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"During the Ceremony"

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Using Starbucks^® French Roast Coffee

The Grand Bohemian Hotel Asheville is incredible. Just outside the entrance to the Biltmore Estate in the heart of the Biltmore Village this rustic Tudor style boutique hotel looks like it has been there for a few hundred years.  I recently had the opportunity to paint on site at the gallery and was able to explore all of its nooks and crannies looking for creative bits.  Suspended over the courtyard style valet area is the Tyrolean Terrace; a stunning location for exchanging wedding vows.  The day I was there the staff was scurrying around preparing for an afternoon ceremony and I realized, as I took a seat on the brides side of the terrace, that if a guest were to glance up "during the Ceremony" they would have this dazzling view of Swarovski crystal and satin drape.  I later was told that each chandelier took 3 people 5 hours each to assemble.

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"During The Ceremony" WIP (Work in Process)

28.5" x 20.5" © Copyright Steven D. Mikel

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