Emily & Dan’s reception took place at Welch Field in Montreat, so the bride, groom, and guests simply walked to their reception location while the sounds of bag pipes drifted through the mountains.

There were games set up in the field for the guests to play, as well as standing-height tables lit by mason jar candles outside the tent to lure people outside as the sun set.

Hors d’oeuvres were served before dinner and guests were encouraged to find their seats according to a chalkboard seating chart and names painted on pieces of slate.

I loved this idea! Weddings guests wrote messages to the bride & groom on pieces of smooth river rock.

Here are just a few more of the details that added to the rustic charm of the reception, which was handled by Jennifer King from Verge Events and catered by The Colorful Palate.

The cake is by Candace over at The World’s Best Carrot Cake.

After the toasts & dinner there was plenty of dancing and fun…

…accompanied by vibrant music from the talented Sons of Ralph.

I missed one – the beautiful designs for Bess & Michael’s programs and stationery were designed by Jamie from Bright Orange. I have to say, I love orange, too!

Location: Lake Eden, Black Mountain
Florist: Brown’s Floral Design
Cake: Tiffany’s Baking Co.
Catering: M7 Events

The vendor list:
Location: The Biltmore Estate: Inn on Biltmore & River Bend Barn
Coordinated by the lovely Emily from Occasions by Emily
Hair & Make-up: Natural Impressions
Florist: Blossoms at Biltmore Park
DJ: Sean Lowman, Premier Sound & Light

Adrienne and her staff @ Blossoms did such an awesome job with all of Dana’s flowers! Her bouquet was gorgeous…
…and smelled heavenly, too!
Dana had a special bouquet of calla lilies made for her mom, who carried calla lilies down the aisle when she was married. As you can tell, it was a really meaningful gesture.

The ceremony & reception flowers were fabulous as well!

Music provided by Hotlanta Dixieland Jazz.

I loved the hot pink & black!

Their cakes were great, too!

I told you it was a garden-themed week! Kristan & Adam incorporated many garden details into their decor: gerbera daisies, fresh strawberry jam for favors (yum!), green apples & grapes for table settings, icy, cold sweet tea, and even a sweet little butterfly on the handkerchief Kristan carried with her bouquet.

How pretty is this centerpiece?

The reception was catered by Artisan Catering and flowers were provided by The Enchanted Florist.