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Sacred Heart Cathedral Wedding

Sacred Heart Cathedral Wedding & Sunsphere Reception Today, I am excited to show off Sarah and Matt’s Sacred Heart Cathedral wedding and Sunsphere reception. Blame it on Bonnaroo You can’t beat a love story that began at a music festival. As an avid music lover and self proclaimed concert freak, I love that Sarah and […]

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Sunsphere Wedding Open House

Sunsphere  Wedding Open House Did you get a little extra bling over the holidays? Meet some of Knoxville’s best wedding professionals tomorrow, Jan. 16th at the iconic Sunsphere! The 6th floor will be set up as a mock wedding ceremony and vendors will have tables set up to browse and chat about your wedding plans. […]

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Sunsphere open house wedding show January 16, 2020

The Lodge at Brother’s Cove Wedding

The Lodge at Brother’s Cove Wedding  Pigeon Forge, TN Destination Wedding Today, I hope you enjoy April and Tyler’s The Lodge at Brother’s Cove wedding. Here in east Tennessee, we have our share of scenic wedding/event venues and The Lodge at Brother’s Cove is no exception. The lodge itself is nestled among the majestic Smoky […]

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Iconic Sunsphere Wedding

ICONIC SUNSPHERE WEDDING The Sunsphere is one of my favorite wedding and event venues in Knoxville for many reasons. It is our city’s most iconic landmark, it is centrally located, and it has an amazing view of downtown, UT campus, and the Smoky Mountains. The event staff is top notch and spoils each guest. Ariane […]

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Sowa Hookman wedding photos at World's Fair Park in Knoxville, TN flying veil

Christmas Jammies Mini Sessions

Christmas Jammies Mini Sessions Y’all, it is indeed the most wonderful time of the year! Last year, I decorated the studio and let my daughters jump on the bed in their matching Christmas pajamas. They had a ball  just having fun and not having to pose and say “CHEESE,” over and over for mommy. It […]

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Wedding Dress Shopping Tips

WEDDING DRESS SHOPPING TIPS Things I learned as a bridal consultant Before I was a wedding photographer, I worked as a bridal consultant in Nashville. My job was to help brides select the the wedding gown of their dreams, and guide them in selecting accessories. After years of assisting wedding parties with this process, I […]

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What’s in my Makeup Bag?

What’s in my Makeup Bag? *This post contains affiliate links for which I may receive compensation for purchases.* Since I started posting IGTV videos, I have gotten quite a few comments and messages asking what makeup I use. Honestly, I don’t wear a lot on most days, but there are a few products that I […]

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5 Reasons to Hire a Wedding Planner

5 Reasons to Hire a Wedding Planner You’re engaged! Now what? It’s time to get into wedding mode. Where in the world do you start? What comes first – the venue or the dress? What if it rains? Where will everyone park? Relax. Your planner has got this. Here are 5 great reasons to hire […]

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5 reasons to hire a wedding planner

Why You Need a First Look

Why You Need a Pre-Wedding First Look Call it a tradition, a superstition, or both. The bride and groom seeing each other before the wedding (pre-ceremony first look) used to be viewed as bad luck. This practice stems from WAY back in the day when marriages were arranged. Grooms were not allowed to see the […]

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Rose Garden Wedding at UT Gardens

Rose Garden Wedding at UT Gardens in Knoxville, TN What is sweeter than having your wedding where you met? That’s just what Michaela & Charlie did along with friends, family, and their adorable son, Gabe. UT Gardens is the largest public rose garden that we have here in East Tennessee, it’s beautiful grounds did not […]

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