RosaBees Grand Opening Today!
TODAY IS THE DAY! Our very own creative team member Melissa Gray, owner of Cakes by Gray, celebrates the GRAND OPENING of her newest venture, RosaBees. Featuring small plates with a Hawaiian Flare and sweets to satisfy any craving, RosaBees is set to instantly win...
Studio Cake Smashing
Oooookay. We've all heard of cake smashes and seen the adorable photos that can come out of them... and maybe you've even dreamed of doing an adult version yourself. [I see nothing wrong with this and would totally join you of course] But y'all. The following photos...
SUMMER HARVEST WEDDING INSPIRATION | ASHEVILLE WEDDING GUIDE FEATURE
Planning your summer wedding? Look no further, this summer harvest wedding is filled with inspiration for your summer wedding. This Asheville wedding shoot was so much fun to create and I am so excited that I can now share it with you all!! Once or twice a year I...
Tips for Booking Your Wedding Videographer!
Many of our creative team members have had the pleasure of working with Jen Allen, owner of Wildwood Media. You may remember this post from the day Candace (Mingle) and Bethany (Joy Unscripted) worked with Jen on branding videos, Kathy (Kathy Beaver Photography) has...
3 Ways to Enjoy Delicious Twisted Laurel
One great product, three ways to enjoy it! Twisted Laurel may be known for their amazing patios and drink specials, but they also have incredible catering options with three ways to enjoy the menus... on-site in their private event spaces, off-site at any WNC wedding...
Wedding Dessert 101 with Cream & Flutter!
Whether you are looking for an artistic custom cake or a dessert table of cult favorites (think: gooey salted caramel brownie bites and the moistest red velvet cupcakes you have ever tasted), we deliver everything with a critical eye for perfect presentation. Cream...
Everything You Need to Know about EA
Engaged Asheville's Second Year is Another Stunner Once again our Creative Team Members took the past year by storm, winning awards and accolades, growing their businesses, and appearing in several prestigious publications...and that's just the tip of the...
Yes, You Need Transportation!
Y’all!!! Thank you SO much for the amazing job not just Friday and Saturday but also the whole planning process! I couldn’t have asked for a better transportation vendor to work with. Y’all are amazing, and I look forward to working with you again soon! Thank you...
Out of the Box with Cordial & Craft
Cordial & Craft is a full-service event production company based here in Western North Carolina. They are a team of extremely creative individuals who seamlessly work together to throw exciting and unique events... soooo we sort of think it is a no-brainer that...
Creating the Perfect Canvas for Your Wedding Day
New member Katie Fields dishes on tips and tricks for having beautiful, flawless skin for your wedding day!
A Year of Thanks
We can't believe it's been two years since Candace turned this dream of hers into a reality... her dream of a team hand-picked for our talents, our different views, our creative eyes, our passions for this city, and most of all our love to see others in our industry...
Real Wedding: Lauren & Marty
Lauren & Marty It all started with 2 hurricanes, a proposal, an engagement photoshoot and one amazing love story. A love story that inspires us and reminds us that life may not always be perfect or operate according to plan, but if you have one another you can...
The Wedding Trends of 2018
Emerging 2018 Wedding Trends With over 25 Creative Team members, Engaged Asheville sees a lot of weddings. From outdoor and modern, to indoor and rustic our business owners get a chance to work with almost every style imaginable. Today they're dishing on the things...
Honeysuckle Hill: A Classic Venue for Any Bride
As wedding professionals, we make it our business to stay on top of the annual wedding trends. We've designed Gatsby-era ceremonies, hung elaborate floral centerpieces, and worn our fair share of flower crowns. If it's hot on The Knot, we know...
Bridal Prep: Mariana Arostegui
We live for all things wedding. It's in our name after all. Engaged Asheville. So we can't think of anything better than a bride and her bridesmaids getting ready in our studio space. Y'all, meet Mariana. Prep Location: Engaged Asheville Photographer: Gabrielle von...
Why Wedding Transportation In WNC Is A Must
So much of wedding planning is about the “fun” stuff, like picking out the wedding dress and tuxedos, tasting cakes, and selecting flowers. Even the nitty gritty details can be enjoyable, like creating a table seating chart and addressing...
Events @ Engaged: Pure Barre Bridal
Did you know the Engaged space is used for all different kinds of events? We've featured several over the past couple of blog posts from unicorn parties to Elopements. This week we're giving you a quick glimpse of a bridal event put on by Pure Barre Asheville and...
Elopement at Engaged | Sora & Eric
Did you know the Engaged space is used for all different kinds of events? We've featured several over the past couple of blog posts from unicorn parties to 21st birthday celebrations. This week we're giving you details from a real-life elopement!! Engaged...
How To Choose Your Perfect Wedding Venue
There are just so many details that go into planning your wedding day. The cake. The flowers. The perfect song for your first dance. We perfect every detail, right down to our beverage of choice to enjoy while getting ready (give me a mango...
Featured | Asheville Wedding Guide
We loooooove getting to brag on our Creative Team Members... and boy can we ever do that with the release of the first edition of the Asheville Wedding Guide! an annual publication that gives brides-to-be, fellow wedding professionals, and just those...
5 Reasons You Should Take Engagement Photos
Take it from us: it's easy to wax poetic when writing about weddings. It's what we DO. It's what we LIVE for. To help beautiful brides like yourself realize your dream day in a big way. (Also, maybe we've been hitting The Little Mermaid...
Mother’s Day Cake Decorating with Dogwood Designs
Did you know the Engaged space is used for all different kinds of events? This week we're featuring a Mother's Day workshop hosted by one of our Creative Team Members, Heidi Smathers of Dogwood Designs! The Class You've probably heard of, or even been to,...
Vendor Spotlight: Collective Music Solutions Puts Soul Into Their Sound
While we all know a wedding is truly about the ceremony, the "I Do's" and the "forever afters," couples and their guests always look forward to the after party, better known as the reception. With food on their plates and a drink in their hand,...
Mother’s Day Gifts
So we talk about weddings a lot on this blog... but we’re going to change gears for a second here and talk about another important event. Mother’s Day! Our mothers put up with a lot. And if you have kids of your own now, you know just how much...
Keys To Planning The Perfect Wedding Ceremony – An Officiant’s Advice
Planning a wedding is not for the faint of heart. It's a marathon, one littered with challenges and curve balls along the way. (I need how many hors d'oeuvres to feed how many guests? Will this flower be in season on my wedding date? You...
Perfect Pairing with Catering by Corey
Before the word ‘staycation’ became a thing, I loved to play what I call ‘tourist in my town’. To break out of my routine to discover something new hiding in plain sight in my own backyard. Between the outdoors, the thriving culinary scene, and the rich culture of...
A Day In The Studio with Pop of Color
Video and photography by Jesseca Bellemare When we heard it was Pop of Color's turn to take over the Engaged blog, we couldn't wait to hop on here and start talking bridal beauty! Hair, makeup, the whole nine...
Events at Engaged: Hand-Lettering Workshop
Did you know the Engaged space is used for all different kinds of events? We've featured several over the past couple of blog posts from unicorn parties to 21st birthday celebrations. This week we're giving you a quick glimpse of a calligraphy workshop hosted by our...
A Stylist’s Guide To Nailing Your Engagement Photos
You're engaged and on top of the world! You're officially a resident of Cloud Nine. It's one of the happiest times in your life, a time full of love and celebration of all that's been and all that's still to come. Now it's time to party...and...
Creative Spotlight: Cakes by Gray Takes The (Unique Wedding) Cake
Being a part of the Engaged fam is a pretty sweet gig. You could say our sun-lit studio is our sweet spot! (Too much?) Nothing gets our sugar cravings revved up like when Melissa Gray of Cakes by Gray walks through the door. We always know...
Events at Engaged: Delight Retreat
Remember that event we promoted several months ago called Delight? Well, the one-day creative worship event happened last month and we are happy to finally share details and photos! There was so much love and beauty planned into every detail of this event, and the...
Burgers + Beers: Asheville’s Best Breweries For Private Events
At Engaged we're all about love -- celebrating it, and sharing it! We're a tight knit family of creatives, that's for sure, but we're also really connected with the greater community here in Asheville, North Carolina. From collaborations to...
Black Balsam Elopement
If your'e a local or familiar with the Asheville hiking scene, you've probably heard of Black Balsam Knob. With it's easy access off the Parkway, fairly easy to moderate hike, and stunning views at the top, it's a favorite for many! But did you know Black Balsam is...
Real Reasons Why We Love A First Look
It's a wonderful thing, getting married in the modern era. No longer do couples feel beholden to upholding old traditions that don't fit their personalities. You don't need four walls and the roof of a chapel to feel like you're getting...
Day of Love: Dea’s Engagement Session
Our space was recently used by Kathy Beaver Photography for an engagement session for Deajsha Owens and her fiancé George.... y'all! Just wait until you see her magnificent red dress! We happen to think it goes perfectly with Valentine's Day and are...
Wedding Idea: Laser Cuttings Make Perfect Details
If you're at all familiar with the Engaged team or the topics we cover on this blog, by now you know that there's one thing we think ALL weddings should have in common. They should be unique. Our planners, hair stylists, florists, bakers,...
Events at Engaged: Delight Retreat
Delight is a one-day creative worship retreat designed specifically for women who want to encounter God in a fresh way. Engaged Asheville is happy to be hosting a one-day Delight retreat from the creators of Draw Near! Typically their creative...
Yes! (That’s What She Said)
We may have fun with words, but we won't mince them. Your soul mate asked you to marry them in their own, wonderful unique way. You said "yes" and now you have your very own ring to gaze at, show off, and watch sparkle in the sunlight. So now...
Creative Team Spotlight: More Awards!
CONGRATULATIONS We're breaking out the bubbly y'all! At least 6 of our amazing Engaged Creatives have won Wedding Wire's prestigious "Couples' Choice" awards! The official description from Wedding Wire: We are so humbled to have been...
Creative Spotlight: AMAA Growing Strong While Giving Back
Portions of this post originally appeared in an online article by the Asheville Chamber of Commerce of which Appalachian Mountain Adventures Asheville owner, Nicholas Wardwell, is a proud member. At Engaged, we believe we're doing some pretty amazing...
2017 Creative Team Awards and Achievements
We had such a great year we didn't want to forget it! Our creative team members took 2017 by storm, winning awards and accolades, growing their businesses, and appearing in several prestigious publications...and that's just the tip of the iceberg. With so much...
Events at Engaged: Boho Christmas Pop-Up
Did you know the Engaged space is used for all different kinds of events? We’ve featured several in recent blog posts, from unicorn parties to 21st birthday celebrations. This week we’re talking all about the Boho Christmas pop-up put on by Vintage Hendo and Amber...
The Ultimate Guide To Wedding Calligraphy
In this modern era of matrimony in which we currently live, there aren't really any hard and fast "rules" when it comes to planning your wedding. Yet, if we had to pick one, we'd say that the best guiding principle for wedding planning is to include plenty of...
Thank You from the Engaged Team
It's been just over a year since Candace turned this dream of hers into a reality... her dream of a team hand-picked for our talents, our different views, our creative eyes, our passions for this city, and most of all our love to see others in our industry succeed...
Events @ Engaged: Amber Hatchett TRIBE Collection Launch Party
They say 'big things come in small packages.' Love letters. Engagement rings. A square piece of plastic that enables shopping sprees and $100 dinners. Around the Engaged studio -- in the presence of Amber Hatchett's designs -- you'll discover that small things make...
10-Day BoHo Christmas Pop-Up
Creative Team Member Amber Hatchett has teamed up with the Vintage Hendo crew to put on a 10-day Holiday pop-up shop featuring local artisans and makers.
Everything You Need To Know About Custom Wedding Dresses
When it comes to getting married, newly engaged couples are peppered with questions the minute that shiny ring o' bling slides down the bride's ring finger. No sooner has the most important question of all -- "Will you marry me?" -- been asked and answered before...
Wedding Feature: Katie & Adam at Grove Park Inn
Another beautiful wedding with the talented Engaged Creative Team in Asheville, NC. This week: Katie & Adam at The Grove Park Inn.
5 Honest Tips From A Baker On Choosing A Wedding Cake
Let's pull up a chair for some real talk real quick, okay? One of our core principles at Engaged is serving our clientele with the highest degree of professionalism, integrity, and quality. We strive to be the best because you deserve the best! Our experience in...
Chloe Found Her Knight
Okay okay. This is kind of a teaser post, because we CAN'T WAIT to see the rest of the photos from this wedding... but several of our Creative Team members were involved and who can't use a little extra 'pretty' to end their Wednesday?? I mean really... how...