Claire and Michael chose Chapel in the Hollow for their East Tennessee handfasting, and it was such a heartfelt and beautiful celebration! They decorated the chapel with blush and black fabric, paired perfectly with our blush and bashful florals, creating a striking and romantic vibe.
Claire looked absolutely stunning in her long-sleeved black dress with nude undertones and chic black heels—such an elegant and bold choice! Michael complemented her beautifully in a grey suit with a pink tie, and his Viking braid added a unique touch to his look.
Her son had the honor of walking her down the aisle, and their adorable daughter made the sweetest flower girl. With the help of friends and family, everything came together seamlessly—they even pitched in to help set up and keep things flowing smoothly. Claire walked in to the heartfelt tune of We Are Man and Wife by Michelle Featherstone, and Michael’s excitement was written all over his face.
In addition to traditional vows, they incorporated a meaningful handfasting ceremony with a memory cord they created. The cord was adorned with charms representing loved ones they’ve lost, making it a truly special and emotional moment.
After the ceremony, we captured family photos at the chapel, then ventured to the mossy tree, the road, and the field with the stunning mountain view. The chilly weather gave us the perfect lighting to capture their love story.
Congratulations, Claire and Michael! Your wedding was as unique and beautiful as your love story, and we were honored to be part of your day.
From the Bride
We were both servers at Olive Garden. He tried to flirt and I was mean until he bought me food and I was hooked. On our first date we went hiking to the Walls of Jericho in Scottsboro Al.
Michael proposed. He is incredibly bad at hiding things or keeping secrets so as soon as he decided he wanted to propose he couldn’t wait and proposed using a jimmy johns bag. I reached in to grab our dinner and found a ring box.
We have visited the mountains together several times and love the aesthetic and mountain beauty and decided East Tennessee was the perfect place to get married. After 6 years and two kids and a pandemic… on our wedding day we are most looking forward to finally getting married!
We have a chaotic life with work, school, and kids. When we have a break from the chaos we enjoy movie nights, going to shows, and taking vacations.
