Melissa and Kerstin describe their November wedding in Johnson City, Tennessee as “very relaxed and lounge like.” The celebration took place at Painted Acres Farm and included a floral arch, pride flags and a beautiful white cake adorned with yellow flowers.

What advice would you give to engaged LGBTQ+ couples?

Love is love, always communicate with one another, use your local LGBTQ+ community, rehearsal is a must, use your favorite vendors.

What advice would you give to vendors and venues working with LGBTQ+ couples?

Be honest and listen to what your couple wants and needs. Be open with each other.

Relaxed and cozy Tennessee wedding with floral arch and Pride flags | Jeremy Gouge | Featured on Equally Wed, the leading LGBTQ+ wedding magazine

Relaxed and cozy Tennessee wedding with floral arch and Pride flags | Jeremy Gouge | Featured on Equally Wed, the leading LGBTQ+ wedding magazine

Relaxed and cozy Tennessee wedding with floral arch and Pride flags | Jeremy Gouge | Featured on Equally Wed, the leading LGBTQ+ wedding magazine

Relaxed and cozy Tennessee wedding with floral arch and Pride flags | Jeremy Gouge | Featured on Equally Wed, the leading LGBTQ+ wedding magazine

Relaxed and cozy Tennessee wedding with floral arch and Pride flags | Jeremy Gouge | Featured on Equally Wed, the leading LGBTQ+ wedding magazine

Relaxed and cozy Tennessee wedding with floral arch and Pride flags | Jeremy Gouge | Featured on Equally Wed, the leading LGBTQ+ wedding magazine

Relaxed and cozy Tennessee wedding with floral arch and Pride flags | Jeremy Gouge | Featured on Equally Wed, the leading LGBTQ+ wedding magazine

Relaxed and cozy Tennessee wedding with floral arch and Pride flags | Jeremy Gouge | Featured on Equally Wed, the leading LGBTQ+ wedding magazine

Relaxed and cozy Tennessee wedding with floral arch and Pride flags | Jeremy Gouge | Featured on Equally Wed, the leading LGBTQ+ wedding magazine

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Photographer: Jeremy Gouge

Venue:  Painted Acres Farm

Florist: Blue Door Garden 

Attire: Jos.A.Bank; Davids Bridal 

Jewelry: Diamonds Direct in Charlotte, North Carolina

Caterer: Me&K’s

Cake: Petite Sweets 

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