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!