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Pointers and Products for Beginners By Kristen Dee Birdwatching, commonly known as birding, is a popular hobby among animal enthusiasts and those who enjoy taking in nature scenery. In 2022 alone, more than 96 million people in the U.S. participated in birdwatching, and more than 42 million people traveled specifically to see birds. This enjoyable […]

Special Events Photos Courtesy of Wanderlust and Wolf With eight years of experience in the flower industry, and 20 years in the service industry, Lin Feagans has a passion for capturing your special day in a handmade keepsake. After moving to Chattanooga, she began working with her partner to display nature photography and unique jewelry […]

Special Events Photos by Ivey Photo Michelle Gignilliat grew up around the beauty industry, watching her mother and aunt own and work their salons. After she began her own journey exploring cosmetics, Gignilliat enrolled in cosmetology school, hoping to focus on skincare and makeup services. Now with more than two decades in the industry, Gignilliat […]

Special Events Photography by Lindem Photo + Film, Alexis Dimmer Photography,  Peyton Nichole Photography With a background in fundraising, event planning, venue management, and hospitality, it only made sense for Hannah Grant to embrace her entrepreneurial spirit and start HG Events. Her extensive experience helping couples plan their big day, combined with her passion for […]

Real Weddings Local Couples Tie the Knot at Area Venues _____ 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, […]

Real Weddings Local Couples Tie the Knot at Area Venues _____ Ringgold Depot Julie & Jason Phy Photos by Mike Key / Courtesy of Julie Phy A shared interest in obstacle course racing caused Julie and Jason Phy’s paths to cross when Julie attended a fitness class Jason was teaching. Their meeting was meant to […]

Real Weddings Local Couples Tie the Knot at Area Venues _____ The Hunter Museum of American Art Katherine & Marko Mandić Photos by Molly Smith Photography High school sweethearts Katherine and Marko Mandić parted ways after graduating from Baylor School, but fate would bring them back together at a five-year school reunion. After discovering they […]

Real Weddings Local Couples Tie the Knot at Area Venues _____ Common House Taylor & Graham Manor Photos by Our Ampersand Photo When it came time to plan their wedding, getting married at Common House was an easy decision for Taylor and Graham Manor. “We’ve both always loved Common House,” shares Taylor. “Before renovations started, […]

Real Weddings Local Couples Tie the Knot at Area Venues _____ 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 […]

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