witnessed the vows that were shared. Leigha and Larry are natives of Haywood County. They have been together for nearly two years. Their wedding date was moved forward due to Larry receiving orders from the military that he will be deploying soon. Larry and Leigha, may every joy and blessing be yours as you share your life together! It was great meeting you. And thank you for the sacrifices that you make through your service to our country as a military family. Enjoy life!

Matthew and Mary Wed at Biltmore Estate

Even springtime showers provided a peaceful backdrop to the wedding of Matthew and Mary at the Inn on Biltmore Estate. The couple from Simpsonville, South Carolina have been met online a little over six years ago and have been engaged for the past three years. Matthew works for General Electric and Mary is employed with Bausch & Lomb. The staff of the Inn on Biltmore Estate were superb. Lyle Stover was the wedding coordinator for the Biltmore Estate. The photographer for the wedding was Hollie Kussmaul from Greenville, South Carolina.

Matthew and Mary, you make a wonderful couple and it was an honor to be a part of your beautiful and intimate wedding ceremony! Best to you in your journey together! Enjoy life!

Brad and Tana Married in Asheville

The beautiful sanctuary of the First Congregational Church in Asheville, North Carolina provided the perfect setting for the wedding of Brad and Tana! Brad is a medical evacuation pilot for Hawaii Air Ambulance (for critically ill patients to be flown to the main hospital in Honolulu from the outer isalnds). Tana is a wonderful veterinarian (with 2 dogs and a cat!). Surrounded by wonderful friends and family from literally all over the United States, Brad and Tana shared in a beautiful ceremony that reflected their love for each other and their deep faith. They truly know that God brought them together. Tana writes, "we are blessed that God answered our prayers - to give us our perfect mate." Shay Brown (Shay Brown Events)did an outstanding job as the wedding planner/director. The beautiful wedding music was provide by Allegro Music. Kelly Gizentanner was the wedding photographer. And Brad and Tana were the first couple to have their wedding reception at the new and incredibly beautiful Grand Bohemian Hotel in Biltmore Village. Brad and Tana - you guys are amazing and it was such a treat to get to know you! Best of everything as you share life together. Enjoy life!

Marc and Marlene Wed in Black Mountain

On a spectacular early April afternoon, Marc and Marlene shared their wedding vows in front of an intimate gathering of family and close friends. Marc and Marlene are from the Statesville, North Carolina area. The setting for their wedding was the Arbor House in Black Mountain. Dave and Carolyn Johnson, the owners and innkeepers of the Arbor House, made sure that every detail of the wedding was handled. They are such wonderful people and truly enjoy the weddings just as much as the bride and groom! The beautiful wedding was captured through the creative photography of Cori Anderson. Marc and Marlene - you are a wonderful couple and I wish you the very best in your journey together. Enjoy life!