Amie and Ronald - Wedding at The Barn Event Center - Jaclyn Paige Photography

Amie and Ronald's wedding at The Barn Event Center in Townsend was one of the most fun and relaxed weddings we've ever covered.  While part of that was due to their doing a First Look before the ceremony, the main reason it was such a great day is that they are such a cool couple, and they suit each other perfectly!  A lot of their planning included personal handmade touches (the two of them made the ring bearer's box), and many of the elements of the day were taken care of by people close to them: friends did the flowers (The Crazy Daisy), cake (Maria Daidone), and music (Brandon Blanchard); and Ron's grandfather officiated the ceremony (for which they wrote their own vows.)  Amie and Ronald arranged The Barn's seating in the shape of a Celtic cross, so they were literally surrounded by family and friends during the ceremony.  Beyond that, the catering and event staff at The Barn Even Center are super friendly and efficient, and it's easy to see that they enjoy their jobs.  Their food was awesome, too!  Heather from Simplicity Event Planners  coordinated the details of the day, and she is seriously one of the most effective planners we've ever had the pleasure of working with: on top of every detail but also a kind and relaxing presence on a busy day.  The party really got going when the gigantic glow sticks appeared and guests filled the dance floor-- so cool! Ronald and Amie are so in love (even though Ronald refused to let those tears fall, they filled his eyes a couple times!) and we wish them all the best as they start married life together!  Congratulations, Mr. and Mrs. Cohorst!  --Jaclyn

 

 

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Leora and Joseph's Smoky Mountain Wedding - Jaclyn Paige Photography

Leora and Joseph were married in the midst of the Smoky Mountains, just outside a private cabin, with 19 family and friends in attendance.  Intimate weddings like theirs make us feel especially privileged to be a part of them- it's always cool to get to know a little bit about a couple and capture such an important day in their lives. Having been together for eleven years, Joseph and Leora are two peas in a pod, from their sense of humor (scroll down- you'll see what I mean!) to their faith and family closeness.  Chaplain Patterson officiated their emotional ceremony, and between his words and Leora and Josephs' own vows, I don't think there was a dry eye in the forest.  Even I got weepy.  Again.  I guess I get teared up a lot of weddings.  Anyway, everyone flew in from California for the event (well, except for the maid of honor, who picked up an amazing variety of wedding pies at The Pie Shop in Atlanta on her way up from Florida).  Until about an hour before the ceremony, it had rained all day, but thankfully the heavens dried up just in time to allow Joseph and Leora the outdoor ceremony they had planned.  Leora and the ladies in the wedding party were made even more beautiful than they already are by Southern Belle Beauty; the impressive array of barbecue goodness was provided by Hickory Cabin Seasoning Company; and The Pour Guys kept the drinks flowing.  With everyone staying in one place at the end of the night, there was no need for a big "exit" that a lot of couples like to do.  We were able to put the sparklers to good use anyway and got some really great shots to end the evening.  Congratulations, Mr. and Mrs. Carrillo!  --Jaclyn