A Wedding Planning Blog — Like the Dazzling Weddings

I met Tien at a bridal show in Atlanta where herself and her now husband Nathan live. When she told me they were planning to have a destination wedding in Asheville, NC I knew the stars had aligned as asheville is my hometown and the most recent addition to our Like the Dazzling locations! Living in Atlanta myself, the planning process was excellent being able to meet with Tien and Nathan locally anytime we needed. As it turns out, Tien and Nathan live less than 3 miles from my husband and I as well. We've even bumped into them out and about at some of our favorite local spots. It's moments like these that make Atlanta feel so intimate and one of many reasons why I love living here.

Tien and Nathan chose the most beautiful time of year to marry in the mountains of North Carolina as the foliage is stellar and the weather mild. Of course, this past fall we all experienced higher than average temperatures in October!

I apologize for the lack of photos here, I was having difficulties getting the others to sync on here unfortunately. I will be posting some of my favorites on Instagram and Facebook in the coming weeks so be sure to follow along and check out Sarah Whitmeyer's webpage to see more of her incredible work!

Venue: On Broadway

Catering: Celine and Company

Cake: Publix Bakery

Photography: Whitmeyer Photography

DJ: Kent Scott, Bright Light DJ

Hair: Echo Perry, Mechanika Coiffure

Makeup: Pop of Color, Elizabeth Hayward

Flowers: Stargazer Designs

Officiant: Rev. Jack Hinson

Planning & Coordination: Like the Dazzling Weddings, Hannah Sabolik, Kimberly McArdle

Joe and I only had to visit two venues in Asheville before we chose the one in which we wanted to have our celebration. After visiting The Lodge in Grand Highlands at Bearwallow Mountain, we were sold. The views are breathtaking, the atmosphere private and it's just what we wanted: an intimate lodge feel where we get the best of both the indoors and out. The best part for me, a wedding planner so excited to plan my own wedding was that the lodge is just venue so I got to handpick all my own vendors! I personally think I did a pretty great job. Our guests still rave about our unique menu,amazingly fun band, gorgeous photos, and the absolutely breathtaking views!

Below is a collage of some of my favorites from the day. Thank you Matthew Pautz Photography for capturing our families, friends and love in the most perfect way!