Jennifer and Ernest gathered their families and friends at Chapel in the Hollow for their beautiful winter wedding in Tennessee, and it was such a magical celebration! They dressed the chapel in cream fabric, paired with our bohemian florals and colorful candle package, creating a cozy, enchanting atmosphere.
Jennifer looked absolutely stunning in her off-the-shoulder white dress with a gorgeous flowy train and a medium-length veil. Her daughter and friend were right by her side, helping her get ready for the big moment. Ernest looked so dashing in his wine-red suit with brown shoes—such a stylish choice!
The ceremony was made even more special by the beautiful music from a cellist playing before and during the processional. Jennifer’s dad walked her down the aisle, and Ernest’s reaction when he saw her was everything—it looked like he teared up just a bit. His eldest son held the rings, and another of his sons had the honor of performing the ceremony.
Jennifer’s emotions came to the surface as she cried during the vows, and it was such a heartfelt, genuine moment. Their bridal party was a unique and wonderful mix—Jennifer’s son, daughter, and best friend, along with Ernest’s seven sons. What a beautiful blending of families!
Jennifer also brought her own bouquet, filled with pampas grass, which added the perfect bohemian touch to her look.
Congratulations to Jennifer and Ernest! Thank you for letting us be a part of your special day—it was filled with love, laughter, and unforgettable memories.
From the Bride
This is both of our second marriage. His son actually introduced us. I knew his family but had never met him which was strange looking back. We talked on the phone 3 weeks before meeting he lived 4 hours from me. On our first date we went to a restaurant called Legends and when we met it’s like we had known each other our whole lives just hadn’t seen each other in a while. He told me I’m going to marry you. I want a wife I’m not liking to date with no future. I knew he was the one.
Ernest proposed on his birthday in Chicago in the most romantic place we had a loft over the water and the background noise of the waves and beauty we’re superb. I was wearing one of his grey A shirts he had on one matching. He pulled out the most beautiful ring. He is very extravagant. I’m simple and classic. He was born and raised in South Florida. I was born in Florida raised in TN. I found the chapel online and thought it would be perfect. We were going elope but decided to share the moment with our immediate family. Which is still a pretty large group lol. On our wedding day I am most looking forward to beautiful photos especially some with my father.
We love to paint together. Dress up and go out to a fancy restaurant. We love brunch dates. Honestly anywhere we go we enjoy our time together.
Victoria and Arnold chose Chapel in the Hollow for their late November micro wedding, and it was such a gorgeous day in East Tennessee! The chapel was dressed in cream fabric, paired with our moody florals and lantern package, giving everything a romantic, almost enchanted feel.
Victoria looked stunning in her off-the-shoulder flowy dress with detachable puff sleeves, adding just the right touch of whimsy. She rocked it with a pair of white Nikes featuring crystal swooshes—so fun and unique! Arnold kept it sleek with a black suit, and of course, matched Victoria with his own pair of black Nikes.
Victoria’s mom helped her get ready, and there wasn’t a dry eye in sight during her first look with her dad—his tears said it all. He then walked his beautiful daughter down the aisle, making it an emotional entrance that everyone will remember.
After the ceremony, Victoria and Arnold enjoyed a beautifully decorated cake with sugar florals that matched our moody arrangements—it looked as amazing as it tasted! Their little girl added some sweet realness to the family photos, crying for her mama—sometimes it’s tough being so cute!
Once the formalities were done, we captured some magical photos of them walking down the road and in the field with the mountains as their backdrop. The sun was shining, and everything came together beautifully for their special day.
Congratulations, Victoria and Arnold! Thank you for letting us be part of your dreamy, moody micro wedding.
From the Bride
We met 10 years ago through mutual friends.We went out to eat on our first date, and I knew there was something about him that we would be in this for the long run. We spent hours talking, and driving around.
Arnold proposed, on Christmas in front of my family. We decided to get married in East Tennessee because I love fall and I’m from the northwest. Mountains are home for us. On our wedding day I look forward to finally marrying the man I have my daughter with and taking his last name.
We love spending time together and our date nights/days are typically football games in New Orleans, or going out to eat.
Chapel Florals: Chapel in the Hollow via Kochetova flowers
Event Management: Beverly with Custom Love Gifts & Events
Dress: Sophia Tolli from Bridal and Formal Boutique
Brian and Jill chose Chapel in the Hollow for their beautiful fall East Tennessee elopement, and it was nothing short of magical! They dressed the chapel in white fabric with our white florals and lantern package, creating a timeless and elegant backdrop for their special day.
Jill looked stunning in her ivory strapless dress with a ruched medium train and a delicate short veil. Her makeup by Southern Sirens was on point. Brian wore a classic navy suit that complemented the scene perfectly. Before the ceremony, they shared a heartfelt moment by trading gifts on either side of the bridal suite door—he gave her a lovely bracelet, and she gifted him a watch. Jill also brought a gorgeous bouquet from Echelon Florist that added a pop of beauty to the day.
Jill walked down the aisle on her own, and the excitement in Brian’s eyes as he saw her for the first time was unforgettable. After the sweet ceremony, they celebrated with a cake cutting and a toast to their future.
We captured their love in photos at the chapel, by the archway, and along the road before heading to the field with the breathtaking mountain view. The clouds left over from the previous night’s rain created a soft, dreamy light, making everything look lush and inviting.
Congratulations, Brian and Jill! Your November elopement was full of beauty and love, and we were honored to be a part of it.
From the Bride
We met at Brian’s sister (Katie’s) wedding. Katie and I have known each other since college (2008). However, Brian and I never met until 2021, during his sister’s wedding reception. Our first date was a road trip across the country. It was a 3 day drive with stops in Memphis, Amarillo and the Grand Canyon. We were able to spend quality time together in the truck and getting to know each other very well!
Brian proposed to me on a secluded beach in the Exuma Keys, Bahamas. We both love the mountains of Western NC and East TN and decided this was the perfect place to start our next chapter. On our wedding day we are looking for to having an intimate ceremony in the mountains to celebrate our marriage!
We love doing anything outdoors, taking adventurous trips, eating good food and drinking great wine with family and friends. We also enjoy watching football on Saturdays and going to church on Sundays.
Bailey and Ryan chose Chapel in the Hollow for their intimate Smoky Mountain elopement, and it was such a dreamy morning in East Tennessee! The chapel was dressed in champagne and cream fabric, paired beautifully with our blush and marsala florals for that soft, romantic vibe.
Bailey’s parents and their adorable little girl, Stevie, joined them for the celebration. Bailey’s mom helped her get ready, and she looked stunning in her sleeveless dress with an illusion top, low back, and a flowing medium-length train. Her dad walked her down the aisle and gave her away, while Ryan’s excitement was clear as he saw his beautiful bride for the first time.
Ryan kept his look classic and sleek with black pants, a white dress shirt, and a black tie. Their nine-month-old, Stevie, was the happiest little guest, dressed in an absolutely adorable dress and bonnet—just too cute for words!
After the sweet ceremony and some heartwarming family photos, we took Bailey and Ryan to a quiet spot along the road where the mountains peek through for some romantic shots. We then headed to the open field with the mountain backdrop, capturing the love they share in front of the stunning Smoky Mountains.
Congratulations, Bailey and Ryan, on your beautiful November elopement! Thank you for letting us be part of your special day.
Abbey and CJ chose Chapel in the Hollow for their romantic bohemian micro wedding in the Smoky Mountains. They transformed the chapel with champagne fabric, our bohemian fall florals, and the cozy glow of our candle and lantern package. Abbey brought a gorgeous live floral bouquet that matched the décor beautifully.
The day was filled with heartfelt moments, and we loved seeing Abbey’s mom and friend step in to help her get ready—she looked absolutely stunning in her off-the-shoulder lace dress with a short train and a medium-length veil edged in pearls. Her half-up hair and flawless makeup made her the picture of perfection. CJ kept it laid-back yet stylish in jeans, a white dress shirt, a green textured vest, and a tan suit jacket, complete with a bolo tie.
Their flower girl had a little stage fright, so her dad stepped in to help her toss the petals—such a sweet moment! Family members played the guitar and sang as Abbey walked down the aisle with her dad, adding a personal touch that gave everyone chills. Her uncle offered a prayer during the ceremony, and Abbey’s vows to her new stepson made everyone tear up.
They also created a memory table to honor loved ones who couldn’t be there, and set up a simple cheesecake on their cake table. We were blessed with some perfect lighting for post-ceremony photos, capturing all the love of the day.
Congratulations, Abbey and CJ! Your day was a beautiful celebration of love, and we were honored to be a part of it.
From the Bride:
We both worked for Nuclear Fuel Services at the time and while filling in on the company softball team, I met CJ. He wasn’t hard to miss however, you would definitely hear him before you saw him lol. He welcomed me in on the team and made me feel like I had been apart of it the whole time. I admired how outgoing he was and how proud he was when he talked about his son. That’s where our love story started.
Our first date was at Warpath Lanes in Kingsport, TN. I remember looking at cj and feeling like I’d known him my whole life. The only thing I knew was that was the last first date I would ever go on. I told him before we parted ways that evening, that he would be my husband one day. I just knew.
CJ proposed on my family beach trip in June of 2023. I knew he had gotten a ring for months, and in my mind thought it would be perfect if he waited until the beach so we would all be together to celebrate. He of course tricked me into thinking he didn’t bring the ring on the trip and I was all upset. Only to be surprised by his proposal a day later. He did it in the driveway of the house we were staying at. 113 13th Ave N. Surfside Beach, SC. The most CJ way possible, and I loved how authentic it was. It was just the two of us in our moment and I wouldn’t have it any other way.
CJ and I were both raised in East Tennessee. The smoky mountains hold a special place in our hearts, and I couldn’t think of a more fitting place to have our bohemian micro wedding. As CJ and I have gotten to know each other, it turns out we have a lot of similar childhood stories. We have visited a lot of the same places and both appreciate simple aspects of life. That is what East Tennessee represents to us.
I’m most looking forward to seeing CJ at the end of the aisle, surrounded by my favorite people in the world. It is something I’ve dreamed about for 3 and a half years. That is what I’m looking forward to most and the moments right after “I do”. I want to hold on to those feelings forever.
Everything I have planned so far just seems to hold significance. The place I randomly chose to stay for the weekend after the wedding, come to find out, is the same place my parents stayed after their wedding, November 26, 1983. Everything just feels right. I have no explanation for the date. Just that it feels like our wedding date.
CJ and I have bonded over our love for Gatlinburg, sports, and the beach. We have similar childhood vacation spots and we enjoy any time we get to revisit. Sitting and listening to music on the Garden City pier, eating bone-in ribeyes at our favorite restaurant in Gatlinburg, or cheering on the Vols in Neyland, CJ and I have the best time together. We can be sitting on our back patio building a fire or cleaning house, I’ve realized I wouldn’t want to do any of it without him.
