If you’re looking for dog friendly wedding venues in East Tennessee because leaving your pup out of the wedding feels completely wrong, you might have more options than you think. Your pup has been part of your everyday life long before there was a wedding timeline involved, maybe even before you two became a thing. […]

When couples tell me that they’re planning to incorporate nontraditional wedding details into their day, I immediately get butterflies, and Hailey and Chase’s day at Cove Lake State Park made me love them 1000x more.  These two are the definition of doing things in a way that feels like you, and the best part was […]

East Tennessee wedding venues aren’t one size fits all, and luxury looks different depending on who’s asking. For some couples, it means mountain views and a team that anticipates what they need before they ever have to ask. For others, it means complete privacy, thoughtful design, on-site lodging, or enough breathing room to spend an […]

The right fall wedding venue should give you more than pretty leaves in the background. It should make it easier to slow down, stay close to your favorite people, and enjoy the day without feeling like you’re constantly being moved from one thing to the next. Think mountain views without sacrificing guest comfort, cozy onsite […]

2026 is barely halfway over, but 2027 wedding trends are already making their way into planning conversations, and I’m so here for it! After photographing weddings for over a decade, I’ve seen my fair share of trends come and go. Some I loved! Others were… a choice. But the 2027 wedding trends I’m seeing feel […]

After photographing at Knoxville wedding venues for over a decade, I can say with 100% certainty that there’s a noticeable difference between weddings where the couple and their family manage logistics all day and those where an experienced vendor team takes care of them. You can feel the difference immediately. And I mean immediately! The […]

Most couples start planning a wedding at a Sevierville wedding venue, thinking about how they want everything to look, which makes sense, because that’s what you see first. The venue, colors, and details they’ve saved a hundred times. But somewhere along the way, that question usually shifts, sometimes quietly, into something else: How do I […]

There are weddings that follow a formula… and then there are weddings like Lauren & Lyle’s, where nothing feels expected, everything feels intentional, and the whole day hums with personality. This one? It lived somewhere between an old-school romance film and a slightly chaotic, joy-filled indie scene (in the best way). A handmade crown. A […]

So you’ve clicked on this blog, which means I’m guessing there’s a very real chance you’re thinking about getting married at Nichols Heir, and honestly… I don’t blame you. It’s gorgeous!! But I’m also guessing you’re trying to figure out when to do it. And I might be a little biased here as a Tennessee […]

If you’re here because you’re thinking about getting married at Howe Farms wedding venue, you’re in the right place. This is part real wedding, part “how do I actually plan a day here that doesn’t feel stiff or overly traditional.” Because yes, Howe Farms is one of those Tennessee wedding venues that photographs really well. […]