Real Weddings • Local Venues
Emily and Andrew Field grew up knowing each other, thanks to their fathers being close friends, but it wasn’t until 2021 that their story together truly began. A first date going out for drinks quickly led to a second, and on September 13, 2025, the couple tied the knot during an evening ceremony at the Hunter Museum of American Art.
Photos by Malone Vivian Photo
“The Hunter Museum was a perfect fit. We wanted an indoor ceremony and an outdoor reception, and the venue offered both — complete with beautiful views around sunset. Since both of our families are from Chattanooga, choosing a location in the heart of downtown that also highlights the beautiful river views was an easy and meaningful decision,” the couple shares.
Emily and Andrew married in the museum’s main lobby, with stunning views of the Tennessee River as their backdrop. A string trio played a romantic song during the recession, after which guests transitioned to the venue’s River Terrace for a cocktail hour.
The wedding’s theme was simple, elegant, and warm – reflecting the transition from summer to fall. Sage green, burgundy, mauve, and cream comprised the color palette, while stunning floral arrangements featuring hydrangeas, calla lilies, orchids, dahlias, roses, and more, could be found at every turn.
An elegant reception was held on the River Terrace inside a spacious tent lined with lights. Guests were seated at round tables covered in ivory linen with bud vases and candles, and the wedding party at a head table consisting of two shaker farmhouse tables.
The reception also payed homage to Emily’s Persian background, featuring an Iranian wedding table – a traditional wedding ceremonial spread comprised of symbolic items that represent blessings for the couple’s new life together – and plenty of delicious Persian dishes. Guests enjoyed naan paneer ba sabzi, a popular starter of feta cheese, naan bread, walnuts, fresh herbs, radish, and cucumber, while dinner consisted of chicken and beef kebabs, rice with saffron, grilled tomatoes, salad, tahdig, and mast-o-khiar.
After dinner, the dance floor filled and never emptied as early 2000s and Persian hits played and an open bar managed by the Hunter Museum served up drinks. The unforgettable evening ended with a sparkler sendoff, as the newlyweds made their getaway surrounded by close friends and family.
“In the fall of 2023, Emily and I went to Acadia National Park in Maine. On the last day, I proposed in a garden right outside of the small hotel we were staying at. After she said yes, we grabbed lobster rolls!”
