teaser from cutler and cristin...

there will be many more pictures to come from this great wedding this past weekend at biltmore. we were lucky enough to be the first ceremony to take place at their new venue diana with the reception at deerpark.  the weather was absolutely incredible!  perfect weekend for a wedding.

needless to say, both cristin and cutler as well as myself were a little emotional that day.  we have been working with them for over a year, and they were really just a true joy.  right after the ceremony we definitely were emotional ~ and the incredible jill schwarzkopf  captured these moments... and it just gives me chills!  here is a teaser with much more to come....

need a videographer?

our friends over at digital video memories are offering a deal for brides until september ~ so thought we would pass it along!  

such sweet thank yous!

nothing warms my heart more than receiving a thank you note in the mail after the wedding ~ we couldn't help but share some of the nice things some of our recent couples had to say!

nicole, dan and i cannot even express how much we've appreciated your help this past year!  you have been an amazing wedding planner - and going beyond planning to offering yourself ad a friend, confidant, and advisor.  we truly hope to come back to asheville after the wedding and have a nice long visit ;) ...we wish you the best of luck - thanks for everything!  all our love and appreciation, rachel and dan

Jennifer,  Stephen and I cannot get over what a tremendous job you and your team did in making our wedding so special.  We couldn't have done it without you!  Thanks so much.  You are the best!  Wendy 

Thank you so much for your assistance in helping us find the right place to have our party.  The barn was great, the food was fabulous, and everyone enjoyed the band!  It was a great time for all.  You did a wonderful job planning the entire wedding and it was certainly a lot to plan and execute.  The wedding was beautiful and the entire weekend a great success.  Thanks again, Carol and Bill, parents of the groom

sarah + rob

sarah and rob were married at the fabulous new grand bohemian hotel here in asheville.  we were thrilled to be a part of their day, and had so much fun getting to know them!  they were not only an adorable couple,  but had an absolutely stunning wedding as well.  as you can tell, blue was the color of the day ~ don't you just love her shoes?!?  and the jewelry?!?  fabulous.  

as sarah would say, "it is so stinkin cute!"... best of luck sarah and rob, and stay in touch!

fabulous vendors:

{venue/caterer} the grand bohemian asheville {officiant} howard hangar {photographer} jen hunt photography {florist} studio flora diva {ceremony music} bruce lang {reception music} blazin sounds entertainment {hair} suraj spa salon {makeup artist} e. scott thompson {photo booth} carolina photo booth {rehearsal dinner venue and caterer} stovetrotters

fun wedding facts!

this month, weddingbells' annual reader survey [based in canada] released some fun facts for weddings in today's crazy market...thought you would enjoy!

48% of grooms ask permission from the father of the bride

59% of grooms get down on one knee

21% of engagements take place in december, the top month!

29.5, average age of engaged woman

75% of couples live together before getting married

89% of grooms will not see the dress before the wedding day

69% of brides will take their fiance's last name

have a great weekend!  lots of great spring wedding pics coming soon!

diana opens at biltmore!

the biltmore estate has a beautiful new venue called diana, and man is it gorgeous!  it truly is breathtaking, and a fabulous place for any event.    the unveiling of diana was on tuesday night, and we were fortunate enough to be invited and join in the festivities.  this picture really does not do it justice...it was taken from my phone - so my apologies!  cannot wait to have an event here!

feature: four seasons films highlight video

we had the pleasure of working with paul and holly from four seasons films last fall for a beautiful wedding on the front lawn at the biltmore estate.  they are true masters in the art of cinematography, and give you an incredible film of your wedding day captured.  take a moment and check it out, as they are now featured on the verge website!