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Creating Your Dream Day: Expert Guide to Choosing the Right Wedding Vendors
From defining your style to communicating your budget, this guide helps you choose the right wedding vendors to make your dream day beautifully effortless.
Romantic & Intimate Cades Cove Elopement
Bettina & Ivan chose Cades Cove’s historic Missionary Baptist Church for their Smoky Mountains elopement. From a surprise “bear jam” on the loop road to golden-hour portraits in rolling meadows, their day was intimate, emotional, and timeless—everything we love about eloping in the Smokies.
An Intimate Courthouse Wedding in Knoxville: A Luxury Take on Saying “I Do”
An elegant Knoxville courthouse wedding is proof that small can be extraordinary. See why more couples choose intimacy and artistry.
Chateau Selah Bridal & Wedding Inspiration with Vow’d Weddings
Experience the elegance of a Chateau Selah wedding—where European-inspired architecture meets the beauty of the Tennessee mountains. This romantic bridal editorial features a Vow’d Weddings gown, soft blush florals by Melissa Timm Designs, luxe rentals by Celebrate Wedding Rentals, and timeless details captured on film by Juicebeats Photography. Perfect inspiration for couples dreaming of a luxury Smoky Mountain wedding filled with romance and sophistication.
Intimate & Romantic Knoxville Wedding During a Pandemic - Emily + John
Emily is a goddess. This intimate Knoxville wedding redefined classic elegance — crisp white gown, fitted black tux, and heartfelt love after a year of change.
Expert Elopement Planning Tips | Elopement Photographer
Thinking about eloping? Here are 5 expert tips from a professional elopement photographer to help you plan your dream elopement with ease.
5 Ways Grooms Rock the Wedding with Style
Grooms, it’s your turn. From tailored suits to watches and custom details, here are five timeless ways to rock your wedding day style.
7 Essential Wedding Invitation Tips
Get inspired with seven simple, elegant tips for creating beautiful wedding invitations that tell your story and wow your guests.
Strike a Pose: Engagement and Wedding Posing Made Simple
Posing doesn’t have to feel awkward. We share our go-to techniques for natural, relaxed photos that showcase your genuine connection.
4 of the Best Wedding Planning Tips for Every Couple
From vendors to timelines, discover four expert wedding planning tips that help your day flow effortlessly and capture every moment beautifully.
Elegant & Rustic Black Tie Wedding at The Museum of Appalachia in Norris, TN - Anne + Chris
There's nothing quite like having your wedding in the midst of a historical setting with beautiful animals roaming around the property - especially when the bride is a zookeeper. The Museum of Appalachia in Clinton, Tennessee, provided the perfect rustic yet elegant backdrop for Anne and Chris's black tie celebration, complete with DIY confetti, a jazz band, and sophisticated details that reflected this nature-loving couple's style.
Historic Southern Railway Knoxville Wedding - Emily + Hayden
High school sweethearts Emily and Hayden celebrated their wedding at the Historic Southern Railway in Knoxville, with a beautiful ceremony and downtown photos at the iconic Tennessee Theatre. Their special day was filled with love, laughter, and meaningful moments that reflected their journey from Hardin Valley Academy to forever.Parkside Resort Wedding Pigeon Forge - Kara + Ajay
From getting-ready details to mountain portraits in Elkmont and an intimate ceremony at Parkside Resort’s Sky View Pavilion, Kara & Ajay’s day was relaxed, scenic, and personal. Planned with Simple Bliss Events, their Smoky Mountains celebration paired classic style with sweeping views and candid, joy-filled moments.
Cades Cove Wedding at the Primitive Baptist Church - Jordan + Nick
A simple, intimate ceremony inside the white chapel at Cades Cove, followed by relaxed portraits in the Smokies—classic details, soft light, and a setting that never fails.