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I get it. You’re probably on a tight schedule with all the planning for your big day. With so many wedding venues to choose from, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and probably a bit stressed. So, Im’ here to help! If you are a fan of barn weddings, then Walnut Hill Farm in Dalton, Georgia, […]

Walnut Hill Farm: Wedding Venue Highlight

engagement session at wildwood resort and marina with alyssa rachelle photography

A Recommitment at the Wildwood Resort & Marina I Chattanooga Wedding Photographer Charity & David have an unreal story. During our short amount of time at the Wildwood Resort & Marina, Jimmy and learned that so much life has happened during their 18 years of marriage, including David’s five-year battle with cancer, DOUBLE bone marrow […]

A Recommitment at Wildwood Resort & Marina

Wedding planning can be so overwhelming, especially as the weeks get closer to your Big Day. You don’t know what you don’t know. That can be so anxiety-provoking…at least it was for me when I was a bride. That’s why I’m sharing 10 tips from a wedding photographer’s perspective for the Chattanooga bride! From my […]

10 Tips from Wedding Photographers for the Chattanooga Bride

10 Tips from Wedding Photographers for the Chattanooga Bride by Alyssa Rachelle Photography
4 Outdoor Small Wedding Venues in Chattanooga, TN by Alyssa Rachelle Photography

As opposed to a traditional ballroom or banquet hall, you may be wondering why anyone would ever rent a small wedding venue? Well, there are many reasons to choose a small wedding venue. Not only will you find that small weddings may be more intimate and personal in nature, but they’re generally also much less […]

4 Outdoor Small Wedding Venues in Chattanooga, TN

Maternity Session I Chattanooga Family Photographer It wasn’t until the middle of our session that I realized this beautiful mother-to-be was my FAVORITE nurse three years ago (almost to the date) when I had my son, Beckett. I couldn’t put a finger on where I recognized her from (thanks sleep deprivation), but she remembered me. […]

Anna & Max – Maternity

Engagement Session I Chattanooga Wedding Photographer Parker was friend zoned for three years until Chandler decided to give him a chance. In January of this last year, he put a ring on it! Woohoo! I can’t wait to celebrate more with these two in June 2022 at their wedding at The White Crow!

Patten Chapel Engagement Photos

Chattanooga outdoor wedding venues are some of the best, due to the scenic views all around. Outdoor weddings are becoming increasingly popular. In a world where we are constantly surrounded by technology and buildings, we often long for untouched nature and scenic views. A wedding in the outdoors not only promises some of those things. […]

Chattanooga Outdoor Wedding Venues

Chattanooga Outdoor Wedding Venues by Alyssa Rachelle Photography
My Top 3 Wedding Reception Venues in Chattanooga TN by Alyssa Rachelle Photography

I’ve been in the wedding industry for some time. So, I know one of the most important pieces to plan is where your wedding should take place. Sometimes, finding that wedding venue whose ceremony AND reception areas meet your expectations and dreams can be quite difficult. But, lucky for you, I get why it’s important […]

My Top 3 Wedding Reception Venues in Chattanooga TN

I have been photographing the Young family since their oldest, Josie, was just a couple months old!!! Just over four years later, they’ve added three more precious souls to their family…and Daniel finally got his boy, ha! This session was to celebrate Dorothea’s six-month-milestone and Josie’s almost 5th birthday…but when you have a family this […]

Family Session at Cleveland TN Park

A barn venue is the perfect location for rustic, countryside weddings. It offers a unique and natural backdrop that creates a cozy feeling to the wedding day. The exposed wood beams, stacked stone, and hay bales are all details that make barn venues so special. The rustic aesthetic and warmth that a barn venue has […]

5 Barn Wedding Venues in Chattanooga TN

When it comes to planning your wedding day, I get it that there is a lot of pressure to ensure that every detail has been considered. Your wedding venue is one aspect that can either make or break your celebration, so choosing it carefully should be top priority on your list! The Venue Chattanooga understands […]

The Venue Chattanooga: Wedding Venue Highlight

the venue chattanooga wedding venue highlight by alyssa rachelle photography
howe farms wedding venue highlight by alyssa rachelle photography

Choosing a wedding venue is stressful, exciting, and overwhelming all at once. I get it, you want to be sure you find the perfect place for your wedding ceremony and reception, as you should! Might you be up for a solid venue recommendation? Howe Farms is one of the most beautiful wedding venues in all […]

Howe Farms: Wedding Venue Highlight