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Brandon & Davie // Asheville Elopement Sponsored by Elope NC

By May 16, 2022June 15th, 2022No Comments

Asheville Elopement Sponsored by Elope NC // Brandon & Davie

One of the things I love about Elope NC and that I love about working with them, is that they want to show couples all of the myriad ways you can build an elopement. Elopements {and weddings in general} don’t have to look like anything specific. They can be as long or short, as elaborate or as simple, with as many or as few vendors as you want! The sky is the limit. Working with this list of vendors was such a dream come true, especially after feeling separate for so long from the wedding world and my fellow wedding vendors. Being able to get out and create with such talents was completely magical. I’m absolutely excited to be sharing this Asheville elopement sponsored by Elope NC and planned by Plain with Sprinkles with you today!

Something that really excited me about this styled shoot was the concept of a walking tour of Asheville, which is already a city I love. But this method of planning your day can be applied anywhere! Spending time just doing what you love somewhere you enjoy being while you also tie the knot… I mean, what could be better than that? For our shoot, we had two incredible grooms join us. The guys – real-life married couple Brandon & Davie were a blast to work with. 

LGBTQ grooms stand outside Battery Park Book Exchange art deco building NC Raven Shutley StudiosGetting Ready

We started off with some fresh haircuts from Streetcar 6 Salon. Jen spent time with each groom in her chair, giving each one some attention and pampering, which is such a nice way to start off your day. After they dressed in their suits from Bernard’s Tux, we headed to The Reverie to finish putting on their details. They had some beautiful cufflinks from Spies Jewelry Design and bolero ties to complete their looks. Afterwards, we checked out the adorable postcard created by Two Peas Postcards to bring a little personality to the day.

Future spouse prepares for Asheville elopement at a hair salon Raven Shutley Studios photographyHair stylist works on groom's hair in preparation for Asheville NC wedding Raven Shutley StudiosFuture spouses walk down street under an umbrella on a rainy Asheville day Raven Shutley StudiosMarriers walks together under a clear umbrella in Asheville NC Raven Shutley Studios wedding photographyMarrying grooms walk down the street in the rain in Asheville before elopement Raven Shutley StudiosLGBTQ grooms outside their Asheville NC elopement venue in the rain Raven Shutley StudiosLGBTQ spouses walk to their elopement ceremony site at The Reverie NC Raven Shutley StudiosGroom in a suit and a boutonniere prepares bolero tie for Asheville elopement Raven Shutley StudiosGroom wearing a bolero tie and boutonniere for an elopement at The Reverie NC Raven Shutley StudiosQueer groom adjusts custom gold cube cufflinks in Asheville NC Raven Shutley Studios photographyA bouquet of lush flowers with orange and purple theme in Asheville NC Raven Shutley StudiosA pair of custom gold and natural teal stone cufflinks in Asheville NC Raven Shutley StudiosAn announcement postcard for elopement from Two Peas Postcards Asheville NC Raven Shutley StudiosAnnouncement postcard for elopement from Two Peas Postcards Asheville NC Raven Shutley StudiosPortraits at the Reverie and Ceremonies

The Reverie folks created some breathtakingly beautiful – and super delicious – signature cocktails dedicated to the couple! Once the grooms were ready and sporting their floral arrangements from the incredibly talented Bask Floral Studio, we headed out into our ceremonies. These were led by the utter delight that is Happily Ever After Asheville. I loved having the chance to watch her do her thing and bring so much joy to all of us. 

A bartender stirring a drink with flowers on a bar at The Reverie in Asheville Raven Shutley StudiosCustom drinks for each groom on their wedding day in Asheville NC Raven Shutley Studios photographyA Groom in grey suit watches spouse walk down aisle at The Reverie in Asheville Raven Shutley StudiosA groom in blue tux holds a bouquet of colorful flowers at The Reverie in NC Raven Shutley StudiosLGBTQ grooms smell the bouquet by the officiant at The Reverie in Asheville Raven Shutley StudiosGroom raises the bouquet in excitement at Asheville NC elopement Raven Shutley StudiosGroom wipes away tears of spouse at The Reverie elopement ceremony in Asheville Raven Shutley StudiosMarriers holds hands before the officiant at The Reverie in Asheville NC Raven Shutley StudiosWedding officiant holds rings out to the grooms at The Reverie in Asheville NC Raven Shutley StudiosGroom exchanges rings with fiancé during ceremony at The Reverie in Asheville NC Raven Shutley StudiosLGBTQ grooms exchange rings and smile during elopement ceremony in Asheville NC Raven Shutley StudiosNewlywed grooms kiss during elopement ceremony at The Reverie in Asheville NC Raven Shutley StudiosNewlyweds hold hands and laugh after wedding ceremony in Asheville NC Raven Shutley StudiosNewlyweds with a bouquet embrace under a gold arch at The Reverie in Asheville Raven Shutley StudiosFuture spouse and officiant watch groom walk down aisle at The Reverie NC Raven Shutley StudiosMarriers hold clear umbrellas by a gold arbor with an officiant in Asheville NC Raven Shutley StudiosQueer couple hold hands by the officiant at elopement ceremony at The Reverie NC Raven Shutley StudiosGrooms exchange rings at wedding ceremony at The Reverie in Asheville NC Raven Shutley studiosNewlyweds excitedly hold hands and kiss outside at The Reverie in Asheville NC Raven Shutley StudiosLGBTQ newlyweds kiss under gold circular arbor outside The Reverie in Asheville NC Raven Shutley StudiosGroom in grey suit with bolero tie and a boutonniere in Asheville NC Raven Shutley StudiosNewlywed grooms toast cocktails after ceremony at The Reverie by gold circular arbor NC Raven ShutleyLGBTQ newlyweds kiss after ceremony at The Reverie under gold circular arbor Raven Shutley StudiosNewlywed couple toasts cocktails after elopement ceremony in Asheville NC Raven Shutley StudiosNewlyweds smile next to reception candles and decor at Asheville elopement Raven Shutley Studios Happy lgbtq newlyweds hug by a red door after wedding ceremony at The Reverie NC Raven Shutley StudiosMr and Mr wedding reception dessert display at The Reverie in Asheville NC Raven Shutley Studios Newlywed feeding groom sit a strawberry at their Asheville wedding reception Raven Shutley StudiosNewlyweds at their wedding reception eating dessert at The Reverie Asheville NC Raven Shutley StudiosNewlywed lgbtq grooms kiss at their Asheville wedding reception at The Reverie Raven Shutley StudiosAsheville Portraits

From there, we walked to The Kress Emporium, stopping as we went whenever we saw something that inspired us. Honestly, that’s my my absolute favorite way to travel anywhere. Then we enjoyed both some fantastic local art and some couple portraits upon arriving. Our walk continued to Battery Park Book Exchange for cake from the genius Karen Donatelli Bakery & champagne!! Finally,  we ended the day’s shoot at Swasheville {such a cool spot!} with some Bun Intended Asheville eats. It was truly a fun day exploring the city!! Thank you to these odors for allowing me to help document the (styled) elopement for Brandon and Davie! 

LGBTQ grooms outside their Asheville NC elopement venue in the rain Raven Shutley StudiosLGBTQ grooms walk arm in arm through the streets of Asheville NC Raven Shutley Studios wedding photosQueer newlywed grooms cross the street holding a bouquet in Asheville NC Raven Shutley StudiosLGBTQ newlyweds walk by a shop in downtown Asheville NC Raven Shutley Studios wedding photographyNewlywed couple hugs on the sidewalk in Asheville NC on a rainy day Raven Shutley Studios photographyNewlywed groom leans into pinch husband at The Kress Emporium NC Raven Shutley Studios photographyNewlywed grooms lean in to kiss inside The Kress Emporium in Asheville NC Raven Shutley StudiosNewlywed grooms look at display at The Kress Emporium in Asheville NC Raven Shutley StudiosNewlywed grooms pose by floral display at The Kress Emporium North Carolina Raven Shutley StudiosNewly married couple hugs in shop window at The Kress Emporium NC Raven Shutley StudiosMarried grooms hold hands and laugh on a street in downtown Asheville NC Raven Shutley StudiosNewlyweds stand on crossroads in downtown Asheville NC Raven Shutley Studios wedding portraitsNewlywed grooms touch foreheads on a street in Asheville NC Raven Shutley StudiosNewlyweds walk through a crosswalk in downtown Asheville after eloping Raven Shutley StudiosA small teal and white wedding cake at Battery Park Book Exchange Asheville NC Raven Shutley StudiosNewlyweds laugh bookshelves at Battery Park Book Exchange in Asheville NC Raven Shutley StudiosLGBTQ newlyweds cut their two tiered wedding cake in Asheville NC Raven Shutley StudiosNewlywed grooms cut the wedding cake at Battery Park Book Exchange Asheville Raven Shutley StudiosA slice of wedding cake held by a groom at Battery Park Book Exchange Asheville Raven Shutley StudiosNewlywed grooms pull edible geodes from wedding cake in Asheville NC Raven Shutley StudiosMarried groom feeds husband wedding cake at Battery Park Book Exchange NC Raven Shutley StudiosGroom holds a slice of wedding cake with three color layers in Asheville NC Raven Shutley StudiosNewlyweds kiss in front of book displays at Battery Park Book Exchange NC Raven Shutley StudiosLGBTQ newlyweds read a book inside Battery Park Book Exchange Asheville NC Raven Shutley StudiosNewlywed couple dances inside Battery Park Book Exchange in Asheville NC Raven Shutley StudiosNewly married couple hugs in a corner of Battery Park Book Exchange NC Raven Shutley StudiosNew husbands sit and toast champagne at Battery Park Book Exchange NC Raven Shutley StudiosNewlywed lgbtq grooms drinking champagne at the Battery Park Book Exchange NC Raven Shutley StudiosNewlyweds drink champagne at Battery Park Book Exchange in Asheville NC Raven Shutley StudiosNew grooms lean together by a reflective wall in Asheville NC Raven Shutley Studios wedding photographyNew groom walks by husband outside the S&W Market in Asheville NC Raven Shutley StudiosGroom pop bottle of champagne with husband outside the S&W Market in Asheville Raven Shutley StudiosLaughing grooms inside a shopping center in Asheville NC Raven Shutley Studios photographyNewlyweds wearing red hotdog sunglasses at a Market in Asheville NC Raven Shutley StudiosNewlywed grooms laugh inside the S&W Market in Asheville NC Raven Shutley StudiosNew grooms talk to a worker at Bun Intended in Asheville NC Raven Shutley Studios photographyNewlywed grooms looking at the menu at Bun Intended in Asheville NC Raven Shutley StudiosThree paper trays of food from Bun Intended in Asheville NC Raven Shutley Studios travel photographerHappy newlywed grooms eat dinner by an arch window at Bun Intended in NC Raven Shutley StudiosNewlywed eat with a fork and chopsticks at Bun Intended in Asheville NC Raven Shutley StudiosNewlyweds eat with chopsticks at Bun Intended after elopement in Asheville NC Raven Shutley Studios

Asheville Wedding Vendors

Sponsor: Elope NC

Photographer: Raven Shutley Studios 

Videographer: Summit to Sea Films 

Planner: Plain with Sprinkles

Florist: Bask Floral Studio

Baker: Karen Donatelli Bakery 

Stationer: Two Peas Postcards

Officiant: Happily Ever After Asheville

Attire: Bernard’s Tux

Cufflinks: Spies Jewelry Design

Salon: Streetcar 6 Salon

Ceremony + Cocktail Venue: The Reverie 

Art Gallery: The Kress Emporium 

Dinner Venue: Swasheville 

Food Vendor: Bun Intended Asheville 

Cake & Champagne Venue: Battery Park Book Exchange

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