There’s something magical about a Spring Trillium wedding, but Julia and Caleb’s day was truly something special. Hailing from Indiana, this sweet couple traveled to the Smoky Mountains to say “I do” surrounded by stunning mountain views and the people who mean the most to them.
Undoubtedly, Julia and Caleb’s story is one for the ages. Woven together by family ties and childhood memories. Firstly, their dads went to college together. Then, they started working at the same firm, in the same department, at the same time. They started having babies at the same time, and their lives stayed closely knit. Julia and Caleb grew up side-by-side. Their brothers were not just teammates but best friends, and they even shared their first kiss at their brothers’ baseball tournament when they were in middle school.
Life took them in different directions during college. While their relationship went through seasons of being together and apart, fate (with a little help from Julia’s dad) brought them back together for good. In his final act on earth, Julia’s father unintentionally reunited them at his funeral. From that moment on, they knew they were meant to be.
Later, as they planned their spring Trillium wedding, Julia and Caleb constantly spoke of how deeply they felt her dad’s presence. For Julia, the warmth of the sun is one of the most powerful reminders of him. And in true poetic fashion, after days of April rain in East Tennessee, the clouds cleared on their wedding day.
Every part of their day was filled with intention. Julia’s best friends did her hair and makeup, and close loved ones helped assemble the florals. There were endless smiles, joyful tears, and so much laughter. The atmosphere was light, full of love, and entirely reflective of who they are as a couple.
Julia and Caleb’s Spring Trillium wedding was not only a celebration of their love story, but also a beautiful tribute to the people who helped shape it. Especially one very special father watching from above.
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Vendors used by Julia & Caleb:
Assistant Photographer: Emily Elizabeth Portraits
Content Creator: Content by Dev
Venue: The Trillium Venue
Planner: Everly & Co
DJ: Michael Durham Entertainment
Hair: Devin York
Wedding Dress Shop: The Wedding Studio
Wedding Dress Designer: Martina Liana
Caterer: Rosa’s Catering
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