MILES & MAKENZIE at Overlook Barn

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High on Beech Mountain, Miles and Makenzie’s wedding at Overlook Barn felt like a long summer day with everyone they loved, and the Blue Ridge stretching out in every direction.

I’d known these two since their engagement session the fall before, so by the time their wedding weekend arrived, it felt less like a job and more like being invited in. The day started slow and easy, with getting-ready moments full of laughter and a first look that set the tone for everything after.

The ceremony and reception came together at Overlook Barn, where Megan Drake of The Elegant Event kept every detail running so smoothly that Miles and Makenzie could simply be present. Bouquet Florist’s arrangements brought soft color to a setting already full of green, and the meal from Gadabouts Catering kept the whole crowd gathered and lingering.

As the evening went on, the dance floor filled and stayed full. By the time the two of them made their exit, the mountain air had cooled and the night felt exactly like a celebration should: warm, joyful, and entirely theirs.

Photography — Brennan Rieder
Venue — Overlook Barn
Coordination — The Elegant Event
Florals — Bouquet Florist
Catering — Gadabouts Catering
Bakery — Stick Boy Bread Co.
Rentals — Parties Too
DJ — ReadyPlay Entertainment
Video — Casey Co. Videography

"She is organized, detail-oriented, energetic, and an all-around talented person"

— ISABEL & LAURENT