Any time I get the chance to shoot a wedding at Chestnut Ridge, it’s a great day! This venue is one of my favorites and one I’m at frequently. So today I’m so excited to share my friend’s wedding! What a beautiful day it was, I had the best time and was so honored to be a part of Carra and Caleb’s special day. Carra and I first met at Chestnut Ridge when I was photographing a family event for Carra’s sister, Taylor, who is also the owner of the venue. Carra introduced herself and asked about the possibility of mentoring with me during her senior year of college. From there, Carra spent her senior year working with me and continues to work with me – the rest is history.
Carra and Caleb have known each other for years and their families have been anticipating them dating for years, so when the day finally came that they were official, there were lots of smiles! I absolutely loved how close-knit their families are. Their church ministers married them at the ceremony location and it was a full house. These two are so loved – if you spend just a few minutes around them you’d understand why! After the ceremony, we took couples portraits during the golden hour light, and then we were off to the reception. The introductions of the wedding party and couple were such fun and full of energy! Next came dinner, which was a totally customizable taco bar, which of course was a huge hit! Lastly, the night ended with toasts from friends and families followed by dancing and finally a sparkler exit with fireworks.
Congratulations Carra & Caleb, I’m so excited to see what life holds for you! Interested in seeing more weddings I’ve shot at this venue? Click here!
![bride getting ready for her wedding at Chestnut Ridge venue in Asheville NC](https://kathybeaverphotography.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Chestnut-Ridge-Winter-Wedding_0874-1024x906.jpg)
![winter wedding details in Asheville, NC with pink and burgundy details](https://kathybeaverphotography.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Chestnut-Ridge-Winter-Wedding_0880-1024x849.jpg)
![bride and her mom getting ready on her wedding day](https://kathybeaverphotography.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Chestnut-Ridge-Winter-Wedding_0875-1024x766.jpg)
![wedding vows and notes](https://kathybeaverphotography.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Chestnut-Ridge-Winter-Wedding_0891-1024x347.jpg)
![bride getting ready with her mother at her wedding at Chestnut Ridge](https://kathybeaverphotography.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Chestnut-Ridge-Winter-Wedding_0876-1024x1020.jpg)
![bride and bridesmaids getting ready in black pajamas](https://kathybeaverphotography.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Chestnut-Ridge-Winter-Wedding_0886-1024x476.jpg)
![black and white photo of bride on morning of her wedding](https://kathybeaverphotography.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Chestnut-Ridge-Winter-Wedding_0878-1024x1020.jpg)
![groom getting ready on his wedding day](https://kathybeaverphotography.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Chestnut-Ridge-Winter-Wedding_0883-1024x476.jpg)
![groom and groomsmen get ready on wedding day in Asheville, NC](https://kathybeaverphotography.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Chestnut-Ridge-Winter-Wedding_0882-1024x526.jpg)
![bride kisses grandma on her wedding day](https://kathybeaverphotography.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Chestnut-Ridge-Winter-Wedding_0877-1024x476.jpg)
![bride getting ready on the morning of her wedding at Chestnut Ridge](https://kathybeaverphotography.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Chestnut-Ridge-Winter-Wedding_0884-1024x476.jpg)
![black and white photo of 3 generations on bride's wedding day](https://kathybeaverphotography.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Chestnut-Ridge-Winter-Wedding_0885-1024x766.jpg)
![bride shares first look with her dad](https://kathybeaverphotography.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Chestnut-Ridge-Winter-Wedding_0895-1024x518.jpg)
![bride shares a reveal with her bridesmaids](https://kathybeaverphotography.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Chestnut-Ridge-Winter-Wedding_0896-1024x177.jpg)
![bride shares reveal of her in her dress on her wedding day](https://kathybeaverphotography.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Chestnut-Ridge-Winter-Wedding_0897-1024x687.jpg)
![groom plays pool on his wedding day](https://kathybeaverphotography.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Chestnut-Ridge-Winter-Wedding_0898-1024x476.jpg)
![bride and grooms share first look for their wedding at Chestnut Ridge](https://kathybeaverphotography.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Chestnut-Ridge-Winter-Wedding_0899-1024x365.jpg)
![bride and groom read letters to one another on their wedding day](https://kathybeaverphotography.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Chestnut-Ridge-Winter-Wedding_0910-1024x687.jpg)
![bride and groom with their wedding party at wedding venue in Asheville, NC](https://kathybeaverphotography.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Chestnut-Ridge-Winter-Wedding_0900-1024x687.jpg)
![bridal party for wedding at Chestnut Ridge](https://kathybeaverphotography.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Chestnut-Ridge-Winter-Wedding_0901-scaled.jpg)
![bride and bridesmaids take bouquet photo](https://kathybeaverphotography.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Chestnut-Ridge-Winter-Wedding_0903-1024x476.jpg)
![bridal party photos at couple's wedding at Chestnut Ridge](https://kathybeaverphotography.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Chestnut-Ridge-Winter-Wedding_0902-scaled.jpg)
![bride and groom takes photos with family](https://kathybeaverphotography.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Chestnut-Ridge-Winter-Wedding_0911-1024x766.jpg)
![bridal portrait on her wedding day with red, pink, and white bouquet](https://kathybeaverphotography.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Chestnut-Ridge-Winter-Wedding_0912-1024x767.jpg)
![ceremony florals at a wedding at Chestnut Ridge](https://kathybeaverphotography.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Chestnut-Ridge-Winter-Wedding_0881-1024x1020.jpg)
![bride walks down the aisle on her wedding day](https://kathybeaverphotography.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Chestnut-Ridge-Winter-Wedding_0907-1024x767.jpg)
![bride meets groom at altar](https://kathybeaverphotography.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Chestnut-Ridge-Winter-Wedding_0908-scaled.jpg)
![black and white photo of indoor ceremony](https://kathybeaverphotography.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Chestnut-Ridge-Winter-Wedding_0917-1024x687.jpg)
![bride slips ring on husbands finger](https://kathybeaverphotography.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Chestnut-Ridge-Winter-Wedding_0905-1024x476.jpg)
![bride and groom just got married and are celebrating at the altar](https://kathybeaverphotography.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Chestnut-Ridge-Winter-Wedding_0906.jpg)
![bride and groom photos on their wedding at Chestnut Ridge](https://kathybeaverphotography.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Chestnut-Ridge-Winter-Wedding_0909-1024x766.jpg)
![bride and groom celebrate with friends and family after their ceremony](https://kathybeaverphotography.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Chestnut-Ridge-Winter-Wedding_0904-1024x476.jpg)
![sunset photos of wedding at Chestnut Ridge](https://kathybeaverphotography.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Chestnut-Ridge-Winter-Wedding_0918-scaled.jpg)
![bride and groom take portraits in a field at sunset](https://kathybeaverphotography.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Chestnut-Ridge-Winter-Wedding_0919-1024x476.jpg)
![sunset photos of bride and groom at their wedding at Chestnut Ridge](https://kathybeaverphotography.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Chestnut-Ridge-Winter-Wedding_0920-scaled.jpg)
![bride holds dress in sunset field](https://kathybeaverphotography.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Chestnut-Ridge-Winter-Wedding_0921-1024x687.jpg)
![bride and groom photos at sunset](https://kathybeaverphotography.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Chestnut-Ridge-Winter-Wedding_0922-1024x766.jpg)
![bride and groom share kiss under veil](https://kathybeaverphotography.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Chestnut-Ridge-Winter-Wedding_0923-1024x476.jpg)
![black and white photo of bride and groom's wedding at Chestnut Ridge](https://kathybeaverphotography.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Chestnut-Ridge-Winter-Wedding_0946-1024x766.jpg)
![bride and groom photo with mountains in the background](https://kathybeaverphotography.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Chestnut-Ridge-Winter-Wedding_0924-scaled.jpg)
![black and white photo of bride and groom in Asheville mountains](https://kathybeaverphotography.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Chestnut-Ridge-Winter-Wedding_0925-1024x687.jpg)
![bride and groom share portraits at sunset](https://kathybeaverphotography.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Chestnut-Ridge-Winter-Wedding_0926-1024x476.jpg)
![bride and groom share portraits at sunset](https://kathybeaverphotography.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Chestnut-Ridge-Winter-Wedding_0927-1024x766.jpg)
![bride and groom pose for a portrait in the NC mountains](https://kathybeaverphotography.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Chestnut-Ridge-Winter-Wedding_0929-1024x766.jpg)
![reception details at Chestnut Ridge wedding venue](https://kathybeaverphotography.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Chestnut-Ridge-Winter-Wedding_0890.jpg)
![reception details at Chestnut Ridge wedding venue](https://kathybeaverphotography.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Chestnut-Ridge-Winter-Wedding_0887-1024x946.jpg)
![bride and groom sit at sweetheart table](https://kathybeaverphotography.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Chestnut-Ridge-Winter-Wedding_0888-1024x476.jpg)
![reception for wedding at Chestnut Ridge](https://kathybeaverphotography.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Chestnut-Ridge-Winter-Wedding_0930-1024x687.jpg)
![introductions at wedding at Chestnut Ridge](https://kathybeaverphotography.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Chestnut-Ridge-Winter-Wedding_0931-scaled.jpg)
![black and white photo of bride and groom entering their reception at their wedding at Chestnut Ridge](https://kathybeaverphotography.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Chestnut-Ridge-Winter-Wedding_0932-1024x687.jpg)
![bride and groom share first dance](https://kathybeaverphotography.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Chestnut-Ridge-Winter-Wedding_0933-1024x476.jpg)
![bride and groom cut cake at their wedding](https://kathybeaverphotography.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Chestnut-Ridge-Winter-Wedding_0913.jpg)
![bride shares dance with her father](https://kathybeaverphotography.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Chestnut-Ridge-Winter-Wedding_0934-scaled.jpg)
![bride shares dance with her father](https://kathybeaverphotography.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Chestnut-Ridge-Winter-Wedding_0935-1024x347.jpg)
![bride shares dance with her father](https://kathybeaverphotography.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Chestnut-Ridge-Winter-Wedding_0936-1024x347.jpg)
![reception at Chestnut Ridge wedding venue](https://kathybeaverphotography.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Chestnut-Ridge-Winter-Wedding_0916-1024x687.jpg)
![guests giving a toast at a wedding](https://kathybeaverphotography.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Chestnut-Ridge-Winter-Wedding_0914-scaled.jpg)
![bride and groom listening to speeches at their wedding at Chestnut Ridge](https://kathybeaverphotography.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Chestnut-Ridge-Winter-Wedding_0889-1024x687.jpg)
![people giving speeches at wedding at Chestnut Ridge](https://kathybeaverphotography.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Chestnut-Ridge-Winter-Wedding_0915-scaled.jpg)
![reception at Chestnut Ridge in Asheville, NC](https://kathybeaverphotography.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Chestnut-Ridge-Winter-Wedding_0939-scaled.jpg)
![reception at Chestnut Ridge in Asheville, NC](https://kathybeaverphotography.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Chestnut-Ridge-Winter-Wedding_0938-1024x347.jpg)
![reception at Chestnut Ridge in Asheville, NC](https://kathybeaverphotography.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Chestnut-Ridge-Winter-Wedding_0940.jpg)
![guest photos at wedding at Chestnut Ridge in Asheville, NC](https://kathybeaverphotography.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Chestnut-Ridge-Winter-Wedding_0941-1024x476.jpg)
![guests having fun at wedding at Chestnut Ridge](https://kathybeaverphotography.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Chestnut-Ridge-Winter-Wedding_0942-1024x476.jpg)
![dancing at wedding at Chestnut Ridge](https://kathybeaverphotography.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Chestnut-Ridge-Winter-Wedding_0893-1024x347.jpg)
![black truck with just married decorations](https://kathybeaverphotography.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Chestnut-Ridge-Winter-Wedding_0894-scaled.jpg)
![bride and groom share sparkler exit for their wedding at Chestnut Ridge](https://kathybeaverphotography.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Chestnut-Ridge-Winter-Wedding_0892-1024x461.jpg)
![bride and groom share sparkler exit with small fireworks behind them for their wedding at Chestnut Ridge](https://kathybeaverphotography.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Chestnut-Ridge-Winter-Wedding_0943-scaled.jpg)
![bride and groom share sparkler exit](https://kathybeaverphotography.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Chestnut-Ridge-Winter-Wedding_0945-1024x687.jpg)
Vendor team:
Chestnut Ridge Wedding Venue | @chestnutridgeevents
Flawless Airbrush Asheville | @flawlessairbrush
Twisted Laurel Catering | @twistedlaurel_downtownavl
Florist | Flowers by Nancy
Videography | DCS Media