Sweet & Casual RT Lodge Winter Engagement - Ally + Tyler
Ally & Tyler’s Sweet and Casual RT Lodge Winter Engagement Session
Winter engagements have a certain magic, and Ally & Tyler’s session at the charming RT Lodge captured all of it. Nestled in the heart of Maryville, Tennessee, RT Lodge is a hidden gem for couples looking to celebrate their love in an intimate and picturesque setting. Ally and Tyler’s sweet, casual winter engagement embodied the rustic beauty and warmth that the lodge is known for.
A Cozy Winter Wonderland
Despite the cooler weather, RT Lodge provided a backdrop that felt both inviting and serene. With towering trees and a woodsy atmosphere, this location radiates a timeless charm perfect for winter sessions. Ally and Tyler embraced the natural beauty around them, creating moments that felt effortless yet striking. The golden hues of fallen leaves and the soft winter light combined perfectly, giving each photo a luminous glow.
Sweet and Simple Styling
Ally and Tyler’s style for their engagement shoot was the perfect reflection of their laid-back personalities. Ally looked stunning in a cozy sweater paired with jeans & boots, while Tyler opted for a classic casual look with a sweater and jeans. Their simple, yet thoughtful styling fit seamlessly into the natural environment of RT Lodge. Nothing about this session felt overdone, and that’s what made it so special. The couple’s genuine connection and love took center stage, and every smile and laugh felt authentic.
A Natural Connection
One of the highlights of this engagement session was the genuine connection between Ally and Tyler. From walking hand-in-hand along the lodge’s trails to sharing quiet, intimate moments by the fireplace, their love was palpable. The relaxed atmosphere of RT Lodge seemed to bring out their playful side as well. At one point, they couldn’t help but laugh as Ally jumped onto Tyler’s back, creating some truly candid and heartwarming shots.
Why RT Lodge is Perfect for Winter Engagements
RT Lodge is an ideal location for couples looking to blend elegance with rustic charm. The wood-paneled interiors, cozy fireplaces, and stunning outdoor scenery create endless opportunities for beautiful photos, regardless of the season. In winter, the lodge transforms into a tranquil retreat, perfect for capturing those romantic moments.
With its cozy ambiance and scenic beauty, it was the perfect backdrop for Ally and Tyler’s winter engagement. Their session captured everything that makes winter engagements so special: warmth, simplicity, and undeniable romance.
If you’re considering a winter engagement session, RT Lodge offers a stunning, intimate setting that allows love to shine through every frame. Just like Ally and Tyler, you can create memories that will last a lifetime in this magical location.
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Botanical Gardens of Knoxville Engagement - Priyanka + Manish
There’s nothing we enjoy more than a sunny session with gorgeous blooms surrounding a couple, and Priyanka and Manish’s Knoxville Botanical garden engagement was just that. This pair was in town for her cousin’s wedding, so it was the perfect opportunity for the couple to also set up a session for their own photos. Although the two are currently long distance, their relationship is one based on sharing similar core beliefs and valuing family.
These two will be celebrating soon in a traditional engagement ceremony, and we want to wish them the very best as they plan for their wedding and lives together.
Location: Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum
The Sinks & Gatlinburg Engagement - Emily + James
Together for 8 years, these two lovebirds, Emily and James, started as high school sweethearts. Although they were long distance in college, they reunited in Knoxville where he just finished his masters and she landed a job as a sports reporter. Emily and James wanted a location similar to the setting of their proposal for their engagement session, so the obvious choice was the Great Smoky Mountains National Park with its mountain backdrop.
Emily and James saved every penny for five years, even rolling their own coins, to travel to Europe together after college. Little did Emily know that James had hidden an engagement ring in his favorite pair of socks within his backpack. One their first day in a picturesque town in Switzerland, the two hiked up a mountain where James popped the question, much to Emily's surprise as she cried a self-proclaimed ugly cry (and we love that she shared that detail with us; so genuine).
This couple climbed, danced, and practiced their ability to balance throughout this session, and we could tell that they were adventurous and down for anything. The location in these images, found along the bypass, was perfect to incorporate the flowing waters, wooded forest, and pretty rock formations characteristic of the park. Seriously, they are the most adorable couple, and we are thrilled to be part of their celebration of love at The Standard next spring. Congratulations to Emily and James!
Walnut Hill Farm Engagement - Jessica & Andrew
We traveled to this gorgeous venue, Walnut Hill Farm in Dalton, Georgia, on a cool fall morning to meet Jessica and Andrew for their engagement session. Despite the chill in the air, these two warmed it up with their beautiful smiles and clearly evident love for each other. The couple was game for anything, and we were excited to meet them early to capture this spectacular sunrise behind the mountains.
When we first spoke to the couple, they shared their engagement story, which we loved. They are super outdoorsy, and Andrew decided to propose on a fishing trip. When Jessica wasn't catching anything, he offered to change her lure. Little did she know, he was replacing her lure with an engraved one that stated, "This fish is a keeper. Will you marry me?" We loved their sweet and intimate proposal story, and we were thrilled that they chose us to capture not only these perfectly romantic photos but also their wedding in the spring at Walnut Hill Farm.
Join us in wishing a congratulations, again, to Jessica and Andrew.
Olivia + Austin - Elkmont & Spence Cabin Area Smoky Mountain Engagement
This adorable Memphis couple made a trip to the Smoky Mountains and asked us to capture some engagement photos with the National Park as the backdrop. Olivia and Austin are a sweet, fun loving couple, and these images bring a smile to our faces.
Their burgundy outfits and shades of blue popped perfectly against the changing fall leaves. The most memorable aspect of this shoot, however, was the incorporation of Austin's guitar on the rock amidst the flowing creek. Olivia is one lucky girl as Austin regularly serenades her, and we were so excited to bring this aspect of their relationship to life through these images.
We are swooning over these moments with Olivia and Austin, and we want to wish the cuties a big congratulations again!
Cincinnati Roebling Bridge & City Engagement - Amber & Nathan
We always have a blast traveling to capture amazing moments with our couples, and our weekend trip to Cincinnati to meet up with Amber and Nathan was no exception.
The couple decided on two primary locations for their engagement session, the John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge and Cincinnati Music Hall, both sentimental for these two. How could we not love the blue bridge hanging over the Ohio River and surrounded by some of the city's most beautiful sites? Our favorite moments getting to know this couple involved a series of shots where we were all moving in and out of the street for passing cars, as the couple laughed playful and danced between the large brick entryway. These two were game for anything, and we appreciated their perfect styling and true naturalness.
Music Hall, just beyond Washington Park, provided an elegant backdrop for some additional city shots, but we really enjoyed spending time over ice cream with Amber and Nathan at a local candy store, Schenider's Sweet Shop. These candid moments were so much fun to experience with the two, and we could truly see their love and joy as they laughed and shared a cone of mint chocolate chip.
We cannot wait for Amber and Nathan's wedding alongside Norris Lake in August, but for now, we hope you enjoy this Cincinnati engagement.
