Camilla Calnan Photography: Asheville Destination Wedding

Thursday, January 8, 2015

Asheville Destination Wedding Photography - Crest Center Pavilion Wedding

I adore sweet summer weddings in Asheville, North Carolina. As the greens get richer, fading from the early spring bright shades and the rhododendron bloom, romance is in the air. The lilac-y purples of the rhodo blooms just happen to be the perfect complement to this couple's wedding colors. With nature and everything else on their side, Gretchen and David's wedding day was nothing short of spectacular. Bright purples and pinks accented by rich grays, contrasting against the classic white linens in the pavilion, filling the space with the fun classy style of this unique couple. Studio Flora Diva created unique tablescapes of all heights (some towering!) throughout the reception space. Tiffany's Baking Company created the three-dimensional butterfly themed cake. The ceremony site overlooking the mountains on a clear day offered the most amazing views.

Gretchen's curly red hair was adorned with a flower and her timeless gown of layered lace was stunning on her. Grays and purples on the wedding party - men in classic grey suits with purple ties, ladies in purple dresses and the bride's purple shoes, all complementing the theme colors. Their beautiful ceremony ended with butterflies being released as they kissed. The couple ate, danced and played into the night celebrating the newlyweds, ending the evening with a sparkler exit. Even the moon put on a show - shining brightly over downtown Asheville.

Big thanks to M7 and the Crest Center staff for always taking great care of all the guests. Love working with WNC Video Productions - always a pleasure!

Adore this couple and their day! Here are some of our favorite shots from their wedding day:

Venue: The Crest Center Pavilion

Photography: Camilla Calnan Photography

Videography: WNC Video Productions

Floral: Studio Flora Diva

Cake: Tiffany's Baking Company

DJ: Sound Extreme

Ceremony Music: Mary Sparks Trio

Saturday, March 22, 2014

Biltmore Estate Champagne Cellar Destination Wedding - Asheville Wedding Photographer

The Biltmore Estate is so romantic, and the Biltmore Champagne Cellar is the epitome of locations that capture that romance. The candle-lit space was filled with white flowers for Beth and Matt's wedding. The petals warmed by the candles added a subtle, sweet floral aroma that greeted guests as they entered the tunnel to the cellar. The tunnel was lined with more white petals and tons of candles set the mood perfectly. The Biltmore Floral team did a spectacular job filling this space as the bride had envisioned. Biltmore Catering served the wedding party a delectable meal, with top notch servers and dishes that never fail to impress. The cake was also made by the estate staff, with the pastry chef creating the gorgeous lace-y layers on their three tier cake from a Pinterest inspiration photo. Beth and Matt are so happy that they chose the Champagne Cellar for their intimate destination wedding celebration.

Their day arrived with slightly dramatic skies that were perfect for their photos around the estate. Beth and the ladies had their hair and makeup done by Liz Tipswald at Lola Salon. The bride's updo showed off some of the blue tips dyed in her hair, adding a uniquely fun and elegant touch that was perfect for her. By the time I arrived, she and her sister were so excited that they were jumping on the bed in full wedding dress. Beth was absolutely stunning in her fitted lace overlay bridal gown and ballet style flats. We took time for bride and groom to have a first look, giving them a quiet moment together before rejoining their family. After playing and capturing portraits around the inn, we then headed to the winery for the ceremony. The cellar was filled with warm candle light and beautiful harp music by the talented Donna Germano. Reverend Fred Werhan performed the heartfelt, joyous ceremony. It is always a pleasure to capture and work with Fred and Donna - especially in such a sweet location!! After the ceremony, we took advantage of the stunning light and headed to the Biltmore House for more photos before returning to the transformed cellar for their reception and dinner. It was a truly breathtaking day!! If you know me, you probably know I want to continue telling their story in words, but this wedding speaks for itself and I'll let the photos share the rest of the story. Hope you enjoy!