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Beautiful Summer Asheville NC Wedding at The Ridge

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When we say one of our favorite weddings this year, oh, boy, we mean it. And mostly because of Caroline’s infectious smile and how Evan looks at her! We melt because of these two and how much they mean to each other. Their Asheville, NC, wedding at The Ridge is the perfect culmination of their love and an incredible start to the rest of their lives together. Of the wedding venues in Asheville NC, The Ridge is one of our favorites.

Their Story

Caroline and Evan met during their freshman year at UNC-Chapel Hill and began dating the next year as Sophomores. Caroline texted him “Hey, I’m single. Want to get dinner?” It’s okay … you can laugh. Looking back now that pretty much sums up their entire relationship, which led to their beautiful Asheville NC wedding.

In August of 2019, Evan lost his twin brother Michael in a skateboarding accident. Every day after that was a struggle waking up and dealing with the loss. Then just two months later in October of 2019 Caroline’s brother, Drew passed away. Evan was with Caroline as she spoke in front of 400+ people at her brother’s funeral. In those two months, they knew they were meant to be there for each other. Truly knowing what it meant to love each other through the ups and downs. During their senior year of college, Caroline got a golden retriever named Holden. She started a bucket list for Holden at UNC-Chapel Hill and blogged about him, it went viral. He now has quite the following on Instagram.

Holden has been through so much with Caroline and Evan he was the dog of honor at their Asheville NC wedding, along with his sister Sophie.

The Proposal

Evan proposed on a trip to Colorado in September 2020, they took sporadically between Caroline ending a job and starting a new job. On a hiking trip, Evan popped the question and of course, Caroline said, “yes!” The stars aligned for them to take the perfect trip and for the perfect proposal, much like Caroline and Evan’s relationship, perfect for each other.

Wedding Inspiration

The Inspiration for their wedding was the gorgeous North Carolina Mountains, pops of colorful summer blooms, and an amazing day with their friends and family. Caroline wore a gorgeous Eva Lendel gown with a plunging neckline and all her bridesmaids in the same shade of Show Me Your Mumu pink, in different styles. Springvine Florist did an amazing job with the perfect shades of summer florals.

Caroline and Evan honored their pups by including them in their wedding ceremony, but also with an appearance on their wedding stationery, and their very own signature cocktails at the reception. Holden the Golden was also featured getting a little mischievous on the back of the cake.

Evan and Caroline also honored their late brothers by including a charm of each of their photos on Evan’s boutonniere and Caroline’s Bouquet. The love these two emanated on their day was an incredible honor to witness and be able to capture at The Ridge in Asheville, making their Asheville NC wedding truly memorable.

Invitation Suite with Dog Details Photos
Dog Watercolors Photo
Wedding Details Invitation Suite and Boutonnieres Photos
Watercolor with Wedding Rings Photo
Couples Wedding Rings and Brides Hair Pins Photos

Getting Ready at The Residence

Black and White of Bride Getting Makeup at The Ridge Asheville Photo
Bride and Grooms Details Shoes Rings Flowers Tie Photos
Bride with with Bridesmaids Laughing on Porch at The Ridge Asheville Photo
Welcome Bag and Invitation Suite For Wedding at The Ridge Asheville Photos
Black and White of Bride Getting Ready With Mom and Grandma Photo
Black and White of Bride Getting Ready at The Ridge Asheville Photos
Bridesmaids First Look at Bride Photo
Bridesmaids First Look with Bride on Porch at The Ridge Asheville Photo
Detail of Brides Bouquet at The Ridge Asheville Photo
Black and White of Bride Looking off and Brides Hand Holding Dress Photos

Bridal Portraits & Wedding Party on The Knoll

Bride with Bridesmaids Laughing at The Ridge Asheville Photo
Maid of Honor Holding Bouquet and Bride Holding Bouquet Looking off at The Ridge Asheville Photo
Bride and Bridesmaids Bouquets Detail Photo
Bride Looking Over Shoulder at The Ridge Asheville Photo
Detail of Brides Dress and Groom Sitting in Chair at The Ridge Asheville Photos
Groom Buttoning Coat at The Ridge Asheville Photo
Groom Sitting and Detail of Boutonniere Photos
Best Man Adjusting Grooms Tie Photo

The Groom & Groomsmen on The Knoll

Groom with Groomsmen at The Ridge Asheville Photo
Groom with Groomsmen at The Ridge Asheville Photos
Wedding Reception Table at The Ridge Asheville Photo
Wedding Cake With Colorful Flowers Photos
Wedding Reception Detail of Place Setting and Menu at The Ridge Asheville Photo
Wedding Reception Details at The Ridge Asheville Photos

The First Look Photos

Black and White of Bride and Grooms First Touch Photo
Father of The Bride First Look with Bride Photos
Brides First Look With Her Dog at The Ridge Asheville Photo
Brides First Look With Golden Retriever at The Ridge Asheville Photos
Bride and Groom Opening Gifts to Each Other Photo
Couples Golden Retrievers in Vest and Veil at The Ridge Asheville Photos
Bride Looking Over Grooms Shoulder Putting on Watch Photo
Black and White of Bride and Grooms First Touch Photo

Wedding Ceremony on The Knoll

Wedding Ceremony Setting at The Ridge Asheville Photo
Wedding Ceremony Chairs and Ceremony Program Photos
Wedding Ceremony Arch at The Ridge Asheville Photo
The Ridge Asheville Wedding Venue Photo
Trio Playing at Ceremony at The Ridge Asheville Photo
Bride Walking Down Ceremony Aisle with Dad Photo
Bride and Groom at Ceremony Alter at The Ridge Asheville Photo
Bride and Groom at Alter During Ceremony Photo
Bride and Groom at Ceremony at The Ridge Asheville Photos
Bride and Groom Exchanging Rings Photo
Black and White of Bride and Grooms First Kiss Photo
Bride and Groom with Golden Retrievers at The Ridge Asheville Photo

Reception at The Chateau

The Chateau at The Ridge Asheville Photo
Wedding Reception Welcome Cocktails Seating Chart Photos
Wedding Reception Welcome Cocktails Seating Chart Photo
Wedding Reception Welcome Cocktails Seating Chart Bride and Groom Photo
Wedding Reception Cocktail Hour Hors Devours Photos
Seating Area at The Ridge Asheville Photo
Wedding Reception Signature Cocktails Photos
The Ridge Asheville Chateau Doors with Flower Arch Photo
Wedding Reception Decor at The Ridge Asheville Photos
Bride and Groom with Wedding Party Cheering Photo
Bridesmaid Holding Brides Dress Train Photo
Bride and Groom Kissing in The Middle of Bridal Party Photo
Bride and Groom in Front of Flower Arch at The Ridge Asheville Photo
Bride and Groom Holding Hands Photo
Bride and Groom Laughing and Hugging Photos
Bride and Groom Hugging and Kissing at The Ridge Asheville Photo
Black and White of Groom Kissing Bride and Couple Smiling at Each Other Photos
Black and White of Groom Kissing Bride at The Ridge Asheville Photo
Bride Walking with Mountains in the Background and Hand Holding Veil Photos
Bride and Groom Kissing With Veil Flying in Front Photo
Bride and Groom Holding Hands and Kissing Photos
Bride and Groom Kissing In Front of The Doors of the Chateau at The Ridge Asheville -  wedding venues asheville nc
Black and White of Bride and Groom at Wedding Reception Photo

The First Dance

Bride and Groom First Dance Photo
Black and White of Bride and Groom Kissing at Wedding Reception Photo
Black and White of Couple Laughing During Toasts at The Ridge Asheville Photo
Black and White of Bride and Groom Cutting Cake Photo
Black and White of Bride and Groom Kissing Photo
Bride and Grooms First Dance at The Ridge Asheville Photo
Bride and Groom Dancing at Wedding Reception Photos
Bride and Groom Dancing at Wedding Reception Photo
Black and White of Bride and Grooms Last Dance Photo
Bride and Grooms Last Dance Photo
Guests Dancing at Wedding Reception at The Ridge Asheville Photos
Black and White of Bride and Groom Last Dance Kissing Photo at wedding venues asheville nc
Bride and Groom Kissing at Sparkler Exit Photo
Bride and Groom Sparkler Exit at The Ridge Asheville Photo

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