Lisa & Tommy Intimate Wedding at Watauga Lake TN

December 9, 2021

Wedding at Watauga Lake, TN

After the "I-Do's," we made our way up to the cabin and had a perfect reception complete with dancing, cake cutting, and a delicious feast.

Check out their gallery below, and be sure to read their Couple's Q&A at the end.

Lisa & Tommy's Intimate Wedding at Watauga Lake TN was so nice. It was such a pleasure to join the family on their big day in the private lake cabin!

The ceremony took place on the dock stretched out into the water. Surrounded by only their children and closest family, they said their vows at sunset.

COUPLE'S Q&A

When and where did you go on your first date?

Date of the Session & Location

10/28/2016 Tampa FL

11-17-2021 | Watauga Lake, TN

How did Y'all meet?

May not be the most romantic way of meeting, but far more common nowadays. We met on an online dating website, but I won't stop there because it was fate that brought us together. We met face to face on October 15, 2016, just a week before, I had created a profile on the website. At the bottom of my profile I asked whoever was reading, that if they thought we'd be a good match and have things in common, to message me their favorite color. I got tons of messages, some were favorite colors, some had no personality, and some were not so nice lol. The third day after making my profile, while I was at work, I saw that I already had 65 unread messages. I dreaded the thought of opening them and having to filter through, so I told myself that I would check the messages on my lunch break and if the most recent message was not creative, vulgar, or I wasn't attracted to the person I was going to delete the app and go about my life. Low and behold, I opened my messages and Tommy's was the most recent message. He was attractive, and his message wasn't boring. I remember it to this day, "black, white, and sometimes gray... If you even consider those colors lol". I was intrigued, messaged back and he made me laugh right away through messaging. He told me he would like to talk on the phone and asked if I was ok with exchanging numbers. So I took a leap of faith, never looked back, and 5 years later I married my best friend.

Tell me about your first date together?

Tommy had met me and my children on Saturday October 22 for a Breast Cancer Awareness fundraising walk that I was attending with my coworkers, but the following Friday we went on our first official date, no kids. So on October 28th, since our birthdays are a week apart and Halloween is in between, the only appropriate thing was to go to UNDead In The Water lol. It's an old 1945 WWII warship that is normally a history museum throughout the year and is docked in the channel that goes through downtown Tampa, but is transformed into a haunted ship for two weeks out of the year. It was SO much fun, and a very freeing and open date.

When and where did he/she propose?

How did you fall in love?

It's bittersweet. Tommy was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer and had to undergo emergency brain surgery, he proposed to me from his hospital bed the night before. He told me he should've done it 3 years ago, but was too scared because of his past. I obviously said yes, and because of our ages(40 & 45) just assumed we could go to the courthouse and do it. He said no. He said that if anyone deserves a wedding, and since I'd never been married before, he wanted to give me a real wedding.

We continue to fall in love to this day. It's the thoughtfulness, laughter, respect, care, trust, and love we share.

Describe your relationship in 5 words?

Loving, Living, Laughing, Compromise, Trust

What is your most favorite thing about each other?

How have you grown as a couple since you first started dating?

Mine is his sense of humor and adventurous spirit.

His is my sense of adventure and willingness to try new things.

We work as a team in life and parenting

How do you feel most loved by your partner?

What were first impressions of each other?

Thoughtfulness and mindfulness of likes and dislikes

He had a good career and was a loving father and he liked my independence.

List any vendors represented in your session (ie. Ring, Dress, Shoes, MUA, Florist, etc.)

Dress/Veil- David's BRIDAL Tampa, FL

FLOWERS- Debbie at Bowers florist in Elizabethton, TN

Food/Cake- Carly DEAN, Butler TN

Decoration Rentals- Celebration Rentals in Johnson City

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Intimate Wedding at Watauga Lake TN

Intimate Wedding at Watauga Lake TN

Intimate Wedding at Watauga Lake TN

Wedding at Watauga Lake TN

Wedding at Watauga Lake TN

Intimate Wedding at Watauga Lake TN

Your Name
Lisa Stapp
Your Partner’s Name
Thomas Stapp
Date of Session
11/17/2021
Location of Session
Watauga lake TN
How Did Y’all Meet?
May not be the most romantic way of meeting, but far more common nowadays. We met on an online dating website, but I won’t stop there because it was fate that brought us together. We met face to face on October 15, 2016, just a week before, I had created a profile on the website. At the bottom of my profile I asked whoever was reading, that if they thought we’d be a good match and have things in common, to message me their favorite color.

I got tons of messages, some were favorite colors, some had no personality, and some were not so nice lol. The third day after making my profile, while I was at work, I saw that I already had 65 unread messages. I dreaded the thought of opening them and having to filter through, so I told myself that I would check the messages on my lunch break and if the most recent message was not creative, vulgar, or I wasn’t attracted to the person I was going to delete the app and go about my life. Low and behold, I opened my messages and Tommy’s was the most recent message.

He was attractive, and his message wasn’t boring. I remember it to this day, “black, white, and sometimes gray… If you even consider those colors lol”. I was intrigued, messaged back and he made me laugh right away through messaging. He told me he would like to talk on the phone and asked if I was ok with exchanging numbers. So I took a leap of faith, never looked back, and 5 years later I married my best friend.

When and Where did you go on your first date?
10/28/2016 Tampa FL
Tell Me About Your First Date Together
Tommy had met me and my children on Saturday October 22 for a Breast Cancer Awareness fundraising walk that I was attending with my coworkers, but the following Friday we went on our first official date, no kids. So on October 28th, since our birthdays are a week apart and Halloween is in between, the only appropriate thing was to go to UNDead In The Water lol.

It’s an old 1945 WWII warship that is normally a history museum throughout the year and is docked in the channel that goes through downtown Tampa, but is transformed into a haunted ship for two weeks out of the year. It was SO much fun, and a very freeing and open date.

How Did You Fall In Love?
We continue to fall in love to this day. It’s the thoughtfulness, laughter, respect, care, trust, and love we share.
When/Where Did He/She Propose?
It’s bittersweet. Tommy was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer and had to undergo emergency brain surgery, he proposed to me from his hospital bed the night before. He told me he should’ve done it 3 years ago, but was too scared because of his past. I obviously said yes, and because of our ages(40 & 45) just assumed we could go to the courthouse and do it.

He said no. He said that if anyone deserves a wedding, and since I’d never been married before, he wanted to give me a real wedding.

What Are You Most Excited About For Your Wedding?
Marrying my best friend in front of our blended family(four children), and the people that are closest to us.
Describe Your Relationship In 5 Words
Loving, living, laughing, COMPROMISe, trust
Where Would Y’all Go For Your Dream Honeymoon?
Nowhere….Yet
What Is Your Most Favorite Thing About Each Other?
Mine is his sense of HUMOR and adventurous spirit. His is my sense of adventure and willingness to try new THINGS.
How Have You Grown As A Couple Since You First Started Dating?
We work as a team in life and parenting
How Do You Feel Most Loved By Your Partner?
Thoughtfulness and mindfulness of likes and dislikes
First Impression Of Each Other
He had a good career and was a loving father and he liked my independence
Where Is Your Favorite Place To Get Coffee?
Starbucks
List Any Vendors Represented In Your Session (ex: Ring, Dress, Shoes, Flowers, etc.)
Dress/veil-David’s BRIDAL Tampa fl, FLOWERS-Debbie at Bowers florist in Elizabethton TN, Food/cake-Carly DEAN, Butler tn