Brides and Grooms to be explore options at Tennessee Valley Bridal Fair
COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF) – News 12 hosted the annual Tennessee Valley Bridal Fair today, bringing together brides and grooms to be for a one stop wedding planning experience.
From flowers and food to photographers and venues, couples had an endless selection of vendors to help bring their special day to life.
The event gave engaged couples the chance to explore ideas in person and connect directly with professionals who can turn wedding visions into reality.
For many couples, planning a wedding can feel overwhelming.
The bridal fair offered guidance and inspiration for everything from what to wear to where to host the big day and who to invite.
Savannah Hunsinger, a bride to be, said she appreciated having solutions all in one place.
“Nobody really talks about how you put things together because everyone has opinions, but nobody says, here is your problem and here is the solution. So I just wanted to come and look,” Hunsinger said.
Jordan Shipley, a groom to be, shared how meaningful his engagement experience was.
“I told her to close her eyes. She probably knew what was in my hand. She did not close her eyes. I set the box behind her and we were standing up looking at the overlook. I reached behind her, grabbed it, and asked her the question,” Shipley said.
Another bride to be, Cate Watkins, said having a one stop shop made the planning process easier.
“Having everything in one place helps a lot during the planning phase,” Watkins shared.
“So far it has been really good. It is nice to see different venues and get good ideas and different options to help plan,” she said.
Engaged couples filled the commons with excitement as they explored booths and shared stories about their engagements.
Many expressed that seeing different venues and vendors in person helped spark new ideas.
With just a few details left to finalize, the daughter and future son in law of News 12 Prime News Anchor Kay Blevins also attended the event.
Gage Bell and Hannah Blevins, the bride and groom to be, said the fair has been a positive experience.
They told us what they enjoyed most about the fair.
Hannah Blevins shared, “It is a lot of work, but we have had a lot of fun doing it.”
“You do not have to go online and look. You can see all your options here and talk to actual people,” Gage added.
Vendors lined the aisles offering traditional and unique services.
One vendor showcased a distinctive experience couples can include in their weddings.
Jessica Boles with The Little Country Farm Mobile Petting Zoo shared one of the farm’s most popular wedding offerings.
“Wedding alpacas and beverage donkeys. We can bring them out to weddings. The alpacas are basically for photo opportunities, whereas the beverage donkey will carry any type of drinks you would like during cocktail hour,” Boles said.
Organizers say the Tennessee Valley Bridal Fair continues to be a valuable resource for couples preparing to say I do, offering inspiration, connection, and support throughout the planning process.
