Sun Dance Farm Wedding in the Sunset Garden | Kelsie + Daniel
You would never know by looking at this gorgeous day with these perfect details that Kelsie and Daniel planned their wedding in a mere twenty-eight days. This super outdoorsy and adventurous couple got engaged on a camping trip at Max Patch in October and decided that they didn’t want to wait an entire year to have a fall wedding. Although the planning was self-described as a whirlwind, Kelsie and Daniel’s Sun Dance Farm wedding was an intimate and sentimental affair.
Sun Dance Farm is an actual working farm and event center located in West Knoxville. The venue offers multiple ceremony and reception sites for up to 200 guests including a beautiful hidden garden, stable-side options, and even a garden pond for smaller weddings. Kelsie and Daniel’s ceremony was held in the sunset garden area under the expansive arbor draped with flowing white fabric and crystal chandeliers that glistened in the dimming light. Elegant floral garlands lined the aisle along with wooden and metal lanterns and natural elements like pine cones. One concern for the couple was to keep their wedding as eco-friendly as possible, so they chose a non-traditional guestbook with an oh too cute carving of their initials and date, and they even opted for biodegradable plates for serving the cake. The sweetest touch, however, was the spruce favors that guests were encouraged to take home and watch their love grow.
Kelsie and Daniel opted to forgo a wedding party to make the day about what was truly important, their union, and decided to have only their closest loved ones in attendance. The two were married by their minister, and the ceremony incorporated a tying of the knot inspired by a bible verse to symbolize their unity, which we thought was a great reminder to display in their home of their marriage and this special memory. Kelsie and Daniel stopped midway down the aisle as husband and wife so that their guests could pray over them and their marriage, and we were so glad to capture this sentimental moment for them.
Couple’s photos lakeside were a must for the two, and they brought along their dog, Ronix (who also participated in their ceremony), for a family photo as well. We loved that Kelsie opted for her cowgirl boots so that we could add a little movement to their photos while they playfully jogged down the narrow road together (which turned out to be some of our favorites). Their whole day was about their love for each other and for God, and we are nothing short of ecstatic to share more of their wedding with you today. This Sun Dance Farm wedding may have been one of our last for 2017, but it was definitely a memorable one. Enjoy this glimpse of Kelsie and Daniel’s day!
Venue: Sun Dance Farm and Event Center | Dress: David's Bridal | Flowers: Kroger | Suit: Coachman Clothiers | Catering: Gavino's | Videography: Rellek Films
Rivershack Farm Wedding - Alisha + Evan
We've been part of Alisha and Evan's journey to Mr. and Mrs. for almost a year. From their romantic engagement in Cade's Cove last summer to Alisha's stunning bridal at Knoxville Botanical Gardens just weeks before their wedding, we knew that their ceremony and reception would be nothing less than amazing, and they definitely didn't disappoint.
Despite the intense heat with temps in the lower 90s on their wedding day, these two sizzled in these images captured at Rivershack Farm. A gorgeous home along the Holston River in North Knoxville, this venue features breathtaking views from atop a hill and a fabulous farmhouse with perfectly styled decor and cozy porches. The room used as the bridal suite was full of natural light and the perfect space for some getting ready photos of Alisha and her beautiful bridesmaids.
We've seen more and more brides moving towards the trend of incorporating a similar color pallette through the bridesmaids dresses but letting each lady choose her own dress in a variety of shades, which we love. This couple, however, took this individual touch even further with the groomsmen by giving each a bow tie for the wedding day that represented one of their interests or hobbies. Unique and individual touches like this make the wedding details even more meaningful and special.
Guests danced in the barn and dined on mismatched place settings under strings of globe lights and were treated to a delicious variety of cupcakes and favors of cinnamon candy courtesy of the bride's mother. It was a perfect evening riverside with Alisha and Evan, and we are beyond elated to share our friends' joy with you today.
Rivershack Farm | Melissa Timm Designs | Whitney Evans Beauty | Essense of Australia | Monica's Bridal | Z Studio Weddings & Events | Rellek Films | Chelsey Hobbs | Ogle Entertainment | The Find Lab | Israel Gilliam | Everything Iced Cupcakes and More | Anderson Party Rental | Setting the Wedding
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.
Walnut Hill Farm Wedding - Jessica & Andrew
We started our journey from Knoxville to Dalton, Georgia, on rainy highways, and the drizzle continued to follow us until right before we reached Chattanooga. It was overcast and dreary, but we came prepared for Jessica and Andrew's wedding with our raincoats and clear umbrellas. As we arrived at the venue, we were greeted with a little sun peeking through the clouds despite the sprinkles still falling to the ground. When we walked into the Hilltop Barn at Walnut Hill Farms, we were blown away by the gorgeous fabric draped ceilings, elegant wooden chairs, and crisp white decor. With 20 foot high ceilings and giant wooden barn doors that can be opened to a view of the rolling pastures, this site provided an elegant space for Jessica and Andrew's reception.
Another truly amazing feature the barn has to offer is the breathtaking bridal suite made up of two rooms, one with a dining table perfect for Jessica and her girls to enjoy brunch together and the other a spacious room with navy walls, white trim, and tons of natural light for those amazing getting ready and "last minute touches" photos. True to our style, we asked Jessica and her bridesmaids to gather on the plush sofa for some "slumber party" photos before capturing Jessica getting into her gorgeous Martina Liana gown with touches of lace and that striking train. We loved that the barn loft opened so that we could grab some shots of Jessica from the ground looking out over her venue before strolling through the pavilion for some breathtaking bridal portraits. Andrew, our seriously dapper groom, was dressed in a navy suit, and shared stories on the lawn with his groomsmen as we snagged some candid moments of the group chatting and laughing. As we were finishing up with the guys, the rain made a brief reappearance before subsiding, and the skies parted to reveal the perfect amount of sunshine for the couple's early evening ceremony on the sodded lawn behind the barn with the most phenomenal mountain views (which you may remember from Jessica and Andrew's sunrise engagement).
Although it did starting pouring (as the promised storm arrived during the reception), all of the wet weather held off until we were finished up with the couple's photos taken at one of our favorite spots at this venue. A quaint pond nestled among lush, towering green trees provided the backdrop for many of the photos of the new Mr. and Mrs. What was so unforgettable to us in these moments was that Jessica and Andrew really didn't need much direction. Their happiness and love for one another radiates in these photos, and we couldn't have asked for better memories to share than these two laughing with one another.
Jessica and Andrew are seriously the most genuinely sweet people, and they were celebrated all evening by friends and family who joined them on the dance floor, showing off some impressive moves and toasting them throughout the evening. We are so honored to have been part of this spectacular day, and we wish Jessica and Andrew nothing but happiness as they begin their lives together as husband and wife.
Walnut Hill Farm | Martina Liana Bridal | White Lace & Promises | Stylebar Chattanooga - Ashlyn Moore | Monica's Bridal | Melissa Cubberley - MUA | Axel Marshall Productions | Mayflowers Chattanooga | The Find Lab | Michael Kors | Sweet Angel Cakes | Nice Entertainment | Oakwood Cafe | The Dessy Group |
