The Pavilion at Hunter Valley Farm

We feel like we say this every year, but the years’ designs were some of our FAVORITE!!! We can’t thank you all enough for showing up & supporting us!! We work all year long to bring these visions to life! 

Can’t wait to see you next January! 

A special thank you to the following vendors for completing our designs!: 

Amanda May Photos  Swank Floral  Special Notes Entertainment Ogle Entertainment and Light Design  All Occasions Party Rentals  Sisters’ Vintage Rentals  Magnolia Matrimonies The Bee’s Knees Bakery & More  All Occasion Catering  B & G Catering  Bradford Catered Events  Dead End BBQ  Margaret Claire’s Weddings & Events, LLC  Nothing Bundt Cakes  The Perfect Chair 

Danielle and Matt were married at The Pavilion back in September on a gorgeous, late summer day. This sweet couple’s love was so contagious and made for a love-filled day!! They chose a navy and blush color palette with pops of gold, & let us run with that. Swank Floral designed their florals to fit perfectly with their theme. 

We adored their first look- just look at Danielle! And Matt’s reaction was just priceless. We are so glad Danielle and Matt trusted us with their big day and wish them ALL the happiness!!! We love you guys!

Amanda May Photos | Swank Floral | Ogle Entertainment | Special Notes Entertainment | Bat N Rouge Beauty | David’s Bridal | Regal Tuxedo | Cake: Publix | Copper Cellar | SillyShotz Photo Booth Co. | All Occasions Party Rentals

We are so thrilled to be able to share with you a highlight video/ update from Kayla & Jam’s wedding! We couldn’t think of any other two people deserving of all of this LOVE!

Vendors who helped donate and make this possible:

Shane Hawkins Photography

Adam Collins Videography

Melissa Timm Designs

The Bee’s Knees Bakery & More

Special Notes Entertainment/ Ogle Entertainment

All Occasion Catering

Have you ever wondered what our venue looks like on the inside? Well today we’re showing you a few pictures to give you an idea! Of course, pictures won’t give a full view of the entire interior but gives a little insight. Want to see our venue in person? Schedule an appointment with us today, and we’ll take you around our entire property!! 

Today we’re sharing the sweetest proposal at the farm!! Austin planned out everything of the proposal from the Rolls Royce to flowers and popped the big question down at our ceremony site. After she said YES they had an engagement photo session all around our property! We are so excited for these two and wish them so much happiness as they start engaged life (and wedding planning)!!

Thank you Kelsey Prater Photography for the stunning pictures!

ENGAGED!!!

By now we are sure you know we pretty much handle everything for you- even the timeline for your reception! With years of experience under our belts, we pretty much have the reception timeline down to a science.

This is what we suggest/ recommend; HOWEVER, we will certainly make changes and adjustments based on our clients’ preferences!

Here is a mock up based on a ceremony start time of 6pm and a reception of 3 hours (4 hours total-our standard).

1. Cocktail hour: 6:20pm 2. Introduction of bridal party: 7pm 3. Go directly into your first dance: 7:15pm 4. Toasts: 7:45pm 5. Cake cutting: 7:50pm 6. Parent Dances: 7:55 (We suggest doing these back to back to knock everything out at once and start the party!) 7. Dance floor open: 8pm 8. Bouquet/garter tosses: 9:45pm 9. Grand exit: 10pm

Each of these are subject to change depending on guest count, etc!! Questions?? Never hesitate to shoot us an email! :)

Today’s Feature Friday was seriously so fun! Emily and JT chose a cozy brunch-style wedding back in July. This sweet couple did not let the rain damper their day at all- they all fully embraced it! It turned out to be a truly magical day for all!! 

We are obsessed with all the details Emily and JT incorporated into their big day. From the menu signs to the donut wall to the cake topper, there were so many amazing details!!! Not to mention their swoon-worthy color palette. We wish you all so much happiness as you start your new adventure together!!

Savannah Le Photo | Swank Floral

Have you ever wondered what exactly a groom’s cake is? Basically, it’s the perfect way to let the groom’s personality and hobbies be displayed at the wedding reception. It can either be a surprise from the bride as a gift to the groom, or the groom can totally be in on it. A groom’s cake is a great way for the groom to feel included because let’s be real... they usually don’t care about the flowers, decor, etc. LOL! From their favorite football team to their favorite food (we’ve seen a taco cake before) to the groom’s hobbies, the options for “his cake” are endless!

We’re back with another gorgeous Feature Friday!! In the spotlight today are Katy and Dane- the sweetest couple! They were married at The Pavilion back in April on the prettiest spring day. Champagne, white, blush, and gold paired together to create the perfect color palette for the time of year. Seriously y’all- it was gorgeous!! We loved all the details they incorporated into their big day. From a Jenga guest book to a special necklace on Katy’s bouquet, the details really made their wedding shine. Congrats to this sweet couple!!! We wish you ALL the happiness!

2 Hodges Photography | Swank Floral | Special Notes Entertainment | Ogle Entertainment | Rosa’s Catering 

We’re all about the details (big or small) when it comes to your wedding day! We’ve seen a lot of ideas over the years at our venue and are so excited to share some of our faves with you all. From sweet touches of greenery to personalized signs, these details will bring your wedding to life!! And we can promise your guests will appreciate every touch. From small to large- we promise no detail will go unnoticed! Check out some of our past couples’ details at The Pavilion:

“For Your Happy Tears” Tissues:

Touches of Greenery:

Fun Details At Ceremony:

Thoughtful Favors:

Thank You Cards For Your Guests:

Personalized Signs:

Family Member’s Wedding Pictures:

Personalized Lighting:

Koozies For The Reception: 

Today’s Feature Friday is beyond special to us!! One of our very own, sweet Santanna, got married at the beginning of July. You might have seen her running around The Pavilion as an event coordinator or behind the bar slinging drinks. Funny story- Santanna and JT actually met each other while Santanna was bartending and JT was a groomsman in a wedding at the farm!! How special is that?? This girl is one of the most hard-working, compassionate, and caring souls you’ll ever meet, and we couldn’t be happier to have her on our team and as a friend (you too, JT!). WE LOVE YOU GUYS!!!

Their brunch wedding was so unique- breakfast at a wedding?? Yes, please!! Sign us up! Santanna turned over design control to us, so of course we had to go all out for our girl. She knew she wanted to incorporate blush and slate blue- so stunning!! From the colorful oriental rugs to the flowy fabric on the arbor, their ceremony was totally dreamy. Swank Floral knocked it out of the park with her florals, y’all! 

We’ve loved watching their love blossom and grow over the years and are truly honored to of played a part in their big day! We could talk about this sweet couple and their wedding all day (seriously so gorg), but we’ll just let the pictures speak for themselves on this one!!!

Tonya Damron Photography | Swank Floral | Special Notes Entertainment | Ogle Entertainment | Unique Settings- Knoxville | Bees Knees Bakery | B & G Catering | Regal Tuxedo | White Lace & Promises

Hey y’all- we’re back with another Feature Friday! We absolutely love sharing our couples and their big days!! And we have such a sweet couple for today’s spotlight. Kelsi and Josh were married back in April on a simply stunning spring day on the farm. There’s truly nothing better than a day full of gorgeous spring air, happy newlyweds, and celebrating true love! 

These two were so fun to work with! They chose a light and airy color palette consisting of champagne and lilac with gold accents. The lilac details were all it took to make this wedding POP! It was stunning!! Their plant favors were so cute and creative- and a huge hit! We were so happy to play a small part on their big day. Congratulations, Kelsi and Josh!!!

2 Hodges Photography | Swank Floral | Special Notes Entertainment | Ogle Entertainment | Barger’s Beer Truck | Bradford Catered Events

We’re back with another Guest Etiquette Tip Tuesday! Today we’re covering just a few ‘Dos and Don’ts’ of being a wedding guest. Being invited to a wedding can be exciting and confusing all in one. “What do I wear? Do I bring my present or mail it? Am I allowed to bring a plus-one?” These are just a few questions we’ve heard through the years, and we’re here to give a few tips and tricks!

THE DOs:

Do RSVP on Time- This is an important one! Vendors need a final guest count a few weeks before the wedding which means the bride and groom need to know if you’re coming or not a few weeks before as well. We suggest going ahead and sending your RSVP when you receive the invite. That way you won’t forget! 

Do Buy From the Registry- Couples spend lots of time picking out items for their registry. They (usually) pick their registry items because they actually need or want them. So, do the couple a favor and actually buy wedding gifts from their registry.

Do Sign the Guestbook- Be sure to sign the couple’s guest book so they can remember and reflect on their big day and the loved ones that celebrated with them. 

Do Dress Appropriately- We’ll be making a separate Tip Tuesday on this subject!

Do Read the Invitation- Not all weddings are kid-friendly, so make sure to read the invitation. If the invite states “The Smith Family” then it’s safe to assume children are allowed. If it’s only addressed to the parents then leave the kiddos at home. Also, check the invite for dress attire! Some invites might say what they prefer you wear.

THE DON’Ts:

Don’t Bring a Large Gift- At the end of the night, worrying about where to pack a large gift in a car should be the last thing on the bridal party’s minds. Save them- and you- the hassle by shipping the gift directly to the couple’s home! This isn’t limited to just large gifts either!

Don’t Assume You Can Bring a Date- Read the invite envelope correctly and make sure it states “and guest” before bringing a plus-one. Sometimes a guest’s guest isn’t always in the budget for everyone.

Don’t Get in the Photographer’s Way- There’s nothing worse than a couple getting their wedding photos back and Aunt Sally is leaning in the middle of the aisle with her iPad trying to get a blurry picture at the ceremony. Brides and Grooms pay lots of money for professional photographers to capture their big day. Leave the photo taking to them.

Don’t Over Do It on the Alcohol- Just don’t do it. 

Happy Feature Friday, friends! Today we’re highlighting Danielle and Tommy’s sweet and intimate wedding! This sweet couple was married at The Pavilion at the end of June. Their ceremony was in front of our indoor fireplace, and it was truly dreamy! You can tell how in love they are just from looking at them together.

Danielle chose shades of purple mixed with blue flowers which was so stunning! The florals went perfectly with their slate blue and champagne linens! We can’t say enough good things about Danielle and Tommy, and we wish them ALL the happiness!! Check out their sweet photographer, Amanda May’s, blog post about their big day here!!!

Amanda May Photos | Swank Floral | B & G Catering | White Lace & Promises | Enve Salon | Men’s Wearhouse | Magnolia Matrimonies | 

Have you ever been invited to a wedding and wondered what you should wear? What time should you arrive? What are the dos and don’ts of weddings?? Well, we have you covered with our new Guest Etiquette Series! We’ll be here to give outfit recommendations and walk you through all the dos and don’ts of weddings! Of course, these are all just that- recommendations!! By no need is anyone required to follow these. We’re just here to give our professional outlook and hopefully help a few people along the way!!

Today’s Guest Etiquette Tip: BE ON TIME! There’s nothing like seeing people walking through bushes or climbing over seats because they’ve arrived late to the ceremony and the entrance is closed off. A ceremony is arguably the most important and most special part of a wedding. This is when the couple says “I do” and have their first kiss. SO- don’t be late! Just don’t do it. 

What We Recommend: If the ceremony is outside and the weather is extremely hot and humid, try to arrive 15-20 minutes before the official start time. This will give you time to sign the guest book and grab seat without sitting in the heat for too long! If the ceremony is inside or the weather is cooler, think about arriving 30 minutes before. Again, that will give plenty of time to mingle and sign the guest book and assure you don’t miss anything! And be sure to allow extra time for traffic- especially on UT home game day Saturdays! 

Again, these are just our recommendations! SO remember- be on time so you’re not a distraction to the ceremony or in the way of the photographer!

Lee and Jorie’s gorgeous May wedding truly is what dreams are made of! These two just radiate love and smiled their entire wedding day. Their reception was full of beauty, love, and slobbery kisses (from Charlie). Did we mention their pup, Charlie, played a huge part in their wedding? He accompanied Jorie and Lee on their grand entrance, had his sweet face on their favors, and even had his photo taken like a star! We adored the way they included their dog throughout their big day.

Jorie and Lee’s lavender, champagne, and mint color palette was totally dreamy! We love the uniqueness of the mint combined with the different purple varieties. We just adored this couple and are so glad they chose us for their reception space!! Congratulations you two!!!

JoPhoto | Swank Floral | Bradford Catered Events | Bee’s Knees Bakery | Ogle Entertainment | Special Notes Entertainment | Southern Belle Beauty | Selfie Studio