So recently my sweet husband surprised me by taking me to my favorite place ever for my birthday - Asheville, North Carolina! Asheville is fun for several reasons but special because it's where we got married :). I also have great family there so it makes it even more fun. The timing of this visit was great because my could-be-my-sister cousin. Lara, got engaged 3 days before we got there.  We went dress shopping and checked out churches and reception venues all while I was there. I was impressed at how much we got done.

Won't this be the perfect little white chapel for a gorgeous May wedding?

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The Palmer Chapel is a hidden treasure in Cataloochee Valley built in 1898. It's still in amazing shape and traces of the past are found all around.

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Here's a photo of the beautiful bride ...

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and I couldn't resist taking one of her maid-of-honor, my other stunning cousin, Abby Rose...

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And I have to thank Elio, my husband, because he went overboard and gave me a new Nikon D800 for my birthday present. This is a camera that I NEVER thought I would own. I'm beyond grateful and totally excited that it takes such stellar pics.