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With so many different factors to consider and locations to choose from, choosing a wedding venue can be a daunting undertaking. But when it comes to your big day, having an amazing wedding venue is key. Not only is it where you’ll be tying the knot, but you’ll also be spending nearly an entire day […]

Read House: Wedding Venue Highlight

Read House: Wedding Venue Highlight by Alyssa Rachelle Photography
forest wedding venues in chattanooga, tn by chattanooga wedding photographer alyssa rachelle photography

Fall Wedding at Hidden Springs Venue I Chattanooga Wedding Photographer Vendors:  Ceremony & Reception Venue: Hidden Springs Venue Wedding Dress: Mrs. Bridal Boutique Florist: Jimmie’s Flowers DJ: Tanner Coaste Make-up: Lexi Bailey Hair: Kristi Dixon Bridesmaid Dresses: Birdy Grey Men’s Attire: Hixon’s Fashions For Men Catering: Mellow Mushroom Cake: Town House Bake Shop Invitations: Zazzle

Wedding with a Chattanooga Lake View

Your wedding is the most important day of your life, so I know you want it to be unforgettable. With so many options available from traditional church halls to castles, I get that it’s easy to feel overwhelmed trying to choose the right one for hosting your special day. Can I simplify it for you […]

The Gray Dove: Wedding Venue Highlight

The Gray Dove: Wedding Venue Highlight by Alyssa Rachelle Photography

I know how hard it can be to find a wedding venue that checks off all your boxes. You’ve probably seen a few but spent hours trying to narrow down which one is right for you and your big day…only to find it’s too small, too expensive, or just doesn’t feel right. I’ve been there. […]

Black Fox Farms: Wedding Venue Highlight

Black Fox Farms: Wedding Venue Highlight by Alyssa Rachelle Photography

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

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

engagement session at wildwood resort and marina with alyssa rachelle photography
10 Tips from Wedding Photographers for the Chattanooga Bride by Alyssa Rachelle Photography

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

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

4 Outdoor Small Wedding Venues in Chattanooga, TN by Alyssa Rachelle Photography

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 by Alyssa Rachelle Photography

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