Happy New Year! 2018 was a fun year for us here at JMP and was filled with lovely couples, new to us venues, and many fantastic receptions! We had a blast and wouldn’t change a thing!
As you know, getting to know our couples and their families is something we take pride in. From the first moment we meet each couple we learn about them and they learn about us. By the time their wedding day arrives, we know their needs, wants, loves, and truly make their day special. They get to know us too, and that makes a perfect match. This year we even had a couple who brought US a gift on their wedding day, and it matched our personalities exactly! It was the sweetest and most thoughtful gesture!
Throughout the year we were honored to photograph weddings at some venues we have before like the Botanical Gardens at Asheville and Highland Brewing Company. We also photographed weddings at many new to us venues like Reflections at the Pond, Brahma Ridge Event Center, Bull Creek Ranch, Willow Falls Events, Timber Hall Events, The Swag, Roan Mountain State Park, and even some of our couples’ back yards. All boast beautiful properties which are nestled into the gorgeous Blue Ridge Mountains. Asheville, Hendersonville, and western North Carolina have become a top destination for weddings and it’s easy to see why. The wedding venues are top notch and have gorgeous mountain views, beautiful grounds, and incredibly helpful management. There are so many fantastic wedding venue options in this area, I truly can’t imagine being an engaged couple and having to choose just one!
Inviting guests to Asheville, Hendersonville, and the surrounding communities makes perfect sense for a destination wedding, too. There is so much to offer in this area of the mountains. From mountain cabin rentals to luxury lake houses, award winning wineries and breweries, and internationally known artists, there is something for everyone. Time and time again we meet family members and guests at a wedding who tell us that they have enjoyed their visit and simply love this area. There really is something about this area of the country that draws people in, and we are always grateful as we love hosting them.
As you can tell, we absolutely love the area in which we live, and love capturing couples’ weddings here. It is an absolute honor to meet wonderful couples and be a part of this special time in their lives. We have a true passion for capturing still images of a couples’ big day as they spend it with their closest friends and family. Gifting a couple and their family these photographs to relive the day and cherish for generations to come is why we love what we do.
Bride laughing at camera in black and white in Asheville NCBride laughing at camera in black and white in Asheville NC
Wedding ring detail photo at Brahma Ridge in AshevilleWedding ring detail photo at Brahma Ridge in Asheville
bride and groom walking on rooftop at highland brewing wedding in ashevilleBride and groom walking on Highland Brewing Company's rooftop during wedding portraits.
Bride and bridesmaids at Brahma Ridge in AshevilleBride and bridesmaids at Brahma Ridge in Asheville
Couple in black and white at Brahma Ridge in AshevilleCouple in black and white at Brahma Ridge in Asheville
Wedding boutoniere in Asheville by Enchanted FloristWedding boutoniere in Asheville by Enchanted Florist
Mom and daughter at elopement in AshevilleMom and daughter at elopement in Asheville
wedding couple walking on round bald in roan mountain viewsBride and Groom walking on Round Bald during their wedding photos.
Bride and groom touching noses at Reflections at the Pond in AshevilleBride and groom touching noses at Reflections at the Pond in Asheville
Ombre wedding cake by Perfectly Pretty SweetsOmbre wedding cake by Perfectly Pretty Sweets
bridal and groom portrait in downtown hendersonville ncbridal and groom portrait in downtown hendersonville nc
Bride and groom walking at Brahma Ridge Event CenterBride and groom walking at Brahma Ridge Event Center
Bride and maid of honor laughingBride and maid of honor laughing
Bride and groom dancing at reception in black and whiteBride and groom dancing at reception in black and white
bride and groom in lace wedding dress and navy suit in downtown hendersonville ncbride and groom in lace wedding dress and navy suit in downtown hendersonville nc
wedding rings on bouquet at timber hall events in ashevilleWedding rings on bouquet at timber hall events in Asheville.
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wedding couple portrait with bouquet at timber hall eventswedding couple portrait with bouquet at timber hall events.
detail photo of boutonniere and engagement ring highland brewing weddingWedding boutonniere made of wildflowers and burlap, with engagement ring.
groom photo roan mountain state park weddingGroom looking at camera during wedding photography session at Roan Mountain State Park in Tennessee.
Wedding couple portrait in AshevilleWedding couple portrait in Asheville
bride and groom first dance in hendersonville nc at willow falls eventsbride and groom first dance in hendersonville nc at willow falls events
lace bridal gown and mid length veil with bouquet on round bald in roan mountainBridal portrait of bride in lace dress holding her bouquet on Round Bald in Roan Mountain, Tennessee.
bride and bridesmaids at timber hall eventsbride and bridesmaids at timber hall events
bride and groom in black and white candidBride and groom in black and white, candid photo after wedding ceremony.
cheers alex and haley roan mountain state park weddingBride and groom cheers during their reception at Roan Mountain State Park in Tennessee.
bridal bouquet from carolina flowers at highland brewing wedding in ashevilleWildflower wedding bouquet by Carolina Flowers at Highland Brewing in Asheville.
country wedding dress hanging at timber hall events in ashevillecountry wedding dress hanging at timber hall events in asheville
wedding couple with white bouquet round bald roan mountain tennesseeBride and Groom at Round Bald taking wedding photos in May.
same sex wedding portrait at Asheville Botanical Gardenssame sex wedding portrait at Asheville Botanical Gardens
groomsmen relaxed black and white roan mountain state park tennesseGroom and groomsmen, in black and white, at Roan Mountain State Park in Tennessee.
wedding couple wide scape on hiking trail in roan mountainBride and Groom photo on hiking trail on the way to Round Bald near Carvers Gap, Tennessee.
wedding couple photo in maggie valleyWedding couples portrait in maggie valley, NC.
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