Festival Inspired Colorful Wedding at The Turnbull Building in Chattanooga, TN | Jennifer + Walter

To fully understand how this wedding theme came about, you need some background history.

Jennifer and Walter met at The Turnbull years ago. That was the first time. Some sort of music-related event, I believe. Then they started running into each other. A lot. Next was at Track 29 - another music related event here in Chattanooga, Tn. Finally, Walt took the hint. He asked Jen out…. on a date…. to Bonnaroo. Yeah, you know, the big dusty music festival in Manchester, Tennessee. The next year, it was Hangout Festival in Gulf Shores, Alabama. Seeing a theme here? They actually wanted to get married at Bonnaroo, but I don’t think all of their guests would have appreciated sleeping in tents and not showering for 3 days, like the grandparents, right.

So there ya have it. A wild, colorful, vibrant, festival-themed wedding at The Turnbull Building, where they first met all those years ago. Cue *awwwwww*!

Man, if this wasn’t one for the books, then none of them are. And just a small disclaimer here, Walt and Jen are friends, so we knew it would be a blast. I actually shot Walt’s brother’s wedding last fall! Click here for that one!

About three weeks before the wedding, Walter had a motorcycle accident. Broke, like, all the bones in his leg. Okay, not really ALL of them, but it looked pretty gruesome! He sported a very stylish boot and boot cover for the wedding, which honestly wasn’t that noticeable. But the best part was probably that his mom wheeled him around in a wheelchair for their formal dance. HA! I still giggle looking at those images! Jennifer wore a gorgeous beaded BHLDN gown, red Mary Jane’s and carried around this stunning floral masterpiece by the always talented Southerly Flower Farm. Omg, and don’t forget to check out that AMAZING cake design by one of Chattanooga’s most talented bakers, Yellow Cake Company.

Their details truly were phenomenal. Sarah with Southerly helped bring Jen’s vision to life for their altar and the reception decor. I LOVED their custom Cocktail recipe book. Honestly, there’s so much, you’ll just have to see for yourselves!

But the highlight was, no doubt, their epic festy vibe wedding reception! DJ Tanner Coates spun the sickest records (he’s seriously one of my favorite Chattanooga, Tennessee DJs okuurrrrrt). They had life-size+ cardboard cut-outs of…themselves, and their cat, blow-up pool toys, glow sticks, balloons, booze, beats - everything a damn good reception needs!

Who needs the ‘Roo, when you’ve got weddings like this!?

And BONUS! Jen + Walt’s wedding was featured in CityScope Magazine! Check it out!

Vibrant wild flower bouquet designed by Southerly Flower Farm in Chattanooga, TN
Antique vintage engagement ring and the bride’s BHLDN wedding gown
Festival inspired wedding altar and vintage chairs for the ceremony
Vivid wedding table designs with jewel tone tablecloths and wild flower centerpieces
Colorful details at this festival inspired wedding
Cocktail recipe book as wedding favors for their guests
Sprinkle covered sugar cookies as part of their vivid wedding decor
Custom made red velvet commemorative pillow
Art deco inspired wedding cake design by Yellow Cake Company in Chattanooga, TN
Confetti and streamers decorate The Turnbull building in Chattanooga, Tennessee
Festival vibes with streamers and colorful flags
Vibrant tablescape inspired by music festivals
Witty movie inspired food and drink names
The groom’s father helps him tie his tie
The groom cracks a face after attempting to tie his tie
The groom slides on his burnt orange crushed velvet ASOS suit jacket
The groom’s best man straightens his tie
The father of the groom approves of his son’s crushed velvet suit
The groom fidgets before preparing to see his bride during the first look
The groom and his mother share a sweet hug
The bride peeks outside The Turnbull building window
The bride’s best friends help her into her BHLDN wedding gown
BHLDN Gatsby inspired beaded gown
The bridesmaids and mother of the bride look on as the bride fastens her shoes
Eclectic bridal style for this BHLDN bride
The offbeat bride fastens her earrings in the mirror of the wedding suite at The Turnbull Building
Window light portraits of this stunning bride at The Turnbull Building in Chattanooga, TN
The bride applies her Elea Blake lipstick in this glamor shot
Mother of the bride clasps an heirloom bracelet on her daughter for the ceremony
The sun streams through the window behind the bride in the hallway of The Turnbull Building
A reflective bride in the mirror
Bride checks her reflection before the first look
The groom patiently awaits to see his bride for the first time on wedding day
The super stylish wedding couple share their first look in the wedding suite at The Turnbull building in Chattanooga, Tennessee
The groom sneaks a butt grab
The happy couple during their first look
Quiet moments during their first look alone together
The last moments before they’re officially husband and wife
Exchanging unique gifts
Unique gifts for each other - socks with their cat and a locket with their engagement photos
Sharing a shot of Bulleit Whiskey
The bride and groom pose in a vintage velvet chair in front of their festive vibrant background ceremony arch designed by Southerly Flower Farms
Quirky bride and groom portraits with a cardboard cut-out of their cat
The groom had a broken leg, but it didn’t stop his dapperness!
The look this bride and groom give each other
Their festive background is in honor of the love of music festivals and concerts!
The bride and groom enter the elevator where a life-size cardboard cut-out of the couple awaits their guests
Back alley portraits behind The Turnbull Building in Chattanooga, Tennessee
Intimate and romantic bride and groom portraits in an urban environment
Rustic eclectic portraits in the alley of The Turnbull building
The groom makes his bride laugh
Moody bride and groom portraits
The groom wears a crushed velvet burnt orange ASOS jacket with a skinny black tie
Groom details
The brides wear a beaded champagne BHLDN gown with vibrant florals from Southerly Flowers Farm
The bride walks down the stairs before her ceremony entrance
Bride and groom pose with their besties
Quiet moments right before the ceremony
The brother of the groom is the flower girl and gets real extra with it
The father escorts his daughter, the bride, down the aisle
Rainbow vibes at this colorful ceremony at The Turnbull Building in Chattanooga, TN
Cracking up laughing at their officiants and friends’ commentary during the ceremony
Waving to their wedding guests
The bride tears up while reading her vows to the groom
Pure freaking joy
Exchanging rings
Exciting festival inspired ceremony and the bride and groom share their first kiss
The fire alarm went off right after their ceremony ended, and the Firemen agreed to a few photos!

Fun story: the fire alarm went off right after the wedding ceremony. No fires were found, but the firefighters did pose for a few awesome pics!

Bride and groom hugs in harsh light shadows at The Turnbull Building in Chattanooga, Tennessee
Snuggles on the staircase of The Turnbull Building
Eclectic bride and groom style at this festival-inspired wedding
Golden sunlight streams through the window behind the newlyweds of this historic brick building in Chattanooga, Tennessee
The groom hobbles in on crutches for the first dance with his bride
A different perspective on the first dance
Music festival inspired reception decor at The Turnbull Building
Father and daughter dance wile mom records the video
Mom wheels her son around in the wheel chair for their formal dance together
Really enjoying the cake made by Yellow Cake Company
Fun times at the rave-tastic reception
DJT3 Tanner Coats serving up sick beats!
The reception gets wonderfully weird at The Turnbull Building
Music-festival inspired wedding reception gets wild
Guests pose with the life-size cardboard cut-outs of the bride and groom
The newly married couple steals kisses during the reception chaos
Things get weird and wild at this festival-inspired wedding reception
Guests having a great time at the reception party
The groom vibes to Kid Cudi played by DJT3
Balloons are flying everywhere
A sweet intimate between the bride and groom during the reception
Balloons fall while the newlyweds kiss
The groom and his best buds having too much fun
Glow stick limbo
A grand reception at The Turnbull
Taylor English Photography celebrates and captures the unforgettable moments with the bride and groom
The bride holds up the cardboard cut-out of her cat behind the groom
The old school marquee sign outside of The Turnbull building in downtown Chattanooga, Tennessee
Creative night images of the bride and groom outside the Turnbull building