Kristen and Taylor’s WaterStone Venue Wedding in Johnson City, TN
If there’s ever been a couple or wedding day that I have called perfect, it’s Taylor and Kristen and Taylor and Kristen’s wedding day… See why!
If there’s ever been a couple or wedding day that I have called perfect, it’s Taylor and Kristen and Taylor and Kristen’s wedding day.
Yes, the day was beautiful but more importantly the thing that makes it so special is their genuine love and kindness towards each other and the people around them. From the moment they reached out to us about their wedding we felt more like friends than hired wedding vendors. The wedding industry feels so crazy at times that you often feel like you are failing, no matter how much you work and deliver - Our experience with The Johnsons (and all of their wedding party + guests) was the opposite. I feel like they are the type of people that would invite you to Christmas and probably get you a gift even though you aren’t actually part of the family haha!
Kristen was so calm and at peace with her decision to marry Taylor, and vice versa. When they weren’t together on their wedding day, they asked about each other. When they were together, they stole glances and had fun while taking in each moment with each guest around them.
Everything about their day was done in excellence - from the peony bouquet, to the triple sparkler exit and everything in between - it was truly a day to remember!
Our amazing vendors from today!
Dress: Lillian Ruth Bride
Groom and Groomsmen attire: Men’s Warehouse
Hair and Makeup: Glamhouse Studios
Bridesmaid attire: Birdy Grey
Florals: Flowers by Tammy
Venue: Waterstone
Catering: Opie’s Pizza Wagon, Single Barrel Events
Invitations: Truly Engaging by Magnet Street
Abbie and Denver’s Pastel Perfection
Abby and Denver put all tradition aside and planned a wedding THEY loved! Read about all the unique details from their day.
The Aydelott’s wedding day was truly a dream. From the very beginning of the planning process, Abbie and Denver put traditions aside and planned a day full of things they love! Every detail of this day showed their personality and their love for each other.
A few things that made Abbie and Denver’s wedding day so unique. First, Abbie opted to wear a beautiful, pastel flower crown to match her bouquet rather than wearing a veil. She pared the crown with a hand made dress that she designed herself! Second, rather than a unity candle or sand, Abbie and Denver made a peanut butter and jelly sandwich in the shape of a heart. They even ate it right there on stage. This was such a fun part of the ceremony! Lastly, they made sure to read the vows that they wrote each other. This moment during the ceremony, all the family and friends could tell just how much Abbie and Denver love each other.
When it came time for the reception, who can go wrong with a fire pizza oven, a live band of amazing family musicians, and a candy/pretzel bar?! They literally thought of everything. Our bride and groom are not fans of cake, so instead of cutting cake, they chose to feed each other their first bite of pizza as a married couple! Live music and singing from friends and family happened all throughout the reception. Denver (the drummer) even jumped in on a few songs to complete the evening!
Overall, we absolutely loved every unique moment and detail from this day! Thank you Abbie and Denver Aydelott for allowing us to be there and share this perfect day with you! It was a beautiful day!
Check out the amazing vendors from this wedding: Eric Young Designs, Men’s Warehouse, Hairstyles by Becca, Thistle and Lace Florals, Cedar Pond Farms, Auntie Ann’s Pretzels, Wood Oven Eats
Planning a wedding in an un-traditional way? We would love to hear what you chose to make your day unique!
Abby + Noah’s Wedding at the Barn at Faith Farms
This couple had a beautiful, intimate wedding at the Barn at Faith Farms. We have all the love for this venue and our couple!
We can’t say enought about the Barn at Faith Farms. We love this venue and staff so much, we would work here every weekend if we had the opportunity. From the beautiful grounds to the staff’s willingness to help and drive around in the golf cart, it’s always a great experience! Abby and Noah’s day had a rain shower which ultimately made the setting feel that much more intimate and romantic. I’m so happy we were able to go out into the field and take pictures just before the sun went down. The couple did not have a first look, and this was our opportunity to take bride and groom portraits on their wedding day—which is always an important part of the day!
Vendors on this lovely day: The Barn at Faith Farms, Lillian Ruth Bridal, Layla Joy Bakery Creations
Did you get all the bride and groom portraits you dreamed of on your wedding day? Did you get rained out? It’s never too late to book a session to create memories!! We would love to connect with you and book your photos. Let’s make some magic!
Josh + Lindsay’s Wedding at The Barn at Faith Farms
We were so honored to be a part of Josh and Lindsay’s wedding at the Barn at Faith Farms.
There are some couples that we come across that we know will stick with us forever. Lindsay and Josh are no exception. Their day was filled with so much love and support about the decision they were making to spend their life together! From every prayer spoken over them by parents and bridal party to Lindsay’s infection laugh and the beautiful setting at the Barn at Faith Farms—the day was simply perfect.
Lindsay and Josh, thank you for allowing us to be a part of such a special day centered around your faith and family. It will be a day we never forget and we were honored to play a small part in celebrating this beginning of your lives together.
Our lovely vendors from today: The Barn at Faith Farms, Vintage Florals, Say Yes with Jess, The Bridal House of Charleston, Make up by Chloe Hall, Styles by Ciara, David’s Bridal, Sweet Art Cakes, DJ T3.
Emilie + Patrick’s Smoky Mountain Engagement Session
We met up with Emilie and Patrick for this early morning session at Cades Cove and it did not disappoint!
First, let’s get one thing straight… I am not a morning person. However, if every morning looks like this, I think the change is possible! Emilie and Patrick’s engagement session was so beautiful that we didn’t want to leave. Even a 4:30 AM wake up call couldn’t stop us from enjoying all the beauty of these mountains as the sun was rising. I wish we could share every photo because they are all our favorites. We can’t wait to celebrate them again at their 2022 wedding!
A Classic and Romantic Summer Wedding with Jordan and Patrick
We were so honored to be a part of this classy couple’s wedding day! Check out Jordan and Patrick’s wedding at Cherokee Country Club in Knoxville, TN.
Jordan and Patrick’s wedding day was full of love and joy! We were so honored to be a part of their day. We started the day off at the Cherokee Country Club where the couple got ready with bridesmaids and groomsmen. They took some time while they were there to exchange gifts with family and their bridal party. The ceremony was set at the breathtaking Sacred Heart Cathedral in West Knoxville. This was our first Catholic wedding and it did not disappoint. It was such a beautiful day for the sweetest couple! Check out all of the wonderful details and vendors included below!
Still looking for a Knoxville vendor?
We’ve assembled a list of wonderful vendors to assist you in your wedding planning!
As your wedding photographer and someone who is on your team, I want to make sure that you are given all of the information possible to make the best decisions for your day! I believe that you not only need professionals that are great at their job, but you need people who are nice, have your back, can do what it takes to get the job done. These are those people. If they are on this list, it’s because I love their work and also believe in who they are as a person. Your wedding vendors have the ability to make or break your wedding day, so why not make it perfect! As always, feel free to reach out if you have any questions! We will be updating this list periodically so feel free to check back for more! - Brittani
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Are you a vendor interesting in joining our list? We would love to work with you! Send us a message at bsloanphotography@gmail.com
Sunset Photos
How can you get those sunset photos you dream about? Check out our blog with some tips to plan for Golden Hour Photos!
Most people assume they will have beautiful outdoor images on their wedding day, but did you actually plan for it? Your wedding day schedule can mean the difference between getting the photos you dream of getting on your wedding day or not. The wedding day is actually one of the only times that most photographers shoot at the brightest time of the day, because we have no choice - family photos and first looks often happen mid day or early afternoon (at best) so trust your photographers instincts when we suggest certain locations for these moments!
Okay, so if the time of day matters this much to make or break a great picture, how do you get the pictures you want? Simple! Plan the day according to the time of the sunset. At minimum, your ceremony should happen at least 2.5 hours before the sun is scheduled to set leaving time for family photos directly after the ceremony and Bride and Groom photos 1-1.5 hours before sunset! Trust your photographer to have your timeline perfect so that there are no moments missed! Sometimes we sneak the bride and groom away right at the beginning of the reception to have a moment with them to have those gorgeous sunset photos that everyone loves so much. We like to make the most of this time and we promise not to keep you away from the party!
Haley + Jack’s Fun Loving Wedding Day
Haley and Jack’s wedding was a true representation of their love for each other from beginning to end. The weather was perfect, Haley looked like a dream, and Jack married his bride! It was a wonderful day!
Haley and Jack. This fun and energetic couple made our job so easy! Their love for each other showed so strongly in everything that happened throughout the day. When we took Haley and Jack aside to record vows before the wedding, we couldn’t help but see why they were in love with each other. The words they wrote to each other, the care they have for one another, and the life they look forward to together was shared so clearly though the vows they wrote.
Throughout the whole day, so many of the details reflected Haley and Jack’s personality. Haley and Jack love all things Disney, Star Wars and really any fun thing you can think of. The bride and groom each had a pair of converse painted with their favorite Disney characters. And let me add—Haley is a DIY queen!! She made all the bridesmaids bouquets, the table center pieces and she decorated her jacket for the end of the evening with jewels and pearls. There was even a horse-drawn carriage to leave the ceremony and a lightsaber exit!
When we asked what their vision for the day was, their response immediately was “We want everyone to have a good time!” Wholeheartedly, we feel that it was accomplished! Everyone was laughing, dancing, and complimenting our bride and groom. We want each couple to have their perfect day and we love capturing those moments for them!
Colin + Sydney
This session was so fun! Their bubbly personalities were so fun to capture at their gorgeous venue. And we can’t go without mentioning how perfect the sunset was this day!
Colin and Sydney's engagement session was so fun! We love their goofy personalities and light hearted spirits. The sun was absolutely gorgeous at the end of their session. Wow, I mean, just wow… those sun flares made the evening when it was time to get close and snuggle up. We were so excited to explore their wedding venue, Tucker's Gap and dream up every plan for their wedding in November!
This engagement session was shot by Charity Grindstaff, a B.Sloan Photography Associate.
