This wedding was very special to me as it was a dear friend from my childhood. Christie and I would spend afternoons running around the tennis courts across from her parents beautiful Hendersonville, NC Bed and Breakfast. We were fast friends as kids and then lost touch after high school. And that brings us to this wedding....truly awesome that my job can reconnect me with past friends with a chance to share my passion for capturing life's big moments. Christie and Mike contacted me shortly after they got engaged to shoot their Old Salem NC wedding. Christie's family has a long standing connection and history with Old Salem and the Moravian Church, her ancestors were tinsmiths in this village in the colonial days. So much history in this place. Christie's petticoat she wore under her wedding dress was handmade and passed through multiple generations, along with her handkerchief given to her that day by her father. Christie has been "blog stalking" E.S.P. for a while now watching for the best colors and backdrops for photos. She did her homework well. This wedding was just stunning and these two brought so much joy to the table that was infectious.
The reception was held at her godparents home a short drive away. They have the most beautiful property complete with fields of sheep! Oh heavens was that fun! It was a beautiful backyard reception complete with BBQ and blue grass! The talented duo MelonBelly entertained guests and some of the best barbecue and smoked salmon I have ever tasted in my life was provided by Kate Clyde's Catered Creations and The Little Red Pig. Christie's good friend literally made phone calls to the State BBQ board to find out who was the best!
It was such an honor to document the memories for these two and their families. Every so often career-changing weddings and moments happen that just humble me so much. Christie's grandfather (who was behind his camera a lot this day and very clearly has a fond affection for photography) went out of his way to thank me for what I was doing. I know I can't describe this interaction adequately in words, but the quiver in his voice and the look in his eyes truly said it all, and it is a moment that in all my career I will never forget.
I cannot say enough about this day and this couple and the lifetime of happiness I know is ahead. Also a million thank you's to my assistant Andrea for helping me this day! Enjoy a sneak peek at my favorites!
