Ali and Kyle got married early Spring in the beautiful North Carolina Mountains. The ceremony and reception took place at the Biltmore Forest Country Club in Asheville. This laid back couple was surrounded by their closest friends and family, it was for sure a wonderful day and everyone had a blast. Ali wore a stunning off the shoulder Pallas Couture wedding dress, such an elegant and timeless bride.

It is always a pleasure to work alongside such incredible vendors, especially Jay with In Bloom Ltd. Our paths crossed a few times in the past and his florals are always exquisite. Below you will see a sneak peek of their wedding day, I hope you enjoy it the way I did!

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Coordinator: Anita Hoskins, Biltmore Forest Country Club / Florist: In Bloom Ltd. / Stationary: Arzberger / Venue, Cake Artist, Catering: Biltmore Forest Country Club / Ceremony and Reception music: Power 2 Party with Sam Hills Bands / Hair and Make-up: Powder Me Pretty / Wedding Dress: Pallas Couture / Shoes: Aquazzura / Bridesmaids dress: Cinq-a-sept / Groom and Groomsmen’s attire: Alton Lane / Biltmore Forest Country Club Weddings

As I’ve mentioned before, 2018 was a big year for me. It was full to the brim with travel, amazing work and a relocation to Texas! As I’ve been settling into my new life and job as a San Antonio wedding photographer, I’ve spent the last few weeks looking back on some exceptional experiences from the past season. I’m so happy to wrap this chapter up with an entry about Tayler and Casey’s gorgeous (and remarkable!) December wedding in Virginia.
I first met these two in person for their downtown Alexandria engagement session last October. But right before we got together, Tayler and Casey received some tremendous news: they’re expecting! Following the rush of joy, I know Tayler experienced a big ‘oh my gosh’ moment. They had already begun planning their wedding for November of 2019 – over a year in the future! Several deep breaths and an admirable re-organization effort later, Tayler and Casey had moved their wedding up to December of 2018. That’s just a month and a half of re-planning! And it came off so beautifully!! Real proof that with Love, all things are possible!
The intimate ceremony took place at the bride’s parent’s stunning residence. The warm fireplace and nearby Christmas tree lent a special glow to the vows as Tayler and Casey’s nearest and dearest looked on. It was a very emotional ceremony – a joyous and deeply meaningful moment for these two hearts and their families. The larger reception took place at Fleetwood Farm Winery, where Casey proposed. At the end of the celebration, sparklers lit up the crisp night as the new husband and wife shared a kiss before their exit. A magical moment indeed!

I’ll never forget my time with Tayler and Casey, their wedding was good for my soul. As I watched Tayler in her parent’s living room, I remember thinking what a kind, strong, adaptable woman stood before me – exactly the kind of person who inspires me most. What a wonderful way to close the wedding season of 2018! I hope you enjoy the photos.

So many sweet moments throughout the day! In the middle of happy tears Tayler’s dad stopped reading the card she wrote to him and said: “Wow, this is harder than CrossFit on a bad day!” We all cracked up, of course!

Thanks Daniel Guinn for shooting their wedding with me!

Planning and Catering: Christina Kozich of Bluewater Kitchen / Venue: Fleetwood Farm Winery / Videographer: Solidity Films / Florist: Sweet Root Village / Stationary: Minted / Cake Artist: Scout’s Bakeshop / Ceremony music: Boate and Aljuni Duo / Reception music: The Significant Others (Sam Hill Entertainment) / Hair and Make-up: Hair and Makeup Artistry by Claudine / Wedding Dress: Limor Rosen via Lovely Bride DC / Veil: Lovely Bride DC/ Shoes: Stuart Weitzman / Bridesmaids dress: Bridesmaids choice (various stores/designers) / Groom and Groomsmen’s attire: The Black Tux / Rentals: Party Rental Ltd. / Tent/Lighting – Capital Party Rentals

Sometimes a wedding is truly a delight for the senses…a work of art created by the bride, the groom and their vendors, and offered up for the enjoyment of the guests. I believe that attention to detail is what elevates a wedding to this level. Designer Charles Eames once said “The details are not the details. They make the design.” This statement seems particularly true as I think back on Taryn and MG’s beautiful wedding at the Merrimon Wynne House, perfectly coordinated by A Southern Soiree.
Taryn and MG met at a party in 2011, through mutual friends. A couple of months later, they knew they’d found something very special! Simply being together means the world to these two, it doesn’t matter what they’re doing! Just so long as they have their sweet Labrador Retriever Molly by their side. When MG proposed, the couple decided to tie the knot where their relationship started (in Raleigh) surrounded by their nearest and dearest. And that’s exactly what they did last November!
Every detail of the day held meaning for these two. Taryn wore an Enzoani gown with a cathedral-length veil and hair clips that her sister wore on her own wedding day. These hair clips will become keepsakes, passed down through the generations. One of the most unique details was the bespoke crest created for the occasion by Simply Jessica Marie. The crest incorporates images that hold deep meaning for Taryn and MG, and they used it as a motif on napkins, pillowcases, programs and cups. The guest book bore an original watercolor by artist BECCA – a beautiful picture of the Merrimon Wynne House that Taryn and MG will display in their home. Such sweet and artistic ways to express their love story! As for the wedding photos, there was a very special moment for me centered around the portraits. I mentioned to Taryn and MG that I loved how this part of the day felt so unhurried. Most guys (my husband included!) aren’t too fond of standing for portraits. But MG replied that Taryn had put so much thought into the wedding, and that she would value the photos so much, so standing patiently for portraits was the least he could do. So sweet!
I hope you enjoy these photos of Taryn and MG’s special day. And if you’re interested in learning more about the unique details of their wedding, they were featured on Style Me Pretty!

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Thanks Jamie Vinson for capturing their wedding with me!

Vendors:

Coordinator: A Southern Soiree / Venue: The Merrimon-Wynne House / Florist: Specialties Florals & Events / Stationary: Haley Michelle Designs / Cake Artist: Wedding Cake- The Cupcake Shoppe / Other Cakes: Hayes Barton Cafe & Dessertery / Catering: Donovan’s Dish / Ceremony music: Arioso Strings / Reception music: Bunn DJ Company / Hair and Make-up: Makeup by Ashley Mooney and Ron Carlos Salon / Wedding Dress: Simply Stunning By Divas (Enzoani Dress) / Veil: Veil- Comb- Cheryl King Couture / Shoes: Badgley Mischka / Bridesmaids dress: Bella Bridesmaids – Jenny Yoo – Aidan & Mira / Groom and Groomsmen’s attire: The Black Tux / Furniture Rentals: Cottage Luxe / Rentals: CE Rental / Day of Calligrapher: Mason Dixon Designs / Invitations, Acrylic Signage, and Programs: Haley Michelle Designs / Cards Against the Davises and Bar Signage- Chelsea Celeste Design & Photography / Wedding Crest and Pillows: Simply Jessica Marie / Cups and Napkins: Sip Sip Hooray / Embroidered Napkins: Lumina Embroidery-Etsy / Bar Hashtag: Happily Ever Etched / Guest Book Painting: BECCA / Ornaments: Coton Colors

Last year was full of travel for me, but two of the most memorable trips I took were to photograph Karen and Chris, first at their Central Park engagement session in the Big Apple, then at their absolutely magical wedding in Winterthur, Delaware. But it wasn’t the jet-setting or the stunning locations that made my time with Karen and Chris so special (although those things didn’t hurt!). It was the couple themselves. They take kindness to a whole new level!
Karen and Chris’s October wedding took place at the Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library. I don’t often use the term ‘fairy-tale’ to describe a venue, but there is simply no other word for Winterthur! It is truly one of the most beautiful venues I’ve photographed, with breathtaking gardens and magical architecture that whisk you away to a different time and place. Karen and Chris’ cocktail hour took place around a pond! And when the sun set, the twinkle lights reflected in the water like a painting. The only thing more beautiful than the setting was the couple themselves. They radiate a calm, gracious energy that makes working with them a dream. While I was photographing the details, Karen looked at me and told me how happy she was that I was there. Little did she know that I was the one thrilled and honored to be there! Somethings I will never forget, and Karen’s kindness is one of them.
And the style!! Karen wore a stunning Hayley Page gown, and Chris was in a velvet jacket! So elegant! Karen also wore a necklace from her grandma, who is in her 90s and couldn’t make the trip from China. Such a sweet way to include grandma across the miles. The multicultural wedding included a Tea ceremony to honor the bride and groom’s parents. Family and love really were at the heart of Karen and Chris’s day! It was such a treat to see so many adorable nieces and nephews running around, enjoying the celebration.

Karen and Chris’s level of generosity and kindness makes me love what I do even more! I hope you enjoy these photos from their day! A huge thanks to Erin with Proud to Plan, it is always a dream to work with her.

One day I will convince my husband to wear a velvet jacket like Chris’s! Such a handsome look!

Karen, you are just stunning, inside and out!

Winterthur Museum Weddings

Coordinator: Proud to Plan / Venue: Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library / Florist: Beautiful Blooms / Stationary: Minted / Cake Artist: Master’s Baker / Catering: CxRa / Ceremony music: Wilmington String Ensemble / Reception music: Remixologists / Hair and Make-up: Belle Angel / Wedding Dress: Hayley Paige / Veil: The White Gown / Shoes: Badgley Mischka / Bridesmaids dress: Jenny Yoo / Groom’s attire: Enzo Custom / Groomsmen’s attire – Black Tux