Micro-wedding at Stone Ashe Vineyards

I ADORED this couple and this venue. Stone Ashe Vineyards is located in the rolling hills beyond Fletcher, NC and Hendersonville. One of those spots just out of the city but so unusual to get to you wonder if you’re actually going the right way. The grounds were perfect, the staff so helpful.. and best of all the newlyweds brought joie de vivre. My favorite vivre of all.

As per usual I’m showing you a cross hair of the collection- details, happy smiles, moody looks. The wine was overflowing, the bees a-buzzin at work, and the couple generous enough to share a drink with me. Thank you for everything, V and J!

The goodboys on the property, by the way, were coersed to do this. They are totally obviously uncomfortable with me posing them looking like they want cake. Just… for the record. I still like this idea though.

This single lady made the amazing cake. Let me see if I can find her info… nope. Please reach out if you know! After a year I have no idea anymore. It was so amazing. I think out of Maryland.

Hi my name is Lacey and I’m a wedding photographer and I took this photo. And also black and white is the best.

I only had a few sips before someone <strike>stole</strike> absconded with my wine which was fair because I “borrowed” theirs for a photo op and then the staff cleaned it up. My bad.

Wine tastings for your group, amazing charcuterie, attentive staff, the view. Did I mention the view? We were supposed to leave for another location for portraits but the couple was having too much fun to leave and this was at least as beautiful anyway.

I couldn’t resist one more image as I drove back home. Always so bittersweet to go, but so happy to have been there a few moments of your life together. <3 Lacey

Vineyards at Bettys Creek

First look! Romantic, voyeuristic of me maybe, but definitely romantic.

I have never loved an indoor venue as much as I do every single outdoor wedding spot. Nature is where it’s at.

On location at the Vineyards at Betty’s Creek. This wedding was all about the SPRING green and white!

This Vineyard is HUGE. It’s also quite steep, as you can see in a few pictures. I did a TON of walking and worked out my calves and thighs but only because I wasn’t willing to wait for golf carts all day- but let me tell you the staff at this venue is on point. There seemed to be 3 carts driving around the property to transport well-clad guests all day long. They were super helpful and even showed up at the vendor parking lot when I parked!

The groom was patiently waiting for his bride for the first look- in the distance you can see a house that is sometimes used for various things on the property, like getting ready, or smaller receptions.

be prepared for rustic, natural and outdoorsy details all over!

Fun fact. The loose petals were MIA so the flower fairy man, who took his job very seriously, filled his fanny pack with petals he stole off the many dogwood trees on the property.

The couple hung crystals from the trees above the ceremony space.

Including this so people looking for venues get an overall feel for what the land looks like. This is as viewed from the reception building.

Get a woman who looks at you like this… <3

Their dog <3 oh my gosh! Loved his people!! And I may have a hidden talent for getting puppers attention.

Many thanks for Sean Szitas having me out to second shoot with him- always a pleasure! I’d very much love to work this venue again, so if you’re considering it, or any similar venue, please reach out! Best wishes to the beautiful couple!