GABRIELLE + BRAD | JETER MOUNTAIN FARMS WEDDING FEATURED IN TOWN MAGAZINE

Gabrielle and Brad's first date was prom & they woke up at 4am the next morning to drive to the hunt club to turkey hunt. Their story began there, and has grown ever since. One of their favorite places to be together is their family's farm. What I love about Gabrielle is that she's easily one of the most intelligent, best dressed southern belles I've ever met, but she has an immense love for the outdoors and turkey hunting! You can view their fall engagement session here, where the implemented a little touch of hunting and their southern roots. 

Gabrielle envisioned a mixture of all white flowers and greenery for hers and Brad's wedding in Hendersonville, NC. She loves the formal look in a rustic setting, which I honestly think she nailed! Their reception space was filled with antlers, furs, and family silver pieces. Each piece represented their love of the outdoors, all things classy, and a mutual love for hunting. Brad wore a bow tie made of turkey feathers to hint at their mutual love for turkey hunting. Their first look was intimate and sweet, Gabrielle shed some happy tears and Brad kept his calm and cool demeanor. That all changed when Gabrielle made her way down the aisle, he couldn't help but let out his emotion. Brad's father officiated their ceremony, his words were so impactful and personal to both Gabrielle and Brad. 

Their reception was held in the beautiful indoor space at Jeter Mountain Farms. The space was perfect for their formal look in a rustic setting. The bride and groom were introduced and then joined their bridal party at the head table for dinner. Brooke Ring did a gorgeous live painting of the dance floor during the reception, which added a sweet personal touch to their reception & gave them a memento to keep forever. This day was so fun and so sweet, Gabrielle and Brad thank you for sharing May 15th with me! A portrait from their wedding was featured in TOWN Magazine to celebrate their recent nuptials!

thomas + Rachel Wedding

Thomas and Rachel's story was truly told throughout their wedding day. Their steadfast love for one another is what they strived to share with their guests. Every single detail had a purpose and meaning. Each detail that played a role in their wedding day was either a family heirloom, handmade by the bride or groom, or borrowed from a special family member.

Rachel's father suddenly passed away from a rock climbing accident when she was in high school. Rachel wanted to honor him and include some of his memories throughout her wedding day, but especially in her details. Along with her details, she included her grandfather's wedding band, her father's last pocket square, and she gifted her groom with a pair of her father's cuff links. Y'all, all the emotions were running high when I was going through her details box. Never have I felt the weight of legacy like I did on this day. 

Among other family heirlooms was her Great Grandfather's bible, her mother's garter, and the communion table that is her mothers. The cross for the ceremony was built by Thomas and the invitation suite was designed by Ray herself. Every single detail of this day was special and significant.

There were tears, so many prayers, so many deep breaths throughout the day. Rachel was walked down the aisle by her two brothers, tears streaming from all of their eyes, and her grandfather met them at the end to give her away in honor of his son who had passed. As she approached, Thomas couldn't help but let all of the emotion flood out. After 6 years of dating, it all lead to this moment. I was crying behind my lens, the weight of this moment, I can still feel it.

Praise Jesus for these two and their story, I am so grateful to call these two friends. Ray is one of a kind, and she married a one of a kind man. Forever lucky to call them friends, and to have grown closer and closer to them over the past year. This job brings many people into my life, but these two, these two are special. You can view their downtown Greenville engagements here, and Ray's gorgeous Charleston bridals here.