Texas-Meets-North Carolina October Mountain View Wedding at The Crest Center || Asheville, NC

These two already know a thing or two about weathering a storm together, so when (one year to the day after their original date) their wedding day dawned with a less-than-favorable forecast, they didn’t sweat it. In fact, spending the morning at their party house Airbnb, getting ready as friends and family popped in and out (with their dogs!), felt more like a relaxed group hang than a wedding morning, which was such great energy to lead into their celebration.

Of course, rain it did. And a mountain rain at that, forcing everyone to run inside mere minutes before the ceremony as the skies unloaded. But, Kristen and Suzanne had already made their vows to each other privately, surrounded only by the fall foliage and the peaceful scenery and we three photographer/videographers - removing all nerves and allowing them simply to soak up their time with family, both blood and chosen alike.

Once the bad weather rolled through, the skies gifted us a beautiful - if chilly - evening for their mountain view ceremony, which was equal parts heartfelt and hilarious. Getting to experience their deep and genuine affection for and from their loved ones made the evening all the more cozy, bested only by a cuddly portrait session in their vintage getaway car.

Thank you so much to everyone who not only made this wedding (finally!) happen, but who helped make it such a beautiful day.

Venue: The Crest Center & Pavilion

Photographer: Adrian Etheridge Photography

Videographer: Nathan Rivers Chesky

Suzanne Dress and Hairpiece: Melange Bridal in Austin, TX

Suzanne Shoes: Tecovas

Kristen Dress: Azazie dress fitted/altered by Gassane Tailor in Austin, TX

Rings: Spicer-Greene Jewelers in Asheville, NC

Flowers: Blue Ridge Blooms in Asheville, NC

Dinner: M7 Event Solutions

Cake/Dessert: ButterPunk in Asheville, NC

DJ: A Bride's DJ