Autumn and Chad graced Chapel in the Hollow with the warmth of their love during their intimate Smoky Mountain fall wedding. The chapel came alive in the embrace of autumn as it was adorned with rich, textured rust fabric. Our bohemian florals added the perfect touch of whimsy, and the flickering candles and enchanting lanterns completed the magical setup.
Autumn was an absolute vision in her dress, featuring a long-sleeved illusion top and a stunning short train. Her choice radiated elegance and grace. Chad was handsomely attired in a navy suit, and together, they were the epitome of timeless love.
Before the ceremony, Autumn shared a beautiful first look with her boys. Her eight-year-old son had the honor of walking her down the aisle, while their adorable two-year-old played a crucial role as the ring bearer. During their heartfelt vows, Chad’s emotions shone through, filling the chapel with love and tenderness. Autumn’s dried floral bouquet added a unique rustic touch to her bridal ensemble, embodying the essence of their beautiful day.
As the evening descended, the light gracefully faded over the charming outdoor setting in our field, casting a warm, golden glow over this incredible celebration of love.
From the Bride:
Chad and I knew each other in high school, but we never actually talked. It was one of those situations where we both saw each other passing in the hallways, and had simple crushes. I’d purposely walk down a certain hallway just to see if I could see him that day. I’d look for him, but I wasn’t the kind of girl to go up and randomly start talking to him. I’ve always been shy, quiet, awkward, and introverted. I also thought he was way out of my league. I thought there was no way he would ever feel the same way about me. But surprisingly enough, I found out years later that he had talked about me to all of his friends, and all of his friends knew he liked me. It was a few years after high school, and he came through the drive through late at night while I was working at McDonald’s at the time, and the rest is history. We locked eyes, I saw his smile, and we’ve been together ever since.
Our first date was electric. We had texted and talked on the phone for a long time, but our first date was the first time we actually hung out. The air felt different, it felt like we were the only two people in the world. It was everything they talk about in movies, the spark, the fireworks, wedding bells. He was unlike any man I’ve been around before, he did everything right. The way he spoke to me, the way he treated me, how respectful he was. He was a perfect gentleman in every way. He opened the car door for me, held doors open for me, walked beside me putting himself on the side of traffic, held my hand, complimented me, wasn’t too forward or pushy, perfectly polite. I was so nervous, but comfortable at the same time. We listened to music, talked, went to dinner, and a movie. I’ll never forget how handsome he looked, or how good he smelled. I’ll never forget our first date, and how he made me feel, and how magnetic he was.
Chad proposed on our 4 year anniversary. It was simple, sweet, and adorable. We were planning on going out to eat, so I spent quite a bit of time getting around. Our son was almost a year old, so I was excited about getting dressed up and doing my makeup and going out. After I was finally done, I came out to the living room, and he played our song. He started slow dancing with me in our living room with our two kids around us, said some sweet words, got down on one knee, and proposed. At first I had no idea, I thought he was just trying to be romantic and dance with me on our anniversary. But when he started talking, was sweating, and stuttering over his words, I had a feeling it was coming. I don’t even remember all the things he said, but I’ll always remember that moment.
Last year we traveled to Tennessee as our first family vacation. It was all four of us, and we both fell in love. The scenery, the mountains, all the things to do, our cabin we stayed in, even the air smells different. The day we had to leave and go back home was heartbreaking. We never wanted to leave. It gave us such a homesick feeling for a place that wasn’t even our home. We knew we wanted to go back, and we both decided we didn’t want a huge wedding somewhere indoors. We wanted our wedding to be surrounded by nature and mountain air so we decided on an intimate Smoky Mountain fall wedding.
I’ve been dreaming of my wedding day since I was a little girl. So obviously I’m extremely excited to be dressed like a princess. But I’m even more excited to see the expression on the man I love’s face as he sees me coming down the aisle.
My fiancé and I both love fall, so we really wanted it to be in October. And I’ve always dreamed of wearing a wedding dress that has sleeves. But the exact date, no. We chose to come to Tennessee when our 8 year old was on his fall break so he wouldn’t have to miss any school.
We are so different in so many ways, but so similar in others. We basically love all the same things. Anything I do with him is fun. It doesn’t matter what we’re doing, as long as we’re doing it together. He’s my best friend. We love watching football, playing video games, collecting cards, gardening, fishing, going on hikes, garage sailing, spending time with our kids, reading the Bible together, and so much more. We are attached at the hip, wherever he goes, I go. We like getting dressed up for dates and going out to places, but we also can enjoy each others company just watching movies in bed or sitting by the bonfire outside together.