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! 

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

Whitestone Country Inn Wedding - Whitney + Joshua

We absolutely love shooting at the Whitestone Country Inn, a gorgeous venue along Watts Bar Lake in Kingston, Tennessee. Even more than this beautiful location, we are always thrilled to work with amazing couples, and Whitney and Josh are no exception.

When we met Whitney at the bridal suite under the chapel at the Whitestone, she was sitting on the floor eating strawberries; we knew immediately that this was going to be a super relaxed day, and she did not disappoint. We loved how carefree and easygoing Whitney was throughout the day, and this is one of our most important lessons we want brides to embrace. Don't stress, and the day will be perfect.

Whitney and Josh did not want to see each other prior to the ceremony, but they did want to share an intimate minute alone. More and more couples are choosing to do just want they did with a hidden first touch around the chapel doors. We captured the moments as the two held hands and as Josh rubbed Whitney's belly and talked to their baby girl. (We were thrilled to take shots of the wedding but to also incorporate some perfect maternity photos for the couple as well).  Josh prayed with his soon to be wife (and little one), and we were moved consistently throughout day at the respect these two showed for one another and how frequently they mentioned being blessed to have each other.

Whitney made a grand entrance to the ceremony with her father in a horse drawn carriage reminiscent of Cinderella's, and the couple actually took a ride after their nuptials together as the newly named Mr. and Mrs. The wedding was a truly sentimental one as Josh' grandfather, a long time minister, performed the ceremony and joined the two in matrimony.

The reception inside the Lion and Lamb's facility on the grounds included father/daughter and mother/son dances and lovely speeches as a tribute to the bride and groom. Josh even performed with his frat brothers and the guests looked on with delight. The couple prepared us early in the day for how delicious their cakes were (and they weren't lying), but we especially loved the groom's cake with a "hooked" topper to pay homage to Josh's favorite hobby, fishing.

We truly cannot say enough about this couple, and even though we met them on their wedding day, we felt like we had known them for a long time. We were so happy to be part of this occasion, and we hope you feel like you were there too with this glimpse of their big day.

Venue & Catering: Whitestone Country Inn | Floral: Lisa Foster Floral Design | DJ: Kalen White | Dress: Moonlight Bridal | Cake: Magpies | Grooms Cake: Deb's Special Events | Tux/Suits: Men's Wearhouse | Bridesmaids/Flowergirl: David's Bridal | Jewelry & Ring: Rone Regency Jewelers | Silk Flowers: Benita Walsh | Hair: Kim King - Sola Salon | Makeup: Amanda Farmer - MAC

The Quarry at Ijams & Downtown Knoxville Engagement - Kari & Ben

Three words: beauty, beard, and bikes. 

Kari and Ben's engagement session at Ijams and around Market Square in Knoxville was all about these three B's. We absolutely love this couple's energy, and their love for each other clearly radiates through these photos.

Kari is a natural beauty with a gorgeous smile that lights up the room, and we adored her choice of a red sundress for the more rustic photos at the Quarry. Ben was looking quite dapper as well with the always classic choice of a bow tie. Their styling was perfect! The first thing we noticed about Ben when we met him was that amazing beard; we were glad to highlight this feature in all its glory in these photos. The incorporation of the two vintage-inspired bikes allowed the two to share some really playful moments with each other and for us to capture some candid images of the two truly being themselves.

Enjoy these memories made with Ben and Kari. We are so excited to share these today, and we are looking forward to their October wedding in downtown Knoxville.

Behind the Scenes 2016

We are always excited to feature all of the amazing couples that we have the pleasure of working with on their special days, but today, we wanted to show you a little bit of what we do--  a little behind the scenes look at us-- and how we work together to capture moments. The best part of these experiences is that we get to constantly be in the midst of love and joy together as a couple.

From testing light to "swooshing" dresses and everything in between, enjoy this glimpse of what we do as Mr. and Mrs. Juicebeats.

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.