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Let me start by saying that I am in LOVE with the wedding albums I provide to my couples! They are custom designed by me, an Asheville wedding photographer, they include all of the most important moments of a wedding day, and are a priceless family heirloom to look back and to help relive one […]

Weddings

March 26, 2020

Asheville Wedding Photography | Custom Keepsake Wedding Album Preview

Navy blue leather wedding album with silver foil deboss by Jessica Merithew Photography

This fall wedding at The Lodge at Flat Rock was absolutely beautiful! With floral pumpkin aisle decor, rich fall colors, and Heather and Greg’s immense joy, it was a simply perfect Hendersonville, NC wedding! Last fall I had the pleasure of photographing Heather and Greg’s engagement photos in Asheville, NC at The North Carolina Arboretum. That […]

Weddings

November 24, 2019

Hendersonville Wedding Photographer | The Lodge at Flat Rock Fall Wedding Photography Preview | Heather + Greg

Bride and groom walking down aisle at wedding at Lodge at Flat Rock in Hendersonville, NC

This beautiful couple chose our mountains here in western North Carolina for their West Asheville chapel elopement! Set in a gorgeous back yard garden with its intimate indoor space, Keri and Nathan shared hand written vows, a few tears, and lots of love on their wedding day.  When I first spoke to Keri and Nathan […]

Weddings

November 8, 2019

West Asheville Chapel Elopement Preview | Keri + Nathan

Couple looking at each other in the rose garden

This beautiful couple shared an amazing wedding day with family and friends at The Foundry Hotel in Asheville, NC, and it was an absolute blast to capture! From the mix of pretty pinks and deep fall hues to dancing the night away in the courtyard, it was a gorgeous and fun wedding! Brittany and Brian chose […]

Weddings

October 30, 2019

The Foundry Hotel Fall Wedding Photography Preview | Brittany + Brian

couple walking under umbrella during wedding photos

This beautiful fall wedding in Washington, DC area was a perfect kick off to my fall wedding season as an Asheville wedding photographer! The weather was gorgeous, the riverside venue was beautiful, and Ellen and Kyle were a ton of fun to work with! Plus, this was a brunch wedding. Who doesn’t love that?! That’s […]

Weddings

October 25, 2019

The River View at Occoquan Fall Wedding Photography | Ellen + Kyle

Wedding couple standing on dock at The River View at Occoquan on wedding day in Lorton, VA

This Asheville Botanical Gardens elopement was sweet, fun, and full of little moments that only Rosalie and Sam understood. It was a perfect ceremony for the two of them, just as they envisioned it, and they kindly shared it with friends and family from across the country, right here in Asheville, NC.  With summer thunderstorms […]

Weddings

August 8, 2019

Asheville Botanical Gardens Elopement Photography | Rosalie + Sam

Couple holding hands at Asheville Botanical Gardens elopement

Emily + Nick’s big day at Hawkesdene was truly a dream come true! From mother nature on our side to being surrounded by family and friends, it was a perfect wedding day!  When I arrived at Hawkesdene, in Andrews, NC, the air was cool, the sky was dark, and the clouds were pouring rain. The […]

Weddings

May 7, 2019

Hawkesdene Wedding Photography in Spring | Emily + Nick Wedding Photos Preview

Couple holding hands and looking at each other

You’re engaged! Congratulations! This is such an exciting time for you, your fiancé, and your families. I’m sure many ideas are being voiced and you might even be feeling a bit overwhelmed. Wedding planning doesn’t have to be stressful. See my tips below for help with your Asheville wedding budget and have a stress free […]

Weddings

December 8, 2018

Asheville Wedding Photographer | Wedding Budget Tips

wedding invitation, rings lined up, bouquet

Raise your hand if you have hundreds (maybe thousands?) of digital images that you adore, and would not for one second consider deleting from your cloud storage. I’ll bet you raised your hand, just like me. Now imagine how you would feel if something happened in our digital world and all of those photos were […]

Engagements + Proposals, Families, Maternity + Newborns, Weddings

August 8, 2018

5 Reasons Why You Should Print and Display Your Photos

Dad kissing baby on cheek while Mom laughs during photos in Asheville, NC

These two lovelies chose our gorgeous Blue Ridge Mountains as their backdrop for Roan Mountain State Park wedding photos, and I am so happy that they did! As a Roan Mountain wedding photographer, standing on Round Bald with them and capturing their love in photographs was an honor and so much fun! When I first met […]

Weddings

May 15, 2018

Roan Mountain, TN Wedding Photographer | Haley + Alex Wedding Photos Preview

Couple walking together on mountain top at Round Bald, NC

WEDDINGS |



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FAMILIES |



MATERNITY + NEWBORNS



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ABOUT JESSICA

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WEDDINGS |



ENGAGEMENTS + PROPOSALS |



FAMILIES |



MATERNITY + NEWBORNS |



WEDDING PLANNING |



ABOUT JESSICA

BLOG categories:

are you looking for something specific? 

Maybe a wedding venue, wedding planning tips,
newborn photography samples, proposal ideas, or more about me?