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Ijams Nature Center & Crown and Goose Knoxville Wedding - Kelly + Ben

Kelly and Ben's big day took place at some of our favorite places in downtown Knoxville. From the Oliver Hotel to Ijams Nature Center and the  reception at Crown and Goose, this day was so special for this sweet Colorado-based couple.

We met Kelly at the Oliver Hotel, which is always a classic choice for a spacious space to prepare for the wedding. We loved utilizing the shutters on the window as she got into her dress, and the shot of her peering through the hotel lobby glass door was one of our favorites. We escorted the bride to Ijams where the guests were greeted with favors in the form of fans and a drink station to help them cool off during the outdoor ceremony. We always love such considerate touches to keep the guests more comfortable at a summer wedding outdoors. The ceremony took place at Ijams under a wooden archway adorned with the same shades of  gorgeous florals that made up Kelly's bouquet. We loved these flowers accented with flowing ribbons, one of the easiest and most elegant ways to dress up the flowers even more. Kelly and Ben incorporated a violinist pre- and post- ceremony, and it was the perfect addition to this intimate affair.

Crown and Goose has a quaint beer garden where the two shared their first dance under a pergola. A dove sat perched above them during this moment, the perfect sign that the union of these two is blessed and meant to be. The cake, too, featured birds and the motto of the day, "Love is all you need." We were happy to sneak Kelly and Ben away to an area near the railroad tracks so that we could capture some couple's photos along a wall overgrown with ivy and in the middle of the Old City's cobblestone streets.

This couple's big day was one shared with close friends and family, and we feel honored to have been part of it. Enjoy these memories made at these lovebirds' wedding! 

Event Coordinator: Team Wedding | Floral: Megan Connors Floral | Ceremony Venue: Ijams Nature Center | Reception Venue: Crown & Goose | Hotel: The Oliver Hotel | Hair: Salon Zeal | Makeup: Jessica Armstrong | Suits: Jos A Bank | Wedding Dress: Danelle's Bridal Boutique | Cake: Cheryl McMillian Cake Design | Officiant: Sandra Tracy - Radiant Gatherings | Violinist: Staci Carriere

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Nikki & Brian's Elkmont Campground Engagement

We were so excited to meet Nikki and Brian at the Elkmont Campground for this gorgeous engagement shoot. This Alabama couple was vacationing in the Smoky mountains and wanted a unique setting for their save the dates.  

This sweet couple brought along their adorable dog, Scout, and we were happy to catch some endearing moments between the three along the streams of the campground. Some of our favorite shots, however, were taken at an overlook just past the Laurel Falls hiking trails.

Take a peek at these mountain engagement photos, and look out for Nikki and Brian's Alabama wedding feature on our blog in the fall. 

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Billy and Amanda's Nolichucky Vineyard Wedding

One word to describe Billy and Amanda's ceremony and reception that took place at Nolichucky Vineyard? Gorgeous. With rows of grapes, a beautiful view of the Nolichucky river, and a pictereqsue barn, the vineyard is nestled off the beaten path in Russellville, Tennessee. We loved the uniqueness that this venue offered as well as the breathtaking surroundings.

We started our day with Amanda and her bridesmaids in the barn as they snacked and prepared for the ceremony in adorable pink and turquoise robes. Amanda provide each girl, along with her mother and future and mother in law, sweet gifts and handwritten notes that evoked happy tears through the room. We adored the stunning cream and gray bridesmaids' dresses with touches of lace, and we were thrilled when Amanda chose comfort and tossed aside her wedges to instead don some cute ankle boots with her flattering white gown. Lovely bouquets featuring white and pink flowers with orange and green accents popped when set against the more neutral tones and completed the elegant ensembles.

This day was all about family, and the couple celebrated this by each having a first look, Amanda with her father and Billy with his mom. These touching moments were some of our favorite of the day aside from the traditional ceremony that took place alongside the river under a draped canopy.

Amanda worked tirelessly to perfect her décor at the wedding which incorporated books of all sorts and antique inspired lanterns and glass birds. Everyone was there for a celebration and took to the dance floor with the couple who smiled and laughed the entire evening. We were so happy to have them sneak away for a few moments together alone amongst the vineyard rows as we captured these intimate moments shared between this newly named husband and wife.

We truly came to know and love Amanda and Billy, and we feel so honored to have been part of such an amazing day. We hope you adore these photos as much as we do these special moments and this couple.

Ceremony: Nolichucky Vineyard
Reception: Nolichucky Vineyard
Food: Sweet T Events & Catering (Carrie & Adam Tyler)
Cake: Annette Eaves  

DJ: Cole Campbell Productions
Wedding dress: Alfred Angelo
Bridesmaids' dresses: BHLDN
Tuxes: Men's Warehouse
Flowers: Sarah Weber

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