A Rustic, Vintage-Inspired Wedding at Museum of Appalachia in Norris, Tennessee

The Museum of Appalachia in Norris, Tennessee, has always felt like a second home to Katie Hardin (21 and a nanny/theater costuming professional), who has been clogging (a form of folk dancing) there since she was a toddler. That’s why she knew it was the right place to marry Tyler Hardin (22 and a pilot). This tranquil venue is situated on acres of green land with rustic cabins and barns that feel like a step back in time, so it was the perfect setting for their vintage-inspired wedding theme. The image of a vintage blue mason jar with peach flowers defined the palette, accented by peach roses and baby’s breath in Katie’s bouquet, created by Lisa Foster Floral Design, along with scattered vintage vases, picture frames, suitcases and scattered brooches. Katie and Tyler’s wedding began with a ceremony outdoors in front of an old mill, where their parents recited a special prayer over them and their marriage. A tented reception followed on the lawn in front of the barn, where guests danced with views of the beautiful field and cabins in the distance. After the first dance, Katie and her father danced to the “Tennessee Waltz,” performed live by the relatives of the composer Redd Stewart. Later, the bluegrass music picked up and Katie and her friends started folk dancing. The highlight? Katie and Tyler’s talented photographer, Brittany Conner, captured Katie doing a heel click mid-air! Southern Occasions Wedding and Event Planning was on hand to make sure Katie and Tyler had the best day of their lives. See the pretty details, below.