Ronna and Jason. Totally precious.

Much to the surprise of Ronna’s 12 year old self, Ronna and Jason are a military couple. After graduation, Jason felt the calling of his civic duty and decided to join the Navy. And Ronna, already head-over-heels for Jason, was gracious, understanding, and in full support of his decision.

Oh, sweet Ronna. I think her wedding date changed three times only three short months before her wedding.  I remember her saying, “I tend to call myself a chill A-type.  I get my stuff done, but I don’t freak out if it doesn’t go according to plan.” Thank goodness for her go-with-the-flow personality  :)

We met only days before the wedding and immediately hit it off. Mostly, because we all have a similar sense of humor – we’re all upfront and honest and enjoy a little playful banter  ;)

On July 3, 2011 at the beautiful Claxton Farm in Weaverville, NC, Ronna + Jason finally tied the knot!

Fun fact: This gorgeous veil is a family heirloom and was also worn by Ronna’s sister at her wedding this past October  :)

Hands down, one of my favorite parts of my job is being able to constantly meet new people. I’ve always liked to consider myself to be a pretty good ‘people reader’. But with Valerie, there’s no question. Valerie is one of those people where you can tell within the first ten seconds of meeting her that she’s absolutely genuine. Beautiful inside and out. She has a smile that is completely contagious and never seems to leave her face. And Daniel? Let’s just say he’s her perfect complement  :) Valerie and Daniel, thank you so much for including me as a part of your wedding day. You made me feel so warm and comfortable around you, as if I were simply another family member there to witness the day  :)

Here are a few images from Valerie’s bridal session…

Showing off her super cute personality just a bit…?  :)

And onto the wedding day…

Probably my favorite from the day  <3

Isn’t she beautiful? Seriously. So serene.

Krista and Griff’s wedding is featured on the Hindsight Bride today!

I love the Hindsight Bride. Christie provides brides with advice on things that worked, things that didn’t, and everything in between. Wish she could have been around whenever I was planning my own wedding  ;)  Krista leaves some of her words of wisdom throughout the post, too! Check it out: http://hindsightbride.com/2011/07/14/laid-southern-mountain-wedding/

Laura and Kirby’s wedding took place in Nashville, Tennessee at the beautiful Scarritt Bennett Center inside the Wightman Chapel. We don’t have venues like this in Asheville… and when Laura originally contacted me and told me about her venue, I was ecstatic! The architectural style of these solid stone buildings will take your breath away. So serene.

Laura and Kirby are an awesome couple. It was evident how much every person that attended their wedding simply adored them. Weddings like these are my absolute favorite kind of weddings to photograph. The kind where I have to keep my camera pressed closely to my face so no one sees me tearing up  ;)

Laura and Kirby are both in the U.S. Army (coincidental that I’m posting this on Memorial Day? I think not!) and because Laura’s orders kept changing, we weren’t able to schedule her bridal session prior to the wedding. But, no worries! We were able to squeeze in a few bridal portraits before the ceremony and I am sooo glad we did because… well, simply put, Laura transformed. I know that sounds cheesy or cliche or whatever else you can think of to call it, but it’s true. Her bridal portraits took place at the Wyndham Union Station and the overall look and feel of them matches perfectly to that of her wedding! Please scroll down and check out her complete gorgeousness.

The Wightman Chapel… told ya it was gorgeous  =)

You’re missing out if you don’t know Krista and Griff. Seriously.

Krista and Griff were married back in November of last year. We couldn’t have asked for more perfect weather on a day in mid November. And the leaves managed to cling on a little longer than usual and I know that thrilled sweet, adorable Krista to no end!

You may also view the images from their CliqueIt! Booth here.

Krista and Griff, thank you so much for allowing me into your lives… and for allowing me to make this blog post so late :) Thank you for making me feel like a guest at your wedding. You two are truly special and beautiful people and I sincerely hope our paths cross again. xoxo

Oh my goodness, I am in love with this image!

LOVE this too  =)

Um, excuse me, adorable little girl. Are you stealing my CliqueIt! Booth props?!  ;)

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asheville, nc
the farm

hair | Amy Clifton at Beauty Parade
makeup | Amy Clifton at Beauty Parade
florist | Shady Grove Flowers
band| The Honeycutters
cake | the Sisters McMullen
dress | Watters & Watters
bridesmaid dresses | Watters & Watters