Lizzie and Chris’s love story began when they had to catch a flight to Orlando. Lizzie boarded first and was already chatting with the person in the middle seat when Chris was needing to get to the window seat on the same row. When Lizzie stood up to let him in, she accidentally hip-checked him  (yah we all believe that Lizzie) and that jump started their conversation that lasted the entire flight to Orlando. I feel so sorry for the person in the middle seat. lol They got off the plane and didn’t even exchange numbers. WHAT?! Instead of exchanging numbers, they texted their families and close friends to say they had just met the person of their dreams….. That they will never see again! Lol! As fate would have it, they ran into each other at a trade show and later went on their first date in Orlando and have been together since.

Lizzie and Chris are both so genuine, kind hearted, and have such a deep love for family. It’s no wonder that they were attracted to each other. They both carry these traits and it was such a joy to be a part of their wedding season. They also love to travel, but they really love the Smoky Mountains and Dollywood. So, it just made sense they chose to have their destination wedding at Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort in Pigeon Forge, TN. The week leading up to their wedding, we were a little concerned about the incoming rain, but it ended up being a perfect fall day! The day after the wedding, their family and friends spent the entire day at Dollywood. What a perfect ending!

One of my favorite moments of their wedding day was when Lizzie’s brother, who was also their officiant, shared about the legacy of marriage on both sides of their families. I loved hearing about how long their parents and grandparents and great grandparents were married. They have a amazing heritage of love that was passed down to them.

Jonathan and I have this little traditional we do with our kids every day. We ask them what was the best and worst part of their day. It’s always super fun and surprising to see what they will say. Well, I will definitely say the best part of this wedding for us was being with Lizzie and Chris all day and the worst part was when the reception was over and we had to head home. We loved getting to know these two and formed an instant friendship. Why do you guys have to live so far away? Text us when you are back down and headed to Dollywood.

Lizzie and Chris- We love you guys!  Enjoy some of our favorites from your wedding day!

Love this one!

Cuties!

This silly girl was cracking me:)

Venue: Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort

Catering: Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort

Florist: Swank Floral

Cake: Nothing Bundt Cakes

DJ/Entertainment: Stephen Goff

Wedding Dress Store: David’s Bridal

Wedding Dress Designer: Mikado

Groom’s Attire: Jos A Bank

Most weddings are a lot of work in themselves, but when you are planning a destination wedding it adds a completely different dynamic of work. Lindsay’s family is from Florida and all of Patrick’s family are from Indiana. So, they planned to have their wedding in Asheville, NC because it was a central location and not to mention gorgeous! I loved how both sides of the family and friends worked together to make the day perfect. Everyone had to travel and many of them spent countless hours decorating the Century Room and making arrangements for the day. Everyone really enjoyed the day!

We started the day at the Grove Park Inn and then traveled to the Basilica of St. Lawrence for the ceremony. This Church is very historic and gorgeous! The reception was held at the Century Room in downtown Asheville. We love this reception venue!

There are so many highlights from our day with Lindsay and Patrick. Some of my favorites were Patrick’s loving gazes to Lindsay all day, the sentiment of Lindsay’s wedding dress and veil, the oak tree logs on the tables with carved initials of the bride and groom(so awesome), the Father / Daughter waltz, and my little five year old boyfriend!

Many thanks to the amazing vendors who made this day awesome! Grove Park Inn, Linda with The Basilica of St. Lawrence, Century Room for hosting the reception, Lola Salon and Gallery for the hair and makeup, Asheville Videography, Mrcs Mobile Dj, Debi with Just Simply Delicious, and Shady Grove flowers.

Her Grandmother’s hankerchief



Lindsay’s amazing bridesmaids made a banner of photos.

That veil




Definitely my favorite shot!









That little guy was my boyfriend for the day!

Amazing inscription on every log!










His two favorite lady’s laughting!




Lindsay and her Dad worked on this Waltz for several days. It was so great!





One of Lindsay’s sisters couldn’t make the wedding because she is due to deliver her baby, so they skyped during the day.








This guy was just too cute!

Ceremony: Basilica Of St. Lawrence In Asheville

Reception: Century Room in Pack’s Tavern

Florist: Shady Grove Flowers

Hair & Makeup: Lola Salon and Gallery

Dj Entertainment: Mrcs Mobile DJ

Videographer: Asheville Videography

Cake: Just Simply Delicious

Catering: Pack’s Tavern

Bridesmaids Dresses: Dessy Group after Six

Groomsmen and Groom’s Attire: Joseph A. Bank Tuxedos

Invitations: Invitation Consultants

Favors: Chocolate Fetish

Photography: Lisa Price Photography