Real Weddings
Local Couples Tie the Knot at Area Venues
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Skyline Loft
Hannah & Michael Allen
Photos by Lili B Photography / Courtesy of Ruby Falls
Hannah Allen met her husband, Michael, when living near San Diego, California, but their big day took place across the country in her childhood home of Lookout Mountain, Tennessee. The couple wed on June 22, 2024, and they greeted friends and family during a welcome reception held two days prior at Skyline Loft at Ruby Falls, a scenic venue situated on Lookout Mountain in the historic Ruby Falls Castle.
“I loved the view! We had so many guests from out of town, and it was the perfect way to show them a piece of Lookout Mountain while also enjoying a spectacular view of the city,” shares Hannah, adding that the venue was extra special since her father has worked at Ruby Falls for most of her life.
Family friends worked with Skyline Loft to handle all of the details at the welcome reception, where Hannah and Michael mingled with guests before her father shared a few words to kick off the wedding weekend. The event featured a fiesta theme, with florals and décor in vibrant pinks, yellows, and blues creating a cheerful atmosphere fitting for the festivities. For food, guests enjoyed tacos, chips, queso, and guacamole as well as desserts. Also available was a bar serving beer and wine as well as a margarita station to round out the theme.
Whether inside or outside Skyline Loft, guests were able to enjoy beautiful views of the Cumberland Plateau and Tennessee River. Indoors, a wall of windows kept the venue bright and provided a picturesque backdrop for the welcome reception. Guests had the option to step outside to enjoy views from the unique vantage point of Lookout Mountain Tower and snap photos to remember both the scenic setting and the excitement of the wedding weekend.
How He Proposed: “During a Christmas trip back to Tennessee from California to visit family, we decided to take an afternoon walk at Sunset Rock. It was just the two of us, enjoying a casual afternoon, when he surprised me by getting down on one knee and popping the question.”
