Fall Weekend Wedding
Madison and Blaine – September 10, 2023
Madison and Blaine beautified our chapel with their love for a picturesque fall weekend wedding. The chapel was transformed with the rustic charm of hunter green and white fabric, beautifully accented by our bohemian fall florals, creating an enchanting setting for their special day. Madison looked like a vision in her strapless dress, donning a cathedral-length veil that added an air of timeless elegance. Blaine was equally dashing in his tan suit, a perfect match for the season. Their attire was a testament to their style and the beauty of their day.
In a heartwarming moment, Madison shared a first look with her dad, who couldn’t help but express how beautiful she looked. It was a touching gesture that captured the love and connection between a father and his daughter. Their friends stood by their side, dressed in greens and tans, adding a harmonious touch to the celebration. But what made their ceremony truly unique was the role of their grandparents.
Madison’s grandfather had the honor of carrying the rings down the aisle as their “ring security,” a role that added a layer of familial love to their day. Blaine’s grandma, however, took on a playful role as their flower girl. Instead of tossing traditional petals, she showered the aisle with bags of dimes. This gesture held a deep and sentimental meaning for Madison. Ten years ago, her grandmother had passed away, and Madison believed that finding a dime was a sign that her grandmother was looking down on her from heaven. She had collected every dime she found, and it was these dimes that Blaine’s grandma used. It was a beautiful way to honor the memory of a loved one and feel their presence on this special day.
Madison and Blaine shared a connection that was sweet and genuine. Their fall weekend wedding was a reflection of their love, their families, and the beautiful moments that come from blending traditions and creating new ones.
From the Bride:
We both work for a large company and were sent an hour away to a struggling store to assist. Although we had worked together for almost a year, we did not formally meet until arriving at this other location. Once there, we immediately hit it off and it was love at first sight. Blaine purposefully forgot his hoodie at work one evening with the intention of me returning it. I found his social media and messaged him to let him know I grabbed it. This quick convo turned into us talking all night. We both told our friends we had met the one, and turns out we were right. For our first date, he invited me to Dave and Busters after work one evening and let me win every single game, though I didn’t know it at the time. I thought he was just terrible at skeeball. We shared a few drinks and a lot of laughs, he tried to leave with just a hug, but I stole a kiss.
Blaine proposed to me at a family cookout on my moms front porch, I knew something was up because everyone kept insisting on us taking family pictures, which we’d never normally do. When I was a little girl I would hold fake weddings on the Cinderella staircase, so Blaine proposed to me where I had pretended to marry my little friends a hundred times before. It meant a lot to me to be surrounded by family and in a location where I had dreamed of finding my happily ever after.
We decided on an East Tennessee wedding because my mom and sister were both married in the Smoky Mountains, and we love the beauty and the serenity of nature. We wanted to elope, but now we are able to still have a destination wedding with a few of our closest friends and family. We are looking forward to beginning the rest of our lives together as man and wife.
For fun we enjoy exploring new places together, whether that be a new city, museums, or natural scenery. Our typical date nights consist of some delicious homemade food followed by a good documentary or two cuddled up on the couch with our furbabies Kahlo and Loki.































Venue: Chapel in the Hollow
Chapel Florals and Bridal Bouquet: Chapel in the Hollow – Bohemian Fall Blooms
Photography: Star Noir Studio
Dress: David’s Bridal
Rings: ArtDeTriumph on Etsy and @Sesto Synergy
Officiant: Ian Parrott
Hair and Makeup: Beauty by Jamie
Jewelry: @BinkStudio on Etsy
Venue Associate: Elizabeth DeCoursey