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Spring Dusty Blue Wedding in Townsend, Tennessee

Are you planning a wedding this spring? There are so many venues in East Tennessee, but venues in the Smoky Mountains add a touch of elegance. When you add dusty blue wedding ideas and elements, they complement the blue haze of the mountains and the spring weather. This theme worked perfectly for Emily and Derrick’s April wedding.

Dancing Bear Lodge in Townsend, TN

Finding the right venue is a challenge, but I can help. I’m very familiar with this part of Tennessee, and I’d like to introduce you to one of my favorites: Dancing Bear Lodge.

Dancing Bear Lodge is on the peaceful side of the Smokies, minutes from Cades Cove. It’s close to the Little River and right off the Alexander Parkway, making it easy to get to – all while driving through beautiful scenery such as the Foothills Parkway.

Surrounded by woodland, the lodge has a log-cabin appearance and feel throughout the buildings. This includes the cabins and the main building. The rustic sights and smells will help transport you to the Smokies. The lodge has romantic two-person cabins, including a riverfront cabin, as well as accommodations for larger groups if family is staying over. There are also plenty of other options in the area.

And if you decide to stay in the area for your honeymoon, they are a great base to explore Townsend, Tennessee. Further, the surrounding area is filled with activities, including exploring Cades Cove. There is also time to visit art and craft galleries, go to live concerts, and peruse local museums. Your guests who have come from out of town will also enjoy everything from tubing to ziplining to hiking at the foothills of the Smokies.

The Appalachian Bistro

The award-winning Appalachian Bistro offers modern Appalachian cuisine and craft cocktails. The seasonal menu includes traditional dishes such as fried green tomatoes, glazed pork belly, trout and grits, and sweet tea-brined pork chops. They can, of course, handle your reception and your rehearsal dinner. Locals eat here regularly, and TripAdvisor named it as one of the 25 most romantic restaurants in America.

Dusty Blue Wedding Color Ideas

If you are planning a destination wedding in the Smoky Mountains, consider incorporating dusty blue into your wedding theme to complement and highlight the haze that makes this area so unique.

The Bridal Details

The wedding invitations showed the same dusty blue-gray theme with a clear white font. They even continued the color scheme through the ring boxes. The groom’s polka dot bow tie, the bride’s classic shoes, and white bouquets were used to keep everything light.

The dusty blue palette continued on the reception tables and throughout the space, with well-chosen wedding decorations. Under the rustic patio beams, wooden chairs, white tablecloths, gray napkins, and delicate flower centerpieces dotted the reception. Dusty blue table runners tied everything together. A dusty-blue wedding seating chart, elegantly displayed on a board with greenery framing it, greeted guests.

The Bridesmaids’ Dusty Blue Dresses and The Gents

Choosing dusty blue bridesmaid dresses (and some with florals) gave a classic style against the backdrop of Dancing Bear Lodge. Each bridesmaid had her own look and shade within the palette rather than being coordinated, which made things feel more natural and organic. Meanwhile, the mother of the groom opted for a contrasting blush pink, and the mother of the bride wore lilac, showing their personalities while complementing the theme. Emily herself wore an elegant white dress but chose not to wear a veil.

Derrick wore a dark blue suit that offered timeless elegance with a more modern cut. The dusty blue wedding theme continued with dusty blue ties worn by the groomsmen. Blue is a timeless color for any suit and will never go out of style.

The Ceremony and Reception at Dancing Bear Lodge

The ceremony itself was held outside in the Dancing Bear’s wooden gazebo, with the Smokies as a backdrop. The weather was perfect for a spring wedding.

The reception took place at the Appalachian Bistro, which seats 75 people in an elegant yet rustic setting, and was catered by Dancing Bear Lodge. Signature cocktails were the “Goose” Old Fashioned and the “Maverick” Aperol Spritz to invoke one of the couple’s favorite movies. The cake had white and dusty-blue flowers and was presented in a way that almost made it a shame to cut!

A Photographer’s Paradise in the Mountains

I took pictures showcasing the couple, their decor choices, and the romantic backdrop at Dancing Bear. We included the cabin where the couple was staying, the woods with the main lodge building peeking through the trees, and other cabins in the background as backdrops. We also made use of the rocks and fences lining the trails between buildings at this wonderful resort.

Smoky Mountain Wedding Photographer

I hope you consider Dancing Bear Lodge as a wedding venue. It’s one of my favorites and can handle everything from intimate elopements to fairly large weddings with up to 200 guests. It has enough accommodations for some of your guests and romantic cabins, including a waterfront cabin, that you can choose from for your own stay.

I absolutely love photographing dusty blue weddings in the Smokies. The blue haze makes for great light for photography, and the woods and mountains can frame the best backdrop for your big day. I work with venues throughout the Smokies in Tennessee, including Dancing Bear Lodge, and I can provide the best memories of your big day. Contact me to find out more or to book me for your big day.

A white wedding dress is hanging on a wooden building wall under a sign that reads ROCKY TOP. The rustic charm of the wood paneling and black lantern light fixture is perfectly complemented by dusty blue wedding accents peeking through the surrounding greenery.
A flat lay image of wedding items on a wooden surface showcases a dusty blue theme. Featured are a wedding invitation, vow books labeled Her, a ring in its box, a wooden ring box, ribbon, sunglasses, jewelry, and a card that reads The Christinas and Mr. Christiana.
Left side: A champagne cork and wire hood rest on a table near a white mug. Right side: In a scene of elegant celebration, a person in a white, off-the-shoulder dress, reminiscent of a dreamy dusty blue wedding theme, holds silver bow-adorned high heels by the window.
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Photographer: Erin Morrison Photography | Venue: Dancing Bear Lodge | HMUA: RLV Beauty | Florals: Restoration Blooms Floral | Cake: Art of Cakes | Favors: Jordan Abba Art |

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Mountain vibes all day long with Payton and Gunnar.

This was my very first time visiting the overlook by The Trillium, but so happy to have a couple who decides on a whim that we should check it out.

Congratulations to this amazing couple. May all their days be as bright as their wedding day ✨✨
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Mountain vibes all day long with Payton and Gunnar. This was my very first time visiting the overlook by The Trillium, but so happy to have a couple who decides on a whim that we should check it out. Congratulations to this amazing couple. May all their days be as bright as their wedding day ✨✨ . . . . Photographer: @erinm_photography | Second Photographer: @danielleevansphoto | Venue: @thetrilliumvenue | Planner, Catering, Floral, DJ: @margaretclaireweddings | Makeup: @laynirheabeauty | Hair Stylist: @theeffortlessbeauty | Dress: @whitelaceandpromises | Suit: @menswearhouse | Cake and Desserts: @benefit_your_life | Bartending: @tipsydaisybartending . . . . #mountainweddings #smokieswedding #smokymountainweddingphotographer #thetrilliumvenuewedding #thetrilliumvenue
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