Anna + Kevin | Lake Lure Inn Wedding

Anna and Kevin are two seriously awesome people. We met them after they first got engaged on a trip to Portugal, Spain, and Morocco- and bonded over travel talk. We had just come back from a trip to Spain and Morocco ourselves and loved hearing about their own experiences in that part of the world. Since meeting Kevin and Anna, they have continued traveling all over, including a pre-wedding “funnymoon” road trip across the US. These two are fun and full of energy- and Josh and I knew that their wedding would be amazing!

Anna and Kevin were married late October at the Lake Lure Inn. The sky was clear blue and you could not have asked for more perfect weather. Anna got ready in the Lake Lure Inn’s Swayze Suite- apparently the room where the actor himself stayed while filming Dirty Dancing. She and her bridesmaids were so much fun to hang out with! Josh got to hang out with Kevin and his guys, where they joked around drinking whiskey. I don’t think there was a bit of nerves in either of these two.

Anna and Kevin were married outside along the lake overlooking the colorful mountainside. Their ceremony site was decorated with old doors, baby’s breath, and a beautiful arbor. The ceremony was officiated by a friend of Anna and her mom, who happens to be a Southern Baptist pastor. After declaring their marriage under the beautiful mountain scenery, it was time to get some pictures of this cute couple! We had actually just been out to Lake Lure for Anna’s bridal session and had scoped out some favorite portrait locations. This bride and groom were all smiles as Josh took them around the lake.

Before long, it was time to take the trolley back to the Inn to start the reception. These newlyweds held their reception in the Lake Lure Inn’s Dining room and terrace. Once the dancing started, everyone got out on the dance floor and didn’t stop until the music ended. We have never seen such a lively crowd! They gave 100% from start to finish. Even Anna and Kevin’s parents stayed out on the dance floor. We had such a great time photographing this fun group!

Anna and Kevin were applauded as they made their sparkler exit, but the party didn’t stop there. The new Mr. and Mrs. Kohler joined their guests at the after-party in the Lake Lure Inn’s Moose and Goose bar. We were so flattered to be invited to this, and enjoyed talking to Anna’s friends and family. Thank you so much Anna and Kevin for asking us to be a part of this beautiful day and for including us in the fun! We know you two have an adventure-filled life ahead of you! ~ Josh and Shelley Hartman, Lake Lure Wedding Photographers