Asheville Engagement Photography

Autumn Engagement Session in Hendersonville, NC with Bella + Josh

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Even though it was 30 degrees with a wind chill making it feel like negatives, this newly engaged couple was determined to power through. We found some places in the sun in the park, waiting out huge gusts of wind in between shots. I think this soon to be bride and groom look warm and cozy together, excited and madly in love. From a beautiful park in Flat Rock and then to downtown Hendersonville, Bella and Josh got to get some shots in for their save the dates and keep their hands warm with some coffee. It was a win win. Can’t wait for the wedding and another engagement session in spring 2023! It’ll be warm and full of spring floral blooms.

Whtiegate Inn Steampunk Elopement- Kelly + Ryan

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I have officially had my first Steampunk wedding! Why it’s taken this long I’ll never know but this is definitely a favorite of mine. Their outfits were AMAZING!! The Whitegate Inn was a fitting setting with its vintage style and antique pieces throughout. Some scattered rain clouds brought the wedding indoors, but the fireplace set a magical ambiance, and the couple’s 6 foot distance measurement bar kept everyone safe. It was a comical nod to the ever uninvited guest…COVID.

I loved the special touches Kelly and Ryan had in their ceremony. A beautiful letter box which held a sealed love letter to each other to be read on their one year anniversary. They will continue the ritual replacing and reading the new letters every year there after. And the combining of spirits in a monogrammed decanter, symbolizing the joining of their lives, and the sharing of each other in their union. And always a great way to drink some whiskey during the ceremony! (Tipping my hat to your genius) All sealed with a kiss while family cheered on in the room and from iPhones.

The weather outside was perfect for photos, with just an occasional sprinkle coming down. Kelly and Ryan were a vision in Steampunk as they walked around the gorgeous gardens loving each other in their post nuptial bliss. We got some sweet couple portraits, and of course, details of their bride and groom fashions. Kelly, I am going to search for those boots online! OMG they were fabulous.

Another beautiful wedding for 2020 despite the craziness of the world. And what a joy to see them so happy together. Many joyful wishes to you both for a lifetime of love, happiness, and dressing up together. I was honored to be there to witness your special day as your photographer.

VENDORS

Venue - 1889 WhiteGate Inn & Cottage

Photography - Studio Misha Photography

Flower- Merrimon Florist

Lodge at Bear River Classic Asheville Wedding - Gee Gee + Brandon

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With an amazing venue like The Lodge at Bear River it was easy to be inspired to plan a wedding shoot.  Nestled among the mountains and right by the riverside, it is Asheville Style at it’s best.

We actually started the plans with a string quartet from Carolina Music Planner.  With this elegant ceremony element we continued to build the rest of the day with classic elements.  Kathy at Mitchell’s Tuxedos helped Brandon pick out a deep blue tux with pink accents.  And Gee Gee, loving all thing glam, loved the exquisite bead work on the Martina Liana dress from Wedding Inspirations Boutique.  Shawnte and Julie, the store owner, are masterful at helping pick out the perfect dress.  They knew what accentuated her shape the best and also paired the dress with the style of the day. With the two most important outfits chosen we now knew our color scheme.  We picked out a place setting, and spoke with Natalie at Mountain Life Services about flowers.  She grows most of her own flowers, which is amazing!! And after we told her about our plans and style choices, she knew exactly what to do.  The whole venue was transformed after she affixed buckets and buckets of fresh flowers everywhere; the arbor outside, the fireplace mantle and table settings, and some small decorative vases of flowers to place around.  Also, a key to any good wedding day is food!  Fresh As Can Be Catering provided us with a few platters for the tables.  I love this new trend of “grazing” since hunger doesn’t always wait for the main course at a wedding.  It’s always nice to snack!  And then of course desert from Gateaux Cakes and Pastries.  Lindsay is a genius and her shop smells amazing!! Makes you want to buy like 10 pies.  Her experience and expertise with cakes and confections is quite impressive.  

On the morning of the big day, Whitley and Lindsey from Hair and MU were magical.  It’s so important to have a beauty team that knows their stuff!!  Lindsey checked the bride’s makeup outside in the natural light and I was amazed.  Our fabulous musicians showed up and we began to get the ceremony site set up. Once Gee Gee and Brandon got dressed we were on. It’s a shame that, only after about 10-15 shots or so, a wall of rain came at a fast clip towards down the mountain headed right for us. Crystal gave a holler and off we ran. It was a cool blessing in disguise though because I loved the shots inside so much more. After that, dancing, table settings, and cake!!

The elements of the day all came together in a magical way and we had a blast doing it.  For me the highlight of the day is when Gee Gee and Brandon shared a dance in front of the fireplace, as the music from the string quartet echoed through Lodge and touched the hearts of everyone there.  It was truly a beautiful and romantic event.

VENDORS I LOVE WHO MADE IT HAPPEN

Photography- Studio Misha Photography                                

Venue- The Lodge at Bear River

MUA- Lindsey Rourke, Crafted Beauty Asheville

Hair Stylist- Whitley Hunter, Beauty by Whitssworld

Ceremony Musicians- Carolina Music Planner

Bridal Fashions- Wedding Inspirations Boutique

Groom’s Fashion- Mitchell’s Tuxedos

Flowers- Mountain Life Services

Cake- Gateaux Cakes & Pastries

Catering- Fresh As Can Bee Catering

Bride- Gee Gee Palmore

Groom- Brandon Sconiers

PUBLISHED IN THE 2020 ISSUE OF NORTH CAROLINA BRIDAL MAGAZINE