Melissa & Casey / Grove Park Inn Wedding / Asheville

Considering Melissa and Casey's wedding at The Grove Park Inn has already been featured on the Weddings With Tara blog and The Washington Post's Lifestyle section (yes, THE Washington Post, still can't believe it!) I figured it was way past time that I blogged a few photos. Well, as you can see I blogged a lot of them so maybe I should keep the text short and sweet...especially since I'm going to have some really fun news to post about related to Melissa and Casey and Jeremy Russell Photography very soon!

Anyway, do you get the idea these folks know how to have a good time? I loved every second I spent with these two and rarely a moment went by when someone wasn't laughing or smiling or dancing or goofing off. So much fun. I'm so thankful I could be a part of it all.

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Ola & Nate / Grove Park Inn Wedding / Asheville

Since Ola and Nate had been blogged by a few times before I tried to find a few images that would tell the story of their day a little differently. I'm sure there's still some overlap but anyway.

Let's get back to Ola and Nate. Two of the most thoroughly head over heels in love people I think I've ever had the opportunity to photograph. Even after a few months I remember how easily smiles came to their faces when they looked at each other. 

I also don't think I'll forget the moment when a video started playing at the reception of the two of them coloring together in school when they must have been in about first grade. To think they each grew up, went seperate ways, traveled the world, and ended up right back together was truly amazing.

Thanks Ola and Nate for letting me document the start of the next chapter. 

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Rachel and Jeff / Biltmore Estate / Asheville / Session

Rachel and Jeff were serious troopers on this one. Sleet, wind, and bitter cold from the moment we started at the Biltmore Estate until the end. They even managed to look happy about it all didn't they?!