Magical Mountain Escape Elopement in Tennessee

Newlyweds toast champagne glasses overlooking stunning mountain view

Janelle and Brian eloped in the magical mountains of Hemlock Falls at the sweetest ceremony that included Brian's two handsome little boys.

Keep scrolling to see more of this intimate elopement at Hemlock Falls by Nichole Park Photography. Blooms & Blossoms created the amazing florals. You can see all the images in the full gallery. Read on to hear from Janelle.

Elegant bridal details with rings, shoes, and perfume for a wedding

Elegant wedding dress, bouquet, and heels awaiting the ceremony Elegant bridal bouquet and jeweled sandals on a green chair

We aren’t big on traditional things so we took a different approach to planning our wedding. Brian and I decided on an elopement package. Small and intimate was important to us. We also wanted something with a pretty outdoor view. We decided on Hemlock Falls which happens to be 15 minutes away from a tiny home we own, Rustic Retreat, in a tiny home community called Retreat by Water’s Edge. Our family and friends stayed in their own tiny home for the weekend. This allowed us to spend more time with them since they all live out of state. In addition, it allowed for our ceremony to be more intimate. I felt so much more relaxed and not as overwhelmed with a jam packed wedding day. We simply got to spend time with our family and have a short ceremony followed by pictures, and a taco bar back at the tiny home community.

Bride with a beautiful hairstyle and dress, soft lighting

The forecast wasn’t looking promising. The entire weekend called for rain and storms. Luckily, there was a short break in the weather to allow us to have our ceremony as the sun rays peaked through the clouds. On 8/21/2021 we got married and it was perfect.

Beautiful bride with a floral bouquet on her wedding day Blonde bride in a white dress holding a wedding bouquet smiling

Father and sons pose in the mountains in matching suits

We are having our reception in Wisconsin on 9/5/2021 with the rest of our family and friends. We both were born in Wisconsin, two hours away from each other but we meet here in Nashville, TN. We look forward to the second part of our celebration with more of the people we love!

A man and two young boys standing on a grassy hill, overlooking nature

Bride and bridesmaids smiling at a beautiful outdoor wedding ceremony

Bridesmaids holding bouquets with roses and pampas grass

THE ENGAGEMENT

January 5th Brian proposed to Janelle with the boys on the John Seigenthaler pedestrian bridge in downtown Nashville, Tennessee. He had a drone following to record the moment and had the song Blessings playing by Florida Georgia Line.

Bride walking toward groom during outdoor wedding ceremony

Bride and Father share a loving hug at an outdoor wedding ceremony

Bride and groom exchange rings during an outdoor wedding ceremony

Scenic outdoor wedding with couple holding hands under floral arch

Happy bride and groom walking away after their outdoor wedding

Joyful bride and groom smiling at their wedding, holding hands

THE LOOK

Janelle was stunning in her gown from The White Room. Makeup artist Kyrsten Kell and hair stylist Laney Millard completed the look with soft and natural makeup and a gorgeous loose updo. Blooms & Blossoms created a boho glam bouquet that was beyond perfect for this bride's style. Brian was also looking sharp in this gray fitted suit and his always perfect hair and his little minis were suited up in suspenders and pink bow ties.

Happy family poses for a wedding photo with beautiful natural background

Excited young boy with open arms at a wedding ceremony smiling happily

Joyful couple celebrating their wedding day fist bumping together

THE VENUE

Hemlock Falls is Mountain Cabin Retreat & Wedding Venue just outside of Chattanooga. It's a magical escape to the mountains, looking out over the primitive sanctuary of the Fiery Gizzard.

Bride and groom embrace on a cliffside with mountain views