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A Black Mountain wedding By Gretchen Howard
was Erin McKee and the bridesmaids were the groom’s sisters, Koral and Mariah Inghram. The groom’s attendants were Catherine’s brothers, Phillip and Kevin Bost, brother of the groom, Dwayne Inghram, and friends, Jeremy and Matthew Mowrey. On the morning of the wedding, Catherine and her bridal party along with the groom’s mother, Rosie Inghram, all had their hair and makeup done at Adorn and West One salons, both in Asheville. Catherine returned to the Bella Luna Inn to change into her gown while others were also preparing to leave for the wedding site. Catherine wore an ivory dress with a blue sash made by Eden, and the bridesmaids wore coordinating blue strapless dresses. The groom and his attendants wore navy blue suits. The wedding ceremony took place at 2 p.m. at Wolf Creek Cove on a clear and perfect September day. “Wolf Creek Cove made for such a fun and relaxed atmosphere,” Catherine said. “We loved the beautiful setting and
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atherine Bost and Ryan Ingram met through Catherine’s brother, Phillip, who worked with Ryan in Durham. At first the relationship consisted mostly of email communication, and a few months later Ryan came to visit Catherine at her home in Asheville. The two went on a rock climbing and camping trip to Table Rock, and began dating shortly afterwards. Ryan later proposed on a trip to Shining Rock Wilderness. Because they had spent so much time together in the North Carolina mountains, the two decided they would tie the knot in the Asheville area. After searching around for an outdoor wedding site, they settled on Wolf Creek Cove in Black Mountain. “We looked at almost every possible wedding location, from hotels to farms to castles,” Pattie Broderick, Catherine’s Mom, said. “Wolf Creek Cove provided the setting we were looking for - natural, outside, adequate shelter, and very beautiful.” Friends and family came to Black Mountain to spend the wedding weekend with the couple. The weekend kicked off with a rehearsal at Wolf Creek Cove followed by a rehearsal dinner at the Madison Inn. “The Madison Inn was great – the food and service were
all the space it provided. All of our guests really enjoyed it, too.” The non-denominational ceremony was conducted by minister Victoria Hutchins, of Boiling Springs. She designed the service with Catherine and Ryan, creating a personal and meaningful ceremony, which reflected their ideas, beliefs, and lifestyle. They chose to include the “Blessing of the Hands” and “The Bell of Truce,” a Celtic tradition. The bell used in the ceremony was created by Catherine’s friend, Laura, who is a potter. The 75 guests were seated in white chairs facing the chapel at Wolf Creek Cove. A multipeaked white tent by Artful Shelters of Asheville provided additional shelter and festivity to the event. Pianist Patrick Boland, of Asheville, provided the ceremony music accompanied by a guitarist. “What a Wonderful World” was played for the seating of the mothers and grandmothers. The wedding party entered to John Lennon’s “Imagine.” Patrick played ❥ See Wedding on page C4
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(above, below, and right) Catherine Bost and Ryan Ingram were married at Wolf Creek Cove in Black Mountain. The wedding ceremony took place at 2 p.m. at Wolf Creek Cove on a clear and perfect September day.
excellent and the setting was so unique,” Catherine said. “Our dinner was in the ‘library’ room and the décor was beautiful.” Catherine and her family stayed at the Bella Luna Inn in Black Mountain where they enjoyed the inn’s comfortable accommodations and delicious food. The groom’s family rented a nearby cabin. Other friends and family stayed at the Madison Inn. “Bella Luna Inn was very welcoming. Our family rented four of their six rooms, so it was really fun to have everyone there together,” Catherine said. “The inn was immaculately clean and beautifully decorated. The owners, Cynthia and Brad Brasher, were so nice and the food was delicious.” Catherine’s maid of honor
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