A Romantic Spring Wedding at Waterstone Venue in Johnson City, TN / Donnie and Kaylee


I had been looking forward to this Waterstone Venue wedding day for a very long time! Kaylee booked me well over a year ago to capture her wedding day. The day was just as sweet as we knew it was going to be!!


From the moment I arrived to this Waterstone wedding day, I knew the day was going to go perfectly! The entire day felt so joyful, relaxed, and sacred. Donnie and Kaylee are literally Pre-School sweethearts. The reception was decorated with photos from pre-school, elementary school, middle school, high school, and college graduation (which I had the honor of capturing). I mean who can say that they found their soulmate so young! For their first dance, which was beautifully choreographed, they danced to "At Last"... which I found very fitting for their relationship. So sweet!


This was my first time at this beautiful (for a lack of words) venue in Johnson City, TN. The Waterstone Ceremony site overlooks a stunning pond and rock waterfall. The venue is beautifully and artistically crafted with nature. If you know me, you know that I love anything in nature! One of the sweetest parts of the day was during the ceremony. Kaylee and Donnie decided to perform the selfless and intimate act of washing each other's feet. This moment paired with the Waterstone Venue backdrop made for the most gorgeous moment.


The vendors for this wedding were a dream to work with. Every moment of the day felt intentional and crafted perfectly. As a photographer, it is always such a blessing to work with vendors who put in the work to make the couple's day perfect.


I hope to be back to the Waterstone Venue again in the near future. SCROLL to see photos of this beautiful day!


Vendor Team:

Venue - @Waterstone Venue in Johnson City, TN

Planner - @Venue Decor

Makeup - @Beauty by MC + @Caked by Lukas

Hair - @Alchemy Studios

Photo - @Midnight Mountain Photography, LLC

Video - @Young Videography

Floral - @Anna Marie's Florist

DJ - @Michael Hawkins Entertainment

Catering - @Southern Craft BBQ

Cake - @Nothing Bundt Cakes


Planning your own wedding in Tennessee or Virginia? I'd love to document your day in a natural, emotional, and timeless style. You can reach out through my contact page to learn more about wedding packages and availability.

Stunning teal gemstone engagement ring resting on soft peach rose petals close-up detail shot.
Elegant wedding invitation suite for Kaylee Carpenter and Donnie Sullivan with floral accents.
Elegant sage green wedding invitation suite with floral details, rings, and orange rose.
Oval sage green wedding invitation with gold Art Deco design nestled in lush greenery.
Gold engagement ring in white velvet box beside elegant wedding invitation in green foliage.
Bridal bouquet with white flowers, greenery, and sparkly heels beneath flowing wedding veil.
Bride in white robe admires her wedding gown hanging in an arched window venue.
Elegant bride in fitted white gown stands by arched windows at Waterstone Venue in Johnson City, TN.
Elegant bride in white gown adjusts earring while standing near large window on wedding day.
Smiling bride in white gown adjusting her hair near large windows with natural light.
Silhouette of bride in fitted wedding gown standing before large glass doors in black and white.
Bridesmaid helping spread the veil of bride in white gown under arched windows.
Outdoor wedding welcome table with floral arrangements and sign by a serene lakeside.
Stunning outdoor wedding ceremony setup  at Waterstone Venue in Johnson City, TN.
Elegant semicircular white floral arch arrangement  at Waterstone Venue in Johnson City, TN.
Bride and groom standing on balcony  at Waterstone Venue in Johnson City, TN.
Bride and groom holding green vellum wedding vow booklets with gold calligraphy script.
Groom in dark green suit buttoning jacket on balcony overlooking lake and waterfall at Waterstone Venue in Johnson City, TN.
Groom in dark teal suit stands on ornate balcony with waterfall and lush forest backdrop.
Bride in white gown holds bouquet as flowing veil billows in wind against green forest at Waterstone Venue in Johnson City, TN.