Sunlit & Nature-Inspired October Wedding at Fields of Blackberry Cove ||Asheville, NC

A reminder of synchronicity, Megan and I first bonded over the fact that she previously worked at ORNL; I grew up in Oak Ridge. In fact, Gary‘s phone number begins in 865 - an area code I still share. Neither one grew up in East Tennessee, actually, they hailed from completely opposite sides of the globe, but something brought us all together at the right times. I love moments like this, thinking about the fact that our paths could have crossed earlier and we didn’t know it, where now we’ll forever hold a place in each others’ lives. Their engagement session and wedding day both were such purely joyful occasions - both also pivotal points in my photographic journey this year as I delve deeper into my love for seeing, knowing, and celebrating my couples - that I know decades down the road I’ll be able to look at these images and remember just how much I enjoyed being in their company.

October 14, 2023: beautiful day with the very sweetest family. The meticulously hand-stitched wedding gown designed by the bride’s sister, the ceremony officiated by her parents, the pages worth of tear-inducing vows from both partners, the first dance set against the just-changing leaves, the exceptional toasts, and the happy couple even taking the time out of their special day to congratulate all of the recently married and engaged couples. We had the most perfect October day in the mountains possible - first cozy under a blanket of fog and then brilliantly colorful once the festivities began - and it was such an honor to get to document a day full of love like this one.

Thank you to all of the wonderful wedding vendors and especially to Megan and Gary’s families, who helped make their day so special!

Photographer: Adrian Etheridge Photography

Second photographer: Sarah Whitmeyer

Venue: Fields of Blackberry Cove

Florals: Wildwood Flower Shop

Cake & desserts: Karen Donatelli

Bridal Gown: Caiti Maloney

DJ: Mac’s Big Party