Stories and Insights
Tabby and Morgan’s Marriage Proposal - Celebrating the 100th!
This is it! Tabby and Moragn’s marriage proposal was the 100th I have photographed and despite the threat of rain, Nature held back and produced a beautiful setting atop a mountain for these two. You cannot ask for a more gorgeous morning!
Belle and Austin - Marriage Proposal at Cades Cove
The Great Smoky Mountains National park is a place of beauty year round - and lends itself to making a marriage proposal all the more romantic year round! Austin proposed to his love, Belle, in Cades Cove . . . and she said yes! Look at their pictures and tell me they are not wonderfully in love!
Let It Snow - Maddie and Jonathan’s Proposal
East Tennessee has seen two snow storms this winter and so far, it seems there is a marriage proposal on the calendar to keep it warm! Here, Jonathan proposed to the lovely Maddie as the flakes fell down around them in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park - see their story!
With A Little Help From Your Friends: Lindsey and Justin's Proposal
A would-be groom and a group of friends of the couple all happily troop up to Max Patch with everyone eagerly waiting for the big moment . . . all except the would-be bride, of course, who didn’t know what was going to happen. Check out Lindsey and Justin marriage proposal at Max Patch on the blog now!
High School Reconnection: Julie and Greg's Proposal
It might have been years since you last saw her in high school but when the time is right, it’s right. Julie and Greg knew each other “back when” and reconnected over a picture of a lighthouse. One thing led to another and here Greg was, at Newfound Gap in the Great Smoky Mountains, playing Matt Stell’s “I Prayed For You” before his proposal to Julie!
A First in Cades Cove: Jen and Ryan's Proposal
Ryan and Jen were the inaugural couple to propose in my spot I have named Little Bear Valley in beautiful Cades Cove. And a bear was spotted! The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a place of beauty and romance - and these two added to that! Another great marriage proposal!
Blackberry Winter Proposal: Daniela and Jose
During the Blackberry Winter of East Tennessee, two Floridians ventured north to the Foothills Parkway outside the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and sealed their love - here is Jose's marriage proposal to Daniela!
Among the Dogwoods: Ashley and JT's Proposal
Ashley wanted to show JT the beautiful Baxter Gardens of Knoxville and have a picnic. JT was all for that - but had a surprise in store for Ashley: a marriage proposal!
Giddy: Markita and Zac's Proposal
Sometimes you have the good fortune to witness a marriage proposal that is absolutely flooded with the joy of the two people involved - really, the best word I can use for when Zac asked Markita to be his wife is that both were giddy with the excitement of starting their lives together. Read their story here!
Luck, Cold, and a Milestone: Margaret and Zak's Proposal
The weather in the Smokies in the Spring is unpredictable. Zak wanted to have his marriage proposal to Margaret at Arch Rock along the Alum Cave Trail but snow and ice the night before closed US 441 and access to the trailhead. So we planned a different spot . . . until at the last minute, the road reopened! It was a cold and icy morning by the Arch but their love brought warmth and joy to the hikers that witnessed it!
The First Sunset of Spring: Michelle and Justin's Proposal
The local mountains have a beautiful and rugged spot for a marriage proposal - and when Justin saw a picture of it, he knew he wanted to bring Michelle up to Max Patch to ask her to marry him. A romantic start to Spring at the season’s first sunset!
Snowy Sunrise Surprise: Madison and Scott's Proposal
These two fine people from Mississippi had never been at these elevations before and the sunrise at 5000' was a cold one - but it was all done for Scott to surprise Madison with a marriage proposal. Some earlier snow provided a beautiful backdrop to this romantic moment at Newfound Gap in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Check out their story!
It's a Family Affair: Alison and Dan's Marriage Proposal
Here is another beautiful love story from the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Dan proposed to Alison … and her daughter, Aubrey. This all took place at Laurel Falls on a winter’s day and it was simply beautiful! Read the post and see the video!
Here Comes the Sun: Emi and Matt's Marriage Proposal
Sunrise. Dogs. Mountains. Add to that a love story and you have a beautiful morning that saw Matt’s proposal of marriage to sweet Emi. Check out the pictures from the start of their lives together!
A Cataloochee Proposal: Alyssa and Cody
Cody started planning his marriage proposal some nine months before bringing Alyssa to the beautiful Cataloochee Valley in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. But would rain dampen the occasion? Read one and find out now!
After the Hurricane: Lauren and Rob's Proposal at Mouse Creek Falls
Hurricane Zeta threatened to rain on Rob’s plans to ask Lauren to be his wife but after a short delay, he got a beautiful autumn day and a roaring waterfall! Check out their story and see how his proposal happened at Mouse Creek Falls in the Big Creek area of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Sunday Morning at Spruce Flats: Carly and Aedan's Proposal
Fall is in the air, as is magic when you’re in the Smokies. Aedan took Carly for a hike to Spruce Flats Falls and if seeing a bear along the way was not exciting enough, the surprise he had in store for her was! By one of the Smokies’ most beautiful waterfalls, she said yes to his marriage proposal - check out their story!
Cades Cove Jamming with Kendall and Joe's Marriage Proposal
Take one of the busiest times in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, at one of the most popular spots, with tourists abounding, and can you have a beautiful marriage proposal? You get - and Kendall and Joe made it happen! Check out their love story here!
Matching Attitudes: Adam and Halee's Proposal in the Mist
While the plans were for a rom antic mountaintop proposal with beautiful views, Mother Nature threw those out with blinding mist. But no matter - Halee and Adam’s love story is too bright to be dampened by the clouds! Read about his proposal to her and see for yourself!
Storm Over the Bald: Kassadi and Keegan's Marriage Proposal
The clouds came in, the rain fell down, the thunder crashed, all atop Andrews Bald in the Smokies. But for a short time, Nature let up and allowed a beautiful marriage proposal to take place, when Keegan asked Kassadi to join him on life’s hike. Read on, if you love a love story!