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
The Quarry - Knoxville Wedding Venue - Wedding Inspiration
We welcomed spring with this styled couple's shoot at The Quarry nestled in west Knoxville. Our model, Denise, embraced one of the hottest trends this season with her two piece gown-- a sequined silver crop top paired with a flowing blush skirt. Alexander kept it simple with a white button up and always classic gray slacks, and his bow tie only added to his dapper appearance.
The Quarry is a venue that boasts both indoor and outdoor spaces, but it is The Canyon that makes this venue an ideal location for outdoor events. Our couple stood amidst the towering marbled quarry walls, and strolled along the perfectly centered stone path towards the grand 25 foot waterfall also on the property.
The bouquet and boutonnière by Melissa Timm incorporated shades of pink, cream, and the always quintessential spring color, lavender. We love the free flowing nature of the florals that paired flawlessly with the moss, stones, and lanterns used as decor for the ceremony site. The quaint ceremony site for this shoot was made up of dark benches adorned with white furs, and the ornate chandelier surrounded by draped fabric hung above a natural rug where the couple could share a memorable first kiss as husband and wife.
The couple also braved a trek to an overlook on the property in order for us to capture some some breathtaking moments of love among the blooming red buds. This spring inspiration from The Quarry is the perfect way to embrace the sunshine, warmer weather, and new beginnings.
The Quarry Venue coordinator Lindsey Boling & designer Morgan Burton | Floral by Melissa Timm | Models: Denise & Alex |
Special Thanks to all mini-workshop attendees: JoPhoto, Erin Morrison, Clint James, Staci Dernbach, Candice Cornett, Melody Cook, & David Britnell
Honey Creek Farms Wedding - Hailey + Garrett
A beautiful barn, a gorgeous outdoor ceremony with a wooded background, and perfect shades of navy and pink were just a few of the amazing details of Hailey and Garrett's wedding at Honey Creek Farms in Dandridge, Tennessee.
The farm features a lovely bridal suite where Hailey and her bridesmaids prepared for the big day together while the guys had a hidden room on the second floor of the barn to get ready. The lighting both inside and outside the barn created a romantic atmosphere, and we loved that many of the special dances took place outside under the glow of the full moon and the perfectly strung garden lights.
We loved that Hailey purchased her dress from a trunk show, Brides Against Cancer, so that a portion of the purchase went to charity. This just made us adore her even more, and Hailey and Garrett's fun loving personalities shone on their wedding from their first look to the newlywed shoe game they played at the reception, which ended with an insanely entertaining dance off between the two. We are super excited to share this glimpse into their day, and we wish them a huge congratulations, again.
Honey Creek Farms | Haven Media | Mobile Beats Entertainment | The Find Lab | Cidney Wice at Glow Salon and Boutique | Outback Steakhouse | Men's Wearhouse | Wendy's Bridal | Essence of Australia | Darby Crigger String Quartet
The Barn at Living Water Wedding - Sarah & Daniel
We want to share with you today a very special wedding between one of my former students, Daniel, and his beautiful bride, Sarah, the epitome of high school sweethearts. Although they are still a young couple, one still in nursing school and the other pursuing a degree in medicine, they are wise beyond their years and so in love with one another.
Sarah and Daniel wanted a meaningful location for their nuptials, so they chose to have their wedding at the church they attended while students at Lee University, the Barn at Living Water. Featuring gorgeous fields, lush greenery, and a quaint barn, this venue was perfect for a beautifully sunny summer wedding. The two wed overlooking rolling hills and under an iron canopy adorned with purple, blue, and white flowers. This sentimental ceremony was performed by their pastor, and the two shared communion together as soon to be husband and wife. We loved the incorporation of string quartet for a touch of elegance and the family Bible that held the wedding bands for a sense of nostalgia.
Sarah's dress is aligned with one of the biggest wedding gown trends right now as it was two separate pieces. We loved the choice of a lace beaded bodice with a full skirt and long veil. The flawless "something blue" came into play with her shoes, but her gorgeous sapphire engagement ring and necklace were unique plays on that tradition as well. One of our favorite color pairings incorporated the girls' lavender dresses with the groomsmen's gray suits, and all of these shades blended perfectly within the rounded bouquets accented with greenery.
The couple's reception was held in the barn, and some of the most endearing moments of the day came as Sarah danced with her father and Daniel did the same with his mother; however, it was the speeches delivered by the bridesmaids and groomsmen that touched our hearts and showed us how much the love shared between these two has impacted others. The best man performed an emotional rendition of "Make You Feel My Love" that we think brought the entire room to tears. What a perfect gift for these two!
We feel blessed to have been able to celebrate the union of these two at their wedding, and we hope you see all of Sarah and Daniel's joy reflected in these images as we do.
Event Venue: The Barn at Living Water | Floral: Grafe Studio | Cake: Kimmie's Cakes | Dress: Monica's Bridal | Shoes: Steve Madden | Catering: The Barn at Living Water | Bradley Rentals | Chattanooga Tents | Hair: Bliss | Makeup: Ryan Andrews | Videography: Martha Douhne & Ruthie Martin
Intimate Sequoyah Park Inspirational Wedding Shoot
Imagine a gorgeous park full of lush greenery amid a historic neighborhood running along the Tennessee River, and you would be in Sequoyah Park, the location for this inspirational shoot. Bringing together some of Knoxville’s most creative wedding vendors, our goal was to capture portraits that featured memorable details, highlighted the intimate moments shared by a couple on their wedding day, and celebrated the charm of the venue. An elegant table set for two with glimmers of gold and stunning floral arrangements set a romantic scene while the ivory gown and hand crafted stationery added a vintage touch. We hope that this shoot inspires couples to take the ordinary and make it extraordinary with a fine art approach and classic styling.
Thank you Trendy Bride for the beautiful feature of our inspiration shoot at Sequoyah Park.
Event Designer: Honeybee Events
Floral Designer: Megan Connors Floral and Styling
Invitation Designer: Simply Jessica Marie
Hair and Makeup: Beauty by Nora
Dress: Gossamer
Tuxedo and Men's Attire: Savvi Formalwear of Knoxville
Handmade goods: Silk & Tincture
Film Lab: PhotoVision
Videography: Studio-M Photoz
Assistant: Megan Kiphart
Models: Jessica Union - Model, Scott Cameron
Photographers: Staci Sweeney Messing, Jason Messing
