Chantel and Lionel – August 12, 2021
Simple East Tennessee Elopement
Chantel and Lionel brought her mom for a South African elopement in the Smoky Mountains. These two are originally from South Africa and are currently living in Louisiana so we got to hear some fun accents. They dressed the chapel in champagne fabric with the blue and yellow florals. We recently fixed up a new spot that they were willing to try out for us, and they make it look so good!! Congratulations, Chantel and Lionel!
From the Bride:
We met at a dinner with mutual friends. Our first date was a mudslide in the Karoo — lots of rain, wine, mud, good music, and laughter followed by a starlight walk up a mountain!
Lionel Proposed at the Charthouse with lots of champagne and a double proposal to make sure that I really said yes. We chose the Smoky Mountains for our elopement because they are a beautiful location to elope to. I’m most looking forward to exchanging vows.
For fun, we like to go to food tastings, drink wine, wine tastings, travel, and build legos together.
Coordination: Diana and Ariana with Custom Love Gifts, Events & Prints
Dress: David’s Bridal
Photography: Star Noir Studio
Menswear: Highland Kilt Store
Officiant: Ian Parrott
Venue: Chapel in the Hollow
Are you ready to start planning your South African elopement to the Smoky Mountains? We’d love to help you celebrate!! Check out our calendar to see if we have your date available.