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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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!
The Cove Park Engagement - Kristina + Ben
"I find it incredibly amazing how at every sunset, the sky is a different shade. No cloud is ever in the same place. Each day is a new masterpiece. A new wonder. A new memory".- Sanober Khan
We didn't have to travel far for this couple's photos, but we love that they chose to use locations in Farragut for the backdrop of this engagement. Kristina and Ben, who were engaged in December and did have to make the journey from Illinois, wanted to have sentimental and meaningful locations, and the most important must have was the lake.
We ventured into the woods by Kristina's family home with this super active couple for some playful and romantic shots creek side. We were thrilled when they volunteered to get in the creek despite the somewhat chilly weather, so we could catch some beautiful moments of the two.
Our final planned stop took us to Cove Park, where Kristina and Ben strolled together on the sand; however, we spotted a beautiful dock on the way here and just couldn't get the image of the sun setting on the lake out of our minds, so we asked if the two were down for some additional photos. What a great decision this was! There is nothing like a sunset glimmering on the water with a gorgeous couple in the foreground!
We are super pumped to share these photos, and we can't wait for Kristina and Ben's big day at Mill and Mine in September. Enjoy these newly created memories!
