Elizabeth + Oliver | Asheville, NC Engagement

Talk about awesome! We had the best time with these two who treated us to an amazing visit to the beautiful Biltmore Estate in Asheville. The four of us spent the entire day exploring the estate and goofing off whenever we had a chance. We saw everything from baby goats to bright yellow canola fields… not to mention America’s largest home. We are beyond pumped for their wedding this December in the Dominican! Biltmore photographer 104 Elizabeth + Oliver | Asheville, NC Engagement biltmore Elizabeth + Oliver | Asheville, NC Engagement Biltmore photographer 100 Elizabeth + Oliver | Asheville, NC Engagement Biltmore photographer 101 Elizabeth + Oliver | Asheville, NC Engagement Biltmore photographer 102 Elizabeth + Oliver | Asheville, NC Engagement Biltmore photographer 105 Elizabeth + Oliver | Asheville, NC Engagement asheville engagement session Elizabeth + Oliver | Asheville, NC Engagement Biltmore photographer 106 Elizabeth + Oliver | Asheville, NC Engagement biltmore piggy back Elizabeth + Oliver | Asheville, NC Engagement Biltmore photographer 109 Elizabeth + Oliver | Asheville, NC Engagement Biltmore photographer 107 Elizabeth + Oliver | Asheville, NC Engagement Biltmore photographer 110 Elizabeth + Oliver | Asheville, NC Engagement biltmore engagement Elizabeth + Oliver | Asheville, NC Engagement biltmore ice cream Elizabeth + Oliver | Asheville, NC Engagement Biltmore photographer 103 Elizabeth + Oliver | Asheville, NC Engagement Biltmore photographer 111 Elizabeth + Oliver | Asheville, NC Engagement Biltmore photographer 112 Elizabeth + Oliver | Asheville, NC Engagement asheville photographer Elizabeth + Oliver | Asheville, NC Engagement Biltmore photographer 113 Elizabeth + Oliver | Asheville, NC Engagement Biltmore photographer 114 Elizabeth + Oliver | Asheville, NC Engagement asheville engagement Elizabeth + Oliver | Asheville, NC Engagement Biltmore photographer 115 Elizabeth + Oliver | Asheville, NC Engagement

Blood, Sweat, and Tears

We’ve been pretty quiet for the past few months. There is a good reason for that, part of which you will see right here. Towards the later months of 2012 we acquired the house I (Thad) grew up in. The house was built in the 1840s and my mom and dad purchased the house in the late 70s. My father is a historian and I grew up restoring log cabins, post & beam homes, and collecting antiques with him. Restoration has always been a love of mine and it was a dream to be able to restore the home I grew up in for myself and my family. We’ve put an immense amount of work into making this home into something we are proud of and I can wholeheartedly say that we have accomplished just that.

We couldn’t have come so far without the support of our family and friends who have supported and assisted us all along the way. Nearly all of our closest friend and family have helped us create a home for ourselves and we couldn’t be more grateful and appreciative of their support and love.

Here is a look at a small portion of the work we have done. There is so much more work than meets the eye and a lost of work that we aren’t showing. We’ve come a long ways and we still have a long way to go, but we have so much to enjoy now that we are here! restoration 100 2 Blood, Sweat, and Tears dining room Blood, Sweat, and Tears restoration 103 Blood, Sweat, and Tears meeting room Blood, Sweat, and Tears working2 Blood, Sweat, and Tears restoration 101 Blood, Sweat, and Tears restoration 105 Blood, Sweat, and Tears working1 Blood, Sweat, and Tears sanding Blood, Sweat, and Tears stairs Blood, Sweat, and Tears bathroon floors Blood, Sweat, and Tears restoration 102 Blood, Sweat, and Tears chandillier Blood, Sweat, and Tears

Charlotte + Tony | Chapel Hill, NC Wedding

The wedding you see below was our last of 2012 and was quite easily one of the year’s best. Charlotte and Tony are some of the nicest and classiest people you’ll ever meet. We felt right at home with them and their family and couldn’t have had more fun with them if we wanted too. Every detail about their wedding day was absolutely perfect and it’s rare to see a wedding that flows so effortlessly. We couldn’t have been more honored to have been a part of their wedding day and are so excited for their future together! UNC wedding 109 Charlotte + Tony | Chapel Hill, NC Wedding Getting ready Charlotte + Tony | Chapel Hill, NC Wedding bride getting ready1 Charlotte + Tony | Chapel Hill, NC Wedding UNC wedding 100 Charlotte + Tony | Chapel Hill, NC Wedding guys getting ready Charlotte + Tony | Chapel Hill, NC Wedding UNC wedding 101 Charlotte + Tony | Chapel Hill, NC Wedding waiting Charlotte + Tony | Chapel Hill, NC Wedding UNC wedding 102 Charlotte + Tony | Chapel Hill, NC Wedding UNC wedding 103 Charlotte + Tony | Chapel Hill, NC Wedding ceremony1 Charlotte + Tony | Chapel Hill, NC Wedding UNC wedding 104 Charlotte + Tony | Chapel Hill, NC Wedding UNC wedding 105 Charlotte + Tony | Chapel Hill, NC Wedding onlookers Charlotte + Tony | Chapel Hill, NC Wedding UNC wedding 110 Charlotte + Tony | Chapel Hill, NC Wedding individuals Charlotte + Tony | Chapel Hill, NC Wedding UNC wedding 106 Charlotte + Tony | Chapel Hill, NC Wedding UNC wedding 107 Charlotte + Tony | Chapel Hill, NC Wedding UNC wedding 108 Charlotte + Tony | Chapel Hill, NC Wedding UNC wedding 112 Charlotte + Tony | Chapel Hill, NC Wedding UNC wedding 111 Charlotte + Tony | Chapel Hill, NC Wedding reception details Charlotte + Tony | Chapel Hill, NC Wedding UNC wedding 113 Charlotte + Tony | Chapel Hill, NC Wedding UNC wedding 114 Charlotte + Tony | Chapel Hill, NC Wedding first dance1 Charlotte + Tony | Chapel Hill, NC Wedding UNC wedding 117 Charlotte + Tony | Chapel Hill, NC Wedding UNC wedding 118 Charlotte + Tony | Chapel Hill, NC Wedding UNC wedding 119 Charlotte + Tony | Chapel Hill, NC Wedding mother son dance Charlotte + Tony | Chapel Hill, NC Wedding kids Charlotte + Tony | Chapel Hill, NC Wedding UNC wedding 115 Charlotte + Tony | Chapel Hill, NC Wedding UNC wedding 116 Charlotte + Tony | Chapel Hill, NC Wedding cake cutting1 Charlotte + Tony | Chapel Hill, NC Wedding dancing 11 Charlotte + Tony | Chapel Hill, NC Wedding photobooth Charlotte + Tony | Chapel Hill, NC Wedding dancing 21 Charlotte + Tony | Chapel Hill, NC Wedding UNC wedding 120 Charlotte + Tony | Chapel Hill, NC Wedding UNC wedding 121 Charlotte + Tony | Chapel Hill, NC Wedding UNC wedding 122 Charlotte + Tony | Chapel Hill, NC Wedding last dance Charlotte + Tony | Chapel Hill, NC Wedding UNC wedding 123 Charlotte + Tony | Chapel Hill, NC Wedding UNC wedding 126 Charlotte + Tony | Chapel Hill, NC Wedding UNC wedding 127 Charlotte + Tony | Chapel Hill, NC Wedding UNC wedding 128 Charlotte + Tony | Chapel Hill, NC Wedding UNC wedding 129 Charlotte + Tony | Chapel Hill, NC Wedding UNC wedding 125 Charlotte + Tony | Chapel Hill, NC Wedding
Vendors:
Wedding Venue: Saint Thomas More
Reception Venue: Carolina Club
Wedding Coordinator: A Southern Soiree
Flowers: Kelly Odum
Hair: Clara White
Makeup: Amanda Taylor
Cake: Swank Cake Design
Videographer: Southern Video Design
Transportation: Old South Trolley
DJ: Joe Bunn DJs – Mitch
Photo Booth: Classic Carolina Photo Booths

Elizabeth + Juan | Raleigh, NC Wedding

Elizabeth and Juan are quite possibly the most unique couple you will ever meet. Not only that, but they are such a thoughtful and caring pair who love to take care of everyone around them… and that includes making sure everyone have a great time at their wedding! Their 80′s Prom themed wedding was spectacular and had all the details you would expect at a real prom. Guests even came dressed accordingly and were able to get their formal prom picture at one of their 2 photo booths. Balloons, corsages, prom king & queen, hot sauce, and lots of dancing made for a one of a kind evening. Speaking of dancing, E&J’s first dance was easily the best we’ve ever seen. It makes things easy when the groom is a dance instructor. We’re so excited for these 2 and are so thankful to have been a part of their amazing wedding! Raleigh Wedding 108 Elizabeth + Juan | Raleigh, NC Wedding Raleigh Wedding 101 Elizabeth + Juan | Raleigh, NC Wedding getting ready Elizabeth + Juan | Raleigh, NC Wedding Raleigh Wedding 100 Elizabeth + Juan | Raleigh, NC Wedding bride getting ready Elizabeth + Juan | Raleigh, NC Wedding guys Elizabeth + Juan | Raleigh, NC Wedding Raleigh Wedding 103 Elizabeth + Juan | Raleigh, NC Wedding little player Elizabeth + Juan | Raleigh, NC Wedding Raleigh Wedding 102 Elizabeth + Juan | Raleigh, NC Wedding wedding party Elizabeth + Juan | Raleigh, NC Wedding Raleigh Wedding 105 Elizabeth + Juan | Raleigh, NC Wedding Raleigh Wedding 106 Elizabeth + Juan | Raleigh, NC Wedding first look Elizabeth + Juan | Raleigh, NC Wedding Raleigh Wedding 104 Elizabeth + Juan | Raleigh, NC Wedding details Elizabeth + Juan | Raleigh, NC Wedding ceremony Elizabeth + Juan | Raleigh, NC Wedding the kiss Elizabeth + Juan | Raleigh, NC Wedding Raleigh Wedding 107 Elizabeth + Juan | Raleigh, NC Wedding first dance Elizabeth + Juan | Raleigh, NC Wedding cake cutting Elizabeth + Juan | Raleigh, NC Wedding dancing 1 Elizabeth + Juan | Raleigh, NC Wedding dancing 2 Elizabeth + Juan | Raleigh, NC Wedding Raleigh Wedding 109 Elizabeth + Juan | Raleigh, NC Wedding bouquet toss Elizabeth + Juan | Raleigh, NC Wedding dancing 3 Elizabeth + Juan | Raleigh, NC Wedding dancing 4 Elizabeth + Juan | Raleigh, NC Wedding Raleigh Wedding 110 Elizabeth + Juan | Raleigh, NC Wedding Raleigh Wedding 111 Elizabeth + Juan | Raleigh, NC Wedding Raleigh Wedding 112 Elizabeth + Juan | Raleigh, NC Wedding
Vendors:
Wedding & Reception Venue: Gov. James E. Holshouser Building
Wedding Planner: Unique Weddings + Events
Flowers: Teacup Floral
Bartender: Special Occasions
Cake: Maria High
Decor: Balloons & Tunes
Officiant: Heart to Heart
DJ: DJ Madcow
Catering: Neomonde