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How To Have A Beautiful Fall Wedding With A Pop Of Yellow

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Bride in lace gown holds bouquet in a grassy field

It’s Fall, it’s beautiful, its the perfect time of year to dust off anything mustard yellow, which is exactly what this next couple did. But the reason we truly fell head over heels in love with this beautiful day was the unique welcome table that stood as a memorial for the brides and photographers father. 

Snag a few tissues, you might need them, and get ready to be wowed by this fabulous day! Oh and to see more of Catherine Cansler Photography‘s wonderful images, be sure to stop by the full gallery

Wedding stationary details, including invites and a wooden texture

Wedding details with Bella Belle shoes and Chanel perfumeWedding bouquet shoes and dress on white wood floor

Bride in white lace wedding dress getting ready mirror

A Photographer & A Sister

Hi! My name is Catherine Cansler Akins, and I am the owner of Catherine Cansler Photography. My sister Gracie had her dream wedding back on November 11th, 2017 at Ramble Creek in Athens, TN which is about 40 Minutes away from the Chattanooga area. She spent months planning out every part of her day and put a lot of hard work into some of the most intricate details I have ever seen! 

I took on the role of Maid of honor/Photographer and documented the day as much as I could. Being a wedding photographer for the last eight years has been extremely rewarding as I get to witness love stories unfold every weekend. I take every wedding seriously, but this wedding was extra special and close to my heart. 

Bride in lace dress holding a stunning bouquet of flowers for wedding

Beautiful bride in lace gown with floral bouquet outsideNewlyweds walk happily through a field after their weddingHappy bride and groom smiling on their wedding dayNewlyweds stroll hand in hand through grassy field

Wedding welcome sign for Evan and Gracie with greenery

Tied With A Bow

As an extremely close-knit family, I am one of three girls, and the bond we all share is inseparable. About four years ago, we lost my dad in a tragic accident and it brought us even closer together, but more importantly, it seemed to seal Gracie and Evan’s bond permanently! 

Not only was the day beautiful in every way, but I loved how she weaved parts of my dad into the day as if he was there! My dad was a huge “bowtie man,” and would wear one any time he had an excuse to. Because of that, Gracie included a “bowtie bar” for the guests to see when they walked up and were then allowed to pick out one of the many handpicked ties that she chose to wear during the evening. 

Bow tie station inviting guests to trade their necktie for a bow tie

Wedding memorial table with flowers and framed photos

How to tie a bow tie guide at outdoor wedding tableBlue bow tie and confetti on a white wedding chair

Groom smiling at his wedding with officiant in the backgroundOutdoor wedding ceremony in a serene forest setting, vows exchanged

Newlyweds walk down the aisle after their outdoor wedding ceremony

Wedding couple holding hands by a still pond with reflectionsNewlyweds walk hand in hand toward their future at wedding venue

Unique Details

Another special detail that Gracie chose was an artist from Atlanta who does handmade calligraphy. Her signs (wooden, Acrylic, etc) were displayed all over the venue for guests to see throughout the night. 

One of the final details I loved about the day other than the AMAZING and unique wedding dress that she was wearing, was the color palette she picked. With her wedding being held in the fall she wanted neutrals in her flowers and bridesmaids dresses but wanted a pop of color. She chose a deep mustard for pop, which I loved and thought photographed beautifully! There were several details throughout the day that amazed me, but these were some of my favorites!

Wedding guest book with a golden pen and names Evan and Gracie

Wedding decor with a photo frame and Mr and Mrs signElegant flower arrangements on a wooden table for a special event

Elegant wedding reception setting with round tables and decor

Bride in lace dress holding flowers smiles at her weddingRustic wedding venue with chandeliers and fireplace decorElegant wedding reception tables set with floral arrangementsBride in elegant lace dress holding bouquet at wedding

Elegant wedding table setting with gold plates and floral decor

Budget breakdown:

Roughly 45-50K
Venue: 25K-30K (including food, tables, chairs, linens etc)
Cake: 500$
Live Band: 8K
Videographer: 2K
Flowers: 10K
Alcohol: 2-4K

wedding table decor with farm table and gold flatwareElegant wedding reception chairs with draped fabric and greenery

Delicious cookies personalized for Gracie and her guests, wedding treats

Elegant white wedding cake with floral accents on a yellow stand

Newlyweds share a kiss as guests wave sparklers at wedding

Get a closer look at this Fall wedding with pops of yellow by watching the fabulous film created by Loree Videography below

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Cakes & Catering: Yellow Cake Comapny
Dress & Apparel: BHLDN
Event Planning & Design: Marmaros Productions
Flowers: Bobbie's Florist
Hair, Makeup & Beauty: Avery Beason
Lighting, Entertainment & Photo Booth: Creativity - Music Garden Bands
Paper Goods & Calligraphy: One Creative Factory
Photographers: Catherine Cansler Photography
Rentals: Unique Settings
Venues: Ramble Creek
Wedding Dresses: Kelly's Closet
Wedding Films: Loree Videography

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