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Spirit Beginner Beekeeping Tips By Kristen Dee Beekeeping is becoming a popular hobby thanks to global campaigns like Save the Bees. Bees pollinate one-third of the world’s crops and three-fourths of all flowering plants, making these critical critters important to keep around. However, the idea of beekeeping can often be intimidating, especially for beginners. We’ve […]

Special Events Photos Courtesy of Sherry Coogan Art With more than 25 years of experience as an interior design consultant, Sherry Coogan has always been fascinated by how texture and color work together to create a lasting impression. It only seemed natural that her creativity and love for nature would lead her to a blossoming […]

Special Events Photos Courtesy of Chattown Catering For owners David and Denise Alcantara, Chattown Catering started as a way for them to combine their love for culinary excellence and family. In the catering industry for a decade now, their business has become the event planning and catering service of their dreams. “We wanted to bring […]

Skyline Loft at Ruby Falls Photos Courtesy of Ruby Falls There’s something special about finding the right place to say ‘I do.’ For couples who prioritize celebrating amidst loved ones in a breathtaking setting, Skyline Loft at Ruby Falls proves to be a wonderfully versatile choice. _____ From ceremony to reception, couples can utilize Skyline […]

Lindsey & Joel Williams | The Hunter Museum of American Art Photos by Ampersand Photography While working in New York City, Lindsey and Joel Williams met in the Empire State Building at a lunch with a mutual friend. The couple, having roots in Signal Mountain, planned to celebrate their big day nearby in downtown Chattanooga. They […]

Ideas to Inspire Take the stress out of gift-giving with these unique options from local shops. Perfect for the occasion, they boast practicality, affordability, and that special touch that makes a gift an extraordinary treasure for years to come. Whether intended for the bride and groom or the bridal party, the following gifts will strike […]

Hannah Claire & Connor Rytz | Hidden Springs Photos by Caitlin D. Photography Connected by a mutual friend through social media, Hannah Claire and Connor Rytz met when Connor reached out to ask Hannah Claire to go on a dinner date. The couple fell in love with the idea of a romantic outdoor wedding, and […]

Kailee & Harrison Howe | Gardens in the Gorge Photos by Kelsi Walters Photography Kailee and Harrison Howe met in Nashville, working on a COVID-19 research team during the pandemic. After their engagement at Gardens in the Gorge, the couple learned the property was also a wedding venue, and they immediately knew it was where […]

Real Wedding Photos In this section we’re showcasing snapshots of local Chattanooga weddings in the past year! _____ Virginia and Andrew Cooke January 7, 2023  |  by Emily Lester Photography   Marisa and Trivontae Stewart March 25, 2023  |  by Hacker Medias   Courtney and Cosper Kittrell October 28, 2023  |  by Natalie Caho Photography […]