The Carriage House Wedding - Kendall + Nathan
A stylish bride, a dapper groom, and gorgeous shades of blush, gold, and ivory came together for Kendall and Nathan's summer wedding. It was an extremely hot day, but these two warmed it up even more strolling among the green fields of their venue and breaking it down on the dance floor with their friends and family. This couple completely rocked their engagement, and Kendall stunned us at her bridal session. Throughout our interactions with this couple, though, we were most impressed by their honesty with us and one another and just how darn fun they were. They may have started a little rocky on their first meeting in college (and we loved hearing this hilarious story), but these two truly are destined for a happy ending.
Both Kendall's bridal session and the couple's wedding day took place at this Jefferson City venue, The Carriage House. True to its name, this venue features a huge carriage house building with an oversized outdoor porch (perfect for dancing under the stars or admiring the amazing views) and beautiful chandelier lighting inside. A setting with green pastures and rolling hills and a picturesque white fence make up the surroundings of The Carriage House, and the stone path at ceremony site for Kendall and Nathan features a pristine arbor and perfectly manicured red blooms in the shape of a heart. We appreciate the attention paid to these details, and this venue is nothing short of elegant.
These two were surrounded by love and support throughout their day. Emotional first looks with her Kendall's bridesmaids and father convey this through the photos, but it was a heartfelt toast by Kendall's sister at the reception that really stressed just how much this beautiful couple is loved. Kendall and Nathan's wedding was one we were looking forward to all year, and today, we are thrilled to share it with you.
The Carriage House | Little City Catering | Wendy Morgan | LB Floral | The Pour Guys | The White Room Lebanon | Regal Tuxedo of Knoxville | All Occasions Party Rentals | Sound Revue Tri Cities | Jessica Hyde | Hali Leffler- Salon Biyoshi | Candice Cornett Photography
Magnolia Plantation & Gardens Engagement - Britni + Andrew | Charleston Wedding Photographer
First opened to visitors in the 1870s, Magnolia Plantation and Gardens in Charleston, South Carolina, boasts a gorgeous natural setting with an array of plants and flowers, beautiful animals freely roaming the property, and, of course, the well-known picturesque Spanish moss covered oaks so distinctive to this southern city. We were thrilled when Britni and Andrew decided to do their engagement photos here while they were in town for a wedding and asked us to capture these special memories for them.
This couple was initially reluctant to admit their feelings for one another despite constantly being together and finding excuses to be alone (like needing help with Christmas shopping). That all changed, however, the day Britni was scheduled to leave for basic duty. The two finally confessed that they knew this could be something truly special, and although they had to spend time apart, just like a classic love story, the two wrote letters to one another with updates and sweet sentiments, stressing how much they missed each other during her time away. When Britni returned home, the two were inseparable. Andrew calls Britni his best friend, and the two are ready to begin this new adventure together as husband and wife.
A breathtaking garden setting at Magnolia Plantation meshed flawlessly with Britni's flowing white dress and her feminine pink floral printed skirt, and we loved Andrew's choice to wear suspenders. So classic. These two were all smiles throughout the session, and the genuine reactions and laughter they shared are our favorite parts of this shoot. Join us as we whisk you away to romantic Charleston for this lovely engagement.
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!
Spout Spring Estates Vineyard Wedding - Tabitha & John
A gorgeous mountain view, a beautiful ceremony beneath a tree, and a sweet family (oh, and fire, did we mention fire?) made John and Tabitha's vineyard wedding so special and memorable.
A hidden gem in Blaine, Tennessee, Spout Spring Estates Vineyard was the setting for the couple's ceremony and reception. The venue includes a beautiful stone pathway leading to a huge covered porch surrounding a log cabin and wine shop, but it is the natural scenery- rows of grapes, lush greenery, and a mountain backdrop- that truly took our breath away.
We loved John's reaction to seeing Tabitha during their first look, as the two hugged, kissed, danced, and cried together. Their precious daughter, Rose, was looking on from the balcony where we snapped some shots as well through the cast iron railing. (Speaking of cute kids...did you see their ring bearer?) This cutie was a huge part of their day, being escorted in a wagon during the ceremony and dancing with mom and dad at the reception, but some truly sweet moments occurred prior to the ceremony when Tabitha helped dress Rose just as her mom did for her earlier in the day.
A monogrammed pillow, rustic mailbox, and their favors- beer that they personally brewed and bottled- added special touches to the décor, and we loved the elegant pops of purple in many of the details to tie everything together. John and Tabitha were all about sharing their joy with their guests, and they provided entertainment in the form of a fire dancer and essentially a huge torch for their guests to set afire. They even shared a tequila shot to honor Tabitha's father, which was a profoundly sentimental moment for all involved.
We took John and Tabitha out into the vineyard during sunset to have some time alone, and these couple's photos are some of our favorites. We strolled through the rows of grapes with them and captured some special moments as John escorted Tabitha back to their guests through the green field.
We were happy to shoot this vineyard wedding, and we feel so blessed to have shared in this couple's joy. Congratulations to John and Tabitha, again!
We loved working with these amazing vendors: Venue- Spout Spring Estates Vineyard | Catering and Cake- Rothchild Catering and Event Rentals | Dress- David's Bridal | Hair- Salon Zeal | Makeup- Bangs and Blush | Suits- Men's Wearhouse | Floral- Flowers by Sarah
Volunteer Princess Cruises Wedding - Danielle & Justin
You may remember Danielle and Justin's playful engagement session at UT Botanical Gardens and Market Square featured on our blog, but today, we are so excited to share their beautifully unique wedding aboard the Volunteer Princess.
The couple shared a first look at Volunteer Landing before we snapped some shots with their best man and matron of honor, Danielle's sister and a fellow photographer, just above the river. We loved the bride's ivory Maggie Sottero dress featuring an always elegant lace top and a satin slip gown underneath. Pops of color with the deep purple dress and the guys' turquoise ties blended perfectly in the floral arrangements as well. Seriously, do you see that bouquet? Simply stunning!
The ceremony took place on the top level of the Volunteer Princess as we floated along the Tennessee River, and the two shared their first kiss under a beautiful arch adorned with bright purple flowers. Volunteer Princess Cruises serve as a perfect venue for intimate weddings, and the coordinators, captain, and crew provide amazing service.
Our favorite moment of the evening came when Danielle and Justin shared their first dance that they had been preparing for together in classes. These two glided across the dance floor, and impressed their guests (and us) with their moves! We also loved their sparkler exit back near the dock as they rode off, cuddled together, on a golf cart.
We wish nothing but joy to this perfect, fun-loving couple, and we hope you love these images of their special day!
The amazing vendors:
Venue and Catering: Volunteer Princess Cruises
Cake: Magpies
Flowers: McLemore
Dress: Maggie Sottero
Tuxes: Men's Wearhouse
Hair and Makeup: Southern Belle Beauty
Film Lab: The Find Lab
Elizabeth & Nick's Laurel Falls Engagement
Elizabeth and Nick are a Louisiana couple who contacted us when they were making a family trip to the Smoky Mountains. They wanted a unique engagement shoot different from those in the bayou, and we were so happy to oblige.
We decided to go on a hike to capture some sweet moments not only between the two but also some great memories with their son, Nathan. We loved that this cute little blonde was such an integral part of these memories for the couple, and he was so playful and helpful despite being quite cold by the end of journey back from Laurel Falls.
This was a fairly easy hike, but the breathtaking overlooks, quaint bridge at the top, and gorgeous waterfall provided the perfect canvas for these shots.
We hope you enjoy these mountain engagement and family photos!
