Amanda and Chris are awesome people, as are their sweet families.

The house they rented was so cool!

Walking out to the beach for the ceremony.

Can you believe this cake was made by Chris’s sister? I think she may have found her calling!

The next morning, before we headed back to Knoxville, we met up with them again for a few more photos.

We only spent a total of about 36 hours in Hatteras, but it’s definitely on our radar for future vacation spots. Amanda and Chris couldn’t have picked a more relaxing place to get married! A couple of weeks later, they had a hometown reception at Twin Cedar Farms, so I’ll be sure to share some photos from the party a little later.

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We love Josh & Lauren! We couldn’t have asked for a better time spent with them and their beautiful baby boy Aidan on their June 5th wedding. I also have to give them a big congratulations, because their new baby boy Eli was born this afternoon!!

Lauren has a natural grace – especially when she thinks nobody is watching.

Josh is Super Groom. Being a daddy, getting himself ready, and on the phone checking on wedding details all at once!

They had a private first look before leaving the hotel.

Lauren & Josh came back a few weeks later for their Just Married session – stay tuned for that blog post up next!

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We joined Jennifer and John Mark’s families at a cabin in Gatlinburg for their lovely intimate ceremony. We really enjoy shooting this type of relaxed wedding, as the focus is more on friendship and family, resulting  in some of my favorite images.

Elena and Richie were married on May 22nd in Cornersville, TN. Guests and family traveled from all over to attend their beautiful wedding!

Rachel & Jason’s families came from far and wide to celebrate their Sunday, May 16th wedding at Whisperwood Farm. I know I’ve said this before, but we really enjoy shooting these smaller intimate weddings. They are such peaceful, happy celebrations!

Rachel & Jason chose to do all of their portraits before the ceremony, but just as we were setting up for their private first look at each other, a gigantic thunderstorm boomed in! All we could do was shrug, smile, and say, “Welcome to East Tennessee!”

This is Rachel making her way across the property to the chapel, where the ceremony was held.

Waiting for things to begin..

Rachel’s sisters sang for her during the ceremony.

I love these stolen moments just as the bride and groom exit the chapel as husband and wife!

Whisperwood Farm put together a gorgeous vegetarian spread, incorporating Rachel’s wedding colors. It looked amazing.

suh-mash!!

He got her back, though!

After dinner, everyone played a few party games.

Just before Rachel tossed the bouquet, her dad grabbed his one remaining single daughter and hauled her right outside! Papa Bear was protecting his young.

Everyone gathered outside for their big exit.

A surprise mini firework show to see them off!

A few guests realized that the little LED candles make cool effects when twirled round and round!

The next day, Rachel & Jason traveled to Knoxville for a Just Married portrait session so that they could get some extra shots in their wedding clothes before going back home. Stay tuned in the next few days for some peeks at that session!

Venue:  Dara’s Garden
Coordinators:  One Enchanted Evening
Florist:  Lisa Foster
DJ:  Ogle Entertainment – Jake James

Here are a list of the wonderful vendors who helped everything come together!

Florals: Samuel Franklin
Venue: Second Presbyterian/Knoxville  Museum of Art
Coordinator:  A Perfect Day
DJ: Sound Revue – Mike White
Reception Lighting: DWD Lighting
Linens/Decor: White Table
Rentals: All Occasions Party Rentals
Cake: Rosa’s Catering
Catering:  Rex Bradford Catering

I love the moments immediately following the ceremony when it really hits the bride and groom that they are married!

Typical of our weddings, we spent the majority of our time photographing as “flies on the wall”, but still snuck in just a few portraits.

Jennifer’s sweet mother now shares a birthday with her daughter’s anniversary! After the cake cutting, everyone gathered to sing “Happy Birthday”!

A little living room dancing

Jennifer and her father.

One last shot before it was time to go!

After a brief ceremony with two of their closest friends, we spent a couple of hours taking photos around the property. It was 28 degrees outside, but they were total troopers. I don’t know how they did it!

We loved working with these two!

They have a 24×36 canvas of this photo in their home!

We tried to stay inside as much as we could!

A more classic shot for holiday cards.