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
Inara & Cody's Modern Bohemian Wedding - The Stables at Hunter Valley Farm
An absolutely beautiful bride; a handsome, happy groom; and a group of fun loving friends and family celebrating with them made Cody and Inara's big day at The Stables at Hunter Valley Farm a truly memorable one. The Stables feature a gorgeous outdoor ceremony venue underneath a canopy of tall trees, a stone-paved path beneath a large pergola, and rustic fences lining the property. We loved the mix of wooden chairs and classic pews for guests to witness the union of these two as well as the spacious reception area that truly embodies the feel of a stable but with elevated elegance.
Inara's gorgeous lace gown fit her like a glove, and we adored the variety of bridesmaid's dresses. Cute, sparkly flats ensured the girls would be comfortable, so they could dance alongside the couple throughout the night. Shades of pink, purple, and cream in the bouquets and centerpieces by Swank Floral added the perfect pop of color and complemented the neutral tones of the girls' dresses. Cody and his groomsmen kept it simple, forgoing traditional coats and three piece suits in favor of stylish suspenders and gray Converse. These guys were great sports, creating one of our favorite moments (and photos) of the day when they decided to playfully toss leaves into the air together.
Stealing a few moments alone after the ceremony, Inara and Cody took a stroll down a grassy path and were greeted by horses who popped their heads over the fence at the most opportune moments for us to capture a few shots. We hope you enjoy these photos from the couple's special day, and join us in congratulating them again!
Venue: The Stables at Hunter Valley Farm
Food: Rosa's Catering
Dress: Martina Liana
Cake/Dessert: Rosa's Catering
Flowers: Swank Floral
Bridesmaids dresses: Alfred Angelo
Tuxes: Men's Warehouse
DJ: Ogle Entertainment & Light Design
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Sarah & Daniel's Haw Ridge Park Engagement
These high school sweethearts had two classes together when they initially met, and ironically enough one of those was Chemistry, something clearly evident in these adorable engagement photos.
It couldn't have been a more perfect evening to spend with these two at Haw Ridge in Oak Ridge. This park boasts extensive trails that run alongside the Clinch River, and we loved the gorgeous scenery of this location as well as the old fashioned wooden fence and beautiful docks we visited with the couple. Haw Ridge holds a bit of sentimental value for the two as well as they have run the trails together, and we were thrilled to incorporate that sense of nostalgia in these photos.
We had to visit the location where it all started, their alma mater, Hardin Valley Academy, to capture a few intimate moments with Sarah and Daniel. We climbed to the top of a hill overlooking the school with blooming wildflowers and a mountain backdrop, resulting in some of our favorite shots.
We hope you enjoy these moments from Sarah and Daniel's walk down memory lane as a newly engaged couple. Could they be any cuter? We are so excited for their wedding in May!
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Chelsea and Luke's Cove Park Engagement
Chelsea and Luke are truly a couple that are meant to be. After parting ways when they were a bit younger, the two reunited and have been together ever since. We loved that these two wanted to spend their day with us in the parks of West Knoxville, and we were even more thrilled that they brought their two adorable pups along for the fun.
We started our afternoon with this sweet couple at the Cove at Concord Park where we captured moments of them strolling on the beach, adventuring out onto a ledge in the water, and admiring the beautiful fall colors. Late October was truly the perfect time for an engagement shoot in order to capture all of the changing colors but still have some nice, warm weather.
From here, we traveled to Walker Springs Park to spend a little time on the picturesque bridge capturing this couple as well as snapping some lovely moments of the entire family (obviously, dogs included) playing amidst the multicolored fall leaves. Although we did get rained on a bit at the end of shoot, Chelsea and Luke were troopers, and we really enjoyed parading through the parks with them.
We are super excited about Chelsea and Luke's wedding at the Crowne Plaza in April, but, in the meantime, enjoy these tender moments from the Vol fans' engagement shoot!
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Greg and Stephanie's Traditional West Knoxville Wedding
It was a day full of love, happy tears, simple elegance, and true celebration. We are so thrilled to share Greg and Stephanie's West Knoxville wedding today.
Our day began with the couple at Embassy Suites, a hidden gem and truly lovely indoor venue, as they prepped for their big day. We absolutely loved Stephanie's traditional lace gown with shimmering embellishments as well as her choice of full length navy bridesmaids dresses complimented by beautiful white and green floral arrangements. The couple's first look at Founders Park at Campbell Station allowed the two to share some intimate moments before joining their bridal party for some playful shots.
The Catholic ceremony took place at St. John Neumann, a gorgeous church adorned with stained glass windows, intricate stone statues, and rich wooden pews. We loved having a moment to grab some bridal portraits of Stephanie outside in front of the oversized doors amongst a stone façade.The surroundings added reverence for the true meaning of the day, the joining of their lives as one before God, family, and friends.
The reception, held in the Tennessee Ballroom at Embassy Suites, featured elegant centerpieces created by the groom's mother, and incorporated some awesome dance moves and a little bit of karaoke from the couple. A sparkler exit ended the perfect day for this newly named husband and wife.
We hope you enjoy Stephanie and Greg's big day as much as we did!
It's always great to work with wonderful vendors:
Ceremony: St. John Neumann
Reception: Embassy Suites
DJ: Patrick Michael Entertainment
Food: Embassy Suites
Cake/Cupcakes: Julie Zecchini
Wedding dress: Maggie Sottero
Bridesmaids' dresses: David's Bridal
Tuxes: Men's Wearhouse Vera Wang
Flowers:
Bridesmaids bouquets/groomsmen boutonnieres/reception centerpieces- Bambi Everett with All This and Then Some on Etsy
Bridal bouquet - Kroger
Floral arrangements at church- Bowden's Flowers in Lenoir City
Ashley & Matt's Whitestone Country Inn Wedding
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We spent a sunny September Saturday photographing Ashley and Matt's gorgeous wedding at Whitestone Country Inn. This was a true celebration and a day full of joy, which is clearly evident from the bride's expressions in these photos throughout the day.
We loved capturing some adorable photos of Ashley and her bridesmaids having a little fun before a sentimental and truly perfect first look between the bride and her father. His reaction was priceless as was their playful, surprise choreographed dance at the reception. The day also featured an unexpected wedding party member, Ashley's adorable pup, Rubie, adorned with a floral collar.We also loved that Ashley and Matt requested a first look with the groom blindfolded so that they could share an intimate moment before the ceremony but also maintain the tradition of the groom seeing the bride for the first time as she walked down the aisle to meet him.
Whitestone Country Inn features a lovely chapel with lots of natural light and beautiful wooden doors embellished with stained glass crosses. Starting with a ring warming where all the guests had a chance to hold the couple's rings and say a silent prayer or blessing, Ashley and Matt's ceremony incorporated the exchanging of personalized vows.
The couple loves to travel together, and during the reception, guests were seated at tables decorated with photos in locations the two have visited. Rustic details, classic elements, and spectacular bouquets and floral head pieces for the girls added special touches to make Ashley and Matt's day even more elegant.
Join us in congratulating Ashley and Matt, and enjoy these pictures from their special day.
Venue: Whitestone Country Inn
Film Lab: The Find Lab
Videography: Milestone Pictures
Floral: Lisa Foster Floral Design
DJ: Music in Motion
Food: Whitestone Country Inn
Cakes: Sugarbuzz Bakers Magpies Bakery
Wedding Dress: La Raine's Bridal Boutique
Bridesmaid Dresses: Bella Bridesmaids
Tuxes: Men's Wearhouse
Invitations: Rebecca Green Design
Event Rentals: White Table