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Rustic pampas grass arrangement on a wooden deck at an East Tennessee fall wedding, surrounded by forest greenery.

Why Fall Is the Best Time for an East Tennessee Wedding

10.14.2026 / A New Look At Photography, Wedding Photographer, East Tennessee Photographer, Tennessee Wedding Photographer, Advice, Smoky Mountain, Tennessee Photographer, Knoxville Wedding Photographer, fall wedding in Tennessee
Floral wedding invitation for Aspen and Kenley with gold jewelry, pearl bracelet, and ring in teal velvet box on stone surface.

Big Wedding or Intimate Elopement? How to Choose What's Right for You in East Tennessee

10.02.2026 / A New Look At Photography, Elopement Photographer, Smoky Mountain Elopement's, East Tennessee Photographer, Knoxville Wedding Photographer, Tennessee Wedding Photographer, Wedding Photographer, Advice, Smoky Mountain
Groomsmen tossing the groom in the air at Pearl of the Valley wedding venue in Sevierville, TN — East Tennessee wedding photographer.

Pearl of the Valley Wedding Venue in Sevierville, TN: A Photographer's Guide

09.28.2026 / A New Look At Photography, Tennessee Wedding Venue, Wedding Venue, Outdoor Wedding Venue, Smoky Mountain, East Tennessee Photographer, Knoxville Wedding Photographer, Tennessee Wedding Photographer, Wedding Photographer, Gatlinburg Wedding Photographer, Location Guide
Hobbit-style earth home with arched windows and grass roof at Ancient Lore Village, a fantasy wedding venue near Knoxville, Tennessee.

Ancient Lore Village Wedding Photographer: A Dreamy Fantasy Wedding Venue in East Tennessee

09.07.2026 / A New Look At Photography, Airbnb Weddings, Destination Photographer, East Tennessee Photographer, Knoxville Photographer, Knoxville Wedding Photographer, Outdoor Wedding Venue, Smoky Mountain, Tennessee Photographer, Tennessee Wedding Photographer, Tennessee Wedding Venue, Wedding Photographer, Wedding Venue
Scenic outdoor wedding venue with a wooden bridge, lush green trees, Scenic and stunning Tennessee mountain views under a partly cloudy sky.

Cielito Lindo Cabin Wedding: A Photographer’s Guide to a Smoky Mountain Airbnb Wedding in Sevierville, TN

09.06.2026 / A New Look At Photography, Airbnb Weddings, Cabin Weddings, Destination Photographer, East Tennessee Photographer, Elopement Photographer, Knoxville Photographer, Knoxville Wedding Photographer, Smoky Mountain Elopement's, Smoky Mountain, Tennessee Wedding Venue, Tennessee Wedding Photographer, Wedding Photographer, Wedding Venue
Outdoor wedding ceremony at The Barn Event Center of the Smokies in Townsend, TN.

The Barn Event Center of the Smokies | A Beautiful Barn Wedding Venue in Townsend, Tennessee

08.04.2026 / A New Look At Photography, Barn Wedding Venue, Destination Photographer, East Tennessee Photographer, New Locations, Outdoor Wedding Venue, Smoky Mountain, Tennessee Photographer, Tennessee Wedding Photographer, Tennessee Wedding Venue, Wedding Photographer
Delicate rose gold engagement rings and jewelry pieces arranged artistically on a soft white textured surface.

The Ultimate Guide to Wedding Day Details

03.31.2026 / A New Look At Photography, Advice, Barn Wedding Venue, Bethany Hicks, Destination Photographer, East Tennessee Photographer, Elopement Photographer, engagement rings, Gatlinburg Wedding Photographer, Gatlinburg Weddings, Knoxville Photographer, Knoxville Wedding Photographer, North Carolina Photographer, Small Business, Smoky Mountain Elopement's, Smoky Mountain, Tennessee Photographer, Tennessee Wedding Photographer
A couple shares their first dance at Harper's Vineyard, a wedding venue in Blount County, Tennessee.

Harper’s Vineyard Wedding in Blount County, Tennessee

02.15.2026 / A New Look At Photography, East Tennessee Photographer, Destination Photographer, Knoxville Photographer, Knoxville Wedding Photographer, Small Business, Smoky Mountain, Tennessee Photographer, Tennessee Wedding Photographer, Tennessee Wedding Venue, Wedding Photographer, Wedding Venue
A panoramic Smoky Mountain Parkway view, the scenic backdrop for elopements photographed by Bethany Hicks.

Smoky Mountain Parkway Elopement: A Simple, Intimate Way to Get Married in the Smokies

01.05.2026 / Smoky Mountain, Smoky Mountain Elopement's, A New Look At Photography, Destination Photographer, East Tennessee Photographer, Elopement Photographer, Knoxville Photographer, Knoxville Wedding Photographer, Small Business, Tennessee Wedding Venue, Tennessee Wedding Photographer, Tennessee Photographer, Wedding Photographer