top of page
Writer's pictureyourjcmphotography

Fall Wedding at The Parker Mill | K + J


bride and groom standing in front of a mountain at the parker mill

    Katie and Jack are that couple!  I remember thinking that after their engagement session.  We had just spent a beautiful night with them up at Black Balsam Knob and needless to say, these two absolutely crushed it!  Both of them exude a warmth and friendliness that is rare to find in someone, let alone two people that are also madly in love!  Our time with them that evening was like hanging out with two old friends.  The warm sunset was contrasted by a cool mountain wind and these two kept us laughing as well as themselves all night.  You can see some of their golden hour engagement session from the Blue Ridge Mountains below!


environmental portrait of a couple walking in the blue ridge mountains
woman whispering in her fiance's ear as he smiles
engaged couple smiling while holding each other
man leading his fiance down a mountain as they walk together

After having such a great time with these two during their engagement session, we were definitely looking forward to Katie and Jack’s big day!  They said their I dos on a beautiful fall day in Whittier, NC, about an hour west of the always popular Asheville!  It was held at our favorite mountain wedding venue in North Carolina, The Parker Mill!  They put the beautiful mountain views this area is known for on full display, providing the perfect backdrop for their couples.  Basically every wedding photographer’s dream.  Add in that nice little touch of fall weather, and fun wedding party and it’s easy to see how this was easily one of favorite weddings this year!  Like all of our amazing couples, we always have a favorite part of every wedding day.  For us, it was Katie and Jack’s first look.  They took the time to not only share this moment together before their ceremony, but they also decided to say their vows privately.  If you’ve been following our blogs or social media for a while, it’s no secret that we are always fans of our couples building this into their special day.  It almost always leads to a tender moment and it seems like all of our couples feel better after.  Not that they felt bad, but there’s a certain clarity you get when you get all those emotions out of you.  Getting to say everything you want to say to your person without the added pressure of 100+ people listening, just makes it a little easier.  Katie and Jack got to experience this moment and it’s something they will never forget.  Like I said when I started this blog.  They are that couple.  You can’t help but love these two! As always, we hope you all enjoy following along and we would like to send the biggest of congrats to Katie and Jack!  You two are a perfect picture of love and we think anyone would be lucky to know you guys.


Cheers!


wedding pavilion at the parker mill
view from the wedding ceremony pavilion at the parker mill
wedding backdrop covered in florals
wedding reception space at the parker mill
the bride's bouquet laying on a decorative table
bride and bridesmaids dresses hanging on a barn door
wedding bridal details lay flat
wedding invitation and jewelry
the bridal party standing with their hands on their hips
the bridal party sitting in the bridal suite
the bride's mother helping her with her dress
the bride and her mother smiling at each other
the bride putting on her shoes

the bride's first look with the bridesmaids

lay flat of the groom's wedding details

the groom laughing with his groomsmen as he gets dressed

best man helping the groom with his cufflinks

groomsman helping groom with his bow tie
groom fixing his hair in the mirror
the groom shooting pool
the groom's party hanging out on the 2nd floor patio
traditional groomsman portrait in front of the mountains
groom being thrown in the air by the groomsmen
bride approaching the groom for the first look
the bride and groom seeing each other for the first time
the groom checking out the bride's dress
the bride laughing as the groom compliments her
bride and groom both crying during the first look
the bride and groom hug during their vow reading
bride and groom holding each other close
traditional portrait of the bride and groom smiling
silhouette of groomsmen hanging out on the patio
wedding guests hanging out in the cocktail hour area
live musicians
wedding coozies
wedding dessert table
white mountain themed wedding cake
wedding ceremony at the parker mill
bride smiling at the groom while holding the groom's hands
bride and groom smiling at each other during their mountain wedding
bride and groom sharing their first kiss
the bride and groom celebrating after being married
bride and groom smiling after walking out of the ceremony
the bride and groom laughing moments after their wedding ceremony

wedding party portrait
bride and groom cheering as they run through their bridal party
bride and groom sharing their first dance
groom picking the bride up during their first dance
bride and groom hitting a ballroom dancing move
bride and groom holding hands and walking towards the mountains
the bride smiling while the groom kisses her temple
the bride smiling as the groom hugs her from behind
the bride and groom sharing an intimate moment during sunset
bride and groom holding hands during sunset
the bride and groom holding each other and touching foreheads during sunset
the groom picking up and kissing the bride
the bride and groom laughing
the bride being swept off her feet by the groom
the bride and groom watching the sunset
silhouette of the bride and groom during sunset
wedding guests dancing with glow sticks
woman dancing in the middle of the dance floor
groom pointing at the camera
bride singing on the dance floor
bride and her maid of honor dancing back to back
classic photo of the bride and groom in front of a Rolls Royce
dramatic night portrait of the groom's party smoking cigars
bride and groom celebrating while watching fireworks
guests dancing and laughing
bride dancing with the groom while he smokes a cigar
the bride and groom kissing during the last dance

Coordination/planning: Keystone Event Coordinating

Videography: Weddings by LDF 

Exit Vehicle: Coats Classic Cars

Rentals: PPR

Transportation: Parker Shuttles

Cake & Desserts: We 2 Bake

bottom of page