Friday, September 24, 2010

Vow to be Different

That's what all brides want right? To have a wedding like no other? To be remembered for getting married in a castle, on top of a mountain or even on a sprawling farm. It's your chance to make real lasting memories for you as well as your guests. It's your chance to be different. In Asheville.

Rachael McIntosh is a creative, energetic individual with an eye for unique photographic opportunities. A longtime artist and employee of Biltmore Estate, Rachael realized a passion for capturing those special moments. Check out the pictures below and also visit her website at http://www.rachaelmcintoshphotography.com/.






Friday, June 18, 2010

Experience an Asheville Wedding

Wondering what makes an Asheville wedding so special? See for yourself in this video that captures the joy of one happy bride. Plan your Asheville wedding today.

Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Asheville Landmarks Transform Bridal Photos


Asheville photographer Zaire Kacz, owner of Zaire Kacz Photography, knows a thing or two about capturing gorgeous photographs around Asheville. She photographed this stunning bridal portrait at downtown Asheville’s new Pack Square Park.

The graceful stainless steel pergola in the background is the creation of local artist Hoss Haley. The 120-foot undulating sculpture pays homage to the Blue Ridge Mountains, while framing the government buildings in the background.

Think you’re a city chic bride? Check out how to plan your urban-inspired Asheville wedding.

Thursday, April 15, 2010

Asheville Puts a New Spin on Wedding Dances

The first dance for the bride and groom is a momentous occasion. No one knows that better than Kathleen Hahn. Kathleen helps brides and grooms add a little Asheville-funk to their first dance with her business I Do Dances.

Kathleen’s visions for wedding dances are just like Asheville: fun, creative and unique. She meets with the bride and groom and learns about them as a couple and then choreographs a dance that captures their personal style.

Best of all, Kathleen’s vision doesn’t require hours of lessons or a huge time commitment. In fact, she only meets with couples twice, which makes her service great for out-of-town brides looking to book a destination wedding in Asheville.

After the initial meeting, she creates a special a DVD of the wedding dance for the couple. It’s a process that’s cost-effective and convenient, because the couple can practice at home without having to bother with weekly classes or lessons.

Best of all? Her moves don’t require for prior dance experience. Kathleen choreographs the dance to match specific verses in the music, so there’s no need to stress over music beats and dance counts. And forget fancy dance combos. Kathleen taps into each couple’s innate rhythm to create a dance that’s effortless to learn.

Need proof that Kathleen doesn’t produce your ordinary wedding dance? Check out this video:

Monday, March 29, 2010

Asheville Couple Vies for a Dream Wedding

Scott and Lauren love Asheville…well…almost as much as they love each other! They’ve entered the Crate & Barrel Ultimate Wedding Contest in an attempt to win the wedding of their dreams. Help them by voting online.

Interested in more Asheville brides’ love stories? Check out the romantic connection that these brides shared with Asheville.

Friday, March 26, 2010

Friday, March 19, 2010

An Asheville Photographer that Gives Back

One of the great things about Asheville is the people. Our city is a mixture of personalities, and, more often than not, we are home to a compassionate community of folks.

Asheville photographer Jerry Nelson is no exception. Jerry fell in love with photography when he received a red plastic camera for his seventh birthday. His passions for photography and life have led him on a wild journey across America and Asheville.

As a photographer, he captures daily life in Asheville and even works as wedding photographer documenting the joy and excitement of brides on their wedding day.

As a community activist, he works to raise awareness about homeless veterans. Today, Jerry sets off on a cross-country bicycle ride to raise funds and awareness for the Asheville Homeless Network.

When Jerry gets back this summer, he will have raised $10,000 for the cause and have a fresh batch of stories to tell. He also confesses he’ll be ready to get back to shooting the local scene around town, including brides who want to book him for his intuitive and raw photography style.