Camilla Calnan Photography

Cami and I have worked at weddings together over the years--her sense of humor and calm is priceless. And of course her photography is beautiful!  I had the chance to bring my girls to her for a portrait session at the Botanical Gardens.  Of course I'm completely biased, but I think these are GREAT!

Give me a call (828.808.8888) if you'd like to know more about Cami's packages for your wedding or other special event.

ABC Business of Brides Conference

I just returned from Indianapolis where I attended the annual Business of Brides conference sponsored by the international Association of Bridal Consultants. I met so many wonderful and talented people in the industry. There were gala events showcasing the latest trends in weddings (these photos are from my personal camera) and classes upon classes taught by industry leaders on how to provide more and better services to our clients. The Association of Bridal Consultants strives to take each member to the next step as a professional by providing and rewarding continuing education, community and industry participation so that when brides contract with an Association consultant or vendor, they know they can trust that company to be top in the field. I am so excited to be a member of an Association that sets the bar for excellence in wedding planning and design!

Yes, the chocolate really was as good as it looks!

This sign inspired me every morning

From the skywalk on the way

to the Circle City Mall.

Casey and Aaron's Wedding

Casey and Aaron are two wonderful people and their wedding brought tears to my eyes. They adore each other and have so much fun together! Their love and happiness was so obvious in their wedding. One of my favorite elements was the entire color scheme based on their favorite sports teams: Duke and the Indianapolis Colts. Steve from Merrimon Florist did a great job making the deep blue center stage.

I told you the bride is fun!!!

Don't let the serious faces fool you. These guys were some of the most easygoing groomsmen I've ever met. And they can dance!

Casey and Aaron, along with their families, share a beautiful faith that was celebrated in the ceremony (Pastor Jimmy Dykes and North Asheville Baptist Church). I love the deep blue background that matched the colors all throughout the day.

Delicious cake by Callie's Confections. Don't you love the blown glass topper? Before college, Casey worked for a blown glass company in Indiana--they loved her (just like the rest of us) and gave her this amazing piece and the accompanying champagne glasses.

A beautiful photo of the bride and her father's dance.

The Crowne Plaza served a delicious Italian buffet. I loved the cannoli and the tiramisu. In fact, this picture is dangerous--makes me wish for more!

Is a wedding official without a getaway car? I think Casey and Aaron are covered!

Thanks to Jeff Blake of Columbia Wedding Photos for these great pictures!

Teresa and Phil

I'm so excited to post these pictures from Teresa and Phil's wedding on July 4th. They married at a private lodge next to a fresh, clear mountain river. They are a sweet, sweet couple with really fun family and friends! Color was one of the highlights of the day for me. Teresa incorporated vibrant shades into her florals, shoes, and of course the fabulous fuschia lipstick on all the women of the wedding party.

Fresh lemonade! Teresa and Phil had a lemonade welcome table for their guests. What could be better on a hot Fourth of July?

Gorgeous details in the cake by Asheville Cake Company. My first ever "log" cake stand and I'm LOVING it! Teresa and her girls put together all the centerpieces and other small arrangements like you see in this picture.
The hanging twine balls with twinkle lights from Classic Event Rental gave an elegant, yet outdoorsy ambiance to the tent. And I wish you could hear DJ Dylan Skidmore of Blazin Sounds who provided great entertainment for HOURS of dancing.
Excellent (and very attractive) food from 28806. Kudos to Stacey and crew.

This photo is beautiful, classic Angela Stott Photography. You don't even have to know these people to wish you could have a copy hanging in your living room!

Teresa asked for something creative from Steve at Merrimon Florist and he totally caught her vision. Long grasses, bells of ireland, a seed pod (!) and pops of fuschia and yellow.

Southern Weddings

Southern Weddings is a super-chic blog that publishes beautiful, creative weddings from our very own region. Last week they published Brian and Marcy's Biltmore wedding complete with their story, peacock feather details and a great photo of Marcy's make-up being applied by the expert, Scott Thompson. Check the link for more fun details about this wedding and to admire more of Angela Stott's photography.
http://www.swsmag.net/blog/2009/8/18/real-north-carolina-wedding-marcy-brian.html

Emily and Josh

This wedding was so beautiful! We started at the Blanton Family's home church--Latttimore Baptist in Lattimore, NC. Josh was the third generation of Blantons to be married there. The reception was at Lioncrest on the Biltmore Estate. The guests enjoyed a delicious buffet of shrimp and grits, quesadillas, roast beef, gourmet cheeses, and oh so much more! Floral design by Flower Gallery. Photography by the ever-talented Audrey Goforth. If you'd like to see more pictures from this wedding, look for 'Occasions by Emily' on facebook.

Emily Lamm's Bridal Portraits

Here are a few of my favorite bridal portraits of Emily at the Biltmore Estate. It was so hard to choose! Photographer Audrey Goforth perfectly captured Emily's natural elegance and serenity. I love her smile.