Budget-Friendly Wedding Vendors: Beautiful Doesn't Have to Break the Bank


Planning a wedding can get expensive really quickly, but having a beautiful wedding doesn't mean you have to spend a fortune.


One of the things I love doing for my couples is helping make the planning process a little easier. Over the years, I've come across so many amazing wedding vendors in the Knoxville and East Tennessee area, including vendors with options for different budgets.


I've also carefully put together a list to include all-inclusive, welcoming vendors who believe every couple deserves to feel comfortable, respected, and celebrated on their wedding day. Because finding vendors who are not only talented and affordable, but who also make you feel like you can truly be yourself, is important to me.


I've put together a list of some of my favorite budget-friendly and all-inclusive wedding vendors and wedding resources to help give you a place to start!

My Vendor Recommendations


Officiants:

The Mountain Preacher


Gifford Officiating


Evermore Vows

(All-Inclusive)


Videography:

Media Carolinas


Tanis Videography


Lavender & Grace Videography


Love, Rae Films


Luke Hage Films


JSC Mountain Films

(All-Inclusive)


Wedding Planners:

Absolutely Blissful Events

(All-Inclusive)


Intricate Image: Wedding & Event Planning


Humphres & Co.


Me, You, Let's Say I Do


The Spark Weddings & Events


Blue Jay Events

(All-Inclusive)



Venues:

Riverside Farm


Tremont Lodge & Resort


The Ivey House


Smithview Pavillion


Moose Hollow Lodge



Florists:


Freyja Florals & Events


Sapphic Blooms

(All-Inclusive)


Hair & Makeup:

djs & Entertainment:

The Vibez Experience


Premiere Party Machine


Hunny Entertainment Industries

(All-Inclusive)


bakers:

SmokeHouse Bakery

(Bakery & Catering Services)


Kneaded Delights



caterers:

Krazzy Cakes & Catering


Humphres & Co. Charcuterie


In Thyme Catering


retnals & Decor:

Elevation Events of the Smokies


Other wedding services:

The Blushing Lemon

(Bartending, Dirty Soda, Freshly Squeezed Lemonade, Mocktails, & Popcorn)


Brush & Banner LLC

(Live Watercolor Portrait Artist)


Hytech Entertainment Revolution

(Mobile DJ, Event Planning & Rental Services)


Raise Your Glass TN

(Mobile Bartending)



A Few Tips for Staying on Budget


Don't be afraid to ask vendors about smaller packages, weekday pricing, off-season dates, or custom packages. You never know what options they may have available!


And remember, you don't have to have the biggest venue, the most flowers, or every little Pinterest-worthy detail to have an amazing wedding day.


Spend your money on the things that matter most to you and your partner.


My vendor list is simply here as a resource to help you get started. You are never required to use any of these vendors, and I always encourage couples to do their own research and find the vendors who are the best fit for their day.


At the end of the day, your wedding should feel like you—not like someone else's wedding from Pinterest or Instagram.