Blue Ridge Love Stories-Wedding & Family Photography: Blog

HENDERSONVILLE NC ENGAGEMENT PHOTOGRAPHER | MARKED TREE VINEYARDS | DREW & KELLY

Mon, 05 Aug 2024 17:44:54 GMT

Congrats to Drew & Kelly on their engagement this weekend! Drew proposed during a hike in the Dupont Forest earlier in the day and let us take their engagement photos later in the evening at beautiful Marked Tree Vineyards.

Marion NC Wedding Photographer | Gold River Campground | Rachel & Carl

Sun, 15 Oct 2023 23:46:56 GMT

We witnessed such a beautiful & emotional wedding yesterday at Gold River Campground.

Rachel & Carl were so evidently head over heels for each other and shared the sweetest first look. These are truly the weddings we live for.

Vendors

Venue- Gold River Campground
Caterer- Savory
HMU- Honalee Gibbs
Cake & decor - Christine(MoB)

Florals- It Can Be Arranged

Entertainment- Chris Wilhelm
Officiant- Geoff West

BLOWING ROCK NC ENGAGEMENT PHOTOGRAPHER | TIFFANY & DAYLAN | BLUE RIDGE LOVE STORIES

Sun, 08 Oct 2023 18:10:54 GMT

Meet Tiffany & Daylan! They traveled a bit to our area hoping for some early Fall vibes, and the Blue Ridge Parkway didn't disappoint. We are looking forward to their Fall wedding nxt year at the lovely Hidden Hills venue in Morganton.

Marion NC Wedding Photographer | The Courtyard at Little Acres | Amber & Cody

Mon, 12 Jun 2023 21:56:27 GMT

It has been such a pleasure getting to know Amber & Cody! We just met them a few weeks ago for their engagement session, but walking into their wedding day, it felt like they

were old friends.

Vendors

Venue- The Courtyard at Little Acres
Caterer- Scott Braswell
HMU- Macie Stafford
Cake- Morgan Taylor Owen

Florals- Never Ending Flower Farm

Entertainment- Twan Bryant
Other- Rental Me This

APPALACHIAN VIEW NEWLAND NC | BLUE RIDGE LOVE STORIES | ABBEY & VINCE

Mon, 12 Jun 2023 20:11:27 GMT

Abbey & Vince picked the perfect venue for their late spring wedding!

We were floored by this gorgeous space! So many beautiful details: custom drinks & charcuterie, a dessert table with cookies & milk plus some of the best food we have tasted. The dance floor was poppin' ALL night!

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Venue -Appalachian View

Caterer- Julius Kalman

Florist- Robin Church

Coordinator- Shane Little

Hair-Mia McNeill, Mia's Mark

Make-up- Marcy Little

Entertainment- Matthew Estes, Mountain Peak Sound

Drinks- Jack's 47 Mobile Bar Co

RIDGES RESORT, HIAWASSEE GA | BLUE RIDGE LOVE STORIES | CLAIRE & CHRIS

Wed, 26 Apr 2023 19:58:49 GMT

We knew within minutes of meeting Claire and Chris that this was going to be one of our most memorable weddings! They are both so laid back and fun- loving, and have surrounded themselves with people with the same charisma. There wasn't a dull moment, beginning with the groom having a little fishing break before the ceremony with the guys, and ending with the newlyweds sharing a sunset boat ride...with a little more fishing.

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Venue & Catering- Ridges Resort

Hair & Make-up- Amanda Lane

Entertainment- Steve Ward

Cake- Jojo's Cookie Boutique & Bake Shop

Decor, Design and Florals- Claire Lewin Blair

Marion NC Senior Photographer | Ava | Blue Ridge Love Stories

Tue, 18 Apr 2023 21:22:03 GMT

We had the best time with Ava during her Senior session! Around half an hour into our session we started getting a little rain so we decided to reschedule for the next evening, and I am so glad we did! The light was beautiful in the field.

MARION NC FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER | ENGLISH FARMS | BLUE RIDGE LOVES STORIES

Mon, 12 Dec 2022 20:24:06 GMT

Can I tell you how excited we were to be able to visit this North Cove family and see their COWS??

It was a chilly, fairly dreary day but these photos are proof that we can still get beautiful photos even when the weather is a little uncooperative! I am sharing a few more photos of the baby here cause,

well, she's the baby!

THE VENUE AT CARBON CITY| LAUREN & ETHAN | BLUE RIDGE LOVE STORIES

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 16:06:23 GMT

Saturday was a perfect day for a fairytale wedding at

The Venue at Carbon City.

Everything about the day was perfect, from the gorgeous decor, tearful vows and hilarious Garter toss(the groom got ICED ;)

Cake- Alex Bell
Bridal Hair- Teresa Hicks
Officiant- Reese Palmeri

Food-Valeri and Taki Balitakis

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Hawthorn Haven Chapel | Waynesville NC Wedding Photographer | Erin & Edward

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 22:48:04 GMT

Erin & Edward were married on a Fall day at Hawthorn Haven Cabins & Chapel in Waynesville NC. Their day included their closest family & friends from all over the country, who gathered to spend some time with them and share their joy.

Cake by Sweet Pea

Officiant- Carla Juno

Marion NC Engagement Photographers | Laura & Ethan Engaged | Blue Ridge Love Stories

Sat, 29 Oct 2022 18:11:48 GMT

We met Laura & Ethan near Lake James for their engagement session yesterday, and we knew within minutes their session was going to be effortless. Just a beautiful couple enjoying each others company

and the breathtaking scenery.

So excited to photograph their wedding next year at Appalachian View!

ASHEVILLE NC ARBORETUM | FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER | JOHNSON FAMILY | BLUE RIDGE LOVES STORIES

Tue, 18 Oct 2022 18:27:35 GMT

We had the best time with the Johnson family yesterday at The NC Arboretum in Asheville!

You will be able to tell right away that sweet baby Isla was the star of the show.

Enjoy this sneak peek.

WEST JEFFERSON ENGAGEMENT PHOTOGRAPHER | ABBEY & VINCE | BLUE RIDGE LOVE STORIES

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 17:15:04 GMT

We recently traveled to West Jefferson for this lovely couples engagement session. Abbey has family in the area and a lot of fond memories of Mount Jefferson State Natural Area. It was a beautiful hike with so many cliffs and views! Looking forward to spending more time with Abbey & Vince next year at their wedding.

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TENNESSEE ENGAGEMENT PHOTOGRAPHER | ADITI & SAGAR | BLUE RIDGE LOVE STORIES

Mon, 10 Oct 2022 18:31:06 GMT

This STUNNING couple will be traveling to India in a couple of months to be married, surrounded by their friends & family! They still really wanted photos in our beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains wearing their wedding attire, and we are so happy they found us. Much happiness to you Aditi & Sagar!

LENIOR NC FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER | BRITTANY & JOSH | ANNIVERSARY SESSION

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 19:49:54 GMT

A few weeks ago, Brittany contacted us about photographing her family for her and her husbands 10 year anniversary. She had always wanted photos with her horse and her wedding dress.... and now was the time! We were so happy to celebrate with them! We got to meet their horse Smokey and their three little dogs, Copper(in the dapper doggy suit), Isabelle and Mocha.

THE BARN AT OAK RIDGE | HAYLEY & ADAM | BLUE RIDGE LOVE STORIES

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 17:29:57 GMT

We spent Sunday celebrating the wedding of Adam & Hayley at the gorgeous Connelly Springs venue, The Barn at Oak Ridge. There were a few showers early in the day but it cleared up right before the ceremony, leaving such a beautiful glow to the scenery. The reception was so fun and lighthearted, from the dance battle to some of the best

food we have tasted from JD's Smokehouse.

Cake- Kendra's Bakery Creations
Bridal Hair- Shear Illusions
Officiant- Pastor Drew Dalton

Day of Co-ordinator - Heather Welch

DJ - Preston Prince

Florals- Sandy Duncan

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MORGANTON NC ENGAGEMENT PHOTOGRAPHER | LAUREN & ETHAN | BLUE RIDGE LOVE STORIES

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 16:43:38 GMT

Meet Lauren & Ethan! We arrived at their session location to find the most romantic set up in an old church. They incorporated some of their favorite books, and even read each other a passage from their favorite. So excited for their wedding this fall!

Erin & Edward | Craggy Gardens Engagement | Asheville NC Photographer | Blue Ridge Love Stories

Sun, 17 Jul 2022 21:23:05 GMT

We met Erin & Edward yesterday at Craggy Gardens and enjoyed a great hike to the top. It was one of the most beautiful sunsets in memory.

These two will be married in mid Fall and we are so happy to be included!

MORGANTON NC WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER| ROBERT & AMANDA| BLUE RIDGE LOVE STORIES

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 15:28:16 GMT

We are absolutely thrilled to share this peek into Saturdays

wedding with you! Amanda & Robert exchanged vows at the brides family home, then celebrated with a reception at

The Morganton Community House.

Florals- Thistle & Twig Flowers

Cake- SmallCakes Hickory
HMU-Teresa Hicks
Ceremony Furniture & Arbor-

A Bushel & a Peck Vintage Rentals
Officiant-Tim Barnsback

ROAN MOUNTAIN ENGAGEMENT PHOTOGRAPHER | SCOTT & JOSH | BLUE RIDGE LOVE STORIES

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 19:55:08 GMT

It's PRIDE month y'all and what better way to kick it off than sharing these super gorgeous

photos from our engagement session yesterday!

Looking forward to spending more time with Scott, Josh & Scoobert at their November wedding.

SOMETHING BLUE MOUNTAIN VENUE | MARION NC WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER| ERIN & RYAN

Sun, 15 May 2022 19:46:04 GMT

Yesterday's wedding at Something Blue was a day that will live long in our memory. Rain loomed all day but just shortly before the ceremony the sun came out and gave us perfect skies. Add in a tear filled ceremony to make this the perfect day for Erin & Ryan and their blended families.

Venue- Something Blue Mountain Venue

Food- Black Mountain Bistro

HMU- Ann Cockrell-Asheville Makeup Company

Cake- Chance of Sprinkles

Entertainment- A bluetooth speaker & some wine

Marion NC Senior Photographer | Abigail | Blue Ridge Love Stories

Sun, 01 May 2022 19:05:30 GMT

We had a great time last night at Abby's Senior session!

We started at Lake James for some sand and fun, then over to our favorite mountain view for the sunset. Her mom and boyfriend even joined us at the end!

Abby is a natural and the camera loves her genuine smile.

MORGANTON NC WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER| BRIDAL PORTRAITS| BLUE RIDGE LOVE STORIES

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 21:58:56 GMT

You want to know what's TOUGH? Photographing an AMAZING bridal session and then just sitting on the photos until after the wedding. That was definitely the case here! There are SO MANY KEEPERS!

Jordan(and her family) have been a joy to work with. You can find her and Harrisons' engagement session here and I'll be sharing a post from their wedding very soon <3

ASHEVILLE NC FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER | THE GIDDENS FAMILY | BLUE RIDGE LOVE STORIES

Mon, 18 Apr 2022 21:53:03 GMT

Our family session on Easter morning with the Giddens couldn't have been more perfect.

HAYLEY & ADAM Engagement | Marion NC Wedding Photographer | Blue Ridge Love Stories

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 20:47:08 GMT

Hayley & Adam were so excited to have part of their engagement session at this historic church in Kona(Bakersville)NC. We had beautiful light which lent to a perfect session.

These two will be married in late summer and we are so happy to be included!

MARION NC WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER | GABBY & CHRISTIAN | BLUE RIDGE LOVE STORIES

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 22:13:12 GMT

Meet Gabby & Christian! These two are teachers in our hometown and the kids they work with are so lucky to have them. We look forward to their Summer wedding!

ASHEVILLE NC WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER | ERIN & RYAN ENGAGED | BLUE RIDGE LOVE STORIES

Mon, 20 Dec 2021 21:45:04 GMT

This couple came in from Florida for their engagement session this weekend and we were hoping for a sunrise mountain session. Mother Nature had other plans(fog as thick as soup), but we rolled with it and relocated to Downtown Asheville.

We love the gorgeous architecture and it was really a perfect backdrop. We look forward to celebrating this couple again in May for their wedding at Something Blue Mountain Venue.

MORGANTON NC FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER | McGALLIARD FALLS | BLUE RIDGE LOVE STORIES

Mon, 20 Dec 2021 21:36:18 GMT

We are just in love with all the fall colors from this family photo session. Little man wasn't feeling it towards the end but letting him splash around a bit did the trick!

MARION NC ENGAGEMENT PHOTOGRAPHER | EMILY & CHRISTIAN | BLUE RIDGE LOVE STORIES

Mon, 20 Dec 2021 20:27:14 GMT

Meet Emily & Christian! People like this really make me enjoy my job. We had a blast!

SILVER FORK WINERY| MORGANTON NC WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER| AVERY & HEATH

Wed, 03 Nov 2021 23:35:26 GMT

You may remember Heath & Avery from the most epic engagement session of all time,

but if not, check that out here.

We knew this wedding was going to be a dream to photograph and we weren't wrong. We had plenty of time for portraits, the speeches were memorable, humorous and sometimes tearful, and the DANCING. That dancefloor was THE place to be.

Avery and Heath- we are so thankful to have been included in your story and we hope you cherish these photos all your life.

Venue-Silver Fork Winery

Hair -Allison Sharpe

Cake- My Mobile Bakery
Taco Bar- Countryside catering

Florist- Elizabeth Crotts

Officiant-Barry Scott

Entertainment-Wilder Times Events

You guys..... We arrived at Avery and Heaths wedding and saw this beautiful painting based on a portrait from their engagement session and I almost fell over.

Heaths sister Emma, who is one of our previous brides, painted it for them. Is it weird that I want one too?

After the ceremony, the bride and groom had a few private moments to share their

personal vows to each other.

GREEN RIVER PLANTATION | RUTHERFORDTON NC WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER| HALEY & JOSH

Sat, 23 Oct 2021 15:56:15 GMT

This wedding at Green River Plantation was such a gorgeous event! The grounds are just full of beautiful backdrops for stunning photos of the bride and groom.

Watching Haley & Josh enjoy their day and each other, it was so apparent that they are

truly soulmates, two halves of a whole.

Venue, Food & Cake- Green River Plantation

Hair & Makeup- Bloom

ASHEVILLE NC ARBORETUM | FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER | AIKEN FAMILY | BLUE RIDGE LOVES STORIES

Sun, 17 Oct 2021 15:59:05 GMT

We had the best time with the Aiken family Friday! Their sweet girls were a

dream to photograph. Enjoy this sneak peek.

MARION NC FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER | TESDAHL FAMILY | BLUE RIDGE LOVES STORIES

Sun, 03 Oct 2021 16:41:43 GMT

Fall is officially here folks!

The Tesdahl family drove from Hickory for a session with us, and our usual mountain views didn't disappoint!

I was amazed at how much the colors had changed in just a little over a week.

WNC FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER | THE CLEMONS FAMILY | BLUE RIDGE LOVE STORIES

Sat, 25 Sep 2021 16:32:50 GMT

Our family session last night with the Clemons couldn't have been more perfect. I could feel their great love for one another and the boys were so well behaved! We had the best time.

SOMETHING BLUE MOUNTAIN VENUE | MARION NC WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER| MICHELLE & JOSEPH

Sun, 19 Sep 2021 20:11:37 GMT

Yesterdays intimate wedding at Something Blue was a day to remember! We had a few scattered showers but

Michelle & Joseph didn't let it dampen their spirits one bit.

Venue- Something Blue Mountain Venue

Entertainment- EKG Productions

Food- Luisa’s Italian Restaurant

HMU- Asheville Makeup Company

Cake- Chance of Sprinkles

BILTMORE FAMILY SESSION | TREVOR & MARIANA | BLUE RIDGE LOVE STORIES

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 21:46:13 GMT

Trevor & Mariana contacted us because they were having both of their families get together to celebrate their recent engagement. What an exciting time! They were spending the day exploring beautiful Biltmore and it was the perfect backdrop to grab a few group photos before we spent a little time with just the newly engaged couple.

MOUNTAIN MATERNITY SESSION | BROWNE FAMILY | BLUE RIDGE LOVES STORIES

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 04:26:51 GMT

Every year we look forward to photographing our "regulars". The families who trust us to give them a wonderful, fun experience with beautiful photos that really showcase their love and connection.

This is one of those families, and we love them for it.

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RED CEDAR FARM WEDDING | KRISTIN & SETH | BLUE RIDGE LOVE STORIES

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 19:26:47 GMT

Kristin & Seth's wedding at Red Cedar Farm was a beautiful celebration of their love for each other and for their friends and family. I knew the day was going to be a fun one when Kristin emailed me to let me know the best man was going to have his own "first look" with Seth, complete with his own special dress.

Venue- Red Cedar Farm

Hair- L.A Beauty Bar

Officiant- Debbie Terrell

Cake- Elizabeth Bradley

Entertainment- Wayne Clark

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BILTMORE PROPOSAL | JOSEPH & LIZ | BLUE RIDGE LOVE STORIES

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 16:23:32 GMT

When it comes to proposals, you just can't go wrong with Biltmore.

There are so many epic locations to pop the question!

I love the proposal part, but my favorite is the few minutes we spend with the couple afterwards.

There is always just SO much joy and excitement, it's absolutely contagious.

Joseph & Liz, I hope you enjoy these!

Marion NC Engagement Photographers | Avery & Heath Engaged | Blue Ridge Love Stories

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 01:24:40 GMT

Yesterday was just a big breath of fresh air for us!

We met this couple near Lake James for their engagement session yesterday and I could tell right away that they were going to be easy and super fun to photograph.

Heath and Avery seemed to anticipate every prompt and pose I sent their way and they made it look so effortless!

Seriously so excited to photograph their wedding this fall at Silver Fork Winery!

Marion NC Senior Photographer | Chloe | Blue Ridge Love Stories

Fri, 14 Aug 2020 16:00:09 GMT

Give us ALL the 2021 Seniors!

We had a ton of fun last night at Chloe's Senior session.

We dodged a couple of storms, which lately seem to be an every day occurrence! Chloe is a natural and the camera just loves her big smile.

The Pool Family

Sun, 26 Jul 2020 23:04:43 GMT

We always enjoy spending time with this family!

The whole day had been scattered showers and at the beginning of our session we even had a little bit of rain,

but we waited a few minutes and it cleared right up.