WEDDING DAY

Ceremony

Maple Grove Estate

Reception

Fall

Please arrive at the venue by 4:30pm!

Please arrive at the venue by 4:30pm. The gates will lock at 5pm and will reopen after the ceremony has concluded to prevent disruptions.

Our Wedding

Connor and Emma’s journey together began through an online dating app in December of 2018. They hit it off right away, exchanging silly puns and jokes with one another for hours. They both felt as though they had known each other for years. They shared many of the same core values, including their love for their close-knit families. After about a week of endless phone calls and texting, they decided to meet up in Nashville for their first date. While driving to Nashville on December 29th, 2018, Emma and Connor were on the phone discussing their plans and excitement when Connor received a call that changed both of their lives forever. Connor’s younger brother, Pierce, had been killed in a car accident. Through this horrific tragedy, Connor leaned on Emma for support through his grieving process from a distance as Connor and his family navigated through events that followed their loss. On January 3rd, 2019, Connor invited Emma to his house for their first date. Emma assured Connor that she would wait until he was ready to meet in person. With careful consideration of his needs, the two decided to spend their first date working on a Disney-themed puzzle, playing with his beloved Flemish Giant rabbit, Barley, and talking all night. Emma and Connor knew even before they met in person that they had found someone very special. They have been together ever since. Emma has always admired Connor and his family for their strength, ability to love others so deeply, and experience abundant amounts of laughter and joy even through their grief and tremendous pain. Connor loved Emma’s patience and resilience, and how she could stay strong through trying times. He admired how she could support those around her when they needed it most and how she never backed down from adversity.&nbsp;In September of 2019, Connor supported Emma through the tragic loss of her dear friend, Russell Blake. Russell had always protected and looked out for Emma. Russell told Emma one week before he died that he loved everything he heard about Connor, and believed they were a perfect match. As always, Russell was right. After Emma’s Uncle Carmine passed away in October of 2019, Connor saw that Emma needed to be reminded of the happiness that life had to offer, and assisted Emma in finding their furry “daughter”, Beanie. From the very beginning of their relationship, Connor and Emma worked as a team to tackle the many obstacles that came their way. God has a way of placing people in your life when you need them the most, and His timing for bringing Emma and Connor together was better than either of them could have ever asked for. Connor and Emma bring out the best in one another. They encourage each other to grow as individuals as well as within their relationship. They support each other through hardships, make each other laugh as they wipe the tears away, celebrate accomplishments, and make decisions with love and consideration for the other.&nbsp;Connor proposed to Emma after picking her up from the airport on December 28th, 2022. He placed an engraved dog tag on Beanie’s harness that read “Will you marry my dad, please? Love, Beanie”, and had Emma’s grandmother’s engagement ring in hand.&nbsp; “I really hate dancing but I love spending time with you” - Connor Corcoran

How We Got Here

Our Story

Photos

Kristin

Jenna

Michelle

Azsha

Kathryn (Spiz)

Lauren

Sister of the Groom and dear friend of the Bride's.

Avery

Jade

Austin

Logan

Brandon

Brother of the Bride and dear friend of the Groom's. 

Michael

Kashyap

Daniel

Wedding Party

Q + A

This will be the closest airport to fly into. If traveling from New York, Emma recommends Allegiant Airlines for very affordable travel. However, Allegiant’s travel day options are limited and fly directly into Newark Airport. Emma would also like to share that Allegiant Airline is in no way “luxurious”. Emma uses Allegiant often while traveling to and from New York to visit family and friends.

McGhee Tyson Airport

In Knoxville (Downtown Knoxville)Make yourself at home in one of the 144 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.Courtyard by Marriott Knoxville Downtown is centrally located in Knoxville, a 3-minute walk from Tennessee Theatre and 8 minutes by foot from Women's Basketball Hall of Fame.  This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Market Square and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Sunsphere Tower.Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.  Bijou Theater - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi  East Tennessee History Center - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi  Blount Mansion - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi  Tennessee Theatre - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi  Craighead-Jackson House - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi  Civil War Gateway - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi  Charles Krutch Park - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi  St. John's Episcopal Cathedral - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi  Knoxville Civic Auditorium and Coliseum - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi  First Baptist Church - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi  James White Fort - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi  Tennessee River - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi  Women's Basketball Hall of Fame - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi  Tennessee Vallley of Authority - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi  Market Square - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi  The preferred airport for Courtyard by Marriott Knoxville Downtown is McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 20.4 km / 12.7 mi Enjoy recreation amenities such as a 24-hour fitness center or take in the view from a rooftop terrace. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.Featured amenities include a business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.Satisfy your appetite at The Bistro, a bistro which features a bar/lounge. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Full breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.

Courtyard by Marriott Knoxville Downtown

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Knoxville West - Papermill Dr, an IHG Hotel

Embassy Suites By Hilton

Don’t forget, there are plenty of options! Also try VRBO!

AirBnB

Travel

Zoo Knoxville

Knoxville Museum of Art

Ijams Nature Center

Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum

Market Square is a great place for shopping, grabbing a bite to eat, or just taking some time to relax! There are many public parking garages available. We recommend grabbing some ice cream at Cruze Farm!

Market Square

Grab a beer or a bite to eat here! Great atmosphere and food. One of Connor and Emma’s favorite places to hang out!

Schulz Bräu Brewing Company

Craft Axe Throwing- Knoxville

A lovely sunset dinner cruise on the Tennessee River! Make a reservation in advance and enjoy a romantic date night on the water! Recommended by the Bride and Groom 🩵

Tennessee Riverboat Company

Things to Do

Registry

Emma & Connor