Name: Garren + Michala | Johnson City, TN
Uploaded: 2022-02-19T00:00:00.000Z
Duration: 14 min 56 s
Description: This couple had to wait a little while for their special day... but boy was it worth it!!!!

The Waterstone Venue

Maypop Media

This couple had to wait a little while for their special day... but boy was it worth it!!!!

Garren + Michala | Johnson City, TN

Kids In Ceremony

Outdoor Wedding

Heartstrings Creative Company preserves your wedding day by authentically telling your love story through the power of filmmaking // Based in Northeast Tennessee + game to travel anywhere!

Heartstrings Creative Company

Videographer

The Waterstone Venue is a picturesque oasis nestled in the breathtaking foothills of Johnson City, TN. This exclusive wedding venue offers a sophisticated, rustic-chic atmosphere and award-winning service that will make your special day unforgettable. The resort boasts an impeccable infrastructure to ensure that everything runs smoothly on the big day, hosting weddings of up to 300 guests. It is an ideal choice for couples seeking a luxurious, comfortable retreat where they can share their love surrounded by their near and dear ones. One reason the Waterstone Venue is a good wedding venue is its breathtaking outdoor scenery. The venue is surrounded by picturesque views, including rolling hills, stunning gardens, and a peaceful lake that creates the perfect backdrop for outdoor ceremonies. If you want an intimate, rustic-chic wedding, there are several outdoor options available, including the Pavilion, the Meadow, and the Garden. Moreover, the Waterstone Venue's team is incredibly professional and dedicated to making every moment of your big day unforgettable. From start to finish, the staff will assist you in arranging every detail, from the décor and catering to the entertainment, ensuring your wedding is uniquely tailored to your every desire. These services combined with the magical ambiance and grandeur of Waterstone Venue make it an ideal choice for couples who want a perfect wedding venue.

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Blue Springs Productions is made up of  a father and son team, Clayton and Zak Stewart. We enjoy the process and challenge of capturing and producing compelling, professional films.

Clayton has been in the bridal business in one way or another for over 20 years. He developed his love for photography in high school where he worked in the dark room (there was no digital at this time) and helping teach photography to the younger grade levels. Once out of high school, he started working for a local portrait and wedding photographer printing black and white photos and helping with weddings.

After marring the love of his life, Kasey, he decided to break off of the professional photography scene and got into industrial software development. Several years went buy, Zak came along, and the software business went by the wayside. As fate would have it, a good friend who owns a fine jewelry store, was in need of a CAD jewelry designer. Clayton, in need of a career change, found this challenge just the perfect mix of technical skills and artistry. He now has 15 years experience in designing (mostly) bridal jewelry.

As Zak (now 17) has grown, he seemed to always enjoy photography and videography even from a very young age. In 2021 a co-worker at the jewelry store asked if Clayton and Zak would film her wedding. From that moment, memories of the past rushed back to Clayton’s mind and the love of weddings was born in Zak. Right then and there, they decided they wanted to continue filming weddings together, and Blue Springs Productions was born.

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Garren and Michala

in Johnson City, TN

Videographer: Maypop Media

Venue: The Waterstone Venue

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Wedding Date on Nov 14, 2021

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