Katy Cook Photography

10/13/2026

Genevieve and Byron had dreamed of saying their vows on the 17th hole at Marion Lake Club, overlooking beautiful Lake James. With rain in the forecast all day, it wasn’t looking promising. But thanks to Byron’s knowledge of weather as a pilot, they decided to go for it—and I’m SO glad!

The drizzle started just as we were leaving the golf course, but not before these two got the wedding ceremony they’d been dreaming of!

What a fun day celebrating Genevieve and Byron and the love they share. So grateful I got to be part of it!



Venue: Marion Lake Club
Planning: Lisa Pleasant
Beauty: Powder Me Pretty || Lashes • Skin • Bridal • Airbrush Tanning
Floral: It Can Be Arranged Florist
Catering: Countryside BBQ
Videography: TimmYoungFilms | Videographer
Photography: Asheville Wedding Photographer | Katy Cook

10/07/2026

Kristen + David. ❤️

Venue: Hidden Hill | NC Wedding & Event Venue
Planning and Design: Down South Celebrations llc

10/04/2026

A little behind the scenes from last week. I’m loving the amazing sunsets lately!

09/12/2026

Paige + Mike had the most beautiful evening at Camp Highlander. Guests arrived at the ceremony by camp bus, the florals were gorgeous, the food and pastries were amazing, and the dance floor stayed full all night.

And after all the craziness of the day, I loved getting Paige + Mike away for a little time together as newlyweds. Just the two of them, slowing things down and soaking in the fact that they were officially MARRIED.

The night ended with everyone dancing to Footloose—a Camp Highlander tradition and apparently a rite of passage if you grew up going to camp. Such a fun ending to an incredible day!

Congratulations, Paige + Mike! I absolutely loved getting to tell the story of this weekend from beginning to end.

VENDORS

Venue, Catering & Planning | Camp Highlander
Florals | Melissa Fitzgerald & Team Camp Highlander Weddings
Ceremony & Cocktail Hour Music | Mari
Band | COLOR THE NIGHT
Wedding Dress | palmbridal — Naples, FL
Hair | — Naples, FL
Makeup | Powder Me Pretty || Lashes • Skin • Bridal • Airbrush Tanning — Asheville, NC
Invitation Suite | Reb Peters Press, LLC — Portland, OR
Reception Artist Cards | Leela — Boston, MA

09/11/2026

What if your wedding day started with zip lines, canoeing, lake days…and launching your future bride off THE BLOB?

Paige + Mike’s Camp Highlander wedding was definitely not your average wedding day!

One of the coolest things about getting married here is that your guests stay right on site, turning the wedding into an entire weekend at summer camp. Everyone spent the day swimming, canoeing, climbing, zip lining and playing—including Paige + Mike, who put on a fake wedding dress and suit just to launch each other off the Blob.

I thought it would be fun to post the camp fun separately before the wedding. It was such a fun time!

08/01/2026

Last week’s wedding at Hidden Hill was pure magic. Everything came together beautifully, and after the ceremony we snuck away for portraits surrounded by white hydrangeas and delicate white crape myrtles in full bloom. The soft florals, golden light, and all the joy of a brand-new marriage made for the dreamiest backdrop. Truly timeless... and seriously swoonworthy.

Venue: Hidden Hill | NC Wedding & Event Venue
Planning/Design: Down South Celebrations llc
DJ: Brian Park- Wedding and Private Event DJ
Beauty: Artistry 'N Motion Salon
Catering: Morganton Food Company
Cinnamon Rolls: Gogos Cinnamon Rolls
Floral: Sharon Sturgess Florals
Photographer: Asheville Wedding Photographer | Katy Cook

07/03/2026

Some wedding days don’t go exactly as planned... and somehow they turn out even more beautiful.

I had the best time celebrating Leah & Zach last week at Hidden Hill! Despite storms rolling in and literally blowing over the outdoor ceremony setup, the day came together so beautifully. It was such a perfect reminder that the most important part is getting married—and these two did it with so much joy.

Then the skies cleared, and we were gifted the kind of dreamy evening light photographers only hope for.
This wedding was filled with the sweetest little details, and I have to admit... I was completely obsessed with the dessert table!

Congratulations, Leah & Zach!

Vendor ❤️:
Venue | Hidden Hill | NC Wedding & Event Venue
Planning/Decor | Down South Celebrations llc
Photography | Asheville Wedding Photographer | Katy Cook
Videography | Grindstone Media- Wedding Videographer
Floral | Sharon Sturgess Florals
DJ | ลิงน้อย เด็กใต้ wave
Beauty | "I Do" STYLE
Dessert | Sweet Spreads

06/04/2026

Every now and then, I have a couple hop into my car and ride around the estate with me for portraits. It’s honestly one of my favorite parts of the day because we get a chance to chat, laugh, and get to know each other a little better.

Madeline and Scott were so much fun. After their first look, they were completely relaxed, fully present, and simply enjoying their wedding day together. They laughed nonstop, trusted me completely, and made my job incredibly easy.

Their Biltmore wedding was beautiful, but what stood out most was how effortless they were together. By the end of the afternoon, I felt like I could have hung out with these two all day.

Venue |
Planning | .soiree
Beauty |
Officiant |
Music |

06/04/2026

05/28/2026

Surrounded by their closest friends and family, Elizabeth and Jim’s wedding was filled with love, laughter, and so much dancing!
Their first dance to “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You” was something special; honestly, they couldn’t take their eyes off each other all night long!
Here’s to a beautiful love story that’s been years in the making. Cheers to the newlyweds!

Vendor Love:
Wedding Planner | .soiree
Venue |
Floral |
Makeup |
Band |
Transportation |