Kelsey & John - Wedding at the Lodge at Buckberry Creek - Jaclyn Paige Photography

Kelsey and John had their ceremony and reception at the beautiful Buckberry Creek Lodge, where Joshua and I have worked several weddings now.  What an amazing place!  Even with the rain and fog, the mountain backdrop and the rustic setting made for a lovely wedding day.  There's a first time for everything, and this wedding had at least two firsts for us: a cat in the bride's dressing room, and the mention of sushi during the vows, both of which are testaments to Kelsey's bubbly personality and how well suited Kelsey and John are for each other.  With the exception of her sister, all of Kelseys bridesmaids work with her at Belleza Salon in Turkey Creek.  Needless to say, their hair and make-up looked incredible (along with Kelsey's mom's, thanks to Kelsey's handiwork)!  After the ceremony the celebration with family and friends ensued, with music provided by DJ Stan. Imagine owls on the wedding cake, burlap around the table vases, chocolate-covered strawberries, singularly-placed over-sized white balloons, amazing pink and green flowers: all details that came together to make the day special and one-of-a-kind. Congratulations, John and Kelsey! --Jaclyn

Kim & Dana - Wedding at the Lodge at Buckberry Creek - Jaclyn Paige Photography

Kim and Dana celebrated their marriage in an intimate ceremony and reception at the Buckberry Creek pavilion along with their kids and close family.  Throughout the day they joked and laughed together, enjoying each other's company and making memories.  The nearby creek provided a great playground for the kids and adults alike, and the beautiful Smoky Mountain Valley offered ample "photo ops" for couples and families.  This was the first wedding that Joshua and I noticed a "wedding crasher" in attendance:  an overly-"friendly" black bear showed up on the scene, apparently seeking to enjoy some leftover dessert.  What a great memory for Kim and Dana as they look back on their destination wedding in the Smokies! (and what a great way to freak out your photographer!)  --Jaclyn

Beth and Chris's Perfect Wedding at Buckberry Lodge - Jaclyn Paige Photography

It's no suprise that a wedding at Buckberry Lodge would be so spectacular.  The location, tucked away in the mountains, is perfect, especially in the fall, and teh staff really can put together an event.  We were there at the peak of the autumn colors, and the flowers and dresses that Beth had selected accented the natural beauty of the Smokies beautifuly.  We met the bride and groom in the mountains and quickly figured out that they are well-loved.  Friends and family had come from all over to celebrate with them. 

After a sunset ceremony, everyone moved inside for food, live music, and dancing.  As you can see, everyone got on the floor for at least one song! --Jaclyn