Knoxville Wedding Photographer | Two Rivers Church Winter Wedding

I am so glad that I got to finish off my 2014 weddings with Andre and Hilary. Young love is just so precious! Unlike most brides, Hilary won’t get a new last name on her wedding day. Andre’s last name is Thompson and so was hers… It was so funny hearing the minister announce them. I kept telling Hilary, but you’ve never been a “Mrs. Hilary Thompson before, you’ve only been a Miss Hilary Thompson.”

 Hilary is kind and soft spoken and Andre is such a sincere person. They are such a great match for one another. Hilary met Andre at Youth group in 2012. As soon as Andre saw Hilary he thought she was the most beautiful girl he had ever met. A month later, the youth group took a trip over to Stone Mountain. Hilary wanted to have a caricature done of her and in order to save money asked if anyone from the group would volunteer to go in with her on it. If you ask me, that was a subtle way to move things along…. Hahah! Andre quickly “volunteered” and that was the beginning of their special friendship… In November of that year, Andre asked Hilary’s Dads permission to officially court his daughter with the intention of marrying her.  

There were so many highlights from this wedding! From Seeing Hilary in her dress to Andre being so excited to marry his wife. One of my favorite moments of the wedding day was at the reception listening to their families share more about Hilary and Andre. Hilary’s sister mentioned how when she initially heard about Andre that she wanted to check out his trail of tears. She wanted to see how many hearts he had broken. Like any good sister would do, she read a love letter that Andre wrote to Hilary. In the letter, she realized that Hilary was actually Andre’s first and only girlfriend. It was then that she knew she could trust this man to love her sister and be a good husband to her. He won her approval.

Andre’s Dad shared how proud he was to be his father and what a great son he had always been. I loved what Hilary’s dad shared as well. Steve mentioned that everyone was asking him if he was ok and if it was hard to let his young daughter get married. He said he knew that Andre loved his daughter and would protect and honor her. He was excited that his daughter was marrying such a godly young man! It was such a beautiful moment hearing these families honor their children who just got married.

This was my first time photographing a wedding at Two Rivers Church.  I absolutely loved working with Erin. She was an amazing coordinator and kept things on schedule. Big thanks to my talented assistant, Megan Haun! Thank you Anna Myers and Becca Oakes for all of the gorgeous updos! Southern Sirens for makeup and Grace Community Church for the catering and decorations.

Andre and Hilary- I loved capturing your special day! We wish you many years of love and laughter!

Hilary is just so gorgeous!First Look with her Dad! So precious!

I love these moments!









This group was so silly! Group Hug!


Staged photobombing. Haha!





















Definitely a Fav!




So many gorgeous shots!





























Andre’s Dad took photos the entire day! Loved getting this shot!

Ceremony: Two Rivers Church

Reception: Two Rivers Church

Florist: Yvonne Hanson-Grace

Dress: David’s Bridal

Bridesmaids Dresses: David’s Bridal

Tux: Men’s Wearhouse

Makeup: Southern Sirens

Hair: Sheer Structure( Anna Myers and Becca Oakes)

Wedding Coordinator: Kim Galo

Wedding Day Director: Erin Smith

Catering: Grace Community Church ( Kim Huff & Kristi Butcher)

Wedding Cake: Publix

Videography: Two Rivers Church

Wedding Invitations: Wedding Paper Divas.com