What is the tradition behind brides having henna done on their wedding day?  Tradition says that as long as the henna stain appears on the bride she doesn’t have to do housework.  Nowadays it is truly just gorgeous and makes a bride stand out that much more!  Asheville is so lucky to have a local artist who creates the most beautiful Henna designs… Asheville Henna!

Asheville Henna also recently stated in a Facebook post that “Henna can be very healing for people. Just the act of touching, focused time and attention, sitting quietly and being still, doing something nice for yourself, having an ear to talk to, and receiving symbols of hope and life, can change a person’s outlook.”

Recently Asheville Henna spent 7.5 hours on a bride!  We must say that every hour was truly worth it! You be the judge, and see for yourself below!

We find that more and more of our StudioWed Asheville brides are finding their wedding vendors from Instagram! Especially when it comes to picking out your photographer! I mean it makes sense right!? Here is a list of ten reasons why checking your wedding photographer out on Instagram is a good idea!

1. You can get a feel for the other weddings that they have shot for.
2. You can learn about them! Hobbies, interest, family, lifestyle.. It is a great way to get to know them!
3. You will figure out their style.
4. You will probably fall in love with some of their pictures.
5. You might even discover some inspiration for your wedding!
6. You should follow them to get updates on what they have been shooting… You might even see your wedding pop up there!
7. You can get live updates of new wedding shots, and when they have a new blog post up on their site!
8. Thinking of doing an engagement shoot!? Check out those pics too!
9. Check out the comments.. What are people saying?
10. If anything, seeing beautiful wedding shots of happy couples will always bring a smile to your day!

Instagram handle – @sundaygrant

Instagram handle – @mozingophotography

Instagram handle – @tworingstudios

Instagram handle- @aaronimaging

I will never say no to having my makeup done by the Blush Asheville team!  They are truly the best makeup artists in Asheville NC!  Almost every bride who comes through StudioWed Asheville ends up booking them! As always we recommend setting up a trial before your wedding to make sure you are happy with your look.  No surprises!

That being said we reached out to the owner of Blush, Wendy Ballance, to share with us her favorite makeup products of the season!  I mean who could ever have enough makeup!? With trends constantly changing it is important to update your beauty bag! Wendy recently posted to her Instagram account a quote that could not be more true! “I’m going to use up all of my old makeup before I buy new makeup.  Said no woman ever.”!

So here you have it, Wendy Ballance (a true wedding pro) top 5 beauty products of the season!

1. Tatcha Luminous Skin Spray (finish makeup) 

2. Makeup Forever HD Foundation: perfect for brides 

3.  Buxom: full on lip polish in Celeste: perfect sparkle and shine

4.  Bare Minerals: Stroke of Light under eye Concealer

5.  Maybelline Lash Sensational (mascara) 

It always amazes me how many venue options there are in Asheville NC.  New ones are constantly popping up!  For example, this wedding, planned by Events By Kiersa, took place at Sourwood Inn, which is a bed and breakfast in Asheville NC.  Located on the Blue Ridge Mountains, this wedding was nothing short of sweet personal touches and an epic dance floor! Our friends at Asheville marriages officiated the beautiful ceremony.  Followed by indoor reception, which couldn’t have come together without Classic Event Rentals special touch! We always love the small details that you will see in Events By Kiersa weddings.  From lanterns to cake toppers, there are no short of details when it comes to this Asheville wedding!

photo credit :: Revival Photography