Chattanooga Farm Wedding | Taylor + Harrison

Taylor and Harrison are a perfect example of a couple who knew what they wanted for their wedding and did it their way. They planned an intimate Chattanooga farm wedding on the bride’s family property just outside the city. Following the ceremony, the couple hosted a larger, casual reception at The Daily Ration in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

bride and groom walk between white folding chairs, holding hands. A large tree strung with white paper lanterns is behind them.

Chattanooga Family Farm Wedding

Taylor and Harrison’s wedding day was gorgeous! They planned the entire event so thoughtfully. Between holding the vow exchange at the family farm, including their pets at the ceremony, hanging lanterns from the trees, and decorating the groom’s cake like Harrison’s truck, you don’t get many sweeter details!

Earlier in the year, I’d done the couple’s engagement photos on their family’s farm near Red Bank. So it was fun for me to return and see the property once more, this time decorated for their wedding. Taylor and Harrison exchanged vows under a huge tree next to a stream. For the ceremony, Taylor’s brother-in-law hung paper lanterns in the branches, creating a floating ceiling effect. What a magical touch for this sweet wedding.

Harrison collects antique cars, and Taylor arrived in the chariot of his powder-blue Ford truck. I love that they incorporated this aspect of their lives. Harrison’s tender gaze at Taylor when she walks down the aisle is beyond precious!

woman sits in a dark leather chair reading a greeting card

woman sits in a dark leather chair reading a greeting card with a small brown and white dog on her lap

woman opens black jewelry box to see diamond earrings

white high heel shoes sit next to a necklace, earrings, engagement ring, bracelets and bouquet of white flowers

delicate pearls strung on a gold chain necklace sits in a red jewelry box

bride sits on a wooden deck, her hem pulled to her knees as she puts on white high heels. A brown and white dog stands nearby

Women help fasten bride's dress and straighten her hemline

small brown and white dog stands next to bride and looks up at her

brides hands with simple bracelet around her wrist and engagement diamond ring on her finger

Custom Made tag stitched inside rich, blue suit coat

Man puts on tie and tightens knot under his collar

Groom straightens his deep blue suit coat over his white shirt

groom sits on floral couch and opens a watch gift box

groom sits on floral sofa and fastens his watchband

boutonniere with small, delicate white flowers. white tag with "Harrison" handwritten on it is pinned to the boutonniere

a small number of white folding chairs sits on a lawn on either side of a white flower petal-lined aisle

white paper lanterns hang from large trees on the edge of a field and woods. white folding chairs are arranged nearby

people walk in the grass toward folding white chairs set up at the edge of lawn and woods

woman in sleeveless shirt carries a small white and brown dog

toddler boy sits with woman in white folding chairs

stuffed bear and wooden box sit on top of a blanket in a folding white chair

groom stands under low branches of a tree, surrounded by white paper lanterns. The ground is covered with white petals

antique baby blue Ford pickup truck in a grassy field surrounded by trees with a barn in the background

bride holds bouquet of white flowers and sits in passenger seat of an antique baby blue Ford F-100 pickup truck

groom in deep blue suit and white boutonniere smiles as he stands next to officiant

bride's father holds the train of her wedding dress as he helps her out of a baby blue Ford F-100 pickup truck into a grassy field

bride and her father walk down a path of white flower petals through a grassy field toward wedding guests

bride laughs as her father walk down a path of white flower petals through a grassy field toward wedding guests

groom and officiant smile at bride as her father stands with her at the Chattanooga farm wedding ceremony

groom looks at bride while she reads vows to him. officiant looks on.

bride smiles as groom reads his vows. They are surrounded by trees and white paper lanterns and stand on bed of white petals

groom looks at bride as she reads vows. They are surrounded by trees and paper lanterns and stand on bed of white petals

wedding guests sit in white folding chairs and smile as bride and groom exchange vows

bride and groom stand before officiant. They are surrounded by tall green trees and white paper lanterns

Bride and groom hug beneath a large tree strung with white paper lanterns. Wedding guests watch from white folding chairs.

bride and groom walk between white folding chairs, holding hands. A large tree strung with white paper lanterns is behind them.

bride in strapless dress and groom in dark blue suit kiss as wedding guests look on

bride and groom walk between white folding chairs, holding hands. A large tree strung with white paper lanterns is behind them.

bride and groom walk on a bed of white flower petals toward antique baby blue Ford F-100 pickup truck

groom shuts the door of his antique baby blue Ford pickup truck while bride sits inside, smiling

Bride and Groom wedding portraits on the family farm near Chattanooga

The couple recited their handwritten vows in front of a small gathering, keeping the wedding ceremony very intimate. Afterward, we stayed on the farm for family photos and bride and groom portraits.

As a photographer, it’s particularly thrilling when a couple prioritizes time for photos. Taylor and Harrison set aside a whole 60 minutes for their portraits! Because there was no rush, I felt at ease to create. And talk about swoon city. These two made this time together so, so easy. Although the ground was still soaked from the previous day’s thunderstorm, the bride and groom trekked through the field and forest for their photos.

bride and groom stand on a bed of white petals beneath tall green trees hung with white paper lanterns

bride and groom stand beneath tall green trees hung with white paper lanterns. she cuddles a small brown and white dog

bride and groom stand beneath tall green trees hung with white paper lanterns

bride stands on a bed of white petals beneath tall green trees hung with white paper lanterns. she holds large white bouquet

brides white floral bouquet with greens and small dinosaur toys

groom stands next to antique white Volvo, his hand holds onto his suit coat

bride and groom hold hands and smile at each other as they walk through a grassy field lined with trees

groom in dark blue suit hugs bride in strapless dress from behind as they laugh

bride and groom hug and he kisses her cheek as her veil swirls around them

bride and groom hold hands as they sit together on a wooden porch swing

bride and groom hold hands and kiss as they sit together on a wooden porch swing

bride rests her head on groom's shoulder as they sit together on a wooden porch swing

bride and groom hold hands and laugh as they walk down a paved driveway

Bride and groom stand leaning against the hood of a light blue antique Ford pickup truck in a field

Bride and groom sit in a light blue antique Ford pickup truck kissing

Casual wedding reception at The Daily Ration

After a short break, we made our way to their reception at The Daily Ration where loved ones were ready to celebrate. The Daily Ration has been a Chattanooga favorite for a few years, and it’s a fantastic venue for a reception, especially with your hometown crowd!

So you have to check out Taylor and Harrison’s cakes. For starters, one of my favorite details is their CHEESEcake wedding cake. Yep, that’s right. A cake literally made of 3 huge wheels of cheese! Amazing. And the groom’s cake decorated like Harrison’s truck is unreal. I love the addition of the couple’s pups in icing.

After dining and dancing with their friends and family, Harrison and Taylor closed the party with a sparkler exit. They drove off in Harrison’s vintage Volvo that their friends had decked out with tin cans and signs. Super classic!

The Daily Ration patio and exterior in Chattanooga, TN.

Antique white Volvo parks near a low white picket fence in the dusk light.

groom walks around the back of a white antique Volvo in a parking lot

Bride and groom exit white antique Volvo

Bride and groom walk onto the patio at The Daily Ration for their wedding reception. Guests cheer and clap.

Hand-printed Reserved sign sits on a wooden table

Small tabletopMr. and Mrs. signs sit on either side of a stack of 3 wheels of cheese made to look like a wedding cake.

Three large cheese wheels decorated with sprigs of rosemary sit atop one another like a wedding cake.

Ceramic bride and groom mice sit on top of thick wheel of cheese

cake shaped like and decorated like a blue Ford pickup truck. Two frosting pups sit next to it.

guests gather at The Daily Ration. The garage doors are wide open, allowing people to flow from inside to outside.

man signs a wooden board to leave a personal message for the couple

bride hugs wedding guests outside The Daily Ration

Wedding guests in formal attire pose for a photo on the patio at The Daily Ration

people gather at the bar inside The Daily Ration. The exterior garage doors are wide open.

white buffet platters with chicken lettuce wraps and Korean fried chicken sliders and sauces

bride and groom dance under white patio lights at The Daily Ration during their wedding reception

bride and groom dance under white patio lights

man and woman holding a toddler girl dance at an outdoor wedding reception

man in red shirt and dark vest and woman in red lacy dress dance together

bride dances with a friend on the patio at The Daily Ration in Chattanooga, TN

bride hugs a friend as guests dance near them

toddler girl with large white bow walks toward bride

guests toast at wedding reception

bride and groom dance with guests at their wedding reception at The Daily Ration in Chattanooga

birdseed hearts in a basket with bride and groom gift tags attached

Wedding guests tie metal cans to the bumper of a white vintage automobile

large Just married sign strung across the rear window of an antique white car. Metal cans are tied to the bumper.

chalk "T+H" drawn on the window of a white antique car

bride and groom hold hands and walk through sparkler tunnel as they leave their wedding reception at The Daily Ration

bride and groom kiss beneath sparklers as guests cheer for them.

Taylor and Harrison: thank you so much for inviting me to be a part of your lovely day. Congratulations again to you and your pups Ruby and Cricket!

I love getting to be a hometown Chattanooga wedding photographer to so many amazing people! I’d be honored to be part of your big day. Contact me to start the conversation!

I hope Taylor and Harrison’s Chattanooga farm wedding inspired you. Every wedding and reception is so individual, and I love how each one of my couples includes personal touches to their day. Your wedding day should be a good fit for YOU. I hope you’ll check out my other blog galleries for inspiration!

If you’re planning an intimate, at-home, backyard wedding, Courtney and Tanner’s intimate elopement on their family’s property is about as sincere as they come. If a formal church affair is more your style, Brian and Tiffany’s ceremony at First-Centenary United Methodist Church, followed by their wedding reception at Chattanooga Whiskey Event Hall, is absolutely classic. And if you’re hoping to take your event out into our amazing natural world, definitely consider a National Park destination wedding or a Tennessee State Parks wedding. Check out Margaret and Garrison’s Bohemian festival wedding–between their portraits at Foster Falls and ceremony and reception at Hemlock Falls, you can see why I’m constantly pumped for these sorts of opportunities!

So yeah, whatever your wedding flavor, contact me so we can grab a coffee or cocktail and see if we’re a good fit!

October 20, 2018

Weddings