Oliver Royale Brunch Wedding - Cory + Matthew
We are bringing you an intimate wedding that took place in the heart of Knoxville in Market Square today. Even in the midst of The Dogwood Arts Festival, we found plenty of nooks to grab some sweet shots of Cory and Matthew, including their getting ready spot, The Oliver Hotel. With special surprises for guests (and an awesome surprise for Matthew from Cory at the Tennessee Theatre sign) an amazing brunch menu, and delicious mimosas, this wedding was nothing short of spectacular.
Cory and Matthew invited their friends and family to join them at Oliver Royale for a unique and perfectly planned affair. Even before the wedding, though, we were super impressed by the newsletters this couple sent out periodically to guests regarding their story, wedding event updates, accommodations, and things to do and see in Knoxville during their stay. Talk about an impressive way to build excitement with your loved ones! Each place setting at the venue included a personalized place card utilizing wine corks and an elegant program and menu with gold accents. Even the drink coasters featured images of the happy couple. Guests were treated to a fantastic meal ordered on site with options like eggs benedict and banana bread French toast and various drinks perfect for a brunch wedding.
We’re always emotional when a couple plays “Marry Me” by Train (as this was the song we played when greeting each other at our own wedding), but during Cory and Matthew’s ceremony, all we saw from the guests, family and friends alike, were tears of joy and genuine celebration of this union. To get the party really going, though, the couple planned a surprise drag show featuring three performers brought in specially for this occasion. The performances were truly amazing, and guests even got to have a photo op at the end of the show against the lush greenery wall the two helped design as the backdrop for their day.
Everything about Cory and Matthew’s wedding was so personalized, beautifully styled, and absolutely them in every aspect. We still haven’t gotten over how magical this day was or how much fun we always have with them. Cheers to our friends, Cory and Matthew, who love each other so deeply and inspire us to share the love as well.
Venue: The Oliver Hotel and Oliver Royale | Catering: Oliver Royale | Cake: Art of Cakes Bakery | Floral: Swank Floral | Hair: Grow Knoxville | DJ: Ogle Entertainment | Coordinator: Amy Barnett
Adventure Engagement in Cades Cove - Anne + Chris
These two met through a co-worker when Chris moved to Knoxville, and their first encounter was with Anne's family on Thanksgiving. A little later after their friendship blossomed, they started dating, and now, Anne and Chris are on their biggest adventure yet together to becoming Mr. and Mrs. Hatfield.
A self-proclaimed outdoorsy couple, these two enjoy being in the mountains and traveling with one another. Chris proposed to Anne while on a trip to Colorado with their friends over New Year's Eve weekend, and they knew that the national park would serve as the perfect sentimental location for their fun engagement session back home.
As we initially met Anne and Chris outside of the loop entrance to Cade's Cove, we were immediately impressed that they brought along his Land Rover as a prop for their session. Since Anne is basically a wildlife expert (even being able to identify birds by their call) and Chris's first love is the national parks, we knew that our time with them was going to be amazing. The mountains had to be featured , and we loved that they incorporated not only the perfect camping outfits to express their interests but also a picnic basket filled with everything one would need for a romantic date exploring the Cove. We were able to capture some gorgeous shots of the two at sunset dancing, flirting, and laughing, and we appreciate that they followed our advice to be casual but also dress it up a bit too. Utter perfection!
This is a session that we will never forget because it was truly all about the couple's hobbies and love for nature-- and of course each other. We're traveling to The Great Smoky Mountains and Cade's Cove today with this mountainside engagement. Enjoy!
Howe Farms Wedding in Georgetown, TN - Hayley + Chris
An absolutely stunning wedding venue on a perfect day in July, Howe Farms located in Georgetown, TN, was the perfect setting for Hayley & Chris’s big day. Enjoy a peek into their Howe Farms Wedding.
Venue: @howe_farms Florist: @chickamaugaflorist Dress: @everafterbridaltn DJ: Merchant Productions @thedjscubasteve Hair: @bziegler23 with @rockbottomsalon Makeup: @hair_by_shelbyweller Caterer: Double Portion Catering Bartender: Black Tie Affair Cake: @atierabovecakeco
Videography: @jamisonvid Coordinator: @sweetpeachweddings Film Lab: The Find Lab
Colorful, Casual, and Relaxing Engagement in Knoxville - Lizzi + Justin
When your dog is named Reggie and you are a huge Packers fan, it only makes sense that you start your engagement at Neyland Stadium by the image of Reggie White, right? Lizzi and Justin met us on campus to kick off their engagement with some playful shots alongside the stadium and the checkerboard streets. Our next adventure took us to the Hardin Valley area of Knoxville where the couple was lucky enough to catch the red buds and yellow flowers blooming for some gorgeous pops of color against Lizzi's pastel floral shirt. The final stop at Melton Hill Park made for some sweet shots lakeside with the couple, and we all laughed hysterically when Reggie decided to make a chew toy out of their wooden save the date sign from a Jacksonville farmers' market (where the two now live).
Lizzi and Justin met while playing on a co-ed softball team, and although she initially played hard to get, she clearly eventually came around. Justin proposed with a super romantic evening in their backyard with celebratory drinks and a nice meal (after Lizzi encouraged him to avoid a cliché proposal). We learned from the first conversation (when Lizzi and Justin were getting ready to head out for a hike) that these two are super fun loving, easygoing, and outdoorsy, but we also learned that we had several connections outside of us shooting their engagement and upcoming fall wedding. Lizzi was actually friends with Jason's sister in middle school, and we attended high school at the same time. Signs it was meant to be? I think so.
This casual engagement session was as fun as it looks, and we are counting down the days (which, coincidentally is exactly 100 today) until this couple shares their vows at Riverview Family Farm!
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
Noah's Event Venue Kingston Wedding - Jenee + Wes
A beautiful spring wedding at a brand new wedding venue? Yes, please! Jenee and Wes decided on this gorgeous new location, Noah's Event Venue in Kingston, for their big day. Located amidst the woods and a quaint greenway, Noah's features large event spaces with lots of natural light (which is obviously our jam) and elegant architectural and design details that make it the perfect space for a classic wedding. Although the venue offered a beautifully traditional setting, we loved that this couple embraced their personal style to add unique touches to their day. From a breakfast for dinner theme, to the rose gold accents, and even the bride's phenomenal blush gown with pearl sleeves, we are so excited to share Mr. and Mrs. Tate's wedding with you.
This couple met online, and when they are not watching their favorite shows (like Game of Thrones), they enjoy spending time in the kitchen together. In fact, it was over a homemade meal of Cajun pasta that the two first said, “I love you.” One of the most interesting aspects of their wedding, however, was learning that Jenee didn’t meet one of her bridesmaids, Lily, until the night of the rehearsal—the day before the wedding. Although the two talked for years online, living across the country from one another made it difficult to meet in person, but when it came to planning her day, Jenee couldn’t imagine it without her friend. You can read more of this amazing story on their Bustle.com Jenee feature and from Lily's perspective at this link on Bustle.com Lily.
We are still so obsessed with the perfect wine colored bridesmaids’ dresses with a touch of rose gold behind the lace and even throughout the party’s shoes. Lush florals from LB Floral defined the day, adding bright pink hues that were also carried throughout the soft pink up lighting from Music in Motion. Pairing perfectly with a mimosa bar, Bradford Catered Events created a decadent cinnamon roll cake, an original dessert for the breakfast theme that characterized the reception. Everything about this day felt so timeless, and we are so thrilled with how these images highlighted various aspects of the day. Join us in wishing Jenee and Wes the biggest congratulations as they begin this journey as husband and wife.
Venue: Noah's Event Venue | Coordinator: Team Wedding | Catering and Cake: Bradford Catered Events | Floral: LB Floral | Makeup: Beauty by Blair | Rentals: All Occasions Party Rentals | Dress Shop: David's Bridal | Dress Designer: Vera Wang | DJ and Lighting: Music in Motion | Videography: Southern Cinematics
