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PINIMAGEJillian, a beautiful bride, has such wonderful eyes.

bride with hot pink shoes in the snowPINIMAGEIt’s always fun to get some snow flurries on a winter wedding day.

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These girls were here to have some fun, and they achieved their goal...

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There's always something interesting just around the corner...

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What a team these guys were...

Groom and groomsmenPINIMAGE

And the guys had a plan of their own.

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This one knew how to steal the show.

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No matter what the plan, there's always an alternative idea...

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Mission accomplished.

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An intimate moment on the mountain

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Jillian has the legs, the garter, the boots and the attitude for this photo.

bride and groom kiss on the fence at Bluff Mountain InnPINIMAGE

bride dancingPINIMAGE

They danced all night.

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Name that tune...

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What a beautiful couple.

Congratulations to Jamie, Jillian and their newly united families.  We had a blast with your party.  Many happy returns of the day.

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PINIMAGERich (an old friend of ours) and Enchantee (a new friend of ours) met me in downtown Sevierville for some engagement photos.  This great showbiz couple plans to tie the knot in May at Bluff Mountain Inn.  We had a great time exploring some of the hidden treasures around town.

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couple by the Sevier County Courthouse porchPINIMAGE

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Couple in front of an antique storePINIMAGE

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couple by the river in Pigeon Forge TNPINIMAGE

Enchantee under the bridge as Rich looks onPINIMAGE

couple kiss in the Pigeon Forge river parkPINIMAGE

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Flower Girls preparing for the dayPINIMAGE

These girls were ready for the events of the day.  Here they are in warm up suits testing out the tiaras.

Bride applying makeup before her weddingPINIMAGEMichelle does a few final touches before her wedding portraits.

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Fun shots while getting ready for the big day.

close up photo of MichellePINIMAGEMichelle has a beautiful natural smile.

bride wiping lipstick from her dadPINIMAGEHer Dad had to give her a little grief about the lipstick on his cheek.

Ring bearers and flower girls at the chapel door Bluff Mountain InnPINIMAGEHow about this lineup for a wedding party?

photo of Michelle through stained glass windowPINIMAGEThis shot of Michelle taken through the stained glass window at the chapel as she prepares to walk down the aisle.

bride and groom in the chapelPINIMAGEHere the bride and groom share an intimate moment alone in the chapel.

family shot at wedding receptionPINIMAGEAt the reception we got several staged photos.  I don’t know what the story is on the finger crossing, but I’m sure there is one..

boys praying before the reception mealPINIMAGESaying the blessing before dinner.

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photo of flowers, bride and groomPINIMAGEAnother intimate moment at the reception.

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Amanda’s Comments:  Michael and Michelle were a delightful couple to work with.  They arrived for rehearsal with quite the crew.  Almost Brady Bunch style w/ twin girls, and 3 boys.  What a photographers dream!  All the different emotions of the day were fun to capture and you’ll enjoy some of the candids we shot of the little ones.

Towards the end of the reception I heard Michelle tearfully thanking Michael with a heart overflowing with joy saying, “You are so amazing!  The kids love you so much and you are such and amazing father!”  Those are the comments we love to hear…

Our best wishes to this great family on their wedding day.  Thanks for coming to Bluff Mountain.

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  • Michelle Tarpley - These pictures are amazing! I could not have asked for a better experience than what we had. It had to be very difficult working with 5 children all under the age of 7! But you’ve done beautifully!

  • Chantel - These are some of the most beatiful pictures that i have seen. it helps that the photography had such sweet and beautiful subjects.

Bluff Mountain Inn is an all inclusive wedding and reception facility, as well as serving as our magnificent outdoor photography studio. While we’re settled in for the winter and busy booking events for next year, we thought it might be fun to take a look at some of our favorite events from the past year or so. This is a bit of a long post but I really enjoyed putting it together.  It shows you just how many options there are for photos in the mountains.

It was cold out that night so we had to shoot quick!!!PINIMAGE

It was cold out that night so we had to shoot quick!!!

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Some drop them as they go. Others have their own technique...PINIMAGE

Some drop them as they go. Others have their own technique...

Bride and Groom next to chapelPINIMAGE

On their way to the reception.PINIMAGE

On their way to the reception.

Kids on a benchPINIMAGE

Kathleen and Jeremiah tied the knot.PINIMAGE

Kathleen and Jeremiah tied the knot.

Afternoon reception.PINIMAGE

Afternoon reception.

In addition to the sites at Bluff Mountain Inn, just around the corner are some incredible photo locations.  We love to get out and shoot in the Smoky Mountains.

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from Ashley and Andrew's Engagement Session

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Ashley and Andrew's Wedding departure.

Fall colors make for wonderful photos.PINIMAGE

Fall colors make for wonderful photos.

Beth and her girls decide to take the plunge after an incredible evening.PINIMAGE

Beth and her girls decide to take the plunge after an incredible evening. This shot on location at Smoky Cove.

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Beth and Pete's wedding on the lawn.

Natasha and Roberto share an intimate moment before their wedding.PINIMAGE

Natasha and Roberto share an intimate moment before their wedding.

Catching the bouquet.PINIMAGE

Catching the bouquet.

Hattie and Jason were always up for a fun shot.PINIMAGE

Hattie and Jason were always up for a fun shot.

LeAnn and her bridesmaids on the front porch.PINIMAGE

LeAnn and her bridesmaids on the front porch.

Scott and LeAnn on the hillside.PINIMAGE

Scott and LeAnn on the hillside.

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Kathleen and JeremiahPINIMAGE

Kathleen and Jeremiah's Engagement Session. This shot on location in Sevierville.

These were just some candid shots at a reception.PINIMAGE

These were just some candid shots at a reception. We love capturing magical moments that most people don't see.

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Meagan and Richard's Fall Engagement session

Beautiful autumn wedding at the pergola.PINIMAGE

Beautiful autumn wedding at the pergola.

We love photographing kids, especially cute ones that love puppies!PINIMAGE

We love photographing kids, especially cute ones that love puppies! Three generations of this family came over from Nashville for this fun afternoon shoot.

These images are from a family reunion who wanted to remember their wonderful vacation in the Smoky Mountains.PINIMAGE

These images are from a family reunion who wanted to remember their wonderful vacation in the Smoky Mountains. The view is from their cabin in Pigeon Forge.

What a great bunch of people they were. WePINIMAGE

What a great bunch of people they were. We're so fortunate to be able to work with happy people at such a special time in their lives.

Becky and Nick on a borrowed bike.PINIMAGE

Becky and Nick on a borrowed bike.

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Here's our hillside wedding site and a reception in the pavilion on a beautiful summer evening.

Tramaine and Ladawana were married at a local chapel then came to us for some unique wedding day portraits. You can just see the love...PINIMAGE

Tramaine and Ladawana were married at a local chapel then came to us for some unique wedding day portraits. You can just see the love...

Lori and Joshua were two of the happiest newlyweds wePINIMAGE

Lori and Joshua were two of the happiest newlyweds we've ever seen.

Lauren and Scott made great use of some rose petals at their reception.PINIMAGE

Lauren and Scott made great use of some rose petals at their reception.

Thanks for visiting our blog.  We also say thanks to all of the great couples who put their trust in Bluff Mountain Inn and RIK Photography for their weddings. Have a great 2010!

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