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Ashley McCool & Nathan Whitley June 11, 2010
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Love Story: We met at a church conference where Nate was playing drums and I was singing. We are a perfect match because we are best friends. It doesn’t matter what we are doing, we just love to be together. Nate proposed while we were sitting on a bench beside the Tennessee River. It was the same bench where we sat on our first date. The Big Day: We could not of ask for a more perfect day. My favorite moment, as cliche’ as it sounds was when we saw each other for the first time. We did a first look before the wedding. Dan and Natalie Watson caught our expressions and emotions perfectly. Our pictures of that moment are priceless. Probably the funniest parts of the day involved the nine kids we had in our wedding party. They were so much fun and kept us laughing all day. Details: We were engaged for a year, so there was lots of time to plan. My mother is our church’s wedding director, and she has helped plan so many weddings that it was a given that she would help plan mine. The most important thing about our wedding was that the guests would have a great time. Nate and I had guests coming from all over the country and we wanted them to just relax and have fun. It was so special to us that all of our favorite people were under the same roof sharing in our special moment. It made everything so perfect. I wanted our day to be bright and fun. We wanted to have a “preppy/ classic” theme. We used navy blue and apple green as our main colors, and we used pops of red here and there. We used lots of pearls, plaid, and seersucker all throughout. Budget Tips: Our biggest splurge was on catering. Because we had a night wedding, we wanted to make sure our guests had a full course dinner. We saved big on decorating because we did most of it ourselves. We also surfed the internet constantly for the best deals on things. We found cool unique things like our ring bearer pillow, our custom guest book, and our green aisle runner all on the internet for great prices. These little touches really pulled our look together. Advice from the Bride: The best advice I can give a bride and groom in planning their wedding is to not get too stressed out. Stay calm and everything will work out. Also, choose a great photographer. Your pictures will mean so much!
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Photographer Watson-Studios, Bridal Shop White Lace and Promises, Bridal Party Attire White Lace and Promises, Ceremony & Reception Location First Apostolic Church of Knoxville, Officiate/ Minister Bishop Billy McCool
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Love Story: Bryan and I met through his sister, Brittney. Brittney and I met in Anatomy class at Pellissippi State and became friends. She always thought that Bryan and I would be perfect for each other, so we started studying together at her house so we could meet. We hit it off and started dating. On our first date, we went fishing and he caught a huge trout with his bare hands! I knew there had to be something special about him! We both love being outdoors, so we enjoy fishing, hunting, camping, and things like that together. Bryan proposed to me on the beach at sunrise. We went for a walk and were having a long talk waiting on the sun to come up and he got down on one knee as it rose. The ring was beautiful, and of course I said yes! I had no idea he was planning that! Details: Bryan and I wanted a casual wedding. We are not the type to always get “fancied” up, so we wanted everyone to just come and have a good time and not worry about what they needed to wear. Bryan insisted on wearing his jeans and boots, so we just made that part of our theme. It turned out awesome! The beautiful blue color we picked out went so well with the brown boots and jackets and the flowers. My mom made all the centerpieces, minus the flowers, and the flower arrangements that lined the aisle. She did a great job! Everything was beautiful! We planned on about 150 guests. We saved by doing a lot of the decorating ourselves, but there is no substitute for fresh flowers. They were so beautiful! We also saved a lot on the catering by not serving a plated, gourmet meal. The food was casual and served buffet style. It was so good! The dress was a bit of a splurge, but hey, you only get married once, right! The Big Day: All my bridesmaids kept me laughing but what sticks in my head the most was trying to iron one of my bridesmaids dresses. She was wearing it and we managed to get it up on the ironing board to iron a crease out somehow. It made for a funny picture! The most memorable moment, was seeing Bryan’s face as he was watching me come down the aisle.It brought tears to my eyes. The look on his face is something I’ll never forget! Marriage advice: My advice to anyone planning a wedding is to stay true to yourself and plan a wedding that suits you, not someone else’s idea of what a wedding should be. Also, do everything early, because if you are a procrastinator like me, it will all pile up at the end and become stressful. Make all your decisions together, because it’s the groom’s special day, too. After all, marriage is a team effort! I look forward to raising a family with my husband soon. He will be a great father, and I can’t wait.
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Heather Holloway & Brandon Hall 10.16.10 the proposal: Well, Brandon is in the USAF and he had just previously gotten back from his second deployment to Afghanistan so he was home in Knoxville for the week. I had been working all day (not to mention I had the WORST day at work ever) and when I walked in the front door from work Brandon told me we were going to Flemings for dinner to “celebrate”. And so of course being a girl I was thinking ‘what does he mean celebrate!?’ He sat me down on the couch and he got on one knee and pulled out a ring and asked me to marry him! I was beyond shocked and I had so many emotions going on at once that I forgot to say yes right away. So after I got it together, I of course said YES and couldn’t let go of Brandon’s neck. And just like Brandon said we would, we went to Flemings and celebrated that night. The big day: The most important thing to us was to stay relaxed and take in the special moment. Brandon and I had discussed what to expect on our wedding night so we made sure to not get overwhelmed by trying to talk to all 370 people at the reception and to just enjoy each other and enjoy celebrating “us”. My favorite wedding moment was when we were introduced as husband and wife at the reception. Our whole wedding party partnered up and we all walked in dancing to Chris Brown’s “Forever” song. the dress: My mother, grandmother, aunt, and mother-in-law all went with me to pick out my dress. I had always said I wanted a very fitted dress so that’s what I went for. It was a Casablanca Couture, mermaid fit, sweetheart top (with Swarovski Crystals), and a Swarovski Crystal covered sash that tied on the back of the dress on the top of my legs. The bow was tied in a knot and the sashes went down the dress and out onto the train. (This was the selling feature of the dress). This dress was actually the 2nd dress I tried on. When I put it on everyone LOVED it and I felt so good in it. the planning process: I loved everything about planning our wedding… It was so fun! I especially loved picking out invitations, flowers (i.e. centerpieces, bouquets, etc.) and the cake. When we were picking out our colors, I wanted to choose a color that Brandon and I both liked so I went with slate blue because that is both of our favorite color. We went with ivory roses because roses are my favorite and ivory looked beautiful against that slate blue. married life: Brandon is in the Air Force and stationed in Goldsboro, NC and I live here in Knoxville so we only got to see each other maybe one weekend a month. We were both just looking so forward to actually being husband and wife and spending quality time together period.
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The Proposal: Caleb and I have taken trips up to Cades Cove with our friends a few times over the past couple years to bike the 11-mile loop under the full moon, so when he asked me to go before he moved to Houston, I initially did not think anything of it. I was a little suspicious of him because he kept mentioning details that were not normal “Caleb” details...like taking a bottle of wine or my favorite food, smoked salmon bagels. These things all seemed kind of fishy...especially since we had just looked at rings (Wednesday, 8 days before we got engaged). Caleb came by my house for about 15 minutes before we left and I of course could not hold it in. I totally ruined it and immediately go “I hope that you do it tonight!!” Caleb did not say too much to this and just kind of laughed at me, and he had to leave pretty quickly after. When we got to Cades Cove while it was still light out. We started biking and pulled off at an overlook spot. We just hung out for a while, and just when we were about to leave, Caleb told me that he wanted to ask me something before we left. He pulled a ring out of his pocket and asked me if I would marry him. I was actually surprised, and of course, I said yes! As soon as we got engaged, it got dark, and the moon began to rise over the mountains. It was beautiful and perfect! The Big Day: It was a pretty emotional day because I had never left Knoxville my entire life, and after our reception, we were hitting the road to move to Texas, where Caleb had been since June. My bridesmaids showed up at 8:00, and the morning flew by getting ready for our 11:30 ceremony. The ceremony was PERFECT. Saying my vows was the best part of the day! It was emotional making the commitment to love one another forever, and it was awesome!! I barely remember the reception, really. It flew by! We rode away on a tandem bicycle with a license plate that had ‘Tennessee’ on the top, ‘Texas’ on the bottom, and ‘Just Married’ in the middle. That afternoon, we loaded up the suburban and headed to Birmingham for the night. The next day, we stopped in New Orleans, and made it to our new home in Houston, Texas on the third day! Advice on planning a wedding: You are planning a wedding to celebrate your marriage, not the other way around. Don’t stress! The whole point is to be married at the end of it, which is the most wonderful thing. A wedding is just supposed to be fun. I had so much fun planning, and I never once got stressed.
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Is wedding advice coming at you from every angle? Determine what’s fact and what’s fiction by debunking these common wedding myths.
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IT’S NOT REALLY A WEDDING IF YOU DON’T FOLLOW TRADITION. The first person to buck tradition and wear white was Queen Victoria (that’s right...brides have not always worn white). This is now taken for granted as standard attire as is a wedding cake, first dance, bouquet toss and something blue. A wedding simply requires an offisciant, license and witness. The celebration of said wedding should be an expression of the couple’s personalities and sometimes breaking the rules leads to new traditions that are a better fit than those of past generations.
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The Bride’s parents pay for wedding and reception, groom’s parents pay for rehearsal dinner. Wouldn’t it be nice if Mom and Dad still footed the bill but not so with modern weddings. This myth goes out the window as at least a third of wedding costs are now cover by the couple themselves. Families today are pooling their resources and then together, determining how funds are spent for all related events.
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Thank you notes can be sent by email.
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THE BRIDE CAN ONLY BE GIVEN AWAY BY HER FATHER.
While email is the preferred way of communication for many a message, it is generally frowned upon when thanking your wedding guests. Hand written thank-you notes are far from out-dated and thought tedious to a generation of texters, it must be done. Appreciate this dying art and take the time to communicate as your grandparents. Years later, a friend will dig out your hand written note, carefully saved. Not your email.
This myth dates back to the days of old, when daughters were literal property of their fathers and a wedding was merely a business deal for Dad to expand his fortunes through the sale of his daughter. While the tradition still sticks to this day, I doubt very much that modern brides would describe themselves as part of dad’s estate. Your aisle escort should be a person that played a significant and supportive role in your path to find true love.
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WEDDING LUCK (AND MARRIAGE) DEPENDS ON A SIXPENCE, SPIDERS AND SUPERSTITIONS. Here’s the thing about luck... it all depends on the belief that wearing a certain color, carrying a token or changing your behavior will shift future events to their preferred outcome. Luck is mostly used as a way to counter those things completely out of our control and has often been a way of explaining the unexplained. If only making it through the first year of marriage was as easy as saving the top tier of your cake. Make your own luck careful planning, professional vendors and a positive attitude.
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Vendors will always give a discount if you ask.
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If you can’t foot the bar bill, offer a cash bar.
Wedding vendors are not Mexican bazaars where you haggle the best possible deal. While a vendor may run a promotion, expecting to get a discount because you’re a bride is like expecting your doctor to run a special because you’re a patient. This doesn’t make long-term business sense. Instead, plan to attend a local bridal shows for show-only specials or giveaways and be honest about your budget and vision with wedding vendors. Professionals will work with bride to find creative ways to stretch your buck and meet their bottom line.
Cash bars are T-A-C-K-Y... as well as anything else on your wedding day that requires you guest pony up cash is tacky. Remember these are the same dearly loved friends and family that bought a special outfit, traveled across the country, paid for a hotel room and bought you a gift for your wedding. During the wedding day, guests’ wallets should stay in back pockets and purses. Tactful Solution… If you are set on offering liquor at your wedding but fear the cost, consider a limited bar with only wine and beer (better yet keg beer, often costing half as much per serving as bottled).
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Brides on a budget save big with DIY Projects.
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Wedding Day is the Bride’s Day.
With the vastness of today’s World Wide Web, the likelihood of finding a bargain can make DIY more costly than one thinks. This is even more apparent when your inner crafter is not well match to make DIY magic (but Martha Stewart made it look so easy!). And remember time is money, even if it is your time. Be realistic about how much time will need to be dedicated to DIY projects, particularly in the last few weeks leading up to wedding day (when the to-do list is never ending and you’d rather be with you family). If the budget is stretch thin, it might make more sense to skip it all together.
While you and your groom are certainly the guests of honor, a bride with her sights set on making wedding day entirely about her is likely to be labeled a bridezilla. Weddings are as much about the happy couple and their new life together as it is a celebration for all the related family members. Instead find ways to celebrate your family or close friends and their traditions with your new love and the traditions in store for years to come. This ensures your guests feel part of a truly special event.
Your bridal party must have the same number of bridesmaids and groomsmen. Today’s bride has thrown out all the rules when it comes to bridal parties. With you closest friends and family by your side on wedding day, trying to stay in the box of specific numbers or even genders just doesn’t work. Nowadays, your maid of honor is now your man of honor, pooches are playing ring bearer and dancing to the altar is what makes wedding ceremonies personal, memorable and unique.
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Katherine Britton & William Burkhardt May 29, 2010 Photography by Hope Photography
Details: We were engaged for 2 1/2 years. We had plenty of time to plan the perfect wedding weekend. Will and I don’t have any family that live in East Tennessee so we had to do many things our self. That being said, we could not have done it without the help of our parents. Even though they all live out of town, they were a very integral part of our wedding planning. and they did make some trips to Knoxville to help with dress shopping, flower shopping, etc. Deneise Lane, the wedding coordinator at Whitestone was just fantastic. I cannot say enough nice things about her. I love the color pink. I wanted the wedding to be tradional yet classy and elegant. So we were able to use a lot of pink mixed in with black and white. I don’t really have much of a creative/artsy side so I looked to my friends, family and the internet for good ideas. Whitestone is such a beautiful venue so there wasn’t alot that needed to be done :) The Big Day: Every time I think back on my wedding day a rush of happiness comes over me. It was truly a magical day....even though we had to go to plan B for both the rehearsal dinner and the wedding ceremony because of the weather. We had planned to have our rehearsal dinner outside in a large gazebo on the Whitestone property which would have been lovely. However, because of the rain it had to be moved to the covered patio in the Farmhouse Building. This ended up being a better place because guest had the option of being inside or out. My dad surprised us by hiring a bluegrass band to play during the dinner. It was so much fun! The wedding ceremony was going to be outside at the Courtyard Gazebo but was also moved indoors because of the rain. The chapel ended up being just beautiful. The staff at Whitestone made everything so very easy and I didn’t have to worry about a thing on my big day. We budgeted for about 100 guest. Pictures are very important to Will and I so we knew from the beginning that we would not skimp in this area. So we did splurge on our wedding photographer, Hope Photography. Wes and Danielle Hope are a husband and wife team and are AMAZING photographers! We clicked with them immediately. They are so much fun to be around. And Danielle ended up being the only one that could bustle my dress correctly! :) I have received countless compliments on our wedding pictures. My father recently passed away and the photos of him walking me down the aisle and our dance together will be cherished for a lifetime. Choosing Hope Photography was one of the best decisions we made.
Behind the Story
Photography Hope Photography, Wedding Planner Deneise Lane - Whitestone Inn, Florist Floral Designs by Whitestone, Caterer Whitestone Inn, Cake The Bakery, Ceremony & Reception Location Whitestone Country Inn - Chapel of the Good Shepherd, Videographer Whitestone Inn, Officiate/ Minister Ronnie Ward (my stepdad) & Bill Burkhardt (Will’s dad)
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Kara Blackstock & George Johnson III 10.10.09
the love story: We met a couple of days after New Year’s in 2009. Frank was in Knoxville celebrating his 30th birthday with family and friends. I was meeting some friends and we were at the same restaurant in Knoxville. We had our first date the following week and haven’t been apart since. Frank proposed to me in August 2009-he took me and my two daughters out to his parent’s vacation home on the lake in White Pine, TN. He took me out on the deck overlooking the lake and played Keith Urban’s “Making Memories of Us”-he got down on his knee and proposed. The ring he gave me has three diamonds-one in the center and two on the sides-the two on the sides representing my young daughters. I think we are a good match because we are a good balance for each other-we are supportive of one another and are truly best friends. the details: We wanted a small ceremony with family and close friends. We wanted it outdoors and his parents have an incredible home and property on the lake. His parents helped us tremendously with the preparations and getting everything together. Frank’s father, George built the lakeside stage/platform for the ceremony and made sure the property looked beautiful for our wedding day! Our colors were beautiful shades of purple and white-as you seen in the photos...our wedding flowers were to die for! The florist took my ideas and made them come to life in the most beautiful bouquets and arrangements! Our wedding cake was incredible! When we celebrated our first anniversary and ate the top layer that was saved, it was still delicious! I haven’t known many people who can say that. The big day: We planned our outdoor wedding and reception, obviously not knowing what the weather would be. We watched the weather predictions each day praying for sun. We made it through the rehearsal, but then the rain moved in that night. The day of the wedding was overcast and then as we were completing our prewedding photos, it began to rain. We were afraid that we would have to move the ceremony under the reception tent, but literally minutes before the ceremony, the rain ceased and our guests were able to put their umbrellas away. We decided to see each other before the ceremony. We weren’t sure about this but after our photographer told us that he had a lot of couples who loved the special time together before and he assured us that it wouldn’t take anything away from the big moment of walking down the aisle. It was a great decision. We met alone (with just the photographers) and spent about an hour, it was magical. After spending this time together, our wedding party joined us for some pre-ceremony photos. It was a fun time. I think it took away some of the normal stress of the wedding day and we wouldn’t trade that time together for anything. One of the best parts of our wedding day!
Behind the Story
Photographer Bryan Allen Photography, Jewelry Markman’s Diamond Brokers, Ceremony & Reception Location Home of Groom’s Parents, Music/Entertainment Sound Revue
Calhoun’s Banquets & Copper Cellar Catering
The Barn Event Center of the Smokies is a unique venue that represents East Tennessee heritage. It is a beautiful Cantilever Barn that offers an atmosphere that can be described as “Country Elegance”. You can have your Ceremony outdoor next to our award winning gardens or inside in the beautiful LeConte Room with gorgeous hardwood floors and special effect lighting. Our Executive Chef can help you customize a menu or you can choose from one of our established delicious menu’s whether you come to our place or we come to yours.
A wedding is hospitality of the highest order. As a grand celebration and reflection of your personal style, it’s important to choose the right professionals to make your vision a reality. Our mission is to combine our expertise with your dreams to create a unique, stress free and totally individual event. Offering panoramic views of the Tennessee River and wraparound decking, the casually elegant banquet rooms can accommodate large receptions or intimate dinners. Our kitchen offers food fare from Calhoun’s, Copper Cellar and Chesapeake’s. It would be our distinct pleasure to be of service to you.
7264 E. Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Townsend, TN 865.448.3812 www.barneventcenterofthesmokies.com
400 Neyland Drive, Knoxville, TN 865.673.3399 www.coppercellar.com
Hard Rock Cafe Gatlinburg
historic bleak house
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BARN EVENT CENTER OF THE SMOKIES
Get married like a Rock Star in our Wedding Chapel! A jewel city in the Wedding Capital of the South. Providing Authentic Experiences that Rock, we are a full service event planning facility with state of the art audiovisual options available for all events. Catering, entertainment and event merchandise can be customized to compliment every event.
Bleak House is an 1858 antebellum Italianate style mansion located on Kingston Pike. Our gardens are the premier location for ceremonies, while receptions can be accommodated either in the gardens or in the house. The gardens host up to 350 guests, and the house can entertain up to 150 guests as well as 50 guests on the patio. The 3.5 acres of gardens feature handcrafted stonework, including a wisteria covered arbor, multiple balconies, ponds, fountains, and a gazebo. Rooms that can be used in the house include the bridal suite, groom’s room, large dining, room, small dining room, assembly room, solarium, bathrooms, and kitchen. Plentiful parking is provided with a traffic/security guard onsite.
515 Parkway, Gatlinburg 865.430.7625 www.hardrock.com/gatlinburg
3148 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 865.684.7066 www.knoxvillecmh.org
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LILY BARN
Historic Scott Mansion, completed in 1912, is located on a 200-acre plantation farm in the quiet town of Tellico Plains, TN just an hour outside of Knoxville and Chattanooga. The large Corinthian columns set the ideal backdrop for any size wedding or reception with it’s sweeping views of the Tellico valley. The home offers the full second floor as the ideal bridal suite and adjacent rustic log cabin for the groom. Other amenities include, an intimate mountain chapel, gazebo, expansive gardens, water fountain, and a mid 1800’s barn.
Come to the mountains for your dream wedding and let The Lily Barn pamper you! From food to flowers, our talented staff will satisfy your every need. We offer an outdoor gazebo on site, large reception area, landscaped gardens for beautiful portraits, full service florist, photographer, catering services and lodging on site. Visit www.lilybarn.com for further information or call 865-448-9895 or 1-800-4488697.
197 Scott Mansion Rd, Tellico Plains, TN 865.805.7627 www.scottmansion.com
1116 Carr’s Creek Road 865.448.9432 or 865.448.9895 www.lilybarn.com
RESERVE AT BLUEBIRD HILL
The Lodge at valley view
The Reserve at Bluebird Hill is a brand new state of the art facility on a 75 acre horse farm with views of the Smoky Mountians. We are located 1/4 mile west of Farragut. The new facility is 5,500 square feet with a fireplace indoors and a beautiful covered porch outside with a large stone fireplace. We invite you to come and tour our elegant event center and beautiful gardens perfect for receptions and weddings. Our staff will make your special day “An Affair to Remember”.
Valley View Lodge located in Townsend, Tennessee is nestled along the border of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Surrounded by mountains and forests with only the chatter of squirrels or the trill of songbirds to interrupt the solitude, Valley View prides itself for the beauty of its grounds. Our two outdoor pools and indoor pool with Jacuzzis and waterfalls create the feeling of a romantic oasis, and a variety of rooms and suites are just a sampling of the luxurious amenities furnished by Valley View Lodge. We offer the perfect setting for your special event. Spacious, flexible meeting, wedding, reception and party facilities with breakout rooms for groups ranging from 25 to 600. Our new facility, the Lodge at Valley View, is perfect for weddings and receptions!
1411 Midway Road., Lenoir City, TN 865.680.8099 www.reserveatbluebirdhill.com
7726 E. Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Townsend 800.292.4844 or 865.448.2237 www.valleyviewlodge.com
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Trillium Springs
Trillium Springs is set along side a peaceful mountain spring which makes its way from the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Bordering the National Park for more than 600 feet, Trillium Springs is very secluded but also easily accessible. The main hall is an open air facility with incredible views of the valley. Our huge stone fireplace is prefect for those cool fall nights. The Honeymoon cabin which is only accessible by our log bridge over the mountain spring is a prefect getaway. There are also 3 other private cabins onsite for family and friends. Along with the hall guest have access to our large field area with seasonal wildflowers for outdoor services and photo shoots. Our sister property The Lodge @ Valley View is only 10 min. away if you should need more guest rooms for your event. Wears Valley Road, Townsend 37882 800.292.4844 or 865.448.2237 www.trilliumspring.com
Imagine a ceremony at sunset followed by a cruise on a luxury yacht. Many brides are looking for a venue that is unique and romantic for their wedding event and that is exactly what you will find onboard this luxury yacht. A wedding can be the most significant and stressful moment in a couple’s life, and the Volunteer Princess Wedding Coordinators can help to make that beautiful beginning possible and stressfree. The panoramic backdrop of water, nature, skyline and sunsets will heighten the beauty of the wedding ceremony. We offer sumptuous cuisine and luxurious interior together with gracious service. Whether you choose a large or intimate gathering, we’ll create a wedding memory for you to treasure forever. Wedding, Rehearsal Dinner, Day After Celebration, and Wedding shower/Bridal Luncheon packages are available. 956 Volunteer Landing Ln. Knoxville, TN 865.541.4556 www.volunteerprincess.com
Whitestone country inn
WOMEN’S BASKETBALL HALL OF FAME
When booking a wedding location, perfection means Whitestone Country Inn. The Lion & Lamb Reception Hall, located adjacent to the Chapel of the Good Shepherd, is nestled amongst East Tennessee’s beautiful mountains, lakes and rolling hillsides. Inside this grand Victorian building, you will find the charm of an elegant banquet room equipped with state-of-the-art amenities. Your Whitestone wedding coordinator will help you choose from among the many extra services available to create the wedding of your dreams. Complete catering services, Hansom carriage rides, luxurious honeymoon suite, relaxing massage therapist and many other special touches make planning your wedding at Whitestone an enjoyable experience.
An elegant and unique setting, overlooking downtown Knoxville with a sweeping staircase and panoramic view, the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame evokes an ambiance perfectly suited for wedding celebrations. The Rotunda provides an elegant atmosphere for dancing and dining. Choose the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame for your wedding reception and make it a day your guests will not soon forget.
1200 Paint Rock Road, Kingston, TN 1.888.247.2464 www.whitestoneinn.com
700 Hall of Fame Drive, Knoxville 865.633.9000 x 225 www.wbhof.com
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Knoxville
room capacity
price range per person
outside catering permitted
outside reception area
overnight guest rooms
facility rental fee
ceremony site available
Up to 200
$15.00 to $45.00
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Calhouns 865.673.3399
300
$12.95 to $30.00
No
Yes
No
No
No
No
Hard Rock Cafe Gatlinburg 865.430.7625
36
$25.00 to $50.00
No
No
No
No
Yes
No
Historic Bleak House 865.684.7066
150 indoor 300+ outdoor
N/A
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
No
Historic Scott Mansion 865.805.7627
50 indoor 400+ outdoor
N/A
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
200 at farm
$11.00 to $60.00
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
300 to 500
Varies
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
The Lodge at Valley View 865.448.2237
300
N/A
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Trillium Springs 865.448.2237
200
Varies
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
149
$18.00 to $35.00
No
Yes
No
Varies
Yes
Yes
175 to 225
$24.95 & up
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
300
N/A
Yes
Yes
No
Varies
Yes
No
Wedding & Reception Locations
Barn Event Center of The Smokies 865.448.3812
Lily Barn 865.448.9432
Rererve at Blue Bird Hill 865.680.8099
Volunteer Princess Cruises 865.541.4556
Whitestone Country Inn 1.888.247.2464
Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame 865.633.9000 x 225
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Your engaged and now it is time to start planning… you’re in luck! New brides-to-be can gear up for bridal show season. With so many things to see and vendors to talk to, wedding shows can be overwhelming and feel a bit like, well the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. Savvy brides see through the chaos and making the most of what bridal shows have to offer by way of inspiration, advice and vendor giveaways. With these 7 tips, you can too!
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Come Prepared. The boy scouts were on to something here… Make sure you have the essentials. Have a pen to take notes and sign up for all the wedding day give-aways. Better yet, pre-print mailing labels with your name, phone number, email and wedding date to save a ton of time. Also, remember to bring your camera to capture a the wedding inspiration on display… vendors are putting their best decorating foot forward and you will want to remember all that you saw.
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Don’t eat (a lot!) before you come. Weddings have food and so do wedding shows. Caterers and bakers use this opportunity to showcase great samples of their food so hold off on lunch & come hungry!
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Leave the little ones at home. Children have small attention spans and even with all the cake samples, will quickly lose interest becoming dead weight. It is distracting to have fussy or bored children (or adults!) in your party while you are walking the show floor and trying to talk with vendors. Think carefully about who will join you on wedding show day.
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Do your homework. It’s worthwhile to familiarize yourself with the services you are still seeking, what questions to ask and who is exhibiting at the show. This helps to maximize the time you have at each booth which can sometimes be limited with busy shows and popular vendors. Having other details such as your wedding date or budget mapped out, are also helpful… you don’t want to fall in love with a vendor only to find out that they are booked on your wedding date or out of your price range.
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Come ready to make a deal. Many of the vendors will offer show-only discounts and specials for brides ready to book. If you have done your research and have your checkbook in hand, the savings will add up fast. Keep in mind that vendors are not as busy during the fashion show so if you have you dress, use this time to talk one-on-one.
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These boots are made for comfort. Remember the show floor is big with lots of walking on so leave the heels for later that night and wear comfy shoes!
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FREE tickets! Many local vendors are given free show tickets to hand out to perspective brides that they would like to personally invite to the show. If you plan to set up meetings with vendors before the show, make sure to ask if they will have a booth and you just may get free tickets. Don’t miss the next Knoxville Pink Bridal Shows Sunday, August 7, 2011 & Sunday, January 8, 2012 Visit www.ThePinkBride.com for more details.
Olivia Stanford & Nicholas Criddle JANUARY 22, 2011 Photography by Moonlight Photographic
How did you meet and when did he propose?: I was a bartender on campus when Nick and I first met. His stepbrother, Tyler, was a regular at my bar. During football season they came in and Tyler introduced us, then Nick just started coming in to see me. Ever since we have been together! When Nick proposed I was getting ready for my college graduation. I was at my parents house getting ready when he came over, of course I was running late. Nick mention that he couldn’t find his wallet and wanted me to help look in his truck for it. So we went down to the truck where he told me to look in the passenger side in the glove box. When I opened the glove box there was the open box with my ring in it. I picked up the box and turned to Nick and there he was on one knee and asked me to marry him. Needless to say I was late to graduation! the Big Day: Oh the big day went by so fast. What I remember most is the feeling that I had knowing this was my wedding day. Nick mentioned that during the ceremony it was hard not to laugh because I was so giddy. I hardly remember what the officent said but I remember our vows and the “I DO’s.” The dances were one of the best parts for me, each time we danced felt like the first one! I did cry once, before the wedding my best friend brought my 2 1/2 month old son out to me. Nathan was dressed in a tuxedo onesie with a Marine Corps dress blues bib! It was the cutest thing I have ever seen, Nick and Nathan both wearing dress blues, I couldn’t hold it in! My photographer, Moonlight Photographic, was amazing. They captured the love and romance of my wedding on film. They personalize everything to your style and what you like. Also they don’t waste your time taking pictures, they want to get the shot and move on with the wedding reception. Which is really nice on a crazy day! Wedding Planning Process: My mother and I planned the whole wedding together with the help of my sister. Nick and I were engaged for 8 months. But since we were expecting our son I wanted to have everything done before my due date, so we planned it in 6 months. I can’t say that one thing was the most important, well the dress was a big one, because when I was planning everything seemed like it was! Advice for future Brides: Try to relax... Its crazy how much stress can come from planning a wedding, but just remember that if something goes wrong your guest wont know. Enjoy your wedding it goes by fast!
Behind the Story
Photography by Moonlight Photographic, Cake Sandy’s Cakes, Jewelry Jared’s, Music/Entertainment Party Boys DJ, Rentals and Decor All Occasions Party Rentals, Officiate/ Minister Jackie Cahelo
Andrea Lloyd & Jared Walker October 30, 2010 Photography by Dixie Pixel
The love story: My best friend from childhood called and said she wanted me to meet someone. Three weeks later my first every blind date picked me up at my house. Three months after our blind date he popped the question...out of no where....in his living room. Four months later, we walked down the aisle. Recap your big day: The night before the wedding, Jared was asked, “What are you going to do before the wedding tomorrow?” His response, “I think I’m going to get out in the yard and do some Bobcat work.” That became a joke between the girls and I the whole next day. The best decision Jared and I made was seeing each other before the wedding and getting all of our pictures taken. It was almost like seeing each other right before the ceremony was a confirmation of “okay this is without a doubt WHO I want to spend my life with.” I carried my grandmothers handkerchief with me along with my bouquet throughout the entire ceremony, it was like having a piece of her with me the whole day. One of my most proud moments was having my Dad and my sweet 10 year old brother walk me down the aisle. My brother and I are very close so I couldn’t think of a better way to incorporate him into the wedding other than letting him walk me down the aisle and help give me away.
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the details: I wanted to seem like a very laid back bride. Originally, I wanted the bridesmaids to wear eggplant colored dresses. When I realized that the girls in my wedding were all different shapes and sizes, I decided the easiest thing to do would be to let them pick out whatever dress they wanted. The uneasy part of that is it’s complicated to find all kinds of dresses in eggplant color. So, I let them go with black. They were allowed to get any black dress from any store as long as it was appropriate for a church wedding. It worked out perfect. They were able to get the style of dress that suited them best and pay as little or as much as they chose. ‘We also decided to let the guys wear grey suits instead of tuxes. Since their dresses weren’t eggplant colored, we incorporated that color into the guys suits and flowers. Our favorite part of the reception was our photo booth. Jared was determined to have one, but when we saw the prices of them, we decided against them. He called Tara and asked if she could help us create our own. She set up a camera and we brought all kinds of costumes and accessories and let our guests have a great time with it.
Behind the Story
Photographer Dixie Pixel, Florist Lisa Foster Floral Design, Bridal Shop Wedding Wonderland, Ceremony Location Mount Olive Baptist Church, Officiate/Minister Dr. Deron Cobb
Allyn Milojevich & Chris Bennett 10.09.10
Sammantha Mills & Zachary Coley 03.04.11
Julia Jones & Michael Barham 10.02.10
Waldorf Photographic Art
VF Photography
Lindsay Jane Studios
Kelly McMackin & Chris McDaniel 03.12.11
Melissa Brown & Jeff Craddock 09.24.10
Abbey Sharp & William Ellis 02.26.11
Erin Browne Photography
Julie Roberts Photography
Dixie Pixel
Anna Halliwell & Garrett Boyd 09.03.11
Rebecca O’Dell & Jay Cobble 01.29.11
Cassie Allen & Caleb Bales 08.08.10
Jennie Andrews Photography
Ashley Hoskins Photography
Bryan Allen Photography
Congratulations To all of these Knoxville couples
Echelon Florist When only the unique will do.
Echelon Florist has the experience and supplies to make your wedding flower experience complete. Being a full service florist, we have access to all the items needed for your special event, and at a cost that you can afford.
www.echelonflorist.com 865-690-7427
Katherine Birkbeck Photography
Haley Hall Photography
1411 Midway Road Lenoir City, Tennessee 37772
(865) 988-9093 or (865) 680-8099 janrhall@bellsouth.net www.reserveatbluebirdhill.com Haley Hall Photography
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Haley Hall Photography
Haley Hall Photography
Lori Hensley Photography
Kara Stover & Tony Wiseman 12.31.10
Bailee Glasscock & Reggie Elliot 07.31.10
Carrie Fox & Chris King 11.06.10
Broadleaf Photography
Watson-Studios
Waldorf Photographic Art
Katie Morris & Michael Foster 11.13.10
Stacey Stiles & Dustin Keels 10.16.10
Jennifer Phillips & Aaron Triplett 03.05.11
Katherine Birkbeck Photography
Moonlight Photographic
Ashley Hoskins Photography
Brooke Waddell & Mark Pancratz 05.15.10
Chelsea Colyer & William Smith III 03.05.11
Christine & Eric Lewis 10.09.10
Bryan Allen Photography
Jennie Andrews Photography
Hope Photography
Congratulations To all of these Knoxville couples
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Mollie Dry& Joseph Lacher October 16, 2010
PHOTOGRAPHY BY Ashley Hoskins Photography
Mollie Dry & Joseph Lacher 10.16.10
The Big Day: The day could not have gone more smoothly. It was 70 degrees and beautiful outside! The ceremony was sweet and it felt so special - it was definitely the part of the that made me cry! There was a particular worship song that I loved and had picked it for our communion. When Joe’s sister began singing it, I just lost it! It was such a beautiful moment - our first communion as a married couple. Our band was so energetic and really got everyone on the dance floor! The part that made me laugh the hardest was when the band asked my family and Joe’s family to join us on stage, and had ALL of us (including my 72-year-old father) do the sprinkler and other hilarious dance moves. Details: I really wanted a rustic and laid back wedding. I wanted to create an atmosphere where people felt they could just let loose and have fun! I wanted to have an outdoor wedding in the fall because to me, that time of year is so beautiful and relaxing. Also, an outdoor wedding allowed the wedding to feel more laidback. I started looking at other bridal blogs to get inspiration for decor, and then got to work! Joe and I were engaged for an entire year, so I used that time to my advantage and made most of the decor for our wedding. I love the look of mason jars, and I had seen a wedding where mason jar chandeliers hung from the ceiling, so Joe and I worked hard to recreate them. I also used a lot of burlap to make table runners. I wanted my colors to be soft so I chose peach, a light turquoise, and a varying tones of gray. My wedding budget was $20,000 for 200 guests. I saved a lot on decor by making my own! I think we splurded on the location. Marriage and advice: Get a wedding coordinator!!!!!!! There is nothing fun about a disorganized wedding and it is super stressful for the bride. Even if you think you have planned everything, SOMETHING will mess up on the wedding day, and it is so nice to not have to worry about it-it’s your day, you should enjoy it! Also, don’t get so obsessed with every detail. No one will notice if you forgot a detail. I have been surprised by how much closer Joe and I have gotten in the few months we have been married. He has become my best friend and the person I confide in and who I trust the most.
Behind the Story
Photography Ashley Hoskins Photography, Formalwear Saavi Formal Wear, Rentals All Occasions Party Rentals
Weddings...The Pink Way! www.ThePinkBride.com
Veera Amin & Scottie Johnson March 12,2011
PHOTOGRAPHY BY DIXIE PIXEL
Veera Amin & Scottie Johnson 03.12.11
the love story: Scottie and I met hanging out with friends. He pursued me for a couple months and I would always question whether I wanted a boyfriend or not. Then one day it just hit me that I was going to pass up a really good guy and that I was ready to take him seriously! And that was that!! 2 and a half years later he proposed to me at a restaurant out on the lake and I said yes! Then after dinner he took me on a helicopter ride. It was so romantic. He had the helicopter land in the back of the restaurant and everyone was cheering for us!! Scottie and I just work. The big day: Because my wedding was an Indian wedding it was sort of a funny day from the very start. As soon as Scottie’s groomsmen saw him in his Indian outfit for the wedding ceremony they started to make fun of him!! During the wedding in traditional Indian weddings the bridesmaids have to try to steal the grooms shoes after he takes them off. (he has to take them off before he can get on the mandap, which is the stage we get married on) Its the groomsmen’s job to keep the bridesmaids from getting the shoes. Well it is taken very seriously! And they did! In the middle of the wedding ceremony my bridesmaids were fighting the groomsman for the shoes which were hidden in 2 of their tux pockets. Everyone stopped paying attention to the ceremony and starting laughing. It was great! Something that was unexpected that happened was there were so many people dancing on the dance floor that we broke it!! (It might have been poor engineering but we decided to say it was because we were having such a great time!) the Planning process: We were engaged for 8 months. My wedding planner did all the layouts for how the tents were going to look and she would ask me if I liked it and if I didn’t she would come back with revisions. It was easy and hard all at the same time! My budget was about $70,000-$100,000! We definitely went over!! I think we spent a pretty even amount on everything. We knew that we wanted there to be plenty of good food, lots of alcohol, and good music. The essentials for a good time! I know not all weddings go 100% as planned but the most important thing was the marriage. I knew I was going to wake up the next day and be married to someone I love very much!! wedding advice: I would tell them to make sure they are keeping up with everything even if they have a wedding planner!! Also don’t let other people convince you what’s best for your own wedding. Do what you want to do!! I look forward to taking vacations together, learning to cook for my husband, and having children one day!
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Jessica Jones & Jonathan Morgan July 24, 2010 Photography by Your Reflections
LOVE STORY: We met in high school, although we never dated in school we always had a thing for each other. After we both graduated, we dated for a little over a year before he popped the question on the 4th of July in 2009. We had gone fishing that day and before we left Jonathan asked me to go walk on some rocks in the river. When I was walking up to him he knelt down on the rock in the middle of the water an asked me to marry him! It could not have been more perfect. He is my perfect match because we are best friends and I know I can tell him anything. I’m also hard headed and he puts up with that. He says I’m his perfect match because we can do anything together and always have fun. Wedding Details: We are from the country so we knew we wanted to do something with hay bales, cowboy boots, and John Deere. We knew someone who let us use their barn and farm house. It was perfect. My girls wore cowboy boots, our guests sat on hay bales, and we rode off in a jeep painted John Deere. It was perfect for us. We knew it would probably be hot so we made our programs into fans. I think everyone was using them! Our colors were pink and orange. I think they go great together. the Big Day: I think I laughed the most at all the guests dancing. My grandparents could dance better than me! I tired not to cry but as soon as I started walking down the aisle I felt the tears coming. It was happy tears because I knew I never wanted anything more than to marry my best friend and it was coming true! Our most memorable moment was seeing each other for the first time. There wasn’t anything that happened that wasn’t planned really. The only thing was it was so hot that day. It had to be 100 degrees! Later on we found out it really was the hottest day of the year. Marriage Advice: Be patient with one another. It is stressful but it is also a very special day for the bride and groom. I think what has surprised us most about the first few months was learning everything about each other. I don’t think you really know each other until after you get married and live together.
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Photographer Your Reflections, Officiate/ Minister Jessie Surber
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Thank You Notes are a Must!
I bring you a gift and you write a thank-you note. Seemingly simple, modern brides are regularly falling prey to this etiquette blunder.
Thank You!
I remember my paternal grandmother forgetting my birthday one year. Waiting patiently for the signature shape of a Hallmark card, with neatly written check tucked inside to arrive, I remember waiting and thinking...was she just getting old and forgetful? I received piles of presents from friends, my parents and other grandparents acting quickly as a distraction to this oversight. I would find out later that the oversight was actually on purpose. Seeing that I had forgotten to write her a thank-you card the year before, she had forgotten to write me the check I expected. Lesson be learned young one. Years later, this lesson sticks with me and while I may be late with a thank you now and again, I always make it a point to call or write. Pleasantries are not to be overrated after all, particularly a thank you. While, I would not describe myself as particularly sentimental throwing out magazines once read, rarely hanging onto ticket stubs and reveling in purges related to closet reorganization, I do have a secret. I have kept every thank you note, neatly stacked and held by a fraying rubber band, from the brides I worked with in my past life as a wedding planner. Every single one. Why? They make me feel good, great really. After all the blood, sweat and tears I dedicate to make a bride’s day flawless, receiving a sweet note in the penmanship of a new wife or husband, suddenly hard work is a distant memory buried in appreciative bliss. And apparently, I am not the only one that feels gratified to open their mailbox to find a handwritten note. Biggest etiquette complaint I hear repeatedly from wedding guests, family and bridal party member post wedding... I spent XXX amount of dollars on this person’s wedding as their bridesmaid, guest, etc and never received a thank you note. Nothing pisses people off more than not being appreciated. Nevertheless, our busy lives inevitably get in the way, particularly for a pair of newlyweds with honeymoons, post wedding planning exhaustion, the purchase of a new home (that needs paint and furniture and decorating) and even children. Repeated attempts to send out
a card are lost when we can’t seem to find so and so’s address or figure out what to write. Months have gone by and perhaps it’s too late...you set out with the best intentions and that’s what counts, right? No, dear reader... intention is not nearly enough in regards to your thank-you cards. However, my goal is not to lecture on the manners on the day but rather offer insight and solutions. First step - organization is key. This seems like common sense but I can’t tell you how many brides cite a lost address as their reason for a delayed thank-you. As you are organizing names and address for your invitations, keep these handy for later reference when addressing your thank-you cards. Additional, task a friend or family member to track gifts when they are being open so you know what’s what. The case of a detached card? A card-less gift, should be set aside as well as lonely cards. After all gifts are open, attempt to pair the lost mates. No luck? Ask Mom or Dad if they have any idea... often guests will share planned gifts with family. A vague thank-you, not mentioning an exact gift may be another option in a pinch. What do you say? Sadly, technology has turned many of us into miserable writers that speak in code less than 140 characters. Knowing what to say can be another reason for delayed letter writing. Simple and sweet is my best recommendation... thank your guest for coming, making reference to a favorite part of the day (yours or what you might think their’s was) and bringing Item A (mentioning how you might use this, specifically if cash was given). Signed, sealed and delivered. Finally, writing 100 plus thank-you cards in one sitting is bound to make the grateful task into a surefire chore. Break up your thank-you notes, writing them over a few nights of must-see TV (with wine in hand!). And don’t forget the groom... last time I checked he’s capable of a thank-you, too. For the bride hard press for time or looking for inspiration there’s an app for that. Recently, I stumbled across Thankster.com, a site offering computer generated hand-written notes (in your penmanship, no less). While I still strongly argue for writing thank notes to wedding guests by hand (they were important enough to get an invitation, right?), this also offers a great resource for clever and thoughtful words of appreciation. Finally, politics aside, former President George W. Bush was said to begin every day in office hand writing thank you notes. Through waning popularity, economic collapse, two wars and a shaky legacy, he still found things to be thankful for everyday. That, if nothing else, tells us the power of a thank you. For more articles like this one go to ThePinkBook.com for daily inspiration, advice and real weddings.
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love story: We worked together for over 7 years at Siemens Healthcare before we started dating. We have always been friends at work and found we seem to be saying and thinking the same things all the time. After we both went through similar experiences last year, we began talking and sharing our feelings on how we thought good relationships should work. It wasn’t a surprise that we had many similarities in our opinions. As corny as it sounds, we both feel like we’ve finally met our soul mate. THE big day: It was raining that morning and the forecast called for rain all day. I was worried about it, but once I arrived at the Lily Barn location, the rain stopped. It held off long enough to take the pre-ceremony pictures and remained dry all through the wedding ceremony. The sun even popped out right after the ceremony was completed as we gathered for family pictures outside. It didn’t begin again until we were packing the last item in the car after the reception. Also, I have a 5-year-old son who was part of the ceremony and he became nervous having to stand in front of everyone and began to cry. He spent most of the ceremony with his head buried in my side away from the congregation. The ceremony continued on, but it was still very special because we were all there together. the details: Brian and I completed the wedding favors together a few nights before the wedding filling little bags with Ghiradelli chocolates (our favorite). We also incorporated a sand blending ceremony into the wedding ceremony instead of a unity candle to represent the blending of our new lives together. We purchased 3 small vases - one for Brian, one for me and one for my son - and filled each with different colored sand. We also purchased a larger covered jar in which to blend our sand. My son thought it was fun like making sand art, but it represented so much more for Brian and me. We now have the blended “sand art” as a keepsake in our home to remind us of our wedding day. We chose to get married in front of a large fireplace in the pavilion at the Lily Barn since the weather in March can be unpredictable. We had a fire going during the ceremony and reception. The mantle was decorated with greenery and brightly colored spring flowers to match my bouquet and other flowers used in decorating the dining tables and buffet tables. Marriage and advice: I would certainly advise everyone to look into pre-marital counseling either with your minister or a professional counselor to get your marriage started on a solid foundation. Make sure that both the bride and groom has a part in planning the wedding. It makes the event more memorable for each of you.
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Kristin Cox & Michael Moretti 02.05.11
our love story: It is quite remarkable, and no doubt with destiny’s hand, we met the few brief months Michael was living in Atlanta. Michael orignially born in London, England, but raised in Venezuela of a nomad since leaving Caracas at the age of 18 to attend Fresno State University. He has lived and worked in many countries and states--including Nashville, Tennessee! Luckily for us, he was just back in the states from living abroad in Scotland and England when we met at a local restaurant/bar with my friend Grace. the big day: So many things made me laugh and cry on the wedding day. First off, my bridesmaids continuously made me laugh and smile. They were great, if I needed a hot pink hair bow I think one of them would have pulled it out of their bag. They were all so prepared! Second, we thought the reception location caught on fire-black smoke started coming out of a heating vent during dinner. I still laugh about my mother whispering to me while dinner is being served, “Don’t be alarmed dear, but the fire department is on its way and we may have to evacuate”. For some reason, I thought this was hilarious. (False alarm due to a broken belt that burned up). Memorable moments would be our nephew carrying my bouquet around with a huge smile and asking if we wanted to smell the flowers (in his adorable British accent), also he sneaked over to the table we had the party favors for our guests. These were little chocolates from Venezuela in boxes. He ate about 10 boxes before anyone realized what he was doing--he was shutting the lids so no one knew. Other memorable moments (also made me laugh) dancing to the Venezuelan music. Almost everyone got up to dance (even our photographer) when we played our block of latin music. wedding planning: We were engaged 8 months, however I lived out of state the entire time. My mother was my wedding tool! She was our un-official wedding planner. She was wonderful with the difficult (not fun) details. I mainly asked for references from friends & acquaintances for vendors. I also looked through stacks of magazines and wedding websites for ideas. advice for brides-to-be: My best advice is do not get caught up in all the small details and get too stressed. Remember it is a big party! Second, I am not a terribly organized person, but I would place all my “wedding emails” in one folder and all “wedding receipts/ mail/papers” in a basket. This way if I could organize when I had the time and if needed rummage through when needed.
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Photographer Jennie Andrews Photography, Ceremony Location First Baptist Church, Knoxville,TN, Rentals and Decor All Occasions Party Rentals, Officiate/Minister Pastor John Holland
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“Sounds good, whatever you think.”
If it only mattered what your bride thought, than she wouldn’t take the time to ask you for an opinion. Contrary to popular culture, most brides desperately want their groom more involved with the wedding planning. While there will be some aspects that you have less of any opinion than others, it is important to not fall mute for majority of the major decisions. After all, a wedding is the first step in your new life together and I’m betting you want to have a say in that.
“How much?!”
Constant criticism of how much is being spent really takes the fun out of planning a wedding for all parties involved, particularly your bride. Instead, map out a budget that you can both agree on for the wedding so you both have a clear understanding of how much money is being spent where. With financial woos the number one precursor for divorce; start off on the right foot.
“I really wiped... I just want to chill. Can all this planning stuff wait?”
Let me clarify... grooms get a hall-pass on this statement a couple times. By the third, fourth, every time we ask for help and you responsed with another excuse to postpone, our patience is wearing thin. Brides see a mountain of work ahead of them when it comes to all the details of a wedding. From decor to family drama to slimming down for our dream dress, we see our own sacrifice everywhere and need you to pitch in. After all, the wedding is for the both of us.
“Didn’t I mention that? I must have forgot.”
It is important that both bride and groom are kept in each other’s loop regarding the wedding, guest’s travel plans and Mom’s sudden one-eighty considering her help with the rehearsal dinner. A wedding can be a logistical nightmare and “forgetting” to mention vital details can derail a timeline and add a lot of undue stress to your bride. When you have new wedding information, make a point to share this with your fiancé, pronto. I’m betting there’s an app for that...
“This really doesn’t matter to me. I don’t want to help.”
Agreed, tying ribbons around hundreds of wedding programs or filling custom seed packets for favors may not be your cup of tea. But your bride is excited and loves the details that make your day personal and heartfelt, including those that are somewhat time-consuming. And when you love a person you do things that are not important to you because they matter to the person who matters most to you.
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Kari Padgett & Louis Poore 09.04.10 The Details: I knew I wanted a vintage-country theme for the wedding. I also knew I wanted to use blue mason jars, so everything started revolving around this. We used hay bales covered with family quilts for the ceremony, used the blue mason jars for the centerpieces, I used small mason jars filled with dried split peas to hold candles, mason jars for drinking glasses, burlap table runners, we hung pictures from string and clothespins from trees in the reception area. We used a vintage sewing machine to hold the programs and pictures of our grandparents who had passed away. I used a vintage green glass cake stand to hold the cake. We also did many DIY projects. I had seen an arbor in a magazine that I liked so Louis made one like it for us to use. My mom sewed the bags we used to put the favors in, we made the programs, and I made moss covered boxes for the beverage containers to sit on. I made signs from wood from my great-grandfather’s barn to direct the way. Family and friends help set up the ceremony, reception site, set up the reception tables, the tent...we did it all! My colors were purple and green. For the things I couldn’t make myself, I relied heavily on Etsy.com to find handmade things that would go perfectly with the wedding. My garter, button toss bouquet, and my custom made cake topper (so cute!) all came from sellers on Etsy. The Big Day: I was surprisingly calm the whole day. I enjoyed the whole day, but especially getting ready with the bridesmaids. That was so much fun! Louis enjoyed being kept hidden from me..we were at the same house most of the day. I actually didn’t cry the whole day. I started to tear up walking down the isle, but I was just so happy and excited to be getting married! The most memorable moment for me was my dad walking me down the isle and seeing Louis for the first time. Also, my mom came and helped me get into my wedding dress. The weather was unexpected in the sense that all summer it had been in the high 90s and it rained some the day before, but on the wedding day, it was perfect. It was in the low 70s, little humidity and not windy. Perfect weather for an outdoor wedding! Louis and I didn’t notice it, but we were told the owner’s dog was splashing around in the water feature while we were saying our vows. Advice: Advice on planning the wedding: Unless you have an unlimited budget, pick one or two things to splurge on and be budget friendly with the rest. If you have a vision that in not traditional, go with it. Don’t worry about what anyone else thinks. This is your day! Have fun! Marriage advice: Keep the Lord your top priority and always be willing to meet in the middle and talk it out.
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Photographer Julie Roberts Photography, Ceremony & Reception Location Private Residence, Music/Entertainment Seth Oakes, Rentals and Decor All Occasions Party Rentals for tables, chairs, and tablecloths, Officiate/ Minister Pastor John Hall
Kari Padgett & Louis Poore September 4, 2010
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Kelly Kohlbusch & Andy Huddleston September 19, 2010 Photography by Julie Roberts Photography
THE proposal story: Andy grew up in a neighborhood behind Rocky Hill Elementary School, and during our high school days together the park at this school became one of our favorite places to walk to. Those days could not compare, though, to the day he brought me there to hang out with nothing to do after my plans to babysit “fell through.” After a little while of swinging and shooting basketball, Andy told me he wanted to read me some of a book that he was having to read for school. He said it reminded him of me. So we sat down on some rocks and he began to read. The introduction was about love and, aside from the fact that it was written very well, I had no idea Andy had written it or much more, had written it with the intention to propose! As he read further, a story began of two people and it took no time for me to realize the story was about Andy and me. Since we had dated for almost six years at that point, the story was rather lengthy, but it gave me time to calm down and take in what was about to happen. It took us back through the joys and sweet experiences we had shared in our relationship. And it also looked back at the trials that the Lord brought us through to break us and build us back up so we could know Him more and love each other in ways we never could have without the trials. The last line of the book brought us to that moment at Rocky Hill, and it was that moment that Andy asked me to be his wife. I obviously said YES and we headed off to a surprise celebration with our family and friends for the rest of the night. We loved every second of that night it could not have gone any better! Wedding Decor: My favorite part about planning our wedding was the time I got to spend with my mom. The planning part can get pretty crazy and I was just thankful that I got to do it with her. We had a lot of fun through the process. I love yellow, so I knew it would be my main color but aside from that, I really didn’t have a plan. It was very hard to find the mustardy yellow I had in mind for the bridesmaids’ dresses, but after a lot of looking, I ended up being thrilled with what we found for them. We looked for navy suits for the groomsmen but when we came up short, we ended up going with gray suits and yellow ties. I looked through pictures of flowers with Lisa Foster and decided on putting some purples, pinks, and oranges for accent colors in the flowers. One of my favorite things about our wedding ending up being our colors! Andy also surprised me with an arbor for the ceremony that he built with a couple of his groomsmen. It was beautiful! He chopped down trees from our friend’s property for wood to build it. Then a couple of my friends and Lisa Foster did the final decorative touches with greenery, flowers, and candles on the wedding day. I absolutely loved it!
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our love story: Howell and I met through mutual friends shortly after we both graduated from UT Knoxville. He is my best friend! Howell asked me to marry him the morning of Christmas Eve. I was in complete shock! the big day: It was amazing to have all of our friends and family in one place at the same time! Most of my family lives in Puerto Rico and has never visited Tennessee. I was so overwhelmed with joy that they could be here for my wedding! I cried when my dad stopped by the girl’s cabin to see me before the ceremony, and I cried when I read a card Howell sent over to me while I got ready. I laughed until I cried getting into my dress. It took my mom, sister, and best friend, who got stuck inside of the dress and wound up in the middle with me! And I laughed and cried while my bridesmaids sang crazy songs to me to keep me from crying before I walked down the aisle. planning for the wedding: We were engaged for 10 months. I did most of the planning with the help of my mom, sister, and of course, the groom! We also had some help from friends and family. We hired Peggy Love as our “day-of” coordinator. The most important thing for me was the ceremony itself. I wanted to be in the moment and take in the the vows and the beauty and excitement of a promise made before God, friends, and family. We felt so blessed to have so much love surrounding us on our special day. details: We wanted a whimsical outdoor wedding with a romantic and elegant feel. We knew we wanted to get married outside in the Fall and our location was perfect! The bridesmaid’s belts were handmade by my family. The mother of the groom made delicious cookies as our party favors. We used mainly earth tones like nude, ivory, and chocolate brown with hints of purple and green. advice for brides-to-be: My advice is to pick a date before the wedding after which you will delegate anything beyond that point. We were exhausted! Also, factor in extra guests when you make you initial budget. Otherwise, you might choose vendors based on a number that ends up being much higher than you originally anticipated. Also, we were so excited to get to Italy for our honeymoon, but it would have been nice to have a day or two in between to rest and pack so the days leading up to the wedding would be less stressful.
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Lisa Rivera & James Peebles October 30, 2010
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I ‘m getting overwhelmed by all these wedding emails! What can I do? First things first... set up a separate email account for your wedding planning. This will keep emails separate from your personal account and once you’re married, you can simply stop checking it. Check out MyBridemail for a wedding specific email service. What not to do? Don’t report the email as spam unless you are sure that it is. If you no longer wish to receive emails from a wedding professional, simply unsubscribe from the email (at the bottom of nearly all email newsletters) or contact the wedding professional directly asking to be removed from their list. Reporting an email as spam can limit a wedding professionals ability to email other brides and grooms that want the information.
Why don’t wedding professionals return my inquiries for more information? Generally speaking wedding professionals are busy. Really busy. Not an excuse for poor response time but professionals are human and should be given the benefit of doubt. Trust me... they want to talk with you. Many professionals have wised up to how busy they are, responding to inquiries with an automated response giving a time frame of when you should expect to hear from them. If you have not anything back from a wedding professional after 48 hours, considering contacting them again. Remember that emails get lost and phone messages cut out... just as the person calling is leaving a number. Still no word after a second try? Time to move on to wedding professionals that care about your business. Insider Tip: Speaking of time management... it is always a good idea to confirm a meeting with a wedding professional, particularly if this is scheduled to take place outside normal business hours. No-showing for an appointment is poor form!
Is it appropriate to let wedding professionals know that you have booked someone else?
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Absolutely! Letting a professional know that you have decided to go with another wedding professional is definitely a good idea. Not only will this stop email follow-up but wedding professionals are able to release a date to other couples looking to book. Sending a short email will generally do the trick. If you feel so inclined giving a reason on why they weren’t the right fit professional is normally appreciated as well. Wedding professionals want to know how they can better serve future brides and grooms!
Is it true that wedding professionals charge more when it’s a wedding?
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The answer is often yes... and it should be. While this may not seem fair, the difference in the amount of work related to a wedding vs. other social functions or corporate events is fairly significant. Often an event of similar size and budget for a retirement party or family reunion will require a third of the email and phone correspondence as a wedding. Corporate clients are even less and rarely ask for tastings, multiple meetings outside business hours and numerous proposals adjustments. All this increases the overall time a professional spends when working with brides and grooms and since time is money, weddings cost more. If this still doesn’t seem right, ask your wedding professionals to explain why they charge more. They should be able to explain why so it makes sense to their clients. If not... go with a professional that has fair pricing policies.
My wedding wedding professional is not returning my calls and I’m not happy with their services! Isn’t that a breach of contract?! Ideally, no bride or groom would ever have to deal with a poor performance by a wedding professional, during or after the planning process. While I am not a legal expert, I have been on the both sides of this fence. Before you do anything, take a good look at the contract and cancellation fees. While few contracts will address customer service, a client always reserves the right to cancel their agreement. This will likely result in a loss of your initial deposit and could send you on a frantic last minute hunt for a wedding professional. Instead, I suggest sitting down with your wedding professional for a heart to heart on your concerns. Stay calm and offer suggestions for how your problems can be addressed. Avoid being overly dramatic and attacking a wedding professional as it will get you nowhere, fast. If possible, ask to work with another employee that might better mesh with you personally or ask to speak with a general manager or owner. If no solution is in sight, follow your gut and find a new professional. Better to lose a small deposit than have a wedding professional disaster on your big day. Note: The closest wedding day is, the higher the cancellation fee with likely be. Address your apprehensions when they occur, rather than wait until a budget crunch leaves you little option other than to hope things will work out. Small Claims Court can be some help here but probably not in time for wedding day.
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KRISTEN REEVES & NICHOLAS KESSLER March 12, 2011 Photography by Katherine Birkbeck Photography
PROPOSAL STORY: Seven months after we had started dating, my boss told me we were taking a trip that Friday to North Carolina on a work trip. As I realized on Friday, we were headed to Brevard, NC to a camp that has one of my favorite places in the world in it. It’s an outdoor chapel that overlooks the mountains called “Pretty Place.” I was so convinced we were there for work that I never dreamed it would all be a ploy, but sure enough as I walked into the outdoor chapel, Nick was standing at the end of the aisle in front of a beautiful view of the North Carolina countryside. I couldn’t believe my eyes! There, he dropped to his knee and asked me to be his wife. I, of course, said yes! THE BIG DAY: We had a blast on our wedding day! Using the same location for the rehearsal dinner and reception, served as a home base for all of our family and friends the whole weekend. I spent the night there with my bridesmaids Friday night, staying up late talking and laughing about the day ahead and what marriage would be like. Saturday was surprisingly laid back. One of my favorite memories was getting ready in our suite surrounded by my best friends. I will never forget the time I spent just waiting for the ceremony to start in a little room with my bridesmaids and my mom. We sat in a circle and each of them prayed for me and my marriage to Nick. It was such a sweet moment! I quickly found out that waterproof mascara does not always live up to its claims! Everything that preceded the reception was great and meaningful, but nothing compared to the fun we had there! We had an amazing band that got everyone dancing. My favorite highlight hands down from the reception came when Nick joined with the band and serenaded me with “My Girl.” I had no idea he was such a performer! It was a perfect night with our family and friends.
Behind the Story
Photographed by Katherine Birkbeck Photography, Florist Echelon Florist, Bridal Shop White Lace & Promises, Ceremony Location New Providence Presbyterian Church, Rentals Anderson Rentals, Officiate/Minister Rev. Dr. Emily Anderson and Clay Bagby
- Wedding Resources Are you looking for photographer? Just need a connection to caterer or florist? Find local wedding vendors quickly by searching through alphabetized categories of popular wedding elements.
accomodations Hilton Garden Inn Knoxville West
Glass Bazaar Gifts Glass Bazaar offers a wide variety of dinnerware, serveware, and gifts to accommodate any bride. We have a highly trained staff to assist the bride in making selections. Our online bridal registry, FREE gift wrap and FREE local delivery, as well as shipping anywhere in the U.S. are a part of our personal service.
Located on Knoxville’s vibrant West Side; Hotel is within walking distance to several restaurants and only minutes from shopping and entertainment. Hotel offers 118 beautifully appointed guestrooms that included the Garden Sleep System Bedding, LCD Flat Screen TV’s, and Convenience Center with Refrigerator, Microwave and Coffee Maker. Our location features Complimentary Parking, Indoor Pool, and Fitness Center. Guests can also enjoy our Breakfast Buffet each morning.
865.584.9072
865.690.6511 www.knoxvillewestcedarbluff.stayhgi.com
www.glassbazaar.com
Bridal Salons
Beauty & Health Salon Bling
The Gilded Gown
We are a smaller boutique salon offering cuts, color, manicures, and pedicures in a warm and inviting atmosphere, while dedicated to personalizing and customizing looks specifically for our clients. We offer a variety of retail products along with GloMinerals make-up to enhance your look for your wedding, prom or everyday.
We are a chic, modern bridal boutique, located close to downtown. Locally owned, we offer beautiful designer gowns, at surprisingly delightful prices. We think shopping for your dress should be fun, and our friendly stylists are there for you every step of the way! We offer alterations, layaway and every bridal accessory.
865.357.8050
865.249.6879
www.salonblingtn.com
www.thegildedgown.com
Bridal Consultant Wedding Wonderland
Plan It With Love is a full service wedding planning/ coordinating/directing company available for “total” planning and/or “day of” services. Professional, Certified Bridal Consultant with over five years experience handling large parties and small, intimate gatherings. We make sure you have a stress-free wedding day!
Enjoy the ultimate bridal experience in a warm inviting salon with upscale merchandise and superior service. Your personal consultant will assist you in customizing as well as accessorizing your gown for a look that is uniquely yours. Make your appointment today to find your wedding gown, bridesmaids, mothers, and flower girl dress.
865.216.8253
www.planitwithlove.com
Terri Swaggerty Portraiture
Plan It With Love
Like I said it really isn’t a problem if you can’t get that last part in there. I like it without but Martha thought of last night.
865.588.8432
www.wedding-wonderland.com
Bridal Registries Belk
White Lace & Promises
“Happily ever after” starts with dreaming about your new life together, today. Belk makes it easy to register for everything you’ll need. Receive a $25 gift card when you create a qualified in-store registry, plus a 10% completion discount after your wedding. Create your registry in store or at Belk.com.
The White Lace & Promises shopping experience is personal, approachable, hip, helpful, and refreshingly glamorous. The dress collection at White Lace & Promises is created for the fashion-savvy bride who wants elegance, style, and sophistication in her dress choices. Beyond the perfect white dress, White Lace & Promises also provide a full range of bridal services, from invitations and mother’s dresses to men’s formal wear and bridesmaids. Our vision is to make every step of your planning process as memorable as the day you say “I do”!
1.866.235.5443
865.693.9399
www.belk.com
www.whitelacebridal.com
Cakes Daisy Cake Company At Daisy Cake Company, the difference is in the details. We believe your celebration is special, no matter how big or small. Visit our website gallery to view samples of our work, pricing & flavor options.
865.257.2416
www.daisycakecompany.com
Calhoun’s Banquets & Copper Cellar Catering Our off-premise catering brings the Copper Cellar quality and Calhoun’s favorites to the area’s premier wedding venues, lovely gardens and intimate home settings, to create a wedding experience that is unique, stress free and totally YOU. We’ve proudly served East Tennessee’s catering needs for 30 years, and it would be our distinct pleasure to be of service to you and your families.
865.673.3399
www.coppercellar.com
The Bakery, Home of Elegant Touch Catering
Knoxville Catering & Special Events
You will notice that we are much more than a bakery or a caterer. We’re about you. We want your event to go as you planned, smoothly and memorably. Part of that will be what you ask us to do and we promise that it will be as if you, yourself, were preparing every item and every dish.
Knoxville Catering & Special Events is a full-service catering and event management company. Our vast catering expertise & passion for excellence will ensure that you receive the highest quality food and service. Let our expert staff and extraordinary cuisine set the stage for your wedding or any special occassion.
This is who we are, we are......about you.
423.746.9020
www.thebakeryathenstn.com
865.691.0100
www.knoxcatering.com
Catering Abner’s Attic
Marble Slab Creamery
As a custom caterer we work with our customers to make their occasion unique. We have been in business for 25 years in East Tennessee and believe that service and presentation are as important a part of the special event as the made from scratch food and beverages we prepare.
Marble Slab Creamery is a great alternative and/or addition to traditional wedding or groom’s cake. Whether you choose a sundae bar, the portable slab, or let us help you create a signature ice cream dessert, your guests will be in ice cream heaven as we dish out the freshest ice cream in the world! Contact Sheila Thigpen, Marble Slab’s Wedding Consultant
865.522.5552
865.603.2466
www.abnersattic.net
www.marbleslabcatering.com
All Occasion Catering
Miss Lily’s Catering
All Occasion Catering has been committed to providing experienced and outstanding catering service to the Knoxville, Tennessee area for over fifteen years. AOC is a full service catering company. We even offer complete event planning solutions! With events for anywhere from 20 to 7,000 people and menus from elegant candlelit four course dinners to boxed lunches, AOC is able to accommodate any and all of our client’s needs.
Indulge your guests to a culinary treat with Miss Lily’s Catering services. Whether you are looking for heavy hors d’ oeuvre’s, sit down dinners, down home BBQ or bridal cakes, exquisite cuisine and outstanding service won’t go unnoticed at your wedding reception with Miss Lily’s taking care of your guests. We cater onsite at the Lily Barn and offsite. Miss Lily’s is the perfect environment for bridal teas, showers, and rehearsal dinners. Call and book today!
865.521.1300
865.448.9432
www.alloccasioncatering.com
www.misslilyscatering.com
Destination Weddings Buddy’s Custom Catering
Dancing Bear Lodge
Although famous for our bbq, Buddy’s Custom Catering offers other fresh and delicious menu choices like tender grilled chicken, juicy pork tenderloin, succulent grilled shrimp, as well as carving and specialty stations to make your wedding reception or rehearsal dinner a tasteful and tasty event. So call the “Greater Caterer” and RELAX!
From elegantly simple to resplendently grand, the natural charm & beauty found only in the Great Smoky Mountains. Your event will be an unforgettable celebration complete with elegantly appointed lodging, attentive service & genuine Southern hospitality.
865.588.0051
www.buddysbarbq.com
800.369.0111
www.dancingbearlodge.com
The Lily Barn
Floral Designs by Whitestone
Plan your customized dream garden wedding at the Lily Barn under a rustic gazebo amidst 100,000 daylilies and extensive perennial gardens. Then take a short leisurely stroll to the pavilion where your reception awaits. The Pavilion seats up to 150 people at round tables. With good weather, or the addition of a tent the wedding receptions spill out onto the grounds leaving ample room for food, drink and dancing under the diamond lit pavilion for as many as 300 guests.
Our passion for wedding designs is to make every bride’s “Floral Vision” into reality. From the elegantly traditional to the decidedly different, let Whitestone make all of your wedding dreams come true. Melissa Timm, lead wedding designer and floral consultant, offers quality unique creations that are designed to reflect your personal style and tailored for your needs.
865.448.9895
888.247.2464
www.lilybarn.com
www.whitestoneinn.com
Flower Preservation Lisa Foster Floral Design
Flowers Forever Inc.
865.385.0882
Wall Flowers
www.flowersforeverinc.com
When you step through the doors of Lisa Foster Floral Design, you immediately experience a warm, friendly and pleasant environment--from the staff of designers to the overall ambiance of the European floral design influence. Located on top of Bearden Hill, Lisa Foster Floral Design is a full-service floral studio specializing in weddings. We pride ourselves in the ability to work with any budget for any occasion. Floral consultations are always free, call to make your appointment today.
Jennie Andrews Photography
With their state-of-the-art freeze-drying system they are able to preserve your floral arrangement so you may enjoy it for generations to come. Choose from a variety of frames, keepsakes to personalize your frame. Life-long memories start with them. Call Meghan Lederer at 865385-0882 or Peggy Lowe at 901-496-1707.
865.951.0660
www.lisafosterdesign.com
Wall Flowers
Miss Lily’s Florals
We specialize in preserving and framing your wedding bouquet. We also do custom watercolor sketches of your wedding gown. Both are personalized art pieces for your home, as well as heirlooms.
Miss Lily’s Florals specializes in fresh flower customized bridal design. We excel in bridal & bridesmaid bouquets, boutonnieres, ceremony arrangements, and reception centerpieces, as well as unique flower design to make your wedding and reception wow your guests. We take time to meet with each client individually to uncover the best possible design for her day. Our design consultant is always available to assist you with your floral needs!
865.397.9042
865.448.3331
www.floralframing.com
www.misslilyflorals.com
Flowers Petree’s Flowers, Inc.
Always in Bloom, LLC is full service florist located in West Knoxville. We specialize in wedding flowers and events. We enjoy and look forward to helping you create the wedding of your dreams, while keeping you on track with your budget! Call us today to schedule your complimentary consultation~ 865-558-5769. Find us on FB and visit our website: www.alwaysinbloomtn.com
Petree’s Flowers, Inc.
865.558.5769
www.alwaysinbloomtn.com
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Petree’s Florist, Inc. proudly serves Knoxville and the surrounding areas. Family owned and operated, we are committed to offering only the finest floral arrangements and gifts, backed by service that is friendly and prompt. Because all of our customers are important, our professional staff is dedicated to making your experience a pleasant one. That is why we always go the extra mile to make your floral gift perfect.
800.564.5258
www.petreesflowers.com
Echelon Florist
Samuel Franklin’s Floral & Home
Echelon Florist & Gifts is your Knoxville, Tennessee full service florist and custom floral design specialists. Echelon Florist has been serving Knoxville since 1995 and are family owned and operated. Because all of our customers are important, our professional staff is dedicated to making your experience a pleasant one. That is why we always go the extra mile to make your floral gift perfect.
Samuel Franklins located in the old historic post office in Clinton Tn is a Floral & Decor company with a rich history, being in business now for over 25 years. Offering the latest styles and trends in the wedding industry today, the staff of 8 are well known far & wide for being the best in wedding floral design! Come see why so many travel so far to have Sam and his wonderful staff design incredible flowers for you!
865.690.7427
www.echelonflorist.com
Erin Browne Photography
Katherine Birkbeck Photography
Always in Bloom, LLC
865.457.1133
www.SamuelFranklin.com
Honeymoons
Music & Entertainment
AAA Travel Honeymoon Experts
Party Boys DJ Show
Offering an extensive range of travel planning services. Book your honeymoon with AAA Travel and receive FREE luggage, with a minimum purchase. Also, don’t forget to ask how you can put your honeymoon on your gift registry!
865.637.1910
www.aaaet.com
We help engaged couples plan and create unforgettable wedding day celebrations. We are trained and certified to deliver a successful outcome. 865-584-3092 or 865607-6565
865.584.3092
www.partyboysentertainment.com
Royal Travel
Sound Force
Royal Travel is East TN’s Preferred Sandals Agency. They have been trained extensively by Sandals and personally visit all the resorts for the latest updates and information. Robbie Phillips “The Sandals Lady” takes the stress out of your honeymoon planning. And the BEST part is: No charge for her services.
Established in 1992, Sound Force is built on customer service and backed by years of experience. Known for producing fun events with attention to detail, we thoughtfully plan with you to ensure that everything is just as you imagine. Services offered: DJ, Emcee, Photo Booth, Specialty Lighting, Fabric Draping, Event Decor. We welcome the opportunity to celebrate your wedding day with you!
865.977.1402
800.529.9278
www.TheSandLady.com
www.soundforce.net
Invitations & Calligraphy Paper Paraphernalia
Sound Revue
Since 1980, we have been Knoxville’s premier source for invitations. From traditional to contemporary, we have an extensive selection of invitations for you to select from, including Crane and William Arthur. We offer engraving, thermography, lithography and letterpress.
You’re planning a wedding that is different from any that has come before it. For one thing, your music will be different....because you’re different. Sound Revue DJs offers a vast selection of the most loved music ever created. Our DJs are trained entertainers who know how to deliver the amount of energy right for your day. Everything we do is customized for you. This your day. This is your party. Your entertainment will be perfect in our hands.
We look forward to working with you at our NEW location 4921 HOMBERG DRIVE in Bearden.
865.388.2286
865.588.5688
www.soundrevue.com
Photography Party City
Ashley Hoskins Photography
All your wedding needs in one convenient stop!! 30% off on all Personalized Invitations Everyday Guaranteed Lowest Prices and Best Selection. Call one of our three locations today: Turkey Creek 865-966-7789, Walker Springs Plaza 865-691-4469, or Broadway & Tazewell Pike 865-688-8355
Ashley Hoskins Photography is a company that is deditcated to creating beautiful images from your wedding day. I want to capture the unique, fast paced, intimate, moments of your day and turn your wedding day photos into a work of art. It would be my honor to photograph the most special day of your life!
865.966.7789
865.455.6010
www.PARTYCITY.com
www.ashleyhoskinsphotography.com
Minister Officiant Unity MinisterOfficiant Services Have a distinctive wedding ceremony created and customized to be uniquely yours. Spiritual, civil, secular, non-denominational, or interfaith. All spiritual paths and cultural backgrounds are honored. Our officiants are all trained and experienced professionals who are caring, open-minded and non-judgmental. Any location. Save $60 on your TN wedding license with our optional Premarital Preparation Course.
423.636.1003 www.distinctiveweddingceremonies.org
Brittany Conner Photography It’s all in the details! Brittany specializes in capturing all the romance, excitement, love, and special moments of your wedding day. Check it out for yourself!
865.771.4314
www.brittanyconnerphoto.com
Broadleaf Photography
Jennie Andrews Photography
Fresh style blending traditional portraiture with photojournalism yielding timeless, elegant images. Letting each moment reveal itself in a natural manner, we strive to truly capture your day with honest, relaxed, and beautiful photographs.
I am so lucky to have the ability to capture with my camera the beauty, joy, humor and love that happen in fleeting moments. I love what I do and I feel fortunate that I get to not only know the spirit of each person I photograph, but I also get to help tell the stories of their life’s greatest moments. I would love the opportunity to help tell your story.
865.405.5750
865.748.8688
www.broadleafphotography.com
Bryan Allen Photography
Julie Roberts Photography
My signature look is fresh and contemporary – an artistic fusion of modern and traditional styles designed to portray your unique Wedding story in stunning imagery. My approach is simple – an unparalleled energy and passion for people combined with straightforward pricing (no hidden costs) and exquisite album designs and print products.
865.387.1387
www.jennieandrewsphoto.com
www.bryanallenphoto.net
Julie Roberts is one of those people who really believes in true love. That’s why her photographs reflect so much romance and authenticity. Julie is a seasoned artist with a wonderful personality. She has a way of making people feel comfortable and look amazing in front of her camera. After meeting her you will instantly feel like you’ve made a new friend.
423.737.2064
www.julierobertsphoto.com
Dixie Pixel
Katherine Birkbeck Photography
So much more than looking at the camera and smiling.
Wedding Photojournalism with Creative Flair. Capturing The Laughter, Love, Joy & Romance Of Your Special Day. International Award Winning Photographer with the AGWPJA and ISPWP and winner of the Bride’s Choice Award with Wedding Wire 2009 & 2010. Let us capture YOUR special day!
865.238.5864
865.293.6367
www.dixiepixelphoto.com
www.kbirkbeckphotography.com
Erin Browne Photography
Lily Barn Photography
Focusing on a photojournalistic style, we specialize in candid, authentic wedding imagery. Portraits are kept brief so as not to disturb the natural flow of the day. It is our goal to respect your celebration and unobtrusively preserve those fleeting moments - a single tear, a joyous laugh, or an unmistakable expression of love - the very essence of your wedding day.
Capturing your special day! Digital CD’s with every package.
865.323.8567
www.erinbrownephoto.com
865.448.9895
www.lilybarn.com
Hope Photography
Lindsay Jane Studios
Hope Photography is a husband and wife team that specialize in a blend of artistic wedding photojournalism with over 10 years of experience.
Lindsay Jane has been a leading international photographer for 10+ years. Her colorful, vibrant, and timeless images have been requested by brides from France to Puerto Rico and across the US. She is a perfectionist with incredible attention to detail while helping even the toughest groom feel totally comfortable in front of the camera.
865.977.6483
865.686.8906
www.hope-photo.com
www.lindsayjanestudios.com
Moonlight Photographic Our vision and artistry is all about our client, bringing to photographs, images that show your personality. We are not your parent’s photographers! Thru various techniques, we showcase lifestyle, photo-journalism and modern classic. We are fun, professional and authentic in our artistry! You can’t help but love us!
865.696.1106
www.moonlightphotographic.net
Waldorf Photographic Art Art is our passion. We photograph with an artistic eye, always relying on the fundamentals of light and composition. We capture images of reality without intrusion. As true photojournalists, we never prompt or stage photographs. Recipients of the “Bride’s Choice Awards™ 2011” from Martha Stewart’s Wedding Wire.
865.567.5755 www.waldorfphotographicart.com
Robert Mitchell Photography
Your Reflections
I am a full service wedding photographer with a fashion and photojournalistic style. I provide unmatched all day coverage of your wedding - from the first brush of nail polish to the final reception exit - so that every moment is captured by my lens. In addition, you will also receive an engagement session and album, an Italian 12x12 wedding album and 8x8 parent album, and all of your images on an external hard drive. I also offer private dance lessons for your 1st dance and coverage of the bachelor/bachelorette party.
Want wedding photos you’ll love without a huge price tag? Then you need to check us out!
865.924.2203
865.306.2144
www.rmpstudio.com
We capture emotions not just moments. We create friends not just clients. We produce artwork not just photos. We are fun, we are real and we are Your Reflections.
www.yourreflections.com
Receptions & Wedding Sites ST Photography
All Occasion Catering
ST Photography always gives you two photographers for the price of one! No time limits and High Resolution Photo CD with rights is always included FREE! ST Photography mixes posed with candid pictures and always is there to capture the fun!
All Occasion Catering operates a banquet facility that is a perfect location for business and professional group meetings, rehearsal dinners and special family celebrations. The facility can host up to 65 guests and is conveniently accessed from the interstate, downtown and North Knoxville. The AOC Banquet Hall is located at 922 North Central in the Downtown North area of Knoxville.
865.321.5341
865.521.1300
www.stphotogallery.net
VF Photography We provide a relaxed, and fun atmosphere where you can be yourself- as we capture, timeless, elegant and real photographs. We are completely flexible in helping you create the day the way you want it to unfold. As no two weddings are alike, neither should be photographic experiences. Anything you desire can be done! Contact us for a great experience.
865.233.0349
www.VF-Photography.com
Watson-Studios Dan & Natalie Watson of Watson-Studios are a husband & wife photography team. We strive to create images that are candid and creative. But, what is most important to us and at the core of our philosophy, is that we believe every one of our clients deserves photographs that uniquely reflect who they are. We know we have done our job when friends and families of our clients tell us after the wedding, ‘you really captured their personalities.’ Let us help you tell your story, so you can share the magic of your wedding day for generations.
865.567.6173
www.watson-studios.com
www.alloccasioncatering.com
Barn Event Center of the Smokies The Barn Event Center of the Smokies is a unique venue that represents East Tennessee heritage. It is a beautiful Cantilever Barn that offers an atmosphere that can be described as “Country Elegance”. You can have your Ceremony outdoor next to our award winning gardens or inside in the beautiful LeConte Room with gorgous hardwood floors and special effect lighting.
865.448.3812 www.barneventcenterofthesmokies.com
Bearden Banquet Hall The Bearden Banquet Hall is the perfect location for your wedding, reception, or rehearsal dinner. Beautifully decorated with audio and video capabilities to accommodate up to 300 guests. From elegant sit down dinners to traditional buffets our professional staff and planning assistance will make the Bearden Banquet Hall “The Perfect Place for Tasteful Events”.
865.588.0051
www.beardenbanquethall.com
WALDORF PHOTOGRAPHIC ART
Bleak House
Knoxville Convention Center
Bleak House is an 1858 antebellum Italianate style mansion located on Kingston Pike in Knoxville. Its rustic Roman-inspired gardens extend almost 3.5 acres down to the Tennessee River. The property features 5 terraces as well as multiple ponds, fountains, and balconies. Indoor and outdoor space is available for wedding ceremonies and receptions.
Whatever the size, culture or formality of your wedding, the Knoxville Convention Center’s ambiance offers style, grace and elegance.
865.684.7066
Choose from our established wedding menus or work with our in-house catering team to create a custom menu; the quality and presentation of our food will be first class.
865.522.5669
www.knoxvillecmh.org
A wedding is hospitality of the highest order. As a grand celebration and reflection of your personal style, it’s important to choose the right professionals to make your vision a reality. Offering panoramic views of the Tennessee River and wraparound decking, the casually elegant banquet rooms can accommodate large receptions or intimate dinners.
865.673.3399
www.coppercellar.com
Reserve at Bluebird Hill
Haley Hall Photography
Calhoun’s Banquets & Copper Cellar Catering
www.knoxvilleconventioncenter.com
The Reserve at Bluebird Hill is a brand new state of the art facility on a 75 acre horse farm with views of the Smoky Mountians. We are located 1/4 mile west of Farragut. The new facility is 5,500 square feet with a fireplace indoors and a beautiful covered porch outside with a large stone fireplace. We invite you to come and tour our elegant event center and beautiful gardens perfect for receptions and weddings. Our staff will make your special day “An Affair to Remember”.
865.680.8099
www.reserveatbluebirdhill.com
Capitol Theatre
The Lily Barn
The newly renovated Historic Capitol Theatre is a glamorous full-service venue that hosts both ceremony and receptions. Elegant art deco style and vintage ambiance of silver swirled tables, star curtain, crystal chandelier, and most state of the art dance floors and DJ services in Knoxville.The most sensational event facility in the region.
Plan your customized dream garden wedding at the Lily Barn under a rustic gazebo amidst 100,000 daylilies and extensive perennial gardens. Then take a short leisurely stroll to the pavilion where your reception awaits. The Pavilion seats up to 150 people at round tables. With good weather, or the addition of a tent the wedding receptions spill out onto the grounds leaving ample room for food, drink and dancing under the diamond lit pavilion for as many as 300 guests.
865.980.1966
865.448.9895
www.BooktheCapitol.com
www.lilybarn.com
Hard Rock Cafe Gatlinburg
The Lodge at Valley View
Get married like a Rock Star in our Wedding Chapel! A jewel city in the Wedding Capital of the South. We are a full service event facility with state of the art audiovisual options available for all events. Catering, entertainment and event merchandise can be customized to compliment every event.
The Lodge at Valley View offers the perfect setting for your special event. Spacious, flexible meeting, wedding, reception and party facilities with breakout rooms for groups ranging from 25 to 600. Our new facility, the Lodge at Valley View, is perfect for weddings and receptions!
865.430.7625
865.448.2237
GATLINBURG
www.hardrock.com/gatlinburg
www.valleyviewlodge.com
Historic Scott Mansion
Trillium Springs
Historic Scott Mansion, completed in 1912, is located on a 200-acre plantation farm in the quiet town of Tellico Plains, TN just an hour outside of Knoxville and Chattanooga. The large Corinthian columns set the ideal backdrop for any size wedding or reception with it’s sweeping views of the Tellico valley. The home offers the full second floor as the ideal bridal suite and adjacent rustic log cabin for the groom.
Trillium Springs is set along side a peaceful mountain spring which makes its way from the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The main hall is an open air facility with incredible views of the valley. Along with the hall guest have access to our large field area with seasonal wildflowers for outdoor services and photo shoots. Our sister property The Lodge @ Valley View is only 10 min. away if you should need more guest rooms for your event.
865.805.7627
865.448.2237
www.scottmansion.com
www.trilliumspring.com
Resources Volunteer Princess Cruises
The Bridal Suite
The luxury yacht Volunteer Princess provides both a unique and romantic setting for all Wedding Events. Whether you hold your Wedding, Rehearsal Dinner, or Bridal Shower onboard, the panoramic backdrop of water, nature, skyline and sunsets will heighten the beauty of the event. The best Wedding Events are on the water!
The Bridal Suite™ is a wedding vendor showcase and a planning resource for brides. Vendors pay an annual fee to participate, so the service is complimentary for brides with no strings attached. Save $1,000 on your wedding with our Platinum Elite card. Contact us and start saving time and money today. To scan the code, download a QR Code reader app on your mobile phone.
865.541.4556
www.VolunteerPrincess.com
865.622.9197
www.thebridalsuite.com
Photography by Ruel
Tuxedos Whitestone Country Inn
Savvi Formalwear
Whitestone Inn specializes in romantic facilities and attentive services to make your wedding day simply perfect, with everything you need in one fabulous location. Our 200 seat Chapel of the Good Shepherd, heartshaped courtyard gazebo and accompanying Lion & Lamb Banquet Hall overlook spectacular Watts Bar Lake. This majestic setting is unparalleled for both indoor and outdoor weddings.
Savvi Formalwear is the world’s premier provider of formalwear for the discerning bride and groom. Savvi has a local inventory of tuxedos and a wide variety of colors in stock for a Free Groom’s try on. With over 400 stores nationwide we can easily accommodate your out of town groomsmen. Two great locations West Knoxville at Windsor Square 865 531 9998 and Knoxville Center 865 544 1515.
888.247.2464
865.531.9998
www.whitestoneinn.com
www.savviformalwear.com
Videography Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame
Classic Videography
The Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame is the perfect location for your special day. With our elegant and unique setting overlooking downtown Knoxville, sweeping staircase and panoramic view, the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame evokes an ambiance perfectly suited for wedding receptions and ceremonies.
865.633.9000
www.wbhof.com
DeWayne Arp, one of the very best in the area. He has the latest digital equipment & is a heck of a nice guy, too.
865.458.4934
classicv@charter.net
Rentals & DÉcor All Occasions Party Rentals
Milestone Pictures
All Occasions Party Rentals is East Tennessee’s premier wedding rentals source, providing the best service, quality and products for every event. Your event deserves the very best, and All Occasions delivers top-notch service with unparalleled access to the products you need to make it the very best. Our staff is some of the most highly trained in the business and work together to make your Knoxville wedding a success.
Not your traditional wedding video. Milestone Pictures produces HD, cinematic style wedding films that tell the story of your wedding unlike anything you’ve seen before.
865.588.1131
865.216.1820 www.milestonemotionpictures.com
www.alloccasionspartyrentals.com
Anderson Rental Inc. Anderson Rental offers quality products and superior service to make your vision reality. Rustic to traditionalour unique inventory can make your event one of a kind. Indoor or outdoor, ceremony to reception we can help you design a perfect event. Please come visit our showroom.
Wedding Professionals, Your Company Listing Could Be Here! Rachel@ThePinkBride.com
865.984.RENT(7368) www.andersonrentalco.com
Weddings...The Pink Way!
www.ThePinkBride.com