We’ve been anxious to share this elegant Biltmore Estate wedding. Meg and David are such sweet and gracious people and we just love how their joy overtakes these photos. They had an intimate ceremony in the Walled Garden followed by a reception at the Conservatory. And as Sinatra sings: “Love and marriage, they go together like a horse and carriage” – Meg arrived to the ceremony in style riding a horse and carriage.

BobbyMarks Designs did an amazing job with the rose and peony florals. Thanks also to Cody’s Wedding Creations, Shay Brown, Howard Hanger, and the wonderful catering staff at Biltmore!

Because it’s so sophisticated and cool (plus Meg looks beautiful in front of that Rolls Royce!), we are starting off with the last shot of the night…

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Here is a Biltmore Estate wedding we shot earlier this summer that never got a “teaser” blog post. ::gasp:: Since there are lots of wonderful photos from this wedding we will start you off with just a few.

There are so many aspects of wedding photography that make us jump out of our chairs with joy. One part of the thrill is the photojournalist style – also referred to as candid shots or “natural moments.” There is nothing posed or staged about these types of photos and typically the subjects are unaware their photo is being taken. And this isn’t a paparazzi scenario where we are hiding in a van taking snapshots of guests from afar; people are aware there are photographers at the wedding.

Whether it be children playing games, grandparents dancing, or the bride and groom having a moment during the ceremony, it’s these moments that reveal the true essence and emotions of people without a photographer’s direction or interference. So here are a few photo-journalistic images from Laura and Robert’s Biltmore Estate wedding. Check back next week for a full write-up and more photos from this wedding!

We hope everyone has a fantastic weekend. For most of us it’s the last official weekend of summer, so enjoy it!

Galen and Derek are both members of the Wedding Photojournalist Association (WPJA) and have a passion for the art of photography.

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We had an exceptionally marvelous time at this Biltmore Estate wedding with Heather and Ben and all their wonderful guests. The wedding took place on Saturday at the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina and this perfect day started with everyone getting ready at the Inn on Biltmore Estate. E. Scott Thompson and his crew with Makeup at Grove Arcade did a fantastic job with the ladies’ makeup, while the gents prepared for the ceremony in their stylish suits just one room over. The wedding ceremony was on the Vista at the Inn on Biltmore with breathtaking mountain scenery. It wasn’t our first time photographing a ceremony here but it’s still amazing every time we see it!

Following the ceremony guests headed to the Lioncrest venue to party all night long at the reception. And let me tell you, these folks knew how to get down and dance! K2 out of Greensboro took care of the DJ’ing and the dance floor was full during every song. Tunes ranging from the Twist to the Macarena (yes, people still know it) to Outkast got the guests on their feet to celebrate this joyous occasion with Heather and Ben. Several of our teaser photos from this Biltmore Estate wedding feature the work of Link Johnsten from Eau Gallie Florist. He is a long time friend of the bride’s family and traveled from Florida with all his arrangements to decorate the venues. Quite lovely! We want to give a huge thank you to Nicole and the entire Biltmore catering staff for all their help. Things ran so smoothly and that is just what a happy couple-in-love deserves on their big day! The chemistry between Heather and Ben causes sparks and we are blessed to be their photographers.

Enjoy the photography from their wedding, and as always feel free to leave a comment.

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