Sweeping Mountain Views Set the Scene for This Couple's Rustic Tennessee Wedding

Breath of Fresh Air

"The unbelievable views of the Smoky Mountains at Blackberry Mountain provided a natural environment of quiet splendor," Meredith says of their scenic venue.

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Rustic Invitations

A subtle embossed line drawing of the mountain offset the gold gold text on the couple's straightforward big-day invitations by Tara Spencer of Idyll Wed; the sketch was reinforced by the envelope liner's watercolor illustration.

Ready for the Day

Though Meredith didn't have a singular vision of the perfect wedding dress, the right one for her happened to be the first she tried on. "Everyone was crying, and I could sense that it was the one for me," she says of her Monique Lhuillier "Sistine" gown. "It was a traditional, yet modern dress with lots of lace that reflected the romance of the event."

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Picture Perfect

The bride finished off her big-day look with a beaded headband and a blush, vintage-style veil from Monvieve.

Antique-Style Accessory

On a trip to California with her family, Meredith stumbled upon a beautiful 1920s Art Deco ring. "I always knew I wanted something unique and different, and I loved the idea that this antique ring had been passed down for generations as an heirloom," the bride says. Since Pierce is a woodworker and loves building from scratch, he custom-made a bauble with the help of a Dallas jeweler, drawing inspiration from the ring Meredith found during her travels.

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Organic Bouquet

Ranunculus, garden roses, poppy, orchid, sweet pea, and mixed greenery filled the bride's bouquet, which planner Lacy Geary notes also matched the feel for the big day. "Meredith wanted a bouquet that was elegant and classic but still representative of the mountains with warm tones mixed in with neutrals and greens," the coordinator shares. "Incorporating the rust tones along with some mustard colors was important to tie into the overall feeling of the venue and the space."

Gorgeous Ladies

Each of Meredith's bridesmaids wore a cream or white dress on the big day, and the bride insisted on them choosing their own designers and silhouettes from Bella Bridesmaids to let their personalities shine through. She also gave them a surprise for the nuptials: "The morning of the wedding, I gifted them with pearl earrings for the ceremony, as well as a fun pair of statement earrings for the party to follow!" she says. "I also gave them fur shrugs in coordinating cream shades to wear to and from the reception. After all, it was January in the mountains!"

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Something Blue

As for the groom and his men? They all chose midnight blue tuxedos and velvet loafers from The Black Tux.

Snowy Sight

Snow began to fall as Meredith and Pierce made their way towards each other during their eagerly awaited first look. "I was truly overwhelmed with joy and gratitude," Meredith recalls. "It was magic. There were no distractions, and we could focus on one another."

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Scenic Views

"As guests were walking into the ceremony tent, I wanted them to sense that they were walking into a conservatory or greenhouse," Meredith says of the enclosed outdoor space. "The feel was ethereal, with foraged trees from around the mountain placed at the altar."

Rustic Romance

Since the couple's wedding was at dusk, they lined the aisle with candles to illuminate the aisle.

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Lush Décor

The couple's florist, Kelly Lenard of Intertwine, framed the entrance to the tent with lush greenery, flowers, and fruit. "It softened the space and elevated the conservatory feeling for the guests," Meredith says.

Here Comes the Bride

Meredith walked down the aisle with her father, accompanied by music from the bluegrass band, Misty River.

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Personal Ceremony

"We used traditional biblical vows, but wrote letters to one another for our first look, and our officiant incorporated excerpts from the letters during the ceremony," Meredith says of their service. "This was a personal, intentional effort on our part to share some of our most vulnerable declarations to each other to reflect our love for God and for one another."

Officially Husband and Wife

Attending the cocktail hour was a main priority for the couple, so Lacy built in time for the pair to take a few pictures after the service and then sent them off to mingle with friends and family.

Bluegrass Tunes

Misty River also treated guests to bluegrass music during the cocktail hour.

Welcoming Room

During the interlude, the planning team flipped the tent before welcoming guests into the nature-inspired reception—a theme that was prefaced by the butterfly-backed escort card display.

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Reception Ready

Burnt sienna cards, emblazoned with attendees' seating assignments, were surrounded by petite bowls fruit and cloche floral details.

Bringing the Inside Out

Dinner unfolded in the Sycamore Room (a pathway was constructed from the tent to the restaurant for easy access), which also housed the bar. Adirondack chairs and fire pits were placed just outside on the balcony for a comfortable mountain, chic feel, Meredith shares.

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Light Show

Autumnal trees framed the elongated head table, which was surrounded by cane-back chairs. Soft candlelight and dimmed chandeliers illuminated the space.

Floral Accents

Kelly dressed each table with different types of floral centerpieces, all in muted hues.

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Dancing Duo

The couple and their guests returned to the tent for the dancing portion of the evening. "Beyond" by Leon Bridges played as Meredith and Pierce took their first spin as husband and wife—and then Nashville's The Downtown Band took over. "They were so amazing. Pierce and I love to dance, so it was imperative that we found a lively and energetic band to capture the joy of the weekend," says the bride. "Seeing all of our friends and family out on the dance floor, kicking it up a notch, was a highlight."

Buttercream Confection

A vanilla cake with almond buttercream served as their main confection, while a chocolate cake with raspberry jam and chocolate buttercream was baked just for the groom; small s'mores cupcakes rounded out the dessert table.

Sources

Photography, Clark Brewer
Venue, Blackberry Mountain
Wedding Planning and Event Design, Lacy Geary
Videography, North Mark Films
Flowers, Kelly Lenard of Intertwine
Invitations, Tara Spencer of Idyll Wed
Day-Of Paper Products, Paper Birch Designs
Officiant, Byron Weathersbee
Wedding Dress, Monique Lhuillier via Warren Barrón Bridal
Veil, Monvieve
Shoes, Valentino
Hair, Kelli Patten
Makeup, Claire Balest
Bridesmaids' Dresses, Bella Bridesmaids
Menswear, The Black Tux
Guest Book, Hide & Seek
Music, Misty River Band; The Downtown Band
Cake, Cream & Flutter
Rentals, Chattanooga Tent Co; Mayker Creative; Please Be Seated; La Tavola
Favors, Paper Birch Designs; Blackberry Mountain; Whiskey Wood