Sunday, September 6, 2009

Dunn-McNeil Wedding

Saturday I made my way to Hendersonville (during the apple festival, I might add) to be a part of the wedding of Emily Dunn and Ryan McNeil at the Cedars. It was a fantastically gorgeous day and a great time all around! Jennifer from Verge Events was there and did a fantastic job organizing everything!

Emily and Ryan were engaged last Christmas when Ryan hid a ring in the Christmas Tree for Emily to find. The couple met and live in NYC and had many friends travel from the big apple to Hendersonville, where all the best apples grow, to be a part of their wedding day. 

The day started out at Emily's parents home where she and her sisters had their hair and make up done (below). 
The window light was fantastic!

Emily's sister puts on her "something old" (below)





Emily peeks out before making her way down the aisle at the Cedars in Hendersonville (below)
Emily's Sister, Kristin and her son (the ring bearer), Jack walk down the aisle (below)

This part of the ceremony was so priceless!! Jack began dancing to the violin music in the middle of the aisle! (below) 

Emily's father, William, walks her down the aisle





We did it!!



The Cake Toppers (below) were made especially to resemble Emily and Ryan 



What a sweet mother-son dance!!! (below)
And Emily gives her dad a kiss (below)
Sons of Ralph put on a fantastic show and had guests dancing all night!!

And more dancing!! 


Emily's mother, Myrna's "breakfast club" friends sing Emily and Ryan a personalized song (below)

Emily and Ryan's friends gather for a group photo (below)

Emily waves farewell at the end of the night! What a fabulous wedding! Thanks for letting me be a part of the festivities!
Another special thanks to my assistant, Giedre, who always is a pleasure to work with and does a fantastic job!! Thanks, G! (below)

Tuesday, September 1, 2009

Meredith Tracy: Mommie-to-be

On my way back west after my weekend in Raleigh, I made a stop in Burlington, NC at the Burlington City Park to visit with former bride, Meredith Tracy and her belly! Meredith and Brian Tracy were married in Asheville last July at the Basilica of St. Lawrence, with the reception at the Biltmore Estate. It was so incredibly wonderful so see Meredith today! She and Brian are expecting a little girl to arrive in about five weeks. Below are a few highlights from our shoot. 



Below are a few of Brian and Meredith's photos from their wedding last July. 
The photo on the right was also featured in this year's Asheville Wedding Guide

Saturday, August 29, 2009

Blair and Garrett Engagement

Every once in a while, my job gives me the opportunity to reunite with good friends. That was the case today when I met with my good friend, Blair Wicker from high school and her fiancee, Garrett at the Rose Garden in Raleigh, NC. Garrett and Blair have been dating for about 3 years now and are tying the knot April 17th of next year in the Outer Banks. I will be honored to be attending the festivities on the coast as the photographer and was so excited to see my old friend happy and in love! Here are a few highlights from our shoot:

could Blair have possibly picked a better colored dress to match the roses in the rose garden?




A shout out to our pal, Porter, who braved the heat to be in photos with us!!