When Samantha & Andrew reached out to me to photograph their downtown Knoxville elopement, I was so excited! I love the look & feel of the old courthouse downtown & knew that it would make the perfect backdrop for their wedding photos.

I met Samantha & Andrew at the old courthouse on Main Street where a small group of family & friends were anxiously awaiting their arrival. When they walked up, everyone cheered & gave them hugs before they entered the courthouse to say their I-Dos. First, they ventured into the Clerk’s office to finalize their marriage certificate & to pay the marriage license fee. If you are considering getting married in downtown Knoxville, you should definitely visit their website to fill out the marriage license pre-application & to make an appointment for your ceremony. You can do so by clicking the link below!

https://knoxcounty.org/clerk/marriagelicense.php

After signing off on their certificate, they entered the room where the ceremony was performed. It was short & sweet and they had their moms in the room to watch. They shared their first kiss & then exited the courthouse to the cheers of their families & friends who were waiting to take some quick family photos.

Then, the real fun started!! One of my favorite parts about Samantha & Andrew’s day is that they allotted plenty of time for couples’ portraits. We had over an hour to walk around downtown Knoxville (just the 3 of us) & find the perfect spots for photos. There are so many wonderful, beautiful locations within walking distance of the courthouse, so I was able to fill their gallery with such a variety of images & backgrounds. Plus, we were super excited to find some spring blooms already popping out…even though it was February & it was cold!

We finished our photo tour of downtown & ended at Lonesome Dove for their reception. They had the entire upstairs to themselves & their families were already there waiting on them to arrive. They had drinks, dinner, toasts, and lots of fun! It was laid back & intimate, not rushed….exactly what an elopement should be. And Samantha & Andrew said it was the perfect day for them! I think the pictures tell the story so well & it was such an honor to be a part of this beautiful wedding.