The Standard, Knoxville, TN Urban Event Space Elopement Photo Story Award

Outdoor Wedding Ceremony Picture of elopement guests on the rooftop at the vow and ring exchange

Outdoor Wedding Pictures | The wedding guests wait on the rooftop for the ceremony to begin

During a sun-drenched afternoon in downtown Knoxville, Michael and Sara held hands as their wedding ceremony began — and they laughed a bit when the minister attempted to pronounce an Egyptian word.

While they live in Louisiana, Michael and Sara opted to host their wedding at The Standard at Knoxville. Featuring both an outdoor rooftop ceremony space with a terrace, and an indoor reception area, the couple, as well as their guests, were able to enjoy a lively, vibrant atmosphere. This was a multicultural event, one in which the music, flavor and history of the African American and Egyptian cultures were honored. It was a wedding that proved that there is strength and beauty in diversity, and that love is the best reason to celebrate.

A Knoxville, Tennessee BW wedding image of brides mother gazing at daughter as she transforms into a wife

Knoxville, Tennessee-based BW wedding photos | The brides mother gazes at her daughter as she transforms into a wife

Sara's mother gazes at her daughter as she transforms into a bride right before her eyes. The look in her eyes proves that this is a bittersweet moment — one filled with pride, joy and a tinge of sadness about how fast time has gone.

A TN organic wedding photo of grooms best man buttoning his sleeve

TN organic wedding photographer | The grooms best man buttons his sleeves

The groom's best man helps him button his sleeves in the final moments leading up to the wedding ceremony.

A timeless Knoxville wedding image of wedding planner assisting the bride with her gown

Knoxville wedding photography for timeless image | The wedding planner assists the bride

The wedding planner assists Sara and ensures that every aspect of her celestial wedding look is perfect.

Knoxville TN outdoor wedding photo from a hot rooftop elopement ceremony

Knoxville TN outdoor wedding photography | A rooftop elopement ceremony

On this sun-soaked afternoon, the wedding guests wait on the rooftop for the ceremony to begin high above the off campus housing apartments downtown near UTK.

Knoxville, TN Wedding Photography showing multiple generations gathered for outdoor elopement

TN - Knoxville Wedding Photographers | multiple generations gather for the outdoor elopement

This wedding brought together multiple generations — including the most recent additions to the family.

Elopement Photo from The Standard, Knoxville of Cake cutting tradition at reception venue

BW image by a Knoxville-based wedding photography studio | The bride and groom feed each other wedding cake

The bride and groom feed each other a piece of their wedding cake at the beginning of the reception.

Candid wedding photo from Knoxville, TN of bride dancing with friends to Egyptian music at the reception venue

Candid wedding photography in Knoxville, Tennessee | The Egyptian music was filling the room

With the sounds of Egyptian music filling the room, the bride dances with her sister and her friend. 

Tennessee wedding photo in BW of the bride dancing with father

Tennessee based wedding photography | bride dancing with father

The bride dances with her father to a traditional Egyptian song.