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Summer Wedding At The Biltmore From Woodward + Rick Photographers, (ii)

Eddye — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 18:23:56 +0000

Earlier today we showed you a few photographs from Yvette and Lou’s stunning wedding at The Biltmore in Asheville, North Carolina. The exquisite day was captured by two of our favorite LBB members, Woodward + Rick Photographers. And then, we were delighted to learn that Weddings with Tara coordinated the occasion!

Yvette’s stunning bouquet was designed by The Purple Iris.

This romantic old-world-style entrance warms my heart ~ a little girl’s dream come true …

Yvette and her mother own Mira Couture in Chicago.

The Biltmore Estate: George Vanderbilt officially opened his estate home to family and friends in 1895, on Christmas Eve. His desire to create a country retreat where he could enjoy his passion for literature, horticulture and art resulted in one of the largest American homes of the time. The house was designed by architect, Richard Morris Hunt. The grounds were designed and developed by Frederick Law Olmstead ~ creator of New York’s Central Park.

Splendid, spectacular, amazing … what an awesome venue for a wedding!

Our thanks to Woodward + Rick Photographers for sending these spectacular images our way!

Woodward + Rick Photographers and Weddings with Tara are members of our Little Black Book. For more information on how members are chosen, click here.

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Post categories: Little Black Book Blog, Traditional Elegance, Wedding Photography, Wedding Planners & Designers

Garden Inspired Wedding by Woodward + Rick, VI

Abby Larson — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 21:03:10 +0000

Thank you, thank you, thank you to Woodward + Rick for sending us today’s featured affair! The flowers alone, designed by Aria Floral, are enough to bring a girl to tears. The entire affair was the perfect way to kick off the week so we are thrilled to have been a part of it!

Coming up, we have an INCREDIBLE little video that you are really going to love! Oh and if you haven’t already, make sure to enter our latest Crate and Barrel Giveaway! Back in a flash!

Woodward + Rick Photographers is a member of our Little Black Book. For more information on how members are chosen, click here.

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Post tags: Aria Floral, Asheville, Crest Center, North Carolina, Shay Brown Events, Woodward + Rick
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Garden Inspired Wedding by Woodward + Rick, V

Abby Larson — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 20:00:07 +0000

If you are just now joining us, brace yourself. Today’s featuring wedding has been a complete joy to write about but it’s the reception that literally blew my mind. The design is a little cluttered in that absolutely perfect way, a little vintage without seeming themed, a little bit perfect while still being completely approachable. How can you NOT love this wedding?

The couple managed to bring the outdoors in with their garden like decor that almost seems like it has always been there. A style that is completely cohesive in all it’s mismatched glory!

Swoon. It’s no surprise that the photographs were shot by the incredible team at Woodward + Rick. If you don’t already know all about this talented duo, you should definitely spend some time on their portfolio. Eye candy to the max.

Garden Inspired Wedding by Woodward + Rick, IV

Abby Larson — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 19:00:07 +0000

Ok, back to today’s featured affair. If you thought that the ceremony was gorgeous…wait until you see the reception that this lovely couple threw!

The event was PURE romance and the photographs only help us to see the absolute, unabashed beauty of the day. If there is one lesson from today’s wedding, it’s this…layer, layer, then layer some more. The bride used this gorgeous garden inspiration as her starting point, then continued to bring in different textures and mismatched layers to create a sense of effortless elegance.

all photographs by the AMAZING Woodward + Rick

I have absolutely no idea if this bride spent $10,000 or $100,000 on this wedding…everything looks expensive and yet still captures that handmade charm that we love so much on SMP. The look is so organic, using fresh from the garden greenery and simple, inexpensive accents like river rocks, moss and even little pieces of unexpected fruit! This is one of those weddings that I will forever love for it’s personality and intimate styling.

Garden Chic Wedding by Woodward + Rick, III

Abby Larson — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 16:45:12 +0000

Love, love, love everything about this wedding. When I was at Engage ‘09, a lot of the designers were chatting about purple and how the hue will continue to be popular throughout this next year. It’s easy to see why…with a layered palette of varying shades, the purple looks completely chic and yet totally at home in the surrounding.

The oh-so-fabulous team at Woodward + Rick sent me this wedding and I have to say, it opened a total can of worms. I ended up spending WAY too long on their gorgeous blog, eating up their incredible talent. This wedding alone is enough to make me completely jump for joy. And, lucky for us, we have so much more to come!

Woodward + Rick Photographers is a member of our Little Black Book. For more information on how members are chosen, click here.

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Garden Chic Wedding by Woodward + Rick, II

Abby Larson — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 15:45:25 +0000

Today we are featuring one of the loveliest weddings I’ve seen in a long, long time. It has that effortless elegance that I love so much, with fresh from the garden style flowers, a bride in a simple but stunning lace gown, a feel that is both intimate and completely special.

Woodward + Rick shot these absolutely gorgeous photographs, managing to capture the story of the day to complete and utter perfection. The wedding itself was held at the Crest Center in Asheville, NC with the fabulous, Shay Brown of Shay Brown Events in Asheville planning the affair. The flowers, oh the flowers, were done by Aria Floral. LOVE.

Woodward + Rick Photographers is a member of our Little Black Book. For more information on how members are chosen, click here.

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Garden Chic Wedding by Woodward + Rick

Abby Larson — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 14:58:52 +0000

Getting a little bit of a late start today, but the good news is that I am putting the finishing touches on THE most gorgeous garden inspired real wedding you’ve ever seen. Shot by one of our favorite North Carolina Little Black Book members, Woodward + Rick, this wedding is pure and simple beauty. Here is a sneak peek…

So much more to come in just a bit!

Woodward + Rick Photographers is a member of our Little Black Book. For more information on how members are chosen, click here.

Woodward + Rick ~ An Intimate Wedding At The Biltmore

Eddye — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 16:48:43 +0000

Brian and Gry Woodward are our dear friends and preferred LBB photographers listed in the Asheville, North Carolina and Savannah, Georgia areas. They’ve been with SMP from the very beginning and we can’t thank them enough for their continued support to all of us!

Brian & Gry are highly sought after wedding photographers partly due to their magnetic personalities and partially because of their sterling reputations for capturing the stunning moments that define every couple’s most special of days! They realize that wedding dreams come in all shapes and sizes and are able to document each wedding with style, flair and passion.

They recently posted Esther and Jason’s October wedding on their blog and have agreed to share it with all of us today!

from the Woodwards …

Bigger is not always better:) We’ve photographed some huge, multi-day wedding celebrations over the years and yes, they were absolutely gorgeous. But some of the nicest, most meaningful weddings have been small, intimate gatherings. This wedding is a prime example.

Esther and Jason, who are from the same area in Florida that Brian used to live, were married last October at the Biltmore Estate in a small, cozy ceremony with about 35 friends and family. Shay Brown, owner of Shay Brown Events and Palettes of Perfection in Asheville planned the day for Esther and as always, did a fabulous job!

Stacey Brown, owner of The Bloom Room in Asheville, worked her magic with the flowers. . .check out the bride’s bouquet and attendant’s bouquet, just awesome! The ceremony was at the Vista at the Inn on Biltmore Estate and the reception in the Biltmore Wine Cellar.

It was just a gorgeous wedding, Esther + Jason were so much fun to work with and even though it rained a bit nothing was going to stop them from making their wedding a day to remember. So, it doesn’t have to be a mega affair to be beautiful! Thanks Esther + Jason for allowing us to share your wedding day!

Incredible, Brian & Gry … ~ Woodward + Rick Photographers ~ just incredible!

Congratulations Esther and Jason! Your wedding was pure magic!

. . .

Update ~ I wrote to Esther for a little more info on their “story”. We just received this from the lovely bride …

Jason and I met while working together at a Dr’s office in town. I worked as a medical assistant and Jason was a medical rep in the building. We started going out and were together 5yrs before Jason proposed to me at Cinderella’s Wishing Well beside the Castle at Walt Disney World one night! It was truly magical … as was our wedding. We are so excited you enjoyed our pictures. It truly was the best day of our lives!

Woodward + Rick Photographers is a member of our Little Black Book. For more information on how members are chosen, click here.

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Post categories: Little Black Book Blog, Real Weddings, Traditional Elegance, Wedding Photography, Wedding Style

Real Wedding At The Biltmore Estate: Nisha and Jay, II

Eddye — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 18:03:06 +0000

Today, we are featuring Nisha and Jay’s spectacular wedding sent to us by Woodward+Rick Photographers. Brian and Gry are a husband and wife team based out of Asheville, North Carolina but they also shoot in South Carolina, Georgia and Florida (and LOVE to travel!). Their images … from the littlest details to the biggest emotions … are simply awesome!

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

Woodward + Rick Photographers is a member of our Little Black Book. For more information on how members are chosen, click here.

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Real Wedding At The Biltmore Estate: Nisha and Jay

Eddye — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 14:00:12 +0000

Here’s a well known FACT … when you love what you do, it will be obvious in your performance and your product. Here’s a little SECRET … when you love the people that surround you, it will show in your life.

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.

Woodward + Rick Photographers is a member of our Little Black Book. For more information on how members are chosen, click here.

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