Meads Quarry Knoxville Engagement - Alice + Dan
With all this cold, dreary weather this time of year, we want to bring you a little fun in the sun to brighten up your day at Knoxville’s beautiful Mead’s Quarry. Plus, we are so excited that Alice and Dan’s wedding, which has seemed like such a long time away, will now be here before we all know it.
Like many of our couples, these two have been long distance for all but about 6 months of their relationship. We felt like these two were kindred spirits from the beginning of their session as we chatted about their love for playing trivia, building Legos, and eating at Nama (a local sushi spot), where the two dined before Dan proposed at Alice’s parents home as the two were building Lego sets together. Check out the adorable Lego Mr. and Mrs. holding the ring and helped with Dan’s proposal. Too cute!
If you’re wondering about the Star Wars tie in, aside from just being fans, these two are going to celebrate their wedding at Hunter Valley Farm on May 4th—as in May the 4th be with you. We really just loved how sweet and open these two were and how fun they were to be around, but most of all, we enjoyed seeing how much they love each other through this playful engagement.
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Marblegate Farm Engagement Smoky Mountain Event Venue - Ashton + PJ
Playful and endearing are the words we would use to describe Ashton and PJ’s Marblegate Farm engagement. A waterfront venue featuring a farm setting, this location is simply breathtaking. The marble is part of the history of this venue, being left where it fell years ago and now comprising the pillars at the entrance as well as the shoreline. Perfectly manicured landscapes and elegant finishes characterize this one of a kind space just outside of Knoxville in surrounding Friendsville.
Despite being long distance for their relationship as PJ teaches in Ecuador, this sweet couple has made it work. You may also recognize Ashton from our bohemian bridal in Cade’s Cove a few years ago, as this is how we came to know her. These two are just simply stylish with natural beauty and an inherent calm that just makes you feel comfortable around them. In this charming setting that will also be the site for their ceremony and reception, we captured what we feel is the essence of Ashton and PJ—a palpable feeling of love.
Enjoy this beautiful couple and amazing venue featured on the blog today.
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
Howe Farms Wedding Venue Engagement - Hayley + Chris
When these two met at an annual work meeting in 2015, the rest became history. They’ve gone through so much together, including a two-year long distance relationship, her relocation to Texas, and parenting a golden doodle, but these two are just meant to be. Hayley and Chris invited us to join them at their wedding venue, Howe Farms, to capture these engagement photos while they were in town for a wedding shower, and we are beyond ecstatic to share a glimpse of their session.
We have to give kudos to Chris for his amazing proposal, as he planned a spectacular surprise for Hayley. Utilizing the second largest canyon in the US, these two met up with their family for what was supposed to be a session for Christmas card photos. Chris put together a book of pictures of their life together and had a videographer there to film the entire proposal. Talk about a thoughtful gesture! We thought this was even more special as they already had family there with them to celebrate.
This wedding, we know, is going to be so beautiful, and we are thrilled that this fun, personable couple has chosen us to curate their memories. We’re taking you to Georgetown, TN, with Hayley and Chris and this romantic, golden hour engagement today. Enjoy!
10 Things We Believe (And Why We’d Love to Capture Your Love Story)
We believe in many things as a couple. Here are just a few things we stand firm on:
1. Family comes first.
2. Taco Tuesday is a must (even if it sometimes happens on Wednesday or Thursday instead).
3. The best way to relax together is to binge watch a great show.
4. Kids are hilarious, and our three year old son keeps us laughing all the time while our 6 month old rolls across the room with her sweet smile.
5. We are blessed to have each other.
6. It's acceptable to put candy into pancakes (Butterfinger for me, Resee's for Jason, and mostly blue M&Ms for Jaden).
7. It's mandatory to burst into song randomly, and changing lyrics to fit the current situation is encouraged (Jaden, our son, sings his feelings all the time. La la la...we aren't supposed to be mean...la la la).
8. A perfectly clean house is not always a priority.
9. Pizza...this one doesn't need explaining.
10. Being outside can make everything better.
We also believe in capturing love, and one of our most important tasks as your photographers is to show who you are as a couple through our art. Photos are tangible memories, and we believe that you will value not only the images delivered by us but also the Juicebeats' experience that we can provide as a seasoned husband and wife team. We believe that our relationship with you is important, and if you share the same sentiment, we'd love to be your photographers. Oh, and super importantly, we'll do The Wobble at your wedding.
Photos by Juicebeats Photography | Erin Morrison Photography | Krista W'Holt of Mountain Way Creative
Forks of the River Sunflower Engagement - Sarah Beth + Josh
One of Knoxville's most popular destinations for summer photos only exists for a couple weeks at the beginning of July. The sunflower fields at Forks of the River Wildlife Management Area appear and fade away quickly, but we made sure to meet this couple, Sarah Beth and Josh, just in time for their engagement photos before the blooms disappeared until next year.
Adventurous and outdoorsy, Sarah Beth and Josh decided on a sunrise shoot, and although a glorious peeping of the sun through the clouds didn't really happen on this overcast day like we were hoping, we embraced the dramatic fog hovering over the fields for some super cool shots of the two. Sarah Beth told us in her initial contact that nature and wildlife are a what brought the two together (as they are both field researchers), so we thought it was only fitting for their engagement to be in a unique outdoor setting with this fleeting show of natural beauty. Although these flowers come and go quickly, we know the love these best friends share isn't going anywhere and neither is our excitement about their wedding in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park this fall. Enjoy the photos from this summer session!
