Brian and I visited Asheville, North Carolina last spring for the very first time and fell in love with the beautiful scenery. Plus the fact that they have a Tupelo Honey in downtown Asheville made it even sweeter of a town. So when Nichelle and Rick reached out to us about photographing their Crest Center and Pavilion wedding in Asheville, NC, I was stoked!

Nichelle and Rick are an amazingly sweet couple. When we arrived on their wedding day, Rick and his groomsmen were busy putting on the finishing touches and hanging out inside the hotel lobby. Nichelle and her ladies were in the bridal suite finishing up her hair and makeup. Nichelle chose the cutest wedding shoes from Blue by Betsey Johnson with a floor length lace wedding gown. We spent the first part of the day at the Crown Plaza Resort while they both finished prepping before heading over to the ceremony venue.

The Crest Center and Pavilion is an intimate wedding venue overlooking the mountains. The ceremony space created the perfect backdrop for these two as they exchanged their vows. The ceremony took place just before sunset and was beyond sweet.

Formal photographs, cocktail hour, dinner and dancing followed the ceremony. I love how these two chose decor and details that really showed their love for one another. Nichelle and Rick ended the night with a fun sparkler exit before hopping into a beautiful white antique car. Nichelle’s face was priceless when she saw the antique car waiting for them at the end of the exit.

How did you guys meet?

We met through mutal friends during social events.

Tell me about your proposal.

Rick surprised me and proposed via a poem on Thanksgiving Day at my Mother’s house. My whole family was there so it was very special.

What are you most excited about on your wedding day?

Marrying each other and spending the day with those we love the most.