The Venue at Twin Creeks Marina & Resort

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Reception to Follow

Our Wedding

Our Story!

Owen and I started dating shortly after prom in 2021. Most of our family and friends were told we were just another "summer fling," especially with us heading off to different colleges a few months later. Turns out, they were wrong, and we're happy to let them remind us of it every now and then! As summer came to an end, so did any doubt that we wanted to keep choosing each other. For the next four years, we made long distance work. It wasn't always easy, but every countdown, every road trip, and every weekend made us appreciate our time together even more. Through every season, God has been faithful, and our relationship has grown stronger because of it! Our story isn't perfect, but it's been full of grace, laughter, and more joy than we could have imagined! We are so thankful for the people who've loved and supported us along the way, and we're beyond excited for this next chapter!

The Engagement

If you know me, you know I don't do surprises!! In true Type A fashion, I had already been browsing wedding venues because I just knew an engagement was somewhere on the horizon... I just didn't realize how soon. What I didn't know was that Owen had already planned to propose at a beautiful spot overlooking the lake. Ironically, when I told him it was my dream venue and insisted he come tour it with me, I unknowingly made his plan a whole lot easier! On Friday, July 10, my family had planned a nice dinner to celebrate my sweet sister's 21st birthday. As I was getting ready, getting engaged never even crossed my mind. While we were touring the venue, Owen led me out to the overlook, got down on one knee, and asked me to marry him. Of course, I said yes! Just when I thought the day couldn't get any sweeter, we got back home to find all of our closest family and friends waiting to celebrate with us. We spent the entire weekend together at the lake, soaking in every moment. It was truly one of the happiest weekends of our lives. We feel so incredibly blessed by the love that surrounds us, and we can't wait to celebrate with all of you... and finally become husband and wife!

Our Story

Photos

Bridesmaids

Miss Reagan Mayfield

Mrs. Brianna Reed

Miss Macie Scaini

Miss Emma Blackmon

Miss Sophie Skolnick

Miss Sara Surasky

Miss Kennedi Langan

Miss Betsy Bennett

Groomsmen

Mr. John Evans

Mr. Andy Cook

Mr. Owen Swindall

Mr. David Martin

Mr. Nick Bandy

Mr. Micah Pilgram

Mr. Brent Mahoney

Mr. Jac Conway

Wedding Party

Dress Code

Q + A

Chelsey Henley with Twin Creeks' guest concierge services can assist with cottage accommodations at Twin Creeks Resort, golf cart rentals for on-property transportation, and access to an exclusive guest discount booking link for accommodations! Please call or email her with any lodging questions!

Twin Creeks Guest Conierge

There are many AirBNBs and VRBOs in Twin Creeks Village! These houses are just a short walk or golf cart ride to both our ceremony and reception venue! We highly recommend this option!

AirBnb or vrbo

If you are looking for hotel accommodations, we recommend the Sewanee Inn! Although, this is about 20 minutes up the mountain from our venue, so please plan appropriately.

The Sewanee Inn

Travel

Chelsey Henley with Twin Creeks' guest concierge services will be happy to assist you with renting a boat for the day! Please contact her with any questions!

Boat Rental

If you do not want to be on the water, take a tour of Jack Daniel's Distillery! Visit their website for more information!

Jack Daniel's Distillery

Twin&nbsp;Creeks&nbsp;Marina&nbsp;–&nbsp;A&nbsp;favorite&nbsp;for&nbsp;breakfast,&nbsp;lunch,&nbsp;or&nbsp;dinner&nbsp;with&nbsp;beautiful&nbsp;waterfront&nbsp;views.&nbsp;Grab&nbsp;a&nbsp;bite,&nbsp;enjoy&nbsp;a&nbsp;fun&nbsp;drink,&nbsp;and&nbsp;soak&nbsp;up&nbsp;the&nbsp;lake!&nbsp;It&#39;s&nbsp;also&nbsp;just&nbsp;a&nbsp;short&nbsp;walk&nbsp;from&nbsp;The&nbsp;Village.Walnut&nbsp;Hill&nbsp;–&nbsp;If&nbsp;you&#39;re&nbsp;a&nbsp;coffee&nbsp;lover,&nbsp;this&nbsp;is&nbsp;a&nbsp;must!&nbsp;They&nbsp;serve&nbsp;our&nbsp;favorite&nbsp;coffee,&nbsp;along&nbsp;with&nbsp;delicious&nbsp;breakfast,&nbsp;lunch,&nbsp;and&nbsp;fresh&nbsp;pastries.Orange&nbsp;Blossom&nbsp;–&nbsp;A&nbsp;cozy&nbsp;little&nbsp;Italian&nbsp;spot&nbsp;just&nbsp;a&nbsp;few&nbsp;minutes&nbsp;from&nbsp;The&nbsp;Village.&nbsp;Their&nbsp;pizzas&nbsp;are&nbsp;delicious,&nbsp;and&nbsp;the&nbsp;cocktails&nbsp;are&nbsp;incredible!&nbsp;Plus,&nbsp;you&nbsp;will&nbsp;be&nbsp;hanging&nbsp;out&nbsp;with&nbsp;our&nbsp;amazing&nbsp;wedding&nbsp;bartender,&nbsp;Jazz!!Filo&#39;s&nbsp;Tavern&nbsp;–&nbsp;A&nbsp;family&nbsp;favorite&nbsp;(and&nbsp;my&nbsp;parents&#39;&nbsp;weekly&nbsp;Thursday&nbsp;night&nbsp;tradition!).&nbsp;Whether&nbsp;you&#39;re&nbsp;in&nbsp;the&nbsp;mood&nbsp;for&nbsp;a&nbsp;burger&nbsp;or&nbsp;a&nbsp;steak,&nbsp;&nbsp;it&#39;s&nbsp;always&nbsp;a&nbsp;great&nbsp;choice.Jefferson&#39;s&nbsp;–&nbsp;In&nbsp;downtown&nbsp;Winchester,&nbsp;this&nbsp;is&nbsp;a&nbsp;great&nbsp;casual&nbsp;spot&nbsp;for&nbsp;wings,&nbsp;burgers,&nbsp;a&nbsp;cold&nbsp;beer.Judith&#39;s&nbsp;–&nbsp;Located&nbsp;in&nbsp;nearby&nbsp;Sewanee,&nbsp;this&nbsp;charming&nbsp;restaurant&nbsp;is&nbsp;well&nbsp;worth&nbsp;the&nbsp;drive.&nbsp;It&#39;s&nbsp;one&nbsp;of&nbsp;our&nbsp;favorite&nbsp;spots&nbsp;for&nbsp;a&nbsp;special&nbsp;meal&nbsp;and&nbsp;a&nbsp;wonderful&nbsp;dining&nbsp;experience.

Food Recommendations

Treasures&nbsp;–&nbsp;A&nbsp;cute&nbsp;little&nbsp;boutique&nbsp;with&nbsp;fun&nbsp;gifts,&nbsp;knick-knacks,&nbsp;and&nbsp;things&nbsp;to&nbsp;browse!“The&nbsp;Square”&nbsp;–&nbsp;Walk&nbsp;around&nbsp;the&nbsp;Winchester&nbsp;Square&nbsp;and&nbsp;check&nbsp;out&nbsp;some&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;local&nbsp;shops,&nbsp;food,&nbsp;and&nbsp;sweets!Hiking&nbsp;–&nbsp;There&nbsp;are&nbsp;some&nbsp;great&nbsp;trails&nbsp;around&nbsp;the&nbsp;Tullahoma&nbsp;area&nbsp;if&nbsp;you&nbsp;want&nbsp;to&nbsp;get&nbsp;outside&nbsp;and&nbsp;explore!Lake&nbsp;Spots&nbsp;–&nbsp;There&nbsp;are&nbsp;a&nbsp;few&nbsp;public&nbsp;access&nbsp;“beach”&nbsp;spots&nbsp;nearby&nbsp;where&nbsp;you&nbsp;can&nbsp;lay&nbsp;out,&nbsp;float,&nbsp;or&nbsp;swim!Fishing&nbsp;–&nbsp;Tims&nbsp;Ford&nbsp;is&nbsp;a&nbsp;great&nbsp;fishing&nbsp;lake,&nbsp;with&nbsp;a&nbsp;few&nbsp;public&nbsp;access&nbsp;spots&nbsp;where&nbsp;you&nbsp;can&nbsp;spend&nbsp;the&nbsp;morning&nbsp;fishing!

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Owen and I are so excited to begin our life together and make our house a home! We are so thankful for the love and support of our family and friends during this special season. We truly appreciate your thoughtfulness and generosity as we prepare for our marriage. Thank you for celebrating with us!