Rehearsal Dinner

The Quarry Venue

Wedding Day

Our Wedding

Michalina and Taylor met in the fall of 2021, shortly after Michalina moved to Knoxville, TN for grad school. At the time, Taylor had been out of school for a couple years and was working for Clayton Homes while Michalina got settled in Knoxville and began her program in Speech Pathology. Although Michalina was focused on school, she thought it would be good to get to know people in Knoxville, so she agreed to go on a date with Taylor. Taylor chose Chivo, a Mexican restaurant in downtown Knoxville, as their first date (which is still one of&nbsp;their favorite restaurants). Soon after, Taylor continued to try to make time to see Michalina, despite being on very different schedules. A couple new restaurants and a friendly game of bowling later, Michalina was glad she had agreed to go on that original date with Taylor, and the couple continued to enjoy spending more time together. They then made their relationship official in November 2021. Over the next year and a half, Taylor continued to work full-time while Michalina finished grad school. They made sure to make time for each other and shared many interests such as traveling, finding fun things to do together, and getting to know each other’s friends and families.&nbsp;After graduating in May 2023, Michalina took a job as a Speech Pathologist at East Tennessee Children’s Hospital in Knoxville, and they enjoyed being on similar schedules for the first time in their relationship. In August 2024, Taylor planned the perfect surprise proposal in the gardens at RT Lodge a little outside of Knoxville. Michalina said “yes”, and both of their families got together for a surprise brunch the next day to celebrate. On September 20, 2025, exactly four years and one day from their first date, Michalina and Taylor are so excited to get married and enter the next phase of life together.&nbsp;

Our Story

Photos

Alyssa Mora

Dallas Dunn

McKenzie Ratner

Dominic Florio

Haley Hawk

Ryan Alberts

Sophie Williams

Reed Calfee

Taylor Neff

Leon Izbicki

Nicole Alberts

Max Dresen

Lexi Kirkland

Mark Coffey

Wedding Party

Q + A

A block of rooms have been reserved at the following hotels. Please see below for hotel addresses and links. If you choose to stay in the Downtown Knoxville area, it is a University of Tennessee football weekend, so please do not hesitate to make your reservations earlier if possible. Transportation is available for all guests staying at the Holiday Inn Hotel.&nbsp;If you are staying at another hotel, there are ride-share options to/from the venue or you are welcome to drive and park at the venue for no charge. Each hotel is approximately 15 minutes from the venue.

Please book by August 29, 2025 to secure a discounted rate.

The Holiday Inn Knoxville West

Home2 Suites by Hilton Knoxville West

Please book by August 20, 2025 to secure a discounted rate.

Embassy Suites Knoxville West

The following hotels offer a discounted rate to wedding guests when booking.

Embassy Suites by Hilton Knoxville Downtown

Please use this link to view Marriott hotel options in the area with discounted rates.

Marriott Hotel Options

Homewood Suites by Hilton Knoxville West

Travel

Things To Do:

Downtown Knoxville:Walk around Downtown Knoxville Gay Street and Market SquareEnjoy the Market Square Farmer's Market on Saturday mornings in the fallGo bowling at Maple Hall Bowling Alley on Gay streetEat at our favorite restaurants (see below) West Knoxville:Enjoy a game at TopgolfShop at Turkey CreekTake a walk at Lakeshore Park

Our Favorite Restaurants:

Downtown Knoxville:Chivo Taqueria (Mexican cuisine)314 S Gay St Knoxville, TN 37902 Stock &amp; Barrel (Burgers)35 Market Square Knoxville, TN 37902 Kefi (Mediterranean cuisine)120 E Jackson Ave Knoxville, TN 37915 The Kennedy (American cuisine and cocktail bar)430 S Gay St Knoxville, TN 37902 West Knoxville:Lakeside Tavern (American cuisine)10911 Concord Park Drive Knoxville, TN 37922 Calhoun's (Barbeque)625 Turkey Cove Ln Knoxville, TN 37934 Abridged Beer Co. (American cuisine) 320 N Peters Rd Knoxville, TN 37922 Connor's (Steak and Seafood)10915 Turkey Drive Knoxville, TN 37934

Things to Do

Registry

Michalina & Taylor

Michalina & Taylor

M&T

Wedding Day