rachael mcintosh photography: July 2011

The big day had finally arrived and I was just so excited to be shooting Joyel and Austin's wedding at The Biltmore Estate. I started my day @ Adorn to get some pics of the ladies getting their hair and make-up! Here is Joyel's sister Allison above, who has no idea how stunning she is (Amy Adams look-a-like) :)

Joyel truly is one of the most beautiful people I know from the inside out! She just looked so amazing, and I'm embarrassed to say this out loud but will anyways ... I teared up several times while editing this wedding it was just that much of a fabulous occasion! Here's a pic of the dress in the mirror above, the name of her dress was 'Austin' - no lie, obviously destined to be hers.

just gorgeousness ...

and then on to the Inn on Biltmore Estate for a toast and some final touches ...

love love love the little buttons on wedding dresses!

so pretty :)

We stopped at The Gardner's cottage for some quick bridal portraits before heading to meet Austin for their first look!

Meet Stella the flower girl! She did an amazing job and looked so pretty!

Joyel & Austin enjoying a quick glass of Champagne by themselves.

The ceremony began in the walled garden, the weather was perfect, surrounded by their family and close friends which I quickly realized were also some of the nicest people I would ever meet.

Let me tell you people, this is a man in love!

Austin is so besotted with this little lady, it makes my heart swell.

A Land Rover get-away (my husband would have been so jealous)

We stopped to take some family pics after the ceremony in the walled garden! You just really can't beat this backdrop.

Onto One North Pack which is a new event space in the heart of down town Asheville. A little cocktail hour on the roof, some serious food provided by Biltmore Catering and a whole lot of dancing!

I just loved these lanterns hanging over the lounge area outside, creating such a magical atmosphere (lanterns and other rentals provided by classic event rental)