A chilly fall wedding at the lovely Twickenham House in Jefferson, North Carolina. I had the opportunity to work with Enowen Photography as a second photographer and meet this fun couple.
Experiencing shooting at weddings venues close to my new home in West Jefferson, North Carolina has been a thrill! Twickenham House was high on my list. With stunning mountain top views, cozy fireside reception vibes, and a house that is FULL of character where couples get ready for the festivities - it has a lot to offer.
RIVERSIDE CEREMONY AT BROWN MOUNTAIN BEACH
Married by the river, surrounded by family and friends at Brown Mountain Beach Resort. A magical place, tucked away in the North Carolina mountains. Witnessing Stephanie and Spencer’s wedding day was a treat for all involved!
The kind words they shared following their wedding day warmed my heart.
“What makes Jenni the best photographer in N.C.? She makes you smile, your real smile!
Pictures are said to speak a thousand words, and that is the whole truth when it comes to Jenni’s work. My wife and I cannot put into words how thrilled we were with Jenni and her photography. Not only is Jenni’s natural light photography nothing shy of a perfected art form, but she is also a delightful human being who shares her charisma and confidence with those she photographs, making your photoshoot an enjoyable and memorable experience.
Jenni was the consummate professional without being stuffy, and over-focused on just taking the pictures, she somehow shares your experience with you and feels out the best way to capture your moment. Jenni’s photography captivates the essence of experiences, it isn't staged or corny, but an organic and warm moment, leaving you thrilled to share with others.
During an impromptu engagement shoot, my wife and I first met Jenni about seven months before our wedding, so Jenni could understand our essence and get an idea of our style. When my wife and I saw the result of something as off the cuff as meeting at a brewery to take some photos, we, along with our family, loved the product, and our friends were jealous! Not enough may be said of Jenni’s ability to see people in their environment and capture candid moments without impeding upon them.
During our wedding day, Jenni had the remarkable ability to command the attention of our guests for the critical “group shots”; then was able to blend back in and buzz around like a bee collecting the best bits of pollen, noticing the moments we would have missed otherwise, while also taking time to be sure my wife and I took our photos in the various settings we desired. Jenni Chandler is a photography ninja!
My wife and I have already decided should we ever need any other photography services, we would do whatever we needed to make sure Jenni was the one photographing our crucial moments. Jenni has a soulful quality to her presence and practice which transcends the medium of photography, living forever in our hearts and minds whenever we reflect on our most special day.
Thank you, Jenni Chandler, you took something we dreaded and turned it into an experience we loved.
If you aren’t hiring Jenni as your photographer in N.C., you are doing yourself and the preservation of your memories a disservice.” - Stephanie and Spencer, Bride and Groom
This wedding was featured on MOUNTAINSIDE BRIDE.
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VENDOR TEAM
Photography: Jenni Chandler Photography
Venue: Brown Mountain Beach Resort
Band: Queen Bee and the Honeylovers with Benjamin T Warner Events
Officiant: Asheville Marriages
Catering: Best Impressions Caterers
Rentals: A Bushel and A Peck Vintage Rentals
Wedding Dress: Barbara Kavchok via Soliloquy Bridal Couture
Wedding Ring: Jewels That Dance
Veil: Soliloquy Bridal Couture
Groomsmen Shoes: Johnston & Murphy
Groom's Attire: Joseph Abboud custom suit
DAY AFTER WEDDING ADVENTURE IN THE BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAINS
A day after wedding adventure for these newlyweds! After a ceremony and celebration with family and friends the day before, they slipped back into their wedding attire and hiked through the Blue Ridge Mountains for epic sunset portraits. Just the two of them, reminiscing and about their wedding day and soaking up that newlywed bliss.
FLORAL GOODNESS AT WEST MAIN HOUSE
The newest wedding venue in Brevard - West Main House! Morgan wore Petal & Fern's gorgeous flower crown creation to celebrate her anniversary in this gorgeous new space available right in town!
Photography: Jenni Chandler Photography
Floral Design: Petal & Fern
Venue: West Main House
Model: Morgan of Brows by M
PRETTY PLACE WEDDING AND WATERFALL ADVENTURE
So much joy with these two! A waterfall adventure after exchanging vows during an intimate ceremony at Pretty Place Chapel! What a fun way to celebrate your marriage, surrounded by nature and a kick start to your honeymoon. Beautiful memories were made!
WEDDING VOWS SHARED DURING SUNRISE AT PRETTY PLACE CHAPEL
A magical morning at Pretty Place Chapel for Tori and Nathan to privately exchange wedding vows as the sun rose. A beautiful love story to witness! Following their vow exchange, the couple shared a sweet ceremony with a few loved ones and their adorable dog was the first to give celebratory kisses to the newlyweds!
Venue: Pretty Place Chapel
Florals: Petal and Fern
Hair and Makeup: Cotton Rouge and Company
MARRIED AT PRETTY PLACE CHAPEL
Carrie Anna and Thomas tied the knot in front of their nearest and dearest at Pretty Place Chapel!
It’s always a pleasure working with this talented team of vendors:
Florals: Petal and Fern
Hair and Makeup: AnaRie
Venue: Pretty Place Chapel
RAINY DAY ROMANCE AT PRETTY PLACE CHAPEL
The rain brought in a lot of extra good luck for these newlyweds and they embraced every drop! A rainy day romance at Pretty Place Chapel at YMCA Camp Greenville and proof that no matter the weather, Pretty Place is a magical venue for a wedding!
Venue: Ymca Camp Greenville Pretty Place Chapel
Florals: Daly Floral Design
Dress: By Lillian West
Videographer: Landon Grant Productions
BREVARD WEDDING INSPIRATION AT THE SHAMROCK ROOM
A new wedding reception venue in downtown Brevard, NC, The Shamrock Room, is a wonderful, versatile space. I was thrilled to be included in a recent styled wedding inspiration shoot. Meeting and working with local talent in a creative environment always makes for a fun day!
Read moreINTIMATE WEDDING AT PRETTY PLACE CHAPEL
Capturing this Pretty Place Chapel intimate wedding ceremony was a dream! These two and their families welcomed me with open arms to share in this joyous day. In addition to meticulous planning and preparation that truly paid off, the couple was blessed with a clear view of the mountains from the chapel, and a glowing sunset. This destination wedding at Fred W. Symmes Chapel in Cleveland, SC was one of my favorites this past fall! I had the opportunity to meet the bride, and mother of the bride in person prior to the wedding day. With destination weddings, this isn’t always the care, but a welcomed bonus! Seeing everything fall into place made it all the more meaningful. Brevard locals Anarie and Petal and Fern did a fabulous job with hair and makeup and stunning florals, respectively. Congratulations, Courtney and Greg! Thank you for trusting me to photograph your wedding day!
Read moreBRIDAL INSPIRATION WITH ROMANTIC HUES AT THE VENUE | ASHEVILLE, NC
A fabulous team created the most beautiful bridal portrait setting at The Venue in downtown Asheville. The Venue is a versatile venue location with space for both a ceremony and wedding reception, large or small. With a brick wall back drop, soft and natural window light, and a balcony overlooking the city, the open space at The Venue offers multiple photography settings to be creative. Brittany with Petal and Fern put together some show stopper florals with pops and mauve, blush, ivory, and eucalyptus. Not only did they look incredible being held by the lovely Amayah, they also smelled amazing! Bridal hair and makeup by Anarie photographed beautifully - a natural and romantic look for the bride. Maggi Bridal found the perfect dress! Jesse of Vintage Indigo worked her magic and pulled the colors from the florals to create a sweetheart table setting, complete with vintage furniture, crystal glasses, and golden pears, that tied the whole look together and complemented the setting for bridal portraits so well.
After an amazing time together at The Venue, we ended our day with a treat from French Broad Chocolate, conveniently located just around the corner in downtown Asheville. Special thanks to The Planning Asheville and everyone’s talent to help create these beautiful bridal portraits!
Read moreINTIMATE BOHO WEDDING ON A RAINY FALL DAY
The rain on Amber and Matt’s wedding day made for deep moody tones, and romantic vibes. The bride and groom shared a beautiful, intimate wedding ceremony in front of a handmade triangle arch, adorned with a floral creation by Shady Grove Flowers. Amber looked STUNNING in her Rue De Seine wedding dress! Her hair and makeup held up perfectly in the rain, thanks to Just Wing It Artistry. The bride’s ring has the phases of the moon engraved on the inside of the band - a unique detail that was carried throughout the wedding in other ways. A handmade moon photo booth backdrop and their favorite mineral water as favors labeled with “I love you “topo” the moon and back, chico” for guests to enjoy. You can never predict just how the weather will be in the mountains of Western North Carolina, but Amber and Matt took the rain in stride. They ventured out for cuddles under the umbrella and an epic night shot to help them always remember what a special wedding day it was.
Read moreCEREMONY IN THE PINE FOREST | BACKYARD CELEBRATION
I have so many fond memories from growing up and playing by this pond. I was thrilled when Chelsea and John chose this spot, on North Carolina family land, as the spot to to exchange their wedding vows. It was an honor to photograph their day and this chapter of their love story. Chelsea followed a path by the pond and through the woods, lined with sign after sign, with quotes including “love is not proud” and “love always protects.” Beneath the pine trees, John and Chelsea shared an intimate ceremony including a foot wash. The sun glowed through the forest as family and friends witnessed a beautiful exchange of wedding vows. The wedding celebration continued with dancing, family style dining, and a classic sparkler exit. Family came together to make sure the day was perfect, and it absolutely was.
Read morePRETTY PLACE CHAPEL INTIMATE CEREMONY
Pretty Place Chapel draws couples from all over with it’s beauty! This sweet couple traveled from California to hold a self uniting wedding ceremony in front of a few of their closest friends and family. The weather was clear and allowed for a breathtaking view of the mountains behind the cross in the chapel.
Some of my favorite moments from their wedding day include -
- They chose to have an intimate first look in the woods prior to the ceremony to help relax their nerves.
- A mix of Chinese and English were spoken throughout the ceremony. They each wrote and shared their own heartfelt vows.
- An incredible amount of thoughtful planning and detail was put into their wedding, which allowed for ample time for bride and groom portraits. I don’t think they ever stopped smiling during this happy time!
LAKE TOXAWAY INTIMATE WEDDING SURROUNDED BY FLORALS
Intimate weddings are always especially close to my heart, since they remind me of my wedding day. Mark and Mary were married at the elegant and quaint - The Greystone Inn in Lake Toxaway, North Carolina. Mary beamed the entire day and the love that she and Mark share was beautiful to capture. Brevard, NC floral designer Petal and Fern adorned the terrace with hanging greenery and a floating floral arch boasting blush and cream roses. Guests were seated under the canopy of greenery and twinkle lights, listening to live musicians perform as they waited for Mary to walk down the rose petal covered aisle. The floral aroma was incredible! After a sweet ceremony officiated by a friend, the wedding guests enjoyed cocktails on the terrace overlooking Lake Toxaway and a mountain view. A reception followed in the Lovelace room, with a family style table eloquently designed. Again, the flowers smelled amazing! It truly was a day filled with so much beauty and love it was an absolute pleasure to document.
MERRIMON WYNNE HOUSE WEDDING
In addition to being a beautiful wedding day at The Merrimon-Wynne House in Raleigh, North Carolina, this day was also a reunion! The lovely bride, Arezu, invited friends to make up her vendor team. It was a joy to work alongside so many dear friends and see many familiar faces at throughout the day.
Thoughtful details adorned ever mantel and table in the historic and charming Merrimon-Wynne House. A sofreh aghd, a Persian tradition, was displayed. Every ingle item used to make up the sofreh symbolized something special for the couple. For example, the candles symbolize energy and clarity in the couple’s life together. See what I mean about all the thoughtful details? So special!
The wedding ceremony took place out on the lawn followed by a dance party reception complete with glow sticks.
A big thank you to the wedding couple - Arezu and Ankur, for making it a priority that everyone share delicious food together and have a fun night celebrating! Your family has a special place in my heart and I feel very grateful that you invited me to photograph your wedding day.
Read morePRETTY PLACE WEDDING AND KEY FALLS INN RECEPTION
Rachel and Anders wedding day was the definition of an intimate wedding. They had their immediate family with them as they shared their vows at Fred W. Symmes - Pretty Place Chapel at YMCA Camp Greenville. Pretty Place is known for the amazing view looking out over the blue ridge mountains. Petal and Fern adorned the cross at Pretty Place with gorgeous roses and Rachel held and equally beautiful bouquet. It was the perfect backdrop for Rachel and Anders to say “I do”. There’s something about live music in the chapel that adds even more to the experience. We all enjoyed listening to Sharon play. After a meaningful wedding ceremony and sand pouring unity, the newlyweds ventured out on the rocks to take in the view together. The family gathered for a celebration reception at Key Falls Inn in Pisgah Forest . Laughs, hugs, and tears were abound and then everyone enjoyed a delicious meal which included the bride’s favorite - macaroni and cheese!
Floral Design: Petal and Fern
Ceremony Venue: Pretty Place Chapel
Reception Venue: Key Falls Inn
Hair for the Bride: Pure Beauty Asheville
Musician: Sharon Gerber
TRILLIUM LINKS AND LAKE CLUB WEDDING IN CASHIERS, NC
Brittany and Matt met in Texas, but it was in the Blue Ridge Mountains that Matt got down on one knee and proposed. They chose Trillium Links for their wedding venue, since it is right down the street from where Brittany's grandparents lived, and where she spent many happy times with her family growing up. The Blue Ridge Mountains are now a place that Brittany and Matt love going to together to create their own happy memories. We started out their wedding day at the lovely Old Edwards Inn & Spa in Highlands, NC where Brittany and her girls got ready together. Brittany looked flawless with her hair and makeup from Anarie! Old Edwards Inn offers a gorgeous mountain view and cozy quarters that were the perfect backdrop. For the ceremony, we traveled down the road to Trillium in Cashiers, NC and joined Brittany and Matt’s friends and family for an intimate ceremony with the blue ridge mountains in sight. Their friends and family all traveled to join them for their wedding day - some flying as far as from Australia! After Keith Norton officiated a sweet ceremony, we utilized the scenery for some portraits, and then started the reception. The entire evening ran so smoothly and all the details came together perfectly, thanks to WNC Weddings & Events! Benjamin Warner pulled out his drums and brought everyone out to the dance floor. Brittany and Matt didn’t stop smiling the whole day. Intimate weddings with mountain views are always a favorite!
Venue: @trilliumlinks
Planning / Coordination: @wncweddings
Ceremony Musician / DJ: @benjamintwarner
Floral: @theblossomjar
Hair & MUA: @anarie_brides
Cake: @sugarcloudbakingcompany
Officiant: Keith Norton
PRETTY PLACE CEREMONY AND REEB RANCH CELEBRATION
Living so close to these beautiful wedding venues is an absolute dream! Since I moved to the mountains, I've connected with the sweetest photographer, Kaelee of Kaelee Denise Photography. I was delighted to have the opportunity to second shoot this intimate ceremony at Pretty Place Chapel followed by a rustic celebration at Oskar Blues Reeb Ranch. As soon as I walked into Pretty Place Chapel overlooking the Blue Ridge Mountains, I was overcome by a feeling of peace. I can see why it is such a popular destination wedding venue. Reeb Ranch is right down the road, and made for the perfect reception celebration. Elena of Elena Weddings & Events gave the barn at Oskar Blues a rustic elegant look with greenery hanging from the ceiling and neutral florals adorning the tables. The weather was perfect for this June wedding day. Congratulations to the bride + groom!
Read moreBACKYARD WEDDING AT RITCHIE HILL
An intimate ceremony took place under the trees in the backyard of the elegant southern estate - Ritchie Hill in Concord, NC. Family gathered on a beautiful October day to celebrate Matt and Monica's wedding. I had the pleasure of meeting this couple while second shooting for the incredibly talented Rivkah of Rivkah Fine Art Photography. I met Rivkah at the Forest and Falls Workshop at Fall Creek Falls State Park. One of the highlights of the workshop was connecting with other photographers, and I'm flattered to have had the opportunity to work with her.
The ceremony is always a highlight for me when photographing a wedding. There wasn't a dry eye during Matt and Monica's ceremony as Monica walked her mother down the aisle to give her away to Matt. After the vows were exchanged, a family style meal was shared and heartfelt toasts made on the picturesque wrap around porch. A lovely fall wedding to witness!