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We spent Saturday afternoon with Andrea and George who are getting married in September of this year. This was the second time that we had tried to get together for their engagement shoot. The first time we were rained out. But, being the troopers that they are, they drove all the way back from West Virginia to try again. And what a glorious day we had at the Biltmore Estate for their photos. The sun was shining, flowers were blooming, and the couple was all smiles.
It's so great to spend the afternoon with folks that are down to earth and getting ready to start their life together. It makes those around them remember what it was like in the early days of their own romance and it's great to see that spark of chemistry between two people. Ahhh...to be young and in love again! Not that being old and in love is all that bad either!
In September, the flowers from the Spring Flower Festival will be gone and the leaves will begin to change. The happy couple plan to hold their reception at the Champagne Cellar on the Estate. The last time we were there, we got the privilege of photographing another great couple. Go Nikki and Troy!
We hope that this young couples future is as bright and sunny as the day that we captured their engagement photos. We can't wait for September to get here so that we can capture their special wedding day memories so that they can share them with all of their friends and family for many generations to come. So, until September...
Nichole and Troy came all the way from Seattle, Washington to get married at the Champagne Cellar, located in the Biltmore Estate Winery on December 5, 2008. This is a couple who has traveled and seen so many places of the world that most people just dream about. We were so honored that they would choose us to be a part of their special day.
To make a long story short, they found our website on the Internet and were hooked once they saw some of the awesome images of other happy couples that we have had the privilege to take. We corresponded via email a couple of times and finally got the chance to meet with them in November, just a couple of weeks before the wedding. The wedding and reception was scheduled to be a small, family affair located in the Champagne Cellar.
On the morning of the ceremony, we showed up at the Inn on the Biltmore Estate ready to rock and roll. Troy and all the guys were relaxing on the back patio while Nichole and the ladies were upstairs getting ready. Because of the time constraints we didn't want to miss any photo opportunities, so once everyone was ready, we took Nichole and headed to the main house where we took some shots until the rest of the group showed up. The weather just happened to have turned cold that weekend, but Nichole was a real trooper and just knew that no matter how cold it got, in the end, the photos would be well worth it. And personally, I think that she was right!
Once we got done taking the shots at the main house, it was time for the wedding. Again, it was a simple, intimate affair with only close family members in attendance. The Champagne Cellar was beautifully lite with candles galore and rose petals lined the aisle that would take Nichole to Troy. What a romantic scene!
Once the ceremony was over and the reception was underway, we stole the happy couple away from the group for a few more photos. Well, let me ask you this...Can you tell that this couple is in love? We sure can! We had a blast working with these two and wish them all the happiness in the world. We hope that they continue their globe trotting and invite us back for their 25th anniversary! We would love to hear where they wind up going next and where that party will be.
Earlier in the year, we were lucky enough to be chosen as the photographer for Andrea and George Crowly. In April, we were able to do their engagement session at the Biltmore Estate. In September, Andrea and George final tied the knot at the Grace Episcopal Church in Asheville, NC; and then moved festivities to the Champagne Cellar at the Biltmore Estate for their reception. The happy couple stayed at the Inn on the Biltmore the night before and it provided a beautiful setting for portraits of the bride and groom.
