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 moreBLUE RIDGE ENGAGEMENT
I can remember nineteen years ago when my parents would have friends over for “Survivor” night parties to watch the show together. I invested in a one-on-one mentor session with Julia Sears, a photographer I greatly admire, and she goes to “Survivor” night parties since she’s friends with a cast member! So fun that she invited Chris and his beautiful fiancé, Kate, for an engagement session in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Julia let me pick her creative brain and spent a generous amount of her time with me.
