Parkside Resort Wedding Pigeon Forge - Kara + Ajay

The first time that I spoke to Kara on the phone, she stressed to me how important it was for her and Ajay to have amazing photos throughout the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and we were more than happy to accommodate that request. You’ll see glimpses of the Elkmont area as well as the beautiful Magnolia Venue and Parkside Resort’s Sky View Lodge and Pavilion through this snapshot of Kara and Ajay’s big day.

This sweet couple found us and traveled all the way from Milwaukee, where they met and dated for 8 years, to get married in the midst of this beautiful mountain backdrop. The two insisted on an intimate wedding with only their closest friends and family, and they wanted a very comfortable and laid back atmosphere. They chose the mountains because of their love for the national park and because of all of their fond memories hiking and exploring the area. Since Kara and Ajay didn’t have a bridal party, we knew it was super important for them to have an abundance of couple’s photos together in a variety of settings but to also let the gorgeous setting speak for itself while creating new memories together, only this time, in a custom-made classic suit, and gorgeous flowing gown.

Despite Ajay’s proposal not going according to plan (as he was supposed pop the question on a romantic trip but instead proposed after the ring delivery was delayed on a random Tuesday night), everything on their wedding day from the weather, to the decor, to the guests was simply perfect. We couldn’t be happier to have been part of this special occasion for such a kind couple, and we hope you enjoy this mountain wedding as much as we did!

Venue: Sky View Pavilion at Parkside Resort | Coordination: Simple Bliss Events | Cake: Cakes by Bakin’ Bishop | Dress: Premiere Couture | Dress Designer: Lis Simon | Custom Suit: New Royal Fashions by Sam Surin

Jason Messing

Who are we? We are Jason and Staci Messing, a husband and wife photography team based in Knoxville, Tennessee. We met in 2007, starting dating in 2008, and have been together ever since. We were married at the Capitol Theatre in Maryville in 2012, and our special day actually led to our interest in photography and inspired us to pursue our dream of owning our own business.  (See our wedding story here!)  Our family team grew when we had our sweet son, Jaden, in 2014, and he's already reviewing our photos for us.

What's our style? The adjectives we always used to describe our photography style are light, airy, natural and whimsical. We would say our job is to capture all the amazing moments of your big day so that you have a tangible memory of the people, details, and surroundings that make your wedding special. We essentially want your day to look like a fairy tale, and it's all about making even the ordinary exceptional by photographing meaningful and candid moments.

What about the name? Jason's business actually started as one centered around music production and video editing.  Juicebeats, his nickname as a producer and rapper, inspired our company name, originally Juicebeats Productions. In 2013, the business evolved into one focused on a new creative outlet, photography, and it was only natural that Staci jumped on board in late 2014 as the 2nd shooter/photographer assistant. We debated a name change (for 12 seconds) until we realized that Juicebeats is unique, memorable, and just us.

https://www.juicebeatsphotography.com
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