St. Mary’s Oak Ridge & Old Towne Inn | Cheyenne and Fez

March 18, 2025

Small weddings are simply the best. So often I hear from my couples that they are keeping things low-key and intimate and they always say it to me with a little bit of hesitation. Let me tell you, I get so excited for them! I could probably write a whole blog post just on the joys of an intimate wedding but I’ll leave it at that and introduce the Cabreras! Fez and Cheyenne had their sweet convalidation ceremony on a lovely February afternoon at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

We started at their home where Cheyenne, her little guy, and her mother all got ready.  Homes make such beautiful places to get ready for a wedding because of how well they center the mind and heart for the day ahead.

Black and white image of a bride getting her hair touched up in front of a window.
A wedding dress hangs from a windowsill.
Two wedding bands in their red boxes sit on a black background.
Two wedding bands and a bottle of Chanel Number 5 sit on a window sill.
A bride adjusts her earring in her bedroom, she faces away from the camera.
The bride and her toddler son talk to each other after the bride finishes getting ready.
A black and white image of the bride and her toddler son talking to each other after the bride finishes getting ready.
A black and white image of the bride closing the drapes on her staircase as she walks down to get to the church.

We then moved to St. Mary’s where the couple had their first look in front of the church and Cheyenne gave Fez a pin to wear inside his jacket that included several meaningful saint medals.  Catholic brides, this is one of my FAVORITE ways to incorporate some intentional Catholic details in your day. Then they had a first look with their little guy and enjoyed some sweet family time.

A groom prays in the chapel.
The bride and groom face away from the camera and each other. the bride gets ready to surprise her groom with her wedding dress.
The groom looks at the bride in her wedding dress.
The groom looks smiling at the bride in her wedding dress.
The bride and groom look at each other during their first look before their wedding.
The bride presents a set of saint medals for the groom to wear in his jacket during their ceremony.
The bride pins a set of saint medals for the groom to wear in his jacket during their ceremony, the groom looks at her lovingly.
The bride and groom get excited to see their son together and welcome him with open arms as he runs towards them.
A black and white close up of the groom holding his son's hand, walking with the bride.

After that, the ceremony started! And it was lovely.  St. Mary’s is such a gorgeous Tennessee Catholic church. And side note, if you want some more reading into the Christiological symbolism of the pelican on their altar, it’s beautiful.

Bride and groom enter and walk down the aisle together.
Bride and groom cross themselves at the altar.
Bride and groom hold hands in front of the altar and an altar server holds a microphone out.
Groom places ring on bride's hand.
groom looks lovingly at the bride.
groom waves to guests while standing with his bride in front of the alter.
Bride and groom kneel in front of the altar while the Deacon celebrates a communion service. Perspective is from the side.
Bride and groom kneel in front of the altar while the Deacon celebrates a communion service. Perspective is from the back of the bride and groom.
Bride and groom kneel in front of a statue of Mary after presenting her flowers.

After the ceremony and family photos, we moved to the Olde Towne Inn where we took some portraits, had some first dances, ate some delicious fajitas, and visited with the guests.

A bride sits in a chair in front of a window looking at the camera and resting her head on her hand. The groom stands behind her also looking at the camera.
A bride sits in a chair in front of a window and the groom stands behind her, the appear to be about to kiss. The image is black and white.
A bride and groom dance on a back porch.
A black and white detail image of the bride's earring as she dances with the groom.
A bride and groom dance on a back porch with family and friends behind them.
The bride and groom dance with their young son who looks away from the camera. They are all laughing.
The bride and groom stand with their toddler on a back porch and thank the guests for coming.
The bride tearfully hugs her mom.
The bride and groom talk with the father of the groom who is playing with the toddler.
The bride and groom dance right off the back porch with greenery and fairy lights framing them.
The bride and groom dance and look at each other with and fairy lights above them.
The bride and groom walk towards the camera looking at each other, surrounded by greenery and a fence.
The bride and groom cut the cake.
The bride and groom give each other a side hug after cutting the cake. Image is black and white.
Bride and groom visit with family during the afternoon wedding reception.
black and white image of the bride's drink glass in her hand.
The bride and her toddler son dance together playfully.
a detail image of a partially eaten cupcake and a point and shoot camera sitting on a table.

Intentionality was *key* to Cheyenne and Fez’s day and it was such a blessing to witness.

Wedding Team:

Photography: Madeline Oakley Photography

Planning / Coordinating: Purposefully Planned Events

Venue: St. Mary’s Oak Ridge and Old Towne Inn

Hair and Makeup: Jenna-Beth Mayton

Cake: Publix

Dress: David’s Bridal

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