Nisha and Jay were married in September ’08 at the Biltmore Estate. When you think of a tented reception, wow! Fit for royalty!

The colors used in this wedding are nothing short of extraordinary! Pairing the rich reds and corals with the golden orange hues is so beautiful.

All of the fabulous flowers were done by Blossoms at Biltmore Park. And the cake! LOVE the cake … by the Biltmore Estate bakers. The whole thing was planned by Little Black Book event planner, Nicole Riley at Verge Events. Oh my gosh … this was a fabulous celebration and the details were simply stunning.

Look at the way the placecards are arranged in a bed of crystal glitz! ADORE …

We just heard from Nisha ….

I did the invitation design myself. I found the images that I wanted to use (the paisley, etc), bought the rights to it, had a graphics firm do the layout on the stationery I chose, and used  The Baggie Goose to print the final pieces. If you’ll notice, the same motif is on the cake, the border of the bridesmaid saris, the placecards, the menu, and even projected as an image on the dancefloor! I really like branding, so I had a lot of fun with it.

The saris that these lovely ladies are wearing were purchased in India by Nisha’s mom. Nisha’s gown is designed by Lazaro.

Jay, the oh-so handsome groom, appears to be every photographer’s dream! The emotions on his face that Brian and Gry captured throughout the day are simply priceless.

Today’s elegant wedding ceremony took place in the Walled Garden at the Biltmore. The celebration that followed was in the Italian Garden. The Biltmore Estate is about as spectacular as it gets for a wedding venue! For more of Nisha & Jay’s wedding, take a look at their slideshow!

Brian, Gry and Nicole ~ truly brilliant! We feel very fortunate that you guys are part of our Little Black Book of select wedding professionals.

We started the day by telling you about what great people we think Brian and Gry  (a.k.a., Woodward + Rick) are. We feel it only fitting to close with a quote from their website that sums up their philosophy …

“Live with intention. Walk to the edge. Listen hard. Practice wellness. Play with abandon. Do what you love. Live as if this is all there is. Laugh!”

by Mary Ann Radmacher

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Brian and Gry are Woodward + Rick. They are two extraordinarily talented photographers in Style Me Pretty’s Little Black Book of so-so-so important wedding vendors. A visit to their website will reveal that they model the FACT and the SECRET!  Send them and email … call them on the phone … you’ll see right from the get-go that this husband and wife team are all about loving their work and sharing their passion with you!

Nisha & Jay’s wedding photographs are total and absolute proof.

The photograph below is one of our all-time favorites, ever …

Nisha and Jay were married on September 6, 2008 at the Biltmore Estate Walled Garden in Asheville, North Carolina.

The stunning beauty of their surroundings, their ceremony, their maids & men … well, just all of it … are so expertly captured in these images!

To back-track just a bit … here are a few of Nisha’s getting ready shots. Goodness!!  She is just gorgeous.

And how cute are these ladies!

Nisha and Jay’s wedding planner was the fantastic Nicole Riley of Verge.  She has a team of planners, designers and even a style consultant! Her website and blog are full of photos of the exquisite weddings and events they’ve helped realize. our wedding stylist, alexe jayne weymouth, draws upon her unique style expression to emphasize your best features and ensure a beautiful image. working as a private image consultant for a high end women’s apparel designer, she has the keen eye and experience to help any bride find her perfect wedding image. alexe will work with you one-on-one to match your tastes with the picture you have drawn a million times of your dream wedding!

We have so many more photos of Nisha & Jay’s wedding coming up this afternoon, so do check back in! In the meantime, you can see more of Brian and Gry’s sensational work on their website: Woodward + Rick Photographers.

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