Permits, approved sites, and insider expertise—discover what it takes to plan your wedding in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park with a permitted local photographer who knows every trail, overlook, and hidden gem.

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.

A luminous, garden-forward engagement session at Knoxville Botanical Gardens with Priyanka & Manish. We leaned into soft evening light, stone walls, and heritage trees to create elegant, film-inspired portraits. Scroll for planning notes on timing, wardrobe, and permits, plus a curated gallery that captures their effortless, romantic energy.