Real Weddings • Local Venues
A first meeting at a concert in New York City in 2022 marked the start of Victoria and Tyler White’s love story. While both hail from the Northeast, a year into their relationship, Tyler accepted a job in Chattanooga, and the couple moved south. They married on October 11, 2025, at Happy Valley Farms, a venue that captured the charm of their new home.
Photos by Mikkel Vang
When searching for a venue, the Whites wanted a location that was both beautiful and historic, and Happy Valley Farms checked every box. Situated on 220 acres of rolling countryside and located just 15 minutes from downtown Chattanooga, the 100-year-old estate is home to a newly renovated 1936 mansion, multiple venues with picturesque vistas, a horse farm and stables, and a rustic log cabin.
“We were honored to be the very first couple to marry utilizing the historic mansion as part of the wedding, which had recently undergone restoration, making the setting as unforgettable as the occasion itself,” says Victoria.
The couple exchanged handwritten vows under blue skies during an early evening ceremony on the venue’s Greenhouse Lawn, officiated by Victoria’s brother. Afterward, they made their getaway on the back of a vintage pickup truck, while guests headed to a cocktail hour at a pool area.
String lights and soft draping created an enchanting ambience at the reception, held on the mansion’s private and covered terrace. Guests enjoyed a family-style feast of Southern staples such as braised short ribs, seared halibut over grits, macaroni and cheese, and cornbread, with banana pudding, pecan pie bites, and carrot cake for dessert. A custom open bar served up cocktails, while the venue’s vintage airstream poured local brews.
The day’s color scheme was inspired by Tennessee wildflowers, featuring soft pinks, peaches, yellows, and whites. Florals stunned at every turn, lining the ceremony’s aisle and pergola and comprising the reception’s showstopping tablescapes and chandelier.
After their first dance transitioned into a lively line dance, the newlyweds danced the night away with loved ones to live country music.
“Our wedding was a magical fusion of Southern charm and NYC sophistication, bringing together friends and family from both coasts to celebrate our love,” shares Victoria. “It was the perfect mix of heartfelt moments and all-out fun, creating a night we, and our guests, will never forget.”
“Tyler absolutely nailed the proposal! Over Labor Day of 2024, he proposed at Castle Hill in Newport, Rhode Island, a place that holds deep meaning for me, as it’s where my parents first met and where I spent countless summers growing up.”
