I’ve got a bit of a photography crush on this talented lady, Perry Vaile, right here, and this North Carolina wedding only feeds the fire. Under the guidance of Asheville Event Co., these two said “I do” with a backdrop to take your breath away and when the rain started to fall, the dancing really took off. See this showstopper and more in our VAULT right this way!
From the Bride… My husband and I celebrated our wedding in Asheville, North Carolina as it was close to our family who were unable to travel, an attraction for family and friends who were traveling, and it’s simply beautiful. We wanted to keep things simple and allow the natural beauty of the area be the backdrop of our celebration. Claxton Farm was recommended by Asheville Event Co. (our planner) and as soon as we saw it, we knew it was perfect. We wanted our guests to be comfortable and Claxton, located in an Appalachian mountain valley with 360 degree views, was strikingly gorgeous while at the same time provided plenty of shelter from the frequent storms that roll through the mountains during the North Carolina summertime.
We were humbled to have friends and family travel from all over the world to celebrate with us. We wanted to honor their effort with good food and a great party.
There was no theme exactly, I just wanted to keep everything simple and elegant. We were able to add a couple of personal touches to the occasion. My husband and I are known to enjoy a little bourbon so I saved bourbon bottles and repurposed them into flower vases at the reception. I folded 1000 paper cranes for our wedding, which according to Japanese legend symbolize eternal good luck. Bless those family members who diligently detangled the strands of paper cranes after a mountain storm swept through the valley 30 minutes before the ceremony. Another special touch was that my father, sister and brother sang “Swept Away” by the Avett Brothers with a bluegrass band during our ceremony.
There were some surprises such as a couple of quick rainstorms during the evening, which gave the night a magical quality – and who doesn’t love to dance in the rain?
Perry Vaile Photography was one of the very first vendors we requested and we were fortunate to have her capture our day. I had spent some time perusing wedding photos and her film photography stood out with its elegance and dreamlike quality. It’s such a blessing to be able to remember the love and joy shared that night in her resplendent photos.
We were very impressed with the professionalism and talent of all of our vendors, especially Liz Tallent of Asheville Event Co. As the wedding weekend came upon us, we were able to hand off all of the details to her, and she allowed us focus on what was important, which was to spend time with our family and friends and enjoy the party. Our wedding was one of the best days of our lives, and we were fortunate to be surrounded by so many friends and family who really know how to have a good time.
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Photography: Perry Vaile Photography | Event Planning: Asheville Event Co. | Floral Design: the bloom room | Catering: M7 Catering | Makeup: Blush By Wendy | Hair: Lola Salon | Calligraphy : Carole Murray | DJ: Sound Extreme | Officiant: Laura J Collins | Transportation: Elite Limousine | Venue: Claxton Farm | Chalkboard Signs + Calligraphy: Carole Murray | Desserts: Short Street Cakes