Colorful, Musical Wedding at The Venue at Greenbrier Estate

Erin & Justin’s Colorful, Musical Wedding at The Venue at Greenbrier Estate

bride and groom portrait with a mountain backdrop

Some love stories start with candlelit dinners and moonlit strolls. For Erin and Justin? It all began with…a phone charger. Yup, that’s right. These two met in the music department at Slippery Rock University, and when Justin found himself in a bind, Erin saved the day by lending him her charger. And, well, the rest is history. Who knew the path to forever could start with a low battery?

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A Proposal That Was Worth the Hike (Literally)

Fast forward to one of the most epic proposals in Smoky Mountain history. Picture this: Erin and Justin hike four miles to Charlie’s Bunion, ready for a jaw-dropping view. But, of course, the Smokies had other plans—it was so foggy, they couldn’t see a thing. Then, as if the universe had been waiting for the perfect moment, the clouds parted. Boom—there it was, the view they hiked for, and there Justin was, down on one knee. Erin climbed a rock and left with her very own rock. Timing, folks—it’s everything.

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outdoor wedding detail photos including signage, heart shaped glasses, bubbles, tic-tac-toe, and floral arrangements

The Wedding Vision: Bright, Happy, and Full of Love (and Music!)

Erin and Justin’s dream for their wedding day? Happy, fun, and colorful—the kind of day that leaves you with sore cheeks from smiling too much. And let me tell you, The Venue at Greenbrier Estate was the place to make this dream come true. Nestled in the Smoky Mountains, the venue brought the beauty, and Erin and Justin brought the party. Their wildflower-inspired décor, courtesy of floral wizard Victoria Fiaretti of Make It Slow, was bursting with bright colors that perfectly matched their upbeat personalities.

groom's first look at the bride on her wedding day

Musical Moments: When Two Musicians Tie the Knot…

If you know Erin and Justin, you know music is their love language. So, of course, their wedding had a lot of it. Instead of a unity candle or sand ceremony, these two decided to perform a piano duet at the altar. Yup, you read that right—they made their guests’ hearts melt with a live performance during the ceremony. Oh, and Justin wasn’t done. He surprised Erin at the reception with a Latin jazz tune he wrote just for her. Talk about setting the bar high.

And, because they clearly weren’t showing off enough already, they had live bands featuring their close friends for the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception. This wasn’t just a wedding; it was a full-on concert, people!

groom performing a latin jazz song he wrote for the bride on their wedding day in tennessee

Bubbles, Coloring Pages, and a Cookie Table (Because Cake is Overrated)

Now, let’s talk about the fun stuff. Erin and Justin made their grand exit through a tunnel of bubbles, which is exactly as adorable as it sounds. And for the little ones? Erin flexed her artistic muscles and created custom coloring pages. Basically, this wedding was Pinterest come to life.

And in a move that would make every Pittsburgher proud, they opted for a cookie table instead of cake. Friends and family baked up a storm, and guests got to take home cookie boxes stuffed with homemade goodness. Because who says you can’t take the party to go?

pittsburg dessert table at a summer wedding in gatlinburg, tennessee

The Dress Hunt: Fifty Dresses Later…

Erin’s journey to find the dress? Oh, just a casual try-on of 50 gowns. You know, no big deal. But the takeaway here? Don’t settle, people! Erin’s advice for all future brides: “Don’t give up—your perfect dress is out there!” (And judging by how stunning she looked, I’d say she’s right.)

bridal portraits at the venue at greenbrier estate in gatlinburg, tennessee

groom portraits at the venue at greenbrier estate in gatlinburg, tennessee

The Venue at Greenbrier Estate: A Match Made in Wedding Heaven

Let’s not forget about The Venue at Greenbrier Estate, which played the perfect host to this colorful, musical day. With the Smoky Mountains as a backdrop, Erin and Justin’s vision of a fun, vibrant wedding came to life. The estate’s natural beauty and spacious layout gave them plenty of room to pull off a day that was as stunning as it was personal.

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bride and her father walking down the ceremony aisle

the bride speaking at her wedding ceremony, and a musician playing the piano

bride and groom performing a song together on the piano keyboard at their wedding ceremony

bride and groom exchanging vows and rings at their wedding in gatlinburg, tn

bride and groom's first kiss at the venue at greenbrier estate

The Best Day Ever (With a Side of Sweat)

When asked to sum up their wedding day, Erin and Justin had the perfect response: “Phenomenal, gorgeous, stunning, fun, musical, cute, sweaty, and perfect.” Yes, it was a little warm, but hey—what’s a wedding without a little extra glow, right? From the emotional music to the bubble-filled exit, their day was everything they hoped for and more.

wedding ceremony bubble grand exit at the venue at greenbrier estate in gatlinburg, tennessee

Advice for Future Brides

Erin’s number one tip for brides-to-be? “Find a wedding planner who gets your vision.” Why? Because they handle all the stressful stuff while you get to focus on marrying your best friend. (And probably eating cookies—lots of cookies.)

bride and groom portraits with the smoky mountains in the background

bride and groom portraits in front of their wedding arbor with the smoky mountains in the background

bride and groom portraits in front of their wedding arbor with the smoky mountains in the background in gatlinburg, tennessee

bride walking to cocktail hour at her wedding

bride and groom sunset photos at the venue at greenbrier estate

Erin and Justin’s wedding at The Venue at Greenbrier Estate was an explosion of color, love, and music. It was a day filled with laughter, personal touches, and memories that will last a lifetime. I couldn’t be more honored to capture it all.