Cynthia Viola Photography

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Ashe and Justin's Wedding at The Inn at Crestwood

Wedding PhotographyCynthia Viola

I had the best time getting to know Justin and Ashe at their engagement session at Moses Cone last year. We hit it off right away of course; they are so down to earth and easy to be around. They had no expectations, they just wanted to capture this moment in the exact weather of the mountains. Their proposal was in a thick fog and they loved every minute of it. They hoped their engagement session and wedding day would each be something different to capture the mountains in their entirety. They were not disappointed.

These two met just before covid and found that the world’s shut down only brought them closer together as their dates looked more like long talks on the porch or walks in the park rather than watching a movie. She bought a puppy together they trained little Benson, and that too only brought them closer.

In their sweet ceremony at St Elizabeth’s Church, they shared their first communion together, as well as a their first prayer to Mary as a united couple. After that they had scheduled a two hour break before the cocktail hour began so they were able to enjoy their day together privately before entertaining their guests.

Back at Crestwood, Emerald Empire band brought the party and everyone danced the night away with the chill of fall beginning to settle in around them. It was a perfect day!

You guys thank you so much for including us in your special day!!

The Vendors who made the day possible:

Photographer: Cynthia Viola with Shannon Leopold

Ceremony: St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Church

Reception Venue: The Inn at Crestwood

Dress: Sealed With A Kiss

Rings: Paffrath Jewelers

Make Up: April Bennett

Florist: Callista Flower Company

Officiant: Deacon Larry O'Toole

Band: Emerald Empire Band

Our Lady of Lourdes Wedding | Evelyn and Lawrence

Wedding PhotographyCynthia Viola
Love is composed of a single soul inhabiting two bodies.
— Aristotle
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Wedding

You just never know where you’re going to find your next favorite couple. Evelyn sent me a message after having seen a comment I’d made on the Blind Barbour’s Instagram Page. We both share an affinity for the place and of course Joey and Michelle who own it. After a quick conversation we decided to meet up at The NC Museum of Art where she and Lawrence had shared their first date and I knew right away we’d be a perfect fit.

Evelyn wasn’t a typical bride; she made it very clear, while this day was about both of them, of course, she wanted me to focus my attention on her groom. “I want him to feel loved and adored,” she said. Such a refreshing concept. While the day in general moved pretty quick, I know they’ll be talking about it for years to come.

Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Wedding
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Wedding
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Wedding
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Wedding
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Wedding
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Wedding
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Wedding
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Wedding
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Wedding

Every one of the guests couldn’t stop talking about just how happy they were for them. When Lawrence crooned “I can’t help falling in love with you,” to his new bride the whole room was in tears and we all loved them that much more.

The Vendors who made the day possible:

Photographer: Cynthia Viola

Venue: Our Lady Of Lordes Catholic Church

Florist: Flowers on Broad

Officiant: Father Garneau

Catering: Neomande

Cake Baker: Raleigh French Bakery

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