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Wedding :: Kathryn Straw and Francis Cuddihee are Married!!! Maple Grove Inn, Knoxville, TN Wedding Photography

Kathryn & Francis got married early in October at Maple Grove Inn in Knoxville, TN.  It was such a beautiful day ... the weather was crispy and cool like a perfect fall day ... and every little detail was so thoughtful and lovely.  Along with several DIY projects, Kathryn also had an amazing team of vendors to make her wedding come together with a simple, vintagey-rustic style.  

Planner: Kathryn's Mom and Vicki at Maple Grove Inn

Ceremony venue: Maple Grove Inn

Florist: Allie King, Sassafras Flowers

Bride's Dress: White Lace and Promises

Bride's Shoes: Target : )

Bridesmaid's Dresses: White Lace and Promises

Groom's attire: JC Penny

Save the Dates: Weddingpaperdivas.com

Invitations: Minted.com

Programs Custom made by the one and only Velina Straw!

Reception venue: Maple Grove Inn

Caterer: Maple Grove Inn

Wedding Cake Baker: Alicia Fugate


 

The following commentary is from an interview with the bride herself!


Kathryn Straw and Francis Cuddihee are Married!!!  Maple Grove Inn, Knoxville, TN Wedding Photography, Julie Roberts Photographyloving, sincere, us!

Kathryn Straw and Francis Cuddihee are Married!!!  Maple Grove Inn, Knoxville, TN Wedding Photography, Julie Roberts Photography

How did the two of you meet? We were working as summer camp counselors at Camp Ozark in 2008 and were introduced through a mutual friend. We kept in touch through out college and saw each other when I visited Jackson, TN (where he grew up). In April 2010 Francis visited me in Birmingham to be my date to my last Semi Formal and ended up wanting more than a friendship after spending time together!


Kathryn Straw and Francis Cuddihee are Married!!!  Maple Grove Inn, Knoxville, TN Wedding Photography, Julie Roberts Photography

Kathryn Straw and Francis Cuddihee are Married!!!  Maple Grove Inn, Knoxville, TN Wedding Photography, Julie Roberts Photography

Was there a moment when you knew you were in love? We both felt it pretty early on. Francis says he knew as he was driving back to school after the weekend in Birmingham that he wanted to marry me and by the time I saw him the following weekend I was smitten myself! Even though most of our dating relationship was long distance, we knew we wanted to be together forever so that made it worth it to us!


Kathryn Straw and Francis Cuddihee are Married!!!  Maple Grove Inn, Knoxville, TN Wedding Photography, Julie Roberts Photography

Kathryn Straw and Francis Cuddihee are Married!!!  Maple Grove Inn, Knoxville, TN Wedding Photography, Julie Roberts PhotographyAllie King with Sassafras Flowers.  I LOVED the color pallette and all the textures!!!)

Kathryn Straw and Francis Cuddihee are Married!!!  Maple Grove Inn, Knoxville, TN Wedding Photography, Julie Roberts Photography

Describe the proposal: While visiting family on a beautiful March day in Washington, DC, we went to the National Mall with my younger sister Kary. While we were exploring the different areas of the National Botanical Gardens, my sister disappeared. I turned around and Francis got down on his knee and asked me to be his wife! Kary had been hiding beneath a tree taking pictures, which I am so thankful to have! After that we met up with the rest of my family, who had gone to pick up his mom from the airport without my knowing, and we went to lunch at the historical Old Ebbitt Grill near the White House. We love DC and it was so special to start this journey there with our families!


Kathryn Straw and Francis Cuddihee are Married!!!  Maple Grove Inn, Knoxville, TN Wedding Photography, Julie Roberts Photography

Kathryn Straw and Francis Cuddihee are Married!!!  Maple Grove Inn, Knoxville, TN Wedding Photography, Julie Roberts Photography

Kathryn Straw and Francis Cuddihee are Married!!!  Maple Grove Inn, Knoxville, TN Wedding Photography, Julie Roberts Photography

Kathryn Straw and Francis Cuddihee are Married!!!  Maple Grove Inn, Knoxville, TN Wedding Photography, Julie Roberts Photography

Kathryn Straw and Francis Cuddihee are Married!!!  Maple Grove Inn, Knoxville, TN Wedding Photography, Julie Roberts Photography

Kathryn Straw and Francis Cuddihee are Married!!!  Maple Grove Inn, Knoxville, TN Wedding Photography, Julie Roberts Photography

What was the most emotional part of the day for you? Seeing each other for the first time that day!


Kathryn Straw and Francis Cuddihee are Married!!!  Maple Grove Inn, Knoxville, TN Wedding Photography, Julie Roberts Photography

Kathryn Straw and Francis Cuddihee are Married!!!  Maple Grove Inn, Knoxville, TN Wedding Photography, Julie Roberts Photography

Kathryn Straw and Francis Cuddihee are Married!!!  Maple Grove Inn, Knoxville, TN Wedding Photography, Julie Roberts Photography

Kathryn Straw and Francis Cuddihee are Married!!!  Maple Grove Inn, Knoxville, TN Wedding Photography, Julie Roberts Photography

Kathryn Straw and Francis Cuddihee are Married!!!  Maple Grove Inn, Knoxville, TN Wedding Photography, Julie Roberts Photography

What was the best thing about the whole day? Our first look photo session- I loved having some quiet moments away from everyone to just be together and pr
ocess all that was happening!

Kathryn Straw and Francis Cuddihee are Married!!!  Maple Grove Inn, Knoxville, TN Wedding Photography, Julie Roberts Photography

Kathryn Straw and Francis Cuddihee are Married!!!  Maple Grove Inn, Knoxville, TN Wedding Photography, Julie Roberts Photography

Kathryn Straw and Francis Cuddihee are Married!!!  Maple Grove Inn, Knoxville, TN Wedding Photography, Julie Roberts Photography

Kathryn Straw and Francis Cuddihee are Married!!!  Maple Grove Inn, Knoxville, TN Wedding Photography, Julie Roberts Photography

Kathryn Straw and Francis Cuddihee are Married!!!  Maple Grove Inn, Knoxville, TN Wedding Photography, Julie Roberts Photography

Kathryn Straw and Francis Cuddihee are Married!!!  Maple Grove Inn, Knoxville, TN Wedding Photography, Julie Roberts Photography

Kathryn Straw and Francis Cuddihee are Married!!!  Maple Grove Inn, Knoxville, TN Wedding Photography, Julie Roberts Photography

Kathryn Straw and Francis Cuddihee are Married!!!  Maple Grove Inn, Knoxville, TN Wedding Photography, Julie Roberts Photography

What is the one thing you are most happy you splurged on? Photographer and Venue!


Kathryn Straw and Francis Cuddihee are Married!!!  Maple Grove Inn, Knoxville, TN Wedding Photography, Julie Roberts Photography

Kathryn Straw and Francis Cuddihee are Married!!!  Maple Grove Inn, Knoxville, TN Wedding Photography, Julie Roberts Photography

Who was your favorite vendor and why? This is so hard to decide!! Obviously we have the best photographer ever… but besides that Allie King with Sassafras flowers was awesome to work with. And, of course, Vicki, the coordinator at The Maple Grove Inn, kept everything going smoothly from the day we booked the venue! And can’t forget about the cakes from Alicia Fugate which were above and beyond our expectations!


Kathryn Straw and Francis Cuddihee are Married!!!  Maple Grove Inn, Knoxville, TN Wedding Photography, Julie Roberts Photography

Kathryn Straw and Francis Cuddihee are Married!!!  Maple Grove Inn, Knoxville, TN Wedding Photography, Julie Roberts Photography

Kathryn Straw and Francis Cuddihee are Married!!!  Maple Grove Inn, Knoxville, TN Wedding Photography, Julie Roberts Photography

Kathryn Straw and Francis Cuddihee are Married!!!  Maple Grove Inn, Knoxville, TN Wedding Photography, Julie Roberts Photography

Kathryn Straw and Francis Cuddihee are Married!!!  Maple Grove Inn, Knoxville, TN Wedding Photography, Julie Roberts Photography

Kathryn Straw and Francis Cuddihee are Married!!!  Maple Grove Inn, Knoxville, TN Wedding Photography, Julie Roberts Photography

Kathryn Straw and Francis Cuddihee are Married!!!  Maple Grove Inn, Knoxville, TN Wedding Photography, Julie Roberts Photography
What was your favorite thing about planning your wedding? Seeing the vision come together thanks to my mom and our awesome vendors!!

Kathryn Straw and Francis Cuddihee are Married!!!  Maple Grove Inn, Knoxville, TN Wedding Photography, Julie Roberts Photography

Kathryn Straw and Francis Cuddihee are Married!!!  Maple Grove Inn, Knoxville, TN Wedding Photography, Julie Roberts Photography

Kathryn Straw and Francis Cuddihee are Married!!!  Maple Grove Inn, Knoxville, TN Wedding Photography, Julie Roberts Photography

What were you most looking forward to about your wedding day? Getting Married!!! Starting our lives to
gether!

Kathryn Straw and Francis Cuddihee are Married!!!  Maple Grove Inn, Knoxville, TN Wedding Photography, Julie Roberts Photography

Kathryn Straw and Francis Cuddihee are Married!!!  Maple Grove Inn, Knoxville, TN Wedding Photography, Julie Roberts Photography

Kathryn Straw and Francis Cuddihee are Married!!!  Maple Grove Inn, Knoxville, TN Wedding Photography, Julie Roberts Photography

Did you do any DIY projects? So many! Almost all the reception décor was either made or discovered by my mom or myself. We had several aunts and uncles that contributed items and helped set up day of. My mom made all the linens and my sisters helped with the other pieces like the chalk board and the cards box.


Kathryn Straw and Francis Cuddihee are Married!!!  Maple Grove Inn, Knoxville, TN Wedding Photography, Julie Roberts Photography

Kathryn Straw and Francis Cuddihee are Married!!!  Maple Grove Inn, Knoxville, TN Wedding Photography, Julie Roberts Photography

What was the biggest wedding planning crisis and how did you handle it? Honestly every
thing went so smoothly we didn’t have any scary moments while planning!

Kathryn Straw and Francis Cuddihee are Married!!!  Maple Grove Inn, Knoxville, TN Wedding Photography, Julie Roberts Photography

Kathryn Straw and Francis Cuddihee are Married!!!  Maple Grove Inn, Knoxville, TN Wedding Photography, Julie Roberts Photography

Kathryn Straw and Francis Cuddihee are Married!!!  Maple Grove Inn, Knoxville, TN Wedding Photography, Julie Roberts Photography

Kathryn Straw and Francis Cuddihee are Married!!!  Maple Grove Inn, Knoxville, TN Wedding Photography, Julie Roberts Photography

Kathryn Straw and Francis Cuddihee are Married!!!  Maple Grove Inn, Knoxville, TN Wedding Photography, Julie Roberts Photography

Kathryn Straw and Francis Cuddihee are Married!!!  Maple Grove Inn, Knoxville, TN Wedding Photography, Julie Roberts Photography

Kathryn Straw and Francis Cuddihee are Married!!!  Maple Grove Inn, Knoxville, TN Wedding Photography, Julie Roberts Photography

What? next for you as a couple? Francis graduates this May and will be taking the Bar! And then we will most likely be relocating and starting a new adventure in a new place!
Kathryn Straw and Francis Cuddihee are Married!!!  Maple Grove Inn, Knoxville, TN Wedding Photography, Julie Roberts Photography
 

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