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Parker Mill Wedding | C + C

  • Writer: yourjcmphotography
    yourjcmphotography
  • 3 days ago
  • 2 min read
A bride and groom kissing during sunset in the mountains.

    It’s that time of the year where things finally start to slow down (a little bit) and we get a chance to spend time with friends & family, and of course, reminisce on so many of the amazing moments we were blessed to be a part of throughout the year.  One couple we were so fortunate to connect with in 2025 was Caitlin and Cauley!  Sometimes you meet a couple and there’s that instant feeling where you felt like you’ve known them for years.  That would be these two!   Caitlin and Cauley are such warm and kind spirits, and we think that anyone would be privileged to know them.  Naturally with couples like this, there’s a tendency to absolutely crush it when it comes to their photos and these two hit the ground running when we first met them for their engagement here in Western North Carolina!  Unlike a lot of our engagement sessions where we pick one of the beautiful spots our region is known for, Caitlin let us know ahead of time they wanted to shoot on their family’s private property.  After describing it, we knew this was a place we couldn’t wait to see in person.  Plus we had to do some pretty intense off-roading to get there, so bonus fun.  When we arrived at the summit of their property it wasn’t quite like described.  It was better!  We were so blown away with the beauty of this land and the long distance views, that we both barreled through a few cow patties as we walked around aimlessly soaking it all in.  All in good fun.  After taking it all in, naturally we had to ask Cauley about the property and as he told us more and more about it, we could see why this was such a special place for him and Caitlin.  It was the perfect spot for their engagement photos and anyone who gets the chance to visit this place with them should consider themselves lucky.


A man picking up his fiance in an open field in the mountains as he spins her around and she smiles.
An engaged couple pops a bottle of champagne while laughing.
A woman in a dress and cowgirl boots gets picked up and kissed by her fiance in the mountains.
An engaged couple smiles for a portrait with their small dog in the mountains.

Needless to say, we could hardly wait for their wedding day to arrive in late November!  As if their engagement location wasn’t enough, they were celebrating their big day at our favorite wedding venue in NC, The Parker Mill!  If uninterrupted mountain views are your thing, you’re hard pressed to find a better wedding venue in the southeast!  Like many of our weddings, our favorite part of their wedding day was their first look.  Caitlin and Cauley also decided to say their vows privately before the ceremony and as a photographer, we always feel incredibly privileged to be apart of this moment.  It’s about the one time a lot of couples can be vulnerable without the added pressure of dozens (or hundreds) of eyes watching.  We love these little moments where we just get to be a fly on the wall watching someone’s love story unfold.  It was one we are grateful to have been apart of, and a special story we’d love to share.  We hope you enjoy!


Bridal details laying on a wood platform.
Antique bridal details laying on a wood platform.
The bride's dress and veil hanging on an old barn door at the parker mill.
Wedding Cake and antique silverware sitting on a cocktail table.
Farm style wedding tables with blue and white florals and decor.
The wedding reception space at The Parker Mill.
A wedding welcome sign on a mirror.
The wedding ceremony pavilion at the parker mill.
Wedding ceremony backdrop with a cross, florals, and mountain backdrop.
Pews for wedding guests to sit and white and blue florals.
Wedding ceremony backdrop showing florals draped on a cross.
The bride's wedding day slippers and painted toenails.
A funny photo of the bride throwing up a peace sign on both hands.
The bridal party sitting on a couch and laughing.
Cute portrait of the bridal party sitting on a couch and wearing blue pajamas.
The bride's mother's hand clasping her dress.
The bride and her mother sharing a sweet moment while the mother helps her with her dress.
The bridesmaids reacting to seeing the bride in her dress.
The groom laughing candidly as he gets ready.
The groom's father helping him with his tie.
Groomsmen shooting pool as everyone gets ready.
The groomsmen receiving their gifts from the groom.
The groom smiling as his brother helps him with his boutonniere.
The bride approaching the groom from behind for the first look.
The groom smiling at the bride after seeing her for the first time.
The bride and groom hugging each other during the first look.
The bride laughs as her and the groom talk during the first look.
The bride and groom sharing their private vows as the sun shines through the trees.
The groom laughs as the bride reads her vows.
The groom wipes away tears as he reads his vows.
Close up of the bride and groom's dog with a floral collar.
Traditional portrait of the bride and groom smiling with their dog.
Bridal party portrait in front of the mountains.
Groom's party portrait in front of the mountains.
The groom and his groomsmen laughing.
The groom hugging his mother after walking down the aisle.
The bride's father walking her down the aisle.
The groom smiling as the bride walks down the aisle.
Bride and groom holding hands during their wedding ceremony at the parker mill.
The father of the bride crying during the ceremony.
The bride and groom laughing during the wedding ceremony.
The groom shares a soft smile with the bride during the wedding ceremony.
The bride and groom sharing their first kiss.
The bride and groom holding hands and walking into the mountain sunset.
The bride and groom enjoying the sunset view at the top of the parker mill.
The bride and groom kissing during golden hour in the mountains.
Vogue portrait of the bride and groom looking opposite directions.
The groom twirling the bride.
The bride being held by the groom during sunset in the mountains.
Sunset portrait at the parker mill of the bride and groom looking at each other while standing side by side.
The groom dip kissing the bride during sunset at the parker mill.
Sunset bridal portrait.
The groom kissing the bride on the forehead.
The bride and groom smiling at each other while walking and holding hands.
The bride and groom holding hands while being blurred out and the camera focuses on the mountains in the distance.
The bride and groom sharing their first dance.
The father of the bride smiling at her while they dance.
The groom and his mother share the mother son dance.
Wedding guests dancing during the reception.
Wedding guests doing a congo line during the reception at the parker mill.
Lights flashing during the wedding reception at the parker mill.
A wedding guest making a funny face while dancing.
A father dancing with his daughter.
A girl in a cowboy hat raises her hand while dancing.
Wedding guests dancing.
The bride and groom dancing during the reception.
Lights dragging as wedding guests dance.
A dramatic night time portrait at the parker mill with the bride and groom.

Planning/Coordinating: White Lauren Design Co.

Videography: Weddings by LDF

Officiant: Heath Davis

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