The Church on Main Wedding, Chattanooga | Danielle + Alex

Danielle and Alex celebrated their love at their Church on Main wedding and reception in downtown Chattanooga, TN. Celebrated being the key takeaway from this event! The couple, their wedding party, and their family and friends gathered for a whirlwind of fun. I hope this gallery inspires you to celebrate as well.

bride and groom face each other against a brick wall. her train pools behind her on the sidewalk.

WEDDING AT CHURCH ON MAIN IN DOWNTOWN CHATTANOOGA

Danielle and Alex planned their wedding and reception both at Church on Main on Chattanooga’s Southside. The historic brick and exposed wood building delivers ambiance for any event.

The couple really wanted their wedding and reception to be a chance for all their closest family and friends to party with them. From Alex’s entrance in a Chicago Bulls jacket over his suit, to their exit to noisemakers and cowbells, this couple did not stop!

Don’t get me wrong, I also captured plenty of intimate sweetness like Danielle’s son hugging her directly following the ceremony. You guys. My heart.

brides shoes decorated with gems sit on a rich, blue chair next to her lace garter and diamond engagement ring

black wedding invitation lies next to white flowers on a white counter

bride sits with eyes closed as makeup artist applies eye makeup

bride looks at herself in her mermaid cut wedding dress an ornately carved mirror

bride looks at herself in an ornately carved mirror

woman in black dress holds a handkerchief stitched with message No Ugly Crying

bride stands in the shadows on a wooden staircase landing, looking out the bright window

bride's long train from her mermaid wedding dress pool on wooden floor. she stands at brick wall and looks over her shoulder

groom with long, dark beard fastens button on his pastel pink suit coat

groom with long, dark beard wears a pastel pink suit coat and deep blue trousers

simple metal wreaths with small flower display at the bottom hang against painted black arched windows

guestbook, a sign for cards and gifts, and a white candle sit on an ornate table next to a brick wall

guestbook and sign sit on an ornate table next to a brick wall

groom wears a Chicago Bulls basketball jacket over his suit coat as he walks the aisle at The Church on Main in Chattanooga

groom waits on the stage while bride and her father walk the aisle toward him

groom escorts bride up wooden stairs under a modern chandelier at The Church on Main

bride and groom hold hands and exchange vows under the open rafters at The Church on Main wedding in Chattanooga, Tennessee

bride and groom toast each other while officiant presents reading

bride and groom kiss under large round window at The Church on Main wedding ceremony in Chattanooga

bride and groom stop for a kiss at the end of the aisle after their wedding at The Church on Main in Chattanooga Tennessee

bride hugs young boy next to a brick wall and large window

Groom shakes hands with young man while bride greets other guests

Bride stands with family members for a family photo

Groom stands with family members for family photo

groom and bride and her son hold hands in front of a brick wall outside The Church on Main in Chattanooga, TN

BRIDAL PARTY PORTRAITS WITH AN URBAN VIBE

Danielle looked hella stunning in her mermaid cut wedding dress, and Alex wore a wonderful pastel pink suit coat. We took their bridal party photos in the streets of Chattanooga’s Southside, and I love the historic buildings framing some of these shots. The contrast of elegant fabrics against rough, aged brick gets me every time, too.

Groom and groomsmen stand in front of a tall brick wall after his Church on Main wedding

Groom and groomsmen laugh in front of a tall brick wall after his Church on Main wedding

groomsmen in dark pants, white shirts, suspenders, and brown shoes walk together down the middle of the road

groomsmen in dark pants and white shirts walk together down the middle of the road

bride and bridal party stand in front of a tall brick wall after her Church on Main wedding in Chattanooga, TN

bride and groom and bridal party stand in a line in front of a tall brick wall after their Church on Main wedding

Bride and groom hold hands in the middle of the street between old brick buildings. Their wedding party stands behind them.

Bride and groom stand close to each other in front of a brick wall

Bride stands holding groom's arm in her hands in front of a brick wall. They look at each other.

Groom sits on cement steps next to the brick exterior of The Church on Main in Chattanooga, TN. He holds bride and they laugh

bride and groom hold hands and face each other in front of a brick wall. She holds the train of her dress in her other hand.

Groom sits on cement steps next to the brick exterior of The Church on Main in Chattanooga, TN. He holds bride and they laugh

DONUTS AND DANCING FOR DANIELLE AND ALEX

Following their buffet reception dinner, Alex and Danielle served their guests donuts instead of a traditional wedding cake! It was like 31 flavors of donuts–I don’t know that I’ve ever seen such a spread of donuts like that before. I thought this was a really cool twist on tradition and loved how the couple brought such a unique twist to their celebration.

The couple closed out the night with a huge dance party with their family and friends. They decided to have a staged exit complete with noisemakers and cowbells early in the evening so I could get the photos. Then they stayed on afterward and danced late into the night!

Printed Menu sign announces meal choices next to a black, draped buffet table

White card sits on a deep blue napkin on tope of a gold charger plate.

Gold, glittered Mr and Mrs signs hang on the corner of gold cane chairs

bridesmaids stand in front of tall, arched windows at The Church on Main in Chattanooga, TN

Bride and groom enter their Church on Main wedding reception through high, white curtains

bride smiles at groom as they dance with the tall, arched windows the The Church on Main behind them. Wedding guests watch them dance.

bride smiles at groom as they dance with the tall, arched windows the The Church on Main behind them.

multiple flavors of donuts stacked on various plates. more donuts hang on dowels on a wall.

mixed donuts hang on dowels on a wall

Bride and groom stand in front of a table stacked high with donuts. They each old a donut they've bitten out of.

diamond ring and black wedding band hang inside the hole of a donut

Bride hugs her father as they dance on the bright wood floors during The Church on Main wedding reception

bride smiles and hugs her father after they share a dance. Tall, arched windows of The Church on Main are in the background.

Groom dances with a man and they laugh as they grab for each other's backsides

bride laughs and dances behind a tall man in white shirt and suspenders with friends around her

Bride dances and laughs with friends as the tall, arched windows at The Church on Main frame them.

groom and groomsmen pose together near buffet tables at The Church on Main wedding reception

bridesmaids laugh and dance together

bride and groom dance with their friends during their wedding reception

tall man with bowtie carries his friend in the middle of dancing crowd at The Church on Main in Chattanooga, TN

groom and groomsmen dance low together

DJ wears headphones near his temples and smiles while he operates his board

bride dances with friends

bride sits on a white chair. groom is on his knees on a wood floor in front of her as he prepares to take off her garter

groom wears bride's white lacy garter around his head under open rafters of The Church on Main in Chattanooga

groom places bride's white lacy garter around his head under open rafters of The Church on Main in Chattanooga

Man in black suit and shirt dances while holding the bride's garter as other men watch

Groomsmen and several friends huddle and laugh. One man wears the bride's garter on his head.

Bride and groom hold hands in the air and walk between two rows of cheering friends

Bride and groom kiss while guests clap and ring white bells around them

Bride and groom smile at each other while guests clap and ring white bells around them

Bride and groom hold hands in the air and walk between two rows of cheering friends

If you enjoyed Danielle and Alex’s wedding gallery, you might like some of my other downtown Chattanooga weddings! Check out Brian and Tiffany’s Chattanooga Whiskey Event Hall wedding reception or Martha and Geoff’s wedding reception at The Turnbull Building.

I love being your go-to wedding and elopement photographer! Whether you’re planning an event in Chattanooga or you’re looking to run away for a destination wedding, I’d be thrilled to document your big day. Contact me so we can start planning!

September 2, 2018

Weddings