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Brevard Music Center Wedding: Sierra + Glenn

Updated: Apr 23


groom hugging bride from behind in front of the water

Jenny and I recently had the pleasure of capturing one of the most special weddings in recent memory. First and foremost because we got to work with Sierra and Glenn. What do we mean by that? Anybody whose spent any time around these two will tell you, they are kind hearted, genuine, and just one of the sweetest couples you will likely ever meet. We were able to spend time with them twice before their wedding day, once for their engagement session at black balsam, and the second time to tour the site of where they would hold their wedding ceremony. We hit it off immediately during their engagement, especially when we found out their dog Thunder was a weener dog! Instant connection! (we have one at home and they are the best!) They were to die for on their engagement! The fun and gentle way in which they showed their love for one another made for awesome captures as we got to know them on our way up the mountain for a beautifully warm sunset! Always the perfect way to end any couple’s shoot!

It seemed like forever and a day but the next time we got to connect with Sierra and Glenn was for a walk through of their wedding ceremony venue. This is where things get special again! The ceremony site was going to be held at Bryn Avon. While I won’t pretend to know all the value and significance of this historical site, Glenn let us know that it it was built in the late 1800s by his Welsh ancestors who helped to colonize much of the surrounding area. As we were given the tour of Bryn Avon inside and out, we gazed with delight at not only the unique character of this property, but also the sentimental meaning it held for Sierra & Glenn, and especially Glenn’s family. As we explored the property, with Glenn and Sierra, we tried to take in as much as we could about what they loved about the property as well as many of the stories Glenn shared about the history of not only the structures and property but many of the items inside the home and the stories behind them. The one that stood out most for us was the fact that Glenn’s parents were wed in the gardens right behind Bryn Avon, the exact same place that Glenn and Sierra were envisioning their loving union to take place. When we learned of this, we couldn’t help but falling even more in love with their story.

When the week of their wedding finally arrived, the excitement was at an all time high! We were going to be spending the day with Sierra and Glenn, some of our favorite vendors, and doing it all at a pretty cool place! Everything was shaping up to be perfect! That is until, the weather report hit. About a week from their big day, rain was looking unavoidable. Nobody panicked as the weather has a way of being all over the place in the mountains of WNC, but as the day drew near, it appeared as if the precipitation would definitely being paying us all a visit. With some last minute coordination and adjustments to the timeline the site of the ceremony changed to the reception site, but we were still going to be able to capture their first look at and getting ready photos at Bryn Avon. This was huge given how much it meant to both Sierra and Glenn and we were thrilled to be able to shoot at least part of the wedding day there!

iron gate leading to the couple's venue
flowers in the foreground of the couple's wedding venue
old english style wedding venue
back of the wedding venue
sun garden
sun dial
old photos in the venue
one of the rooms in the antique venue
bride and groom's rings sitting in front of a pink bouquet
pink boutonnieres
bride's dress hanging in a window frame
bride's details
bride's mother helping her with her dress
bride's maid of honor putting the finishing touches on her dress
bride's mother helping her put on her bracelet
bridal portrait in the window light
the groom walking into the wedding
groom having a beer with his buddy before the wedding
groom adjusting his groomsman's tie
groom and his buddy cheering a beer
groom buttoning his jacket in the window light
editorial style bridal portrait at the edge of some stairs
bride approaching the groom from behind
groom holding an umbrella and smiling at the bride
bride wiping away tears during their first look
groom holding an umbrella over the bride during the first look
bride and groom kissing underneath an umbrella
traditional portrait of the bride and groom smiling
bride and groom smiling while holding each other close
bride and groom smiling at each other underneath umbrellas while holding hands
bride and groom jumping with their umbrellas
bride laughing as her and the groom walk through the rain
intimate moment between the bride and groom
bride and groom kissing in the garden
bridal party portrait underneath some umbrellas
wedding party photo underneath umbrellas
groom's party portrait

Even though much of their wedding day was plagued by rain, it almost didn’t matter. Everyone from Sierra and Glenn, to their family friends, as well as the wedding vendors present on this day weren’t all that affected by the weather. We joked amongst each other that this was the best rainy wedding ever! Truth be told from our perspective the weather added a touch of romance that you can only get with a little bit of rain. The lighting was nice and soft all day, and Sierra didn’t mind getting the bottom of her dress a little wet. With the often perceived bad, came A LOT of good! With love in the air, happiness in their smiles, and dance in their feet, Sierra and Glenn made memories and absolutely rocked their wedding day!

wildflower decor on a table
farm tables in the wedding reception
guest book
wedding seating chart
wedding guests walking in through the rain
musician playing guitar
wedding guests sitting in rocking chairs
wedding guests laughing during the ceremony
wedding guests walking into the ceremony
wedding party and family members walking into the reception
wedding guests standing for the ceremony precessional
bride's mother walking her down the aisle
bride and groom holding hands during the ceremony
bride laughing and looking at the groom's hands
groom wiping away tears during the ceremony
bride and groom sharing their first kiss
bride and groom laughing after they walk out of the ceremony
bride and groom kissing after the ceremony
bride and groom holding hands and walking away in the rain
a nearby duck at the wedding venue
bride and groom holding hands and walking on a trial
bride and groom's hands holding each other
bride smiling as the groom hugs her from behind
bride and groom enjoying a drink while standing on a bridge
bridal portrait in front of a garden
bride and groom sharing their first dance
groom dipping bride on the dance floor
bride and groom holding each other close during their first dance
outside perspective of the wedding ceremony
wedding reception venue shot from across a pond
wedding guest laughing while sitting a their table
bride reacting to something a guest said
wedding guests laughing
bride and groom smiling during the maid of honor toast
bride hugging the maid of honor after her toast
groom raising a glass and giving a toast
the bride dancing with her uncle
the groom dancing with his mother
the bride laughing while dancing with the groom during the reception
wedding guests laughing and dancing
young couple dancing during the reception
bride's mother and uncle dancing
bride dancing with her family
groom blindfolding the bride
the bride hitting a pinata
groom hitting a pinata
bride and groom dancing on the dance floor
bride laughing during the wedding reception
light drag wedding reception shot
blurry dance floor photo

Big congrats to Sierra & Glenn and special thanks to all of the amazing wedding vendors who helped bring this day together!

Venue(s): Bryan Avon & Brevard Music Center

Planning/Coordinating: Plain with Sprinkles Events

Make up: Anarie

Ceremony Music: Jay Brown

Reception Music: Preston Prince (DJ)

Catering/Desserts: Verbena Cakes & Catering

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