If there’s a place that we always love to shoot, it’s Highlands. We were so excited to go back there to shoot the charming duo Leland Strang and Charlie Wheland. Between the classic ceremony and the wild reception, Charlie and Leland’s wedding had something for everyone.
The Ceremony
Leland and Charlie’s shoot was at the Old Edwards Inn in Highlands, North Carolina. The couple is originally from Tennessee, but they decided to have a destination wedding with friends and family. The entire weekend was filled with fun, festivities, and, of course, love!
One of our favorite details was the flowers. The bouquet and floral arrangements for the ceremony were from Oakleaf in Highlands. The floral arrangements were reminiscent of wild mountain flowers. They were absolutely stunning and very appropriate for the location!
Leland’s dress and veil hang from the beautiful wooden dresser at Old Edward’s Inn.
Leland gets her makeup and hair done before the ceremony.
A blissful Charlie kisses Leland cheek under an ivy-covered trellis.
Leland’s bouquet was reminiscent of wild mountain flowers.
The couple takes advantage of the beautiful mountain scenery.
The couple’s ceremony felt intimate yet open in an outdoor structure complete with chandeliers.
Charlie and Leland pose for a photo with their wedding party.
The Reception
Leland, Charlie, and their wedding planner Julie Sylvester at Pinnacle Events really outdid themselves with their unforgettable reception. Beyond simply the decorations, there were so many unique touches that left us awestruck, such as the painter. Charlie and Leland hired a painter to capture the beauty of their reception venue so that they could hang the painting in their home. Even as photographers, we think this is such a classy way to capture a memory!
The reception venue was open, inviting, and decorated for the occasion.
Charlie smiles widely as he shares a first dance with his new bride.
Leland’s father is all smiles during the father-daughter dance.
A painter captured the beautifully decorated venue during the reception.
There was no shortage of fun-loving people at the reception.
Leland and Charlie wave goodbye to their guests under a shower of sparklers.