Amber and Colton tied the knot last weekend at The Barn at Chestnut Springs in Sevierville, TN.  What a perfect day!  What a wonderful couple!  Because this was a destination wedding for them (perfectly coordinated by the talented and sweet Janna Fowler of All About Weddings), I didn't have the pleasure of meeting either of them until the wedding day, and with as kind and fun as both Amber and Colton are, I consider it a loss that I didn't have the chance to get to know them beforehand.  But let's get to the pictures, because there are SO many I want to show everyone!  I had to pare down my favorites so this blog post wasn't three miles long!

The girls were dolled up by Southern Sirens at their cabin before they got to the Barn, but they finished up their preparations once they arrived. I knew pretty quickly they would be a fun bunch to work with.

Amber and Colton decided to do a First Look, which is always a great idea!  They had a chance to get to see each other and enjoy some time together before the day really got going, and this also allowed them to have most of their group shots done before the ceremony.  First Looks are always some of our favorite moments of the weddings we work, and this one was no exception.

The Barn at Chestnut Springs has a couple great locations for a wedding ceremony.  I have seen several done at the patio, but loved that Amber and Colton used the lawn area for a more natural setting.  Their vows were so sweet (I think every bridesmaid was in tears at one point!) and Amber's uncle officiating the ceremony made it all the more special.

I just want to take a minute to show you some of the details Amber and Colton chose to make their day special: decorations themed to showcase their love for travel and adventure, gorgeous flowers from Lisa Foster Floral Designs, an amazing "naked cake" by Bradford Catered Events (who also provided the yummy family-style meal), and a room full of perfectly set tables, thanks to the careful work of planner Janna Fowler, and Melanie from The Barn at Chestnut Springs.

After a cocktail hour (which Amber and Colton actually got to enjoy, thanks to their First Look before the ceremony!), the celebration officially got started with special dances, toasts, cake-cutting: all the fun traditional stuff that makes a wedding reception special.  Ryan Ray from Ogle Entertainment and adult beverages served by The Pour Guys made certain that the party was a good one.  Look how much fun everyone had!

By the time the evening was done, it had started to rain, so Amber and Colton did their "grand exit" indoors, which worked perfectly.  Congratulations to the new Mr. and Mrs. Hightower!  Head over to LIKE Jaclyn Paige Photography on Facebook so you can tag yourself and your friends in these same images!