It was a warm fall day back in September. The leaves had just begun changing colors. Transitioning from vibrant greens to subtle oranges. Creating a stunning backdrop for Jeb and Kayla’s wedding at The Wedding Woods venue in Lebanon, Tennessee. Kayla and Jeb fell in love with the enchanted forest and planned to have the ceremony there.
The Wedding Woods wedding venue is the perfect place to host an outdoor wedding. The grounds are simply stunning featuring a mossy enchanted forrest location for couples to say I do. On the property their are two separate getting ready spaces for couples not wanting to see each-other until the ceremony. There is even a rustic barn on the property that is perfect for after wedding celebrations.
When I first arrived I began gathering details from Kayla. She was relaxing before having her hair and makeup done. She handed me a box full of gorgeous details including things like their invitations and rings. I began placing items together to create their flat-lay. It was a stunning day at the The Wedding woods and I couldn’t wait to get these two married. Jeb and Kayla’s wedding colors were shades of purple and blue which looked fantastic against their enchanted forrest backdrop.
As the hours turned into minutes before their ceremony we snapped some photos of the couple getting ready. The Wedding Woods has two separate getting ready spaces located right on the property. Kayla and her girls were applying final touches while getting into their dresses. Jeb and his groomsmen were buttoning cufflinks and putting on their boutonnières.
The sun was shining through the trees during their intimate wedding ceremony. Jeb and Kayla celebrated their wedding day with their closest family and friends. It was short and sweet ceremony that concluded when their guests showered the new couple in confetti. As the sun began to set the temperatures began to lower. We gathered up the couple and their entire bridal party and headed for the hills.
Jeb and Kayla ended their wedding at The Wedding Woods with a wildly fun reception. They had their closest family, friends as well as bridal party join them in celebration. Once the sun was gone and the street lights had turned on that when the party crowd started to come out. They stayed out on the dance-floor all the way up until last call without taking a single break. It was beautiful ending to a fall wedding here in Tennessee.
Vendors:
Planning: Lanier & Company
Florals: Sunburst Florals
Bar Services: Smedevents
Venue: The Wedding Woods
Photography: Michelle Johns
a wedding and elopement photographer based in Anchorage, Alaska. Obsessed with moments filled with light and love. I'm passionate about capturing moments that are not only meaningful but true to you and your story.
I specialize in intimate weddings and elopements for couples who value experiences over possessions. My work is warm and romantic with a dash of filmy nostalgia that focuses deeply on capturing images filled with emotion.