Forest Mini Wedding
Jordan and Jarrett – September 20, 2025
A Sultry September Evening Full of Surprises, Love, and Laughter in the Smoky Mountains
If you’re dreaming of a forest mini wedding with heartfelt touches, hilarious surprises, and those can’t-stop-smiling moments, Jordan and Jarrett’s September celebration at Chapel in the Hollow will capture your heart. Tucked away in the woods of East Tennessee, our forest chapel set the stage for a wedding that was equal parts sweet, sentimental, and joyfully unexpected.
A Whimsical Forest Setting with Dusty Blue + Sage Accents
Jordan and Jarrett chose to decorate the chapel in dusty blue and dusty sage fabric, a romantic and earthy combo that blended beautifully with the surrounding trees and mountain scenery. With no additional florals needed, the forest itself became their main décor — proving that sometimes, simplicity lets nature shine brightest. 🌲💙
Jordan added a personal and sustainable twist with Sola Wood Flowers, crafting bouquets alongside her wedding party. Not only are these wooden flowers eco-friendly and long-lasting, but they also brought a unique, textured charm that added personality to every photo. (If you’re curious about sustainable wedding options, these sola wood florals are definitely worth checking out!)
A Bride with Woodland Princess Vibes
Jordan looked absolutely radiant in her David’s Bridal gown — a sleeveless stunner with layer upon layer of soft, floaty tulle. She looked like she stepped out of a forest fairytale. Her hair and makeup, done by the bride herself (talk about talent!), perfectly complemented her laid-back elegance.
Jarrett matched her energy with his own relaxed forest groom style — rocking a black dress shirt, jeans, and a hat. His look, sourced from Amazon and Wrangler, captured that rustic, confident vibe that fit the woodland setting to a T. 🖤🌿
Family-Focused Moments That Melted Hearts
One of the most heartwarming parts of the day? Jordan’s sister carried their daughter, Danielle, down the aisle — and the collective “awww” could practically be heard echoing through the trees. It was such a tender way to include their little one in the day, reminding us how deeply meaningful a family-centered wedding can be.
And just when we thought we were about to witness a classic first look with the bride’s dad… in came Jarrett’s dad — in a wedding dress! 😂💍 The entire forest erupted with laughter. It was one of those unexpected, joyful moments that remind everyone to not take life too seriously and to savor the fun in big life milestones.
A Ceremony Officiated with Love
Adding even more sentiment to the day, Jarrett’s grandfather officiated the ceremony, making their “I dos” even more meaningful. The personal connection added a quiet magic to the forest atmosphere — the kind of moment that you just feel in your chest.
Their vows, the setting, and the love in the air combined to create an intimate, emotional exchange surrounded by those who matter most.
Golden Hour Portraits + Mountain View Magic
After their vows, we captured some sweet family portraits at the chapel, soaking up the golden light filtering through the trees. Then it was time for a little romance — and we had some amazing backdrops ready.
We whisked the newlyweds away to:
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The rustic vintage truck spot
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A beautifully lit roadside corner
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And of course… the field with our breathtaking Smoky Mountain view
The golden hour glow was in full force, creating dreamy images that felt like pure magic — soft, warm, and glowing with love.
All the stunning moments were captured by the team at Star Noir Studio, who always know how to bring out the forest fairytale vibes we’re famous for here at Chapel in the Hollow.
A Wedding Day with Heart and Humor
Everything about Jordan and Jarrett’s day felt intentional — from the hilarious surprises to the tender moments with their daughter and family. Even their cake, baked with love by a family friend, added to the cozy, personal feel of the entire wedding.
This wasn’t just a wedding — it was a memory-making adventure, filled with laughter, love, and a celebration of the life they’re building together.
From the Bride:
We met online 3 years ago. Our official first date we met in person for the first time after he traveled up from Georgia at TexasRoadhouse with my mother and sister to make sure he was truly safe.
Jarrett proposed. Well, it was Christmas morning 2023. I begged Jarrett to open each others gifts as soon as we got up instead of waiting till after visiting the parents houses for gifts. So, Jarrett opened his gift and he had my ring in the box he get it special made shipped in wrapped and he got it off the top self of our pantry cabinets and said I can open it and I opened it and he grabbed the ring box and asked me to marry him. Of course I said yes!
We chose East TN for our forest mini wedding because it was the perfect middle point between both families for travel, and I just love Tennessee especially Pigeon, Forge and Sevierville and Gatlinburg. I’m most looking forward to getting to celebrate my best friend and myself to be together for the rest of our lives and raising our sweet baby girl.
We love to fish and go for rides and I love baking and cooking, going to arcades, going out to dinner being with our baby girl now and being parents as well as being parents too our two dogs and spending time with family.
Thinking About Your Own Forest Mini Wedding?
Chapel in the Hollow is perfect for:
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Mini weddings
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Smoky Mountain elopements
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Family-focused micro weddings
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Eco-friendly weddings
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Woodland or rustic fall weddings
Whether you’re dreaming of dusty blue and sage fabric, DIY wood florals, a ceremony under the trees, or a family-first moment like Jordan and Jarrett’s — we’d be honored to help you bring your vision to life.
Explore our wedding packages or reach out through our contact page to get started.
Vendor Team
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Venue: Chapel in the Hollow
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Event Management: Cici with Custom Love Gifts & Events
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Photography: Star Noir Studio
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Dress: David’s Bridal
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Bridesmaid Dresses: AZAZIE
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Shoes: Amazon.com + Ariat
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Florals: Bride (Sola Wood Flowers)
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Rings: Antlered Doe
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Cake: Made by a family friend
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Officiant: Groom’s Grandfather
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Hair & Makeup: Bride
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Venue Associates: Ian Parrott + Beverly McPeters
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