Jessica is Dave’s cousin… my new cousin in law… The first time I met Jessica was at our wedding in February… then in June, Dave and I visited Jessica’s family and got to meet her other half, Andy… he was quiet… but very kind… it was nice spending time with the Nher family and getting to know the cousins a little better…

then a few weeks later… Andy proposed to Jessica… and a Fall wedding was quickly set in motion… I was elated when Jessica asked me to be their wedding photographer… I mean, an autumn wedding in the North Carolina mountains? I didn’t have to think twice…

Their wedding this past weekend was absolutely gorgeous… perfect autumn weather…gorgeous bride… surrounded by our family… the only downfall… was leaving — while all our aunts, uncles & cousins were still visiting… but it was great to see everyone… and especially great to have captured Jessica & Andy’s special day… here are some of my favorite pre-wedding images (you’ll have to come back next week for more)… hope you enjoy…

I don’t know if Jessica knew what a gorgeous bride she was…
love her hair…
oh I do love taking my bridal shots…
so pretty…
a sweet mother daughter shot…
and I’ll end with a cute shot of the bride and her flower girls…