Epic Sunset Summer Destination Wedding at The Crest Center || Asheville, NC
Every one of my couple’s weddings seems to have a theme. And not just natural greens and blues with wood accents, but an emotional motif as well. To me, Lexi and Mike’s is the promise that regardless of location, regardless of occupation, regardless of circumstance, they always have each other’s backs.
And as always with this kind of theme, their wedding day dawned with the sure promise of rain right at the time of their first look. As their photographer, this was disappointing for me as well because I’d scouted what I knew to be a stunning selection of first look and portrait locations amongst the River Arts District studios, but Mother Nature had other plans. Not only were Mike and Lexi exceptionally relaxed as we changed plans on a dime, but they graciously trusted me to guide them through their first look, wedding party portraits and couple’s photos in a location they’d never seen, simply happy to be together.
And, of course with such tales, once they’d weathered that storm together without complaint, the clouds parted leaving us with a perfect, clear backdrop of the Blue Ridge Mountains just in time for their ceremony.
Over the course of their seven-hour-long-three-location epic engagement session in Seattle last year, I got to spend more time with Lexi and Mike than I usually get to spend pre-wedding with my couples. Between that and the 12 hours documenting their joy in their new union, and their delight in seeing family from all around the country, I know that it will be a joy to watch these two grow together.
To everyone who helped make their day beautiful, seamless and stress-free: thank you!
Venue: The Crest Center & Pavilion
Photographer: Adrian Etheridge Photography
Photo Assistant: Erin Dalton
Hair & Makeup: Pop of Color Asheville
Florals: Carolina Flowers
Bridal Gown: Ever After Bridal Boutique
Suits: Macy’s
Veil: Tara Bridal
Cake: Short Street Cakes
DJ: Sound Extreme Entertainment
Transportation: Accents on Asheville
