A Love Story Set in Tennessee’s Oldest Town: Cici & Will’s Micro-Wedding in Small Town, USA
There’s something undeniably magical about intimate weddings—where every little detail feels personal, every moment is soaked in meaning, and love takes center stage. Cici and Will’s wedding was exactly that, a heartfelt celebration wrapped in the charm of Jonesborough, Tennessee—a town so rich in history, it felt like their love story had been written into its very cobblestone streets.
With its beautifully preserved buildings, historic wedding venues, and a rhythm of life that moves just a little slower, small mountain towns are like having an entire 18th-century village as your wedding venue. Every brick and porch seemed to whisper old tales of love and laughter, making it the perfect backdrop for a romantic micro-wedding in North Georgia, like McCayesville or Blue Ridge. These small towns are scattered throughout the Appalachian Mountains and Foothills. Don’t miss Murphy, North Carolina or Copperhill, Tennessess. They are the perfect vibe for a micro-wedding.
A Fateful Meeting at a Contra Dance Weekend
Their love story began, fittingly, on the dance floor.
Cici and Will first met at Feet Retreat, a contra dance weekend in North Carolina where partners swirl, step, and spin in long, winding lines to the lively sounds of fiddles and banjos. Contra dance is more than just movement—it’s connection. It’s stepping into a space where every partner, every touch, every turn is a moment shared with someone new.
When Cici and Will first passed each other in the set, their hands brushed for just a second. It could have been nothing—a fleeting movement in the dance—but something lingered. A spark, a rhythm, a pull toward each other that neither of them could quite name yet.
By the time the final waltz played, it wasn’t just the music keeping them moving together—it was something much deeper.
If you’re looking for a romantic small-town wedding in Tennessee, it doesn’t get more charming than meeting your soulmate on a contra dance floor and tying the knot in a town that feels like a page out of history.
A First Kiss at Serenity Knoll
That connection carried them beyond the dance floor, leading them to Serenity Knoll Farm, a wedding venue in Tennessee known for its scenic views, rolling pastures, and peaceful retreat setting.
Under an open sky, with the hills stretching behind them, Cici and Will shared their first kiss, unknowingly setting the stage for their future. This spot—this place where their love story truly took shape—would later become their wedding venue in the Tennessee mountains.
If you're dreaming of an outdoor wedding in Tennessee, Serenity Knoll offers a romantic rural wedding setting just minutes from Jonesborough’s historic downtown.
A Fairytale Proposal at Disney World
If their first kiss was a storybook moment, their proposal was straight out of a Disney fairytale wedding dream.
Disney had always been a special place for them—a world where magic was real, where love stories had grand endings, and where dreams always found a way of coming true.
So when Will got down on one knee in the heart of Magic Kingdom, surrounded by twinkling lights and the hum of laughter and music, Cici already knew the answer before he even asked. Of course, it was yes.
A Historic Small-Town Wedding
When it came time to plan their wedding, Cici and Will chose a micro-wedding in Jonesborough, TN—a town that felt like home, wrapped in storybook charm and southern hospitality.
On September 23rd, they exchanged vows in the morning light on the Serenity Knoll dance hall deck, with wildflowers and romantic countryside views surrounding them. The historic setting made their wedding feel timeless, as if it belonged in the love stories of generations past.
After a cozy brunch wedding reception filled with tea, laughter, and the warm embrace of family, the couple wandered into downtown’s historic district for an intimate escape.
They strolled past 18th-century storefronts, kissed in hidden alleyways, and stopped for a local Tennessee treat at a small-town bakery, sipping tea from their favorite cups. It felt like stepping into the past, where love was simpler, where time stretched just a little longer, where every glance and touch was something to be savored.
And then, as the sun dipped behind the hills, they returned to where it all began—the dance floor.
That evening, just before the community contra dance, they celebrated their love in the way that first brought them together—with music, movement, and the joy of spinning into forever, hand in hand. More on the evening’s events in the next blog- search for Contra Dance and see the story of their second wedding- A Princess Bride Ceremony.
Why a Micro-Wedding in Tennessee is the Ultimate Love Story
Cici and Will’s wedding was proof that small weddings in Tennessee hold some of the biggest love stories.
Why should you consider a micro-wedding in Tennessee?
More Quality Time – Fewer guests mean more time for laughter, connection, and soaking in every moment.
Less Stress – A smaller wedding means a more relaxed day, free from overwhelming logistics.
Budget-Friendly – More room to splurge on what matters most—whether that’s wedding photography in Tennessee, florals, or a dreamy honeymoon.
Authenticity – A wedding that feels real, personal, and filled with the couple’s unique love story.
For couples planning an intimate wedding in the Tennessee mountains, an elopement in the North Georgia mountains or small-town charm of North Carolina, our mountains provide the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable day.
Your Love Story, Beautifully Told in the Blue Ridge Mountains
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