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Southern Comfort: Katie & Ashley in Knoxville, TN

After Ashley proposed to Katie, the countdown to the big day unfolded. The couple wanted to capture an air of vintage romance fused with the hominess of the South. An antique, DIY theme served as the perfect vehicle to reflect their playful personalities. Ashley is an artist, so weaving creative elements throughout the wedding was essential.The couple chose Maple Grove Inn as their venue for its outdoor locale and laid-back atmosphere. As well, the sprawling, grassy estate reminded them of growing up in the South.

Southern Comfort: Katie & Ashley in Knoxville, TN
With a palette of gray, pink and cream, Katie’s desire for a springy color scheme took flight. An old reclaimed-wood basket holds the bridesmaids’ bouquets.
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Southern Comfort: Katie & Ashley in Knoxville, TN

After Ashley proposed to Katie, the countdown to the big day unfolded. The couple wanted to capture an air of vintage romance fused with the hominess of the South. An antique, DIY theme served as the perfect vehicle to reflect their playful personalities. Ashley is an artist, so weaving creative elements throughout the wedding was essential.The couple chose Maple Grove Inn as their venue for its outdoor locale and laid-back atmosphere. As well, the sprawling, grassy estate reminded them of growing up in the South.

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Southern Comfort: Katie & Ashley in Knoxville, TN
The boutonnieres consist of spray garden roses and dusty miller.
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Southern Comfort: Katie & Ashley in Knoxville, TN
The bridesmaids’ bouquets include peach, pink and ivory roses, tuberose and parrot tulips. Ashley’s sister and aunt sewed family heirlooms into a stole that was wrapped around the couple’s hands during a handfasting ceremony to symbolically unite two families.
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Southern Comfort: Katie & Ashley in Knoxville, TN
The couple’s Boston terriers walked down the aisle during the ceremony.
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Southern Comfort: Katie & Ashley in Knoxville, TN
An antique basket holds vintage books and a peony and thistle in a vase. The couple incorporated sprightly lawn games such as cornhole, ladder ball and badminton, all derived from their Southern roots.
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Southern Comfort: Katie & Ashley in Knoxville, TN
Antique wooden letters used to spell out “LOVE” are flanked by garden roses, a vintage hat box and suitcase. “During the reception, our guests donned costume props and did not shy away from pure silliness!” says the groom.
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Southern Comfort: Katie & Ashley in Knoxville, TN
The reception tables feature white tablecloths with lace overlays, punctuated by peonies, parrot tulips, Queen Anne’s Lace and Star of Bethlehem. Katie and Ashley gush, “Our wedding was perfect: a fun-loving gathering of our closest friends and family.”
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Southern Comfort: Katie & Ashley in Knoxville, TN
Another reception table centerpiece, consisting of vintage spice containers holding peonies and spray roses encased by a glass bell jar.
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