can you feel the chemistry?

wow.  not sure where to begin on this wedding.  rachel, dan, and  and i hit it off from the start.  they were so much fun to work with throughout the planning process, the wedding day…and through it all we became friends too! {even though they are gator fans.. and you all know i am a diehard gamecock!}   i was sad the day after their wedding, maybe even already having a little withdrawal.  i never dreamed that the day after their wedding they would call and see if ian and i could go and have drinks with them in downtown asheville.  i mean really…for them to take the time to share with us meant so, so much to me.  we sat and talked for hours over some good vino.  that is why i love what i do.  the people you meet, the stories you hear, and the incredible people who have such a love for each other and it shows in every. single. way.

dan and me at the end of the wedding ;)

dan and me at the end of the wedding 😉

there are so many pics i want to post from this wedding…it was gorgeous with so many details that it just might mean several posts!  to start…check out this couple…

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i might be in love with her bridal jewelry.

i might be in love with her bridal jewelry. and the eyelashes.

a biltmore house backdrop...stunning

a biltmore house backdrop...stunning

the first dance started of classic...

the first dance started of classic...

and just to prove what a fun couple…they did the unexpected first dance.  i was privy to all the details…no one else knew.  they are so fun and such great dancers, they definitely pulled this one off perfectly, and the guests loved it!!

and then it got super fun!

and then it got super fun!

they even toasted their guest with a shot to the tune of "its 5 o

they even toasted their guests with a shot to the tune of "its 5 o'clock somewhere"

....and the dancing continued throughout the wedding! their whole crowd definitely knew how to shake it ;)

....and the dancing continued throughout the wedding! their whole crowd definitely knew how to shake it 😉

and then the send off!

and then the send off!

stay tuned for the all the amazing details…you will not want to miss them!  and rachel and dan, i hope to see you in asheville for your first anniversary. and just for the record, call me if you need anything!

thank you to michael oppenheim for all the wonderful pics!

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as many of you know, our girl jennifer had a beautiful baby boy on march 25 {pics coming soon!}  jennifer will be back in full swing in may, but the dedicated planner she is, came to help us set up for an event we worked on for The Knot a week and a half ago.  that’s right, 3 weeks to the day after having a baby.  now that, my friends, is dedication!  i could not help but post this pic of her and sleeping baby helping us load in at coleman place.  no we did not let her lift a thing, but we sure enjoyed having her around.  and baby king was such a trooper – we hope that he enjoyed his first event as much as we loved having him and mom!

….take note of the chick-fil-a.  that is my standard day of meal – i swear i eat it for lunch before every event.

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melissa and rich are an amazing couple.  their desire to be with one another showed true as they were faced with many obstacles during their engagment. after finding out early one morning their event venue had burned down and taking it with full stride, their dreams came true at The Grand Bohemian Hotel .  the saying, “everything happens for a reason” is accurate!

studio flora diva showcased a formal romantic garden stlye wedding.  the color palette was pink-coral, deep peach and purple accented with light green and pink.  the wedding assortment consisited of delphinium, lisanthus, phlox, dahlias, gladiolas, green button mums, bells of ireland, stock, hydrangea, garden roses and hypericum berries.  additional plants were provided on the terrace to bring a true garden feel at the ceremony. the bride loved color, texture, and layers!  at the reception we did 3 layers of linens.  a purple smoke benegaline was used as the primary linen, then a gold bichon runner as the coordinating linen.  we added a lilac lamour chair tie down the center of the table to bring in the layered look, finishing the table off with gold trimmed chargers and purple smoke benegaline napkins (bbj linens). the wedding cake also held true to the garden, layered and textured look. cakes by jane did an amazing job! we love working with realities photography.  jill brings joy and laughter throughout the day as she captures the emotions of so many.  melissa and rich felt really comfortable with her!

it’s always a pleasure to have a talented team of wedding professionals. ceremony music was provided by allegro music and the reception music was provided by sound extreme.  scott thompson along with suraj spa and salon had all the ladies looking beautiful, especially melissa!

if you didn’t read melissa and rich’s proposal, scroll down and check  it out.

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there are lots of things i love about weddings.  one of them is paper.  good, quality paper customized for each couple, for each wedding.  last fall, i had the amazing opportunity to work with dana at a fine line on a completely custom wedding for anne lanier and tim morton [there wedding pics coming soon!].  anne appreciates paper as much as i do, and had a clear vision of what she wanted.  after talking with dana, we knew she was the one that could bring it all together, perfectly.  the thing about paper, is that it really ties your event together.  i love for the save the date to reflect all other elements from the wedding, and let it set the tone.  lets face it, it just brings a very cohesive look.  here a few pieces from the wedding dana did for us!

a little about dana:  A Fine Line is a full service stationery studio.  We offer fine stationery from our own distinctive line and those of exquisite designers across the country.  We choose only the finest papers from around the world and the best printing methods available, through engraving and letterpress.  Our invitations make a statement from the moment they are received.  They reveal your discriminating taste and style.  Our invitations are not for the masses as we cater to a special customer niche.  We take pride in your invitation and the impression it conveys by offering selections ranging from vintage hand-lettering to stylish scripts, hand-painted motifs and embellishments.  Feel confident in trusting A Fine Line to show that your standards are high and your taste is impeccable.

Inspired by a love of fine papers and elegant hand-lettering, Dana Cochran followed a dream and opened A Fine Line Studio in 2000.  With a keen eye for detail and beauty, she has created a business that is distinct and personal.  Dana is a member of the Society of Scribes, IAMPETH, Carolina Lettering Arts Society, UK Copperplate Special Interest Group, has studied with the Chief White House Calligrapher and continues her calligraphic studies with Master Penmen across the country.   She is always looking for fresh new “fine lines” to offer her clients.  She lives in Asheville with her husband Barry and her dog Gigi.

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clare and john had a beautiful fall day to marry.  the sun was out and the mountain views were perfect.  we were so glad they got this day!  their friends and family traveled from all over, including texas and england.

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the fields at blackberry cove  was perfect for clare and john.  they wanted to show their guest a reflection of western north carolina in a simple yet charming way.  the inside of the barn has hard floors, beautiful lighting, and is opened aired to allow the fresh mountain breeze to flow through. 

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the flowers were kept simple using ivory’s and green’s.  it was our first experince working with browns floral design. they were very accommodating and helpful that day!

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yummy cup cakes by tiffany’s baking company!  clare and john had a small cake topper to cut while guest enjoyed choosing their cupcakes.

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she really liked the chocolate one!

 

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clare and john had a wonderful night.  the seated dinner the colorful palate  provided was excellent and executed flawlessly.  thank you to wedding day photo for sharing these great shots.  cafe string quartet  provided the lovely ceremony music and livesound entertainment  dj had the guest dancing!  and as always it is such a pleasure to work with blue mountain weddings.

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