LAUREN & JAKE ~ SEPTEMBER WEDDING

This past September Hawkesdene was transformed into the Scotch-Irish Highlands for Lauren & Jake's fall wedding celebration. Despite some rain, it was a beautiful affair of music, dancing, love and authentic clothing & wedding rituals.…

Emery & Brian ~ August Wedding

Aaahhh, summertime weddings ~ the season of love in the lush green mountains of Western North Carolina has begun! And in the case of our featured wedding couple, Emery & Brian, much love was shown in the form of, well, books! Yes, this loving…

Give the Gift of Books!

We fell in love with this idea Emery and Brian had for their guests. Not only was it personal, but we loved the green-ness of it. Emery explains how the idea came to be. One day, about three weeks before the wedding, we were in Greenville,…

Kim & Corey ~ September Wedding

A cool chill in the September breeze acted as a welcome counter element to the warmth that abounded at the reunion-style, knot-tying event for Kim and Corey at Hawkesdene. Diversity and family were the overarching themes during this weekend…

Emily & Darshan ~ April Wedding

As the leaves begin to fall and the air is getting a little crisper, we are reflecting on this past year and all of the couples that were finally able to tie the knot. One April wedding stands out ~ the wedding of Emily & Darshan. The reunion-style…

Ashley & Shane ~ August Wedding

This whimsical, garden party wedding, planned by Mingle Events for Ashley & Shane's special day, was a breathtaking affair. Underneath a canopy of trees, floral arrangements flowed throughout the aisle and lead up to the stunning arbor,…

Chelsea & Zach ~ October Wedding

With the arrival of Fall we're looking back at this quintessential Fall wedding from last year. Reminiscing of a time when social distancing wasn't a part of our daily lives. Chelsea & Zach's Bohemian theme was impeccable and had us swooning…

Andrews Florist

One of our absolute favorite vendors is local florist, Andrews Florist & Gift Shop. From boutonnieres to bouquets to stunning floral features, they are experts at creating the perfect flower scheme for your wedding.   Photographers Allyson…

Stephen & Douglas ~ September Wedding

As the last of the leaves fall, and Autumn is soon to become a distant memory, we're taking a look at one of our most recent and new favorite weddings at Hawkesdene. Stephen and Douglas planned a star-themed weekend full of vintage style and…

Sara & Alex ~ October Wedding

This season, we’re looking back to one of our favorite October weddings: Sara & Alex. This couple took the vibrance of Smoky Mountain fall colors and turned it up to eleven, with a neon color palette, a wild reception, and live music all…