Real Weddings
Local Couples Tie the Knot at Area Venues
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Chattanooga Whiskey Event Hall
Mia & Reed Covington
Photos by Madison Frazier Photo
Mia and Reed Covington met when they began working at the same firm in 2019 and quickly became good friends. “We started hanging out more often among friends, and then we started hanging out just us two … we started dating in April of 2022 and the rest is history!” says Mia.
The couple married two years later on August 3. To begin their big day, Mia and Reed met for breakfast before heading to Coolidge Park to exchange private vows during sunrise. That evening, after a ceremony at Patten Chapel, guests headed to Chattanooga Whiskey Event Hall for cocktail hour and the reception.
“Reed is a big fan of whiskey and bourbon, so when we started looking at venues, Chattanooga Whiskey was high on our list to tour. We instantly fell in love with the Event Hall for its built-in bar, barrel details, and stunning all-glass rotunda – there’s truly nothing else
like it in downtown Chattanooga!” shares Mia.
Before joining their guests, the newlyweds took private portraits in the venue’s barrel room – their favorite part of the day. “Being able to escape and have some time alone after the ceremony and to reflect and laugh and get some amazing pictures was so fun.”
Elegant black and white décor included bistro lights and black draping, with eucalyptus and Italian Ruscus adding a touch of color as they adorned tables alongside vases and floating candles. An open bar stood stocked with beer, wine, liquor, and of course – Chattanooga Whiskey – and guests enjoyed a dinner of wood-fired pizza with chocolate cake for dessert.
After the dance floor opened, it never emptied as friends and family spent the night celebrating the happy couple. “We didn’t want the night to end, so we decided last minute to keep the celebration going at a local bar nearby,” Mia recalls. “Our closest friends and family joined us, and it was the perfect way to cap off an unforgettable day!”
How He Proposed: “We went to a cabin in Dahlonega, GA, for our anniversary. After dinner we walked to a pond where Mia for sure thought I was about to ask the question … but she was just about 30 minutes too early. I had a photographer waiting at our Airbnb, which had a great mountain view from the porch. She walked up before me to unlock the door, and as she was doing that I got down behind her. Mia saw it happen from a mirror through the door. She was shocked and finally admitted to me that I got her. It was a win-win for everyone.”
