Asheville Wedding Photography
Portfolio & Real Weddings
Nathan Rivers Chesky is an Asheville wedding photographer and videographer documenting weddings and elopements throughout Asheville, Western North Carolina, and destination celebrations worldwide. His work blends candid storytelling with editorial photography, creating natural images that reflect the atmosphere and emotion of the day.
These real wedding galleries feature celebrations at venues such as Biltmore Estate, Twickenham House, Castle Ladyhawke, The Omni Grove Park Inn, and other distinctive locations across the state.
Downtown Charlotte weddings offer a distinct visual mix — historic architecture, modern venues, and an urban backdrop that changes character throughout the day. This wedding moved between two spaces that reflect that contrast clearly: a traditional church ceremony followed by a reception at Foundations For the Carolina. ceremony at Cathedral of St Patrick The reception […]
Real Asheville Weddings & Photography Galleries
Plus Wedding Venue Highlight Videos
Asheville Wedding Venues Featured on the Blog
Continue to the older posts below to see more or jump straight to a gallery to find examples of full galleries from your wedding venue:
• Biltmore Estate weddings
• Twickenham House weddings
• My Beloved Homewood weddings
• Omni Grove Park Inn weddings
• High Hampton weddings
• The Vineyards at Betty’s Creek wedding
• Lake Eden Retreat Wedding
• Camelot Meadows weddings
• Douglas Ellington House Weddings
• Hawkesdene weddings
• The Restoration Hotel wedding
• The Farm: A Gathering Place weddings
There’s a certain magic to weddings set against the backdrop of the Blue Ridge Mountains — and Lake Eden Retreat in Black Mountain, NC delivers that magic in spades. Nestled on over 70 acres of serene forest, fields, streams, and its own private lake, this historic property creates a canvas that feels both intimate and […]
There’s something magical about winter weddings in the mountains — the quiet air, twinkling lights, candles glowing indoors, and families gathering close. A Christmas-time micro wedding at Douglas Ellington House feels exactly like that: warm, nostalgic, and deeply personal. As an Asheville wedding photographer, I love when couples choose intimate weddings where the focus is […]
There’s something quietly powerful about a wedding that happens at home — especially in the mountains just outside of Asheville, North Carolina. This intimate celebration was the definition of what micro weddings in Asheville are all about: intentional, relaxed, deeply emotional, and rooted in real connection. As an Asheville wedding photographer and filmmaker, days like […]
Wedding Photo + Video at Hawkesdene in Andrews, North Carolina If you’re planning a wedding at Hawkesdene in Andrews, NC, you already know it’s one of the most well-designed venues in Western North Carolina. As a Hawkesdene wedding photographer who also films weddings, this day was a perfect example of how photo and video can […]
ndian weddings in Asheville feel different — vibrant, intimate, and grounded in meaning. This celebration at the Douglas Ellington House was no exception. As an Asheville Indian wedding photographer, I’m always struck by how deeply personal these weddings can be, even when the guest list is small. There’s a tenderness that sits underneath all the […]
the restoration hotel asheville wedding photographer if you’re planning a wedding at the restoration hotel in downtown asheville, these photography highlights are for you! this was a full-day celebration completely indoors—and it absolutely worked. the restoration is one of those rare venues where the inside has as much personality as the view. the ceremony space […]
Asheville Wedding Photography at The Omni Grove Park Inn during Hurricane Helene If you’re searching for a wedding photographer at The Grove Park Inn in Asheville, NC—first of all, you’ve got excellent taste in venues. Second of all, let me tell you about the time I photographed a wedding there… during a literal hurricane. Friday, […]
Garden Party meets black tie wedding in the mountains First, let’s take a photography tour of a wedding at Douglas Ellington House. A historic estate in Western North Carolina just minutes from Downtown Asheville. This unique property was entirely hand-built. Remarkably, the home was constructed without a blueprint, utilizing architectural remnants from Mr. Ellington’s notable […]