If you’ve been dreaming of a relaxed micro wedding in the Smoky Mountains, Amanda and Seth’s September elopement at Chapel in the Hollow is the perfect inspiration. Their day was filled with handmade details, vintage charm, and the kind of romantic simplicity that makes an intimate wedding feel unforgettable.
A Morning Celebration in the Smokies
Amanda and Seth chose a peaceful September morning for their elopement, and the light filtering through the forest created the most magical atmosphere. The chapel was draped in cream fabric, setting the stage for their soft, romantic theme. To make the day even more personal, Seth designed and created all of the florals himself—beautiful blush and white arrangements, with delicate roses hung along the pews for an extra touch of whimsy.
Their choice to keep things intimate allowed them to focus on the little details that truly mattered: their love, their vows, and the peaceful mountain backdrop.
The Bride + Groom
Amanda looked radiant in a vintage-style lace gown by Melissa Sweet from David’s Bridal. Her elegant updo, paired with a gem-studded mid-length veil, shimmered beautifully in the morning light. Seth perfectly blended casual and refined style with jeans, a patterned dress shirt, and a tailored blue suit jacket.
The moment Amanda walked down the aisle alone—confident and glowing—Seth’s face lit up with the biggest smile. It was a heartfelt reminder of what micro weddings are all about: authentic love and connection.
A Ceremony Full of Meaning
During their vows, Amanda and Seth included the Cord of Three Strands ceremony, a symbolic tradition representing unity, faith, and the strength of their marriage. This simple yet powerful element added depth and meaning to their elopement, making the moment uniquely theirs.
Celebrating in Style
Following their “I dos,” the newlyweds toasted with Mickey and Minnie wine glasses, a playful nod to their personalities. They cut into a rose-covered cake crafted by Lisa Gardner—just as sweet and beautiful as the couple themselves.
From there, they spent time exploring the property for portraits with Star Noir Studio. From the rustic chapel to the charming archway and the open field with sweeping mountain views, every spot provided a backdrop that highlighted their love story.
From the Bride
Seth proposed! The ring was custom made at a jewelry store local to us he purchased the big stone(2 carats ) and had two tiny stones (from my grandmothers ring) hid on each side of the band. We work at a wedding venue and while browsing pictures of other venues we came across the Chapel and I loved how it looked – Simple and rustic! On our wedding day we are looking forward to just taking it all in. We picked this date because it’s exactly between both our birthdays Aug 9 (Seth’s) and October 9 (mine).
We like to travel, the bride actually LOVES all things Disney -Seth tries to act like he doesn’t for the sake of not being label a Disney freak HOWEVER he won’t pass up any Disney opportunities LOL