Live, Laugh, Love Weddings

01/01/2025

2025 is going to look different…

15 years, and now to the next chapter.
After 15 years, this 2024 summer was my last as the heel clackin, crazy designing, do things different, and you can never have too much navy Live Laugh Love Weddings planner. I cannot say enough about how much I have loved these 15 years.

To my wedding friends, thank you for embracing my crazy ideas, trusting my planning, and just being such an amazing groups of friends. I will miss you the most!

To my clients, thank you for making me part of such a special and beloved moment in your life. I always wanted you to have the day you wanted, and strived to make your wedding one that was truly made for you. Thank you letting me shine with creativity, keep you on a schedule, and be honest every step of the way.

There are a few friends I truly want to thank for my amazing career. These people made me find a part of my creative self, I never knew; made me believe in my talents when I was truly doubting myself; and gave me the confidence to embrace who I am.

My family who has given me more than enough thru these years. Thank you for believing in me, putting in countless hours to make projects happen, for being with me thru the late nights, the tears, the joys, the long hours of babysitting. Thank you!! thank you!! thank you!!! Kevin Gaddis and too many to name!

Second to Sarah Isbell Burtch and Erin Gamble who helped me thru so hundreds of weddings. These girls busted their bitts more than a few times. They set up tiles in patterns they didn’t understand, they pulled out thousands of chairs for your guests, have assisted hundreds of thousands guests in finding their seats, and have probably unwrapped millions of sparklers. They’ve sweated, cried, and have been there thru every grueling hour to make weddings happen!!

Third to those vendors who have become more than just co workers but friends.

Sam George and Samuel Franklin you know you are true gem in my life, have been there thru my worst times and best times. There’s not enough words.

Jim Ogle who always asked what I needed and always delivered with every request! You made me believe not only that I was an awesome planner, but an awesome mom as well.

Miles Davis who has been with me since my first wedding, and has been with me thru the craziest times of problems; You always were willing to share a laugh and pivot at the slightest change!!

Catering staff including Rex, Bradford Jones, Chris Gildrie, and Kate Townsend; you all have been thru the most weddings with me, and busted it every time. You never said no, and always made sure not only every guest & client was taken care of, but made sure my staff of vendors were taken care of from a simple glass of water, to the sweet potato biscuits to go, and always giving me one more tall glass of spiced tea.

And Jennifer Jones Crook who has photographed most of my clients! Thank you for your patience, thoughtfulness, and endurance. As we have said many times, I don’t know how you do your job! Hope for you to photography my family in the coming years!

Channing Muller of DCM Communications who guided me thru so many obstacles, made me embrace the unique views I had for weddings, and kept my fears turning! You made such an impact on me that made me believe in the talents I have today.

There are so many more; LB Floral and Lesley Britt, Cheryl Cobble Stokey, Regina Long, Crystal Williams Hertwig, Vintage Floral Designs, Sammy Scott, Jason Lovely, The Mill & Mine - Special Events, Marblegate Farm the whole staff at All Occasions Party Rentals, Jason McClure, White Table, Rentals, Brian Marsh, Danielle Danni Evans Campbell, Katherine Oliver Birkbeck, and so many more!!!

So what’s next for me……
I am also focusing more on my family and my kids. They have sacrificed for me the most, and they need me the most now. So keep an eye out for what adventures I may get myself into to!!

I will continue my small building projects, and hope it to grow. You can follow me Handedness for more!

09/30/2024

In Need!!!

Do you have a truck or know anyone with a BIG truck?? Joey and Nancy on WIVK filled their supply truck going to Hurricane Helene victims in East TN! They need more trucks!!!

I know some of you know someone! Can anyone help?!!! They’re at 4711 Old Kingston Pike!!

06/27/2024

I’m speechless tonight. It was just joy to know Sarah. I’d never met someone so rooted in their faith, so full of life, and so loving to everyone she met. If you knew Sarah you knew pure joy in human form. She is dearly missed. Love to you Ty, the girls, and THE family!

01/30/2024

Looking for Champagne Chivari Chairs, anyone have them (open to chattanooga and nashville locations).

08/29/2023

Home and wedding clean out! Let me know what you want!!!

Baby Stroller $5

Girls size 6/6x leotards $10

“Let them be Little Sign” $8

Huge Playdough tools set $20

Acrylic & gold table numbers 1-12 $30

silver and white 6” pedestal $15

Assorted navy dessert plates $10

Small Brown Leather suitcase/Storage box $15

Pet free/Smoke free home
All in excellent condition

04/05/2023

Love working with the Juliana! Great and hard-working staff that are easy to collaborate with! They allow my focus to to be on my clients and the details that matter the most to them!

02/14/2022

February 14th? What about the 15th?

My first valentine with my husband, we quickly began a tradition of Valentines on the 15th. We got married out of college and not much money in the savings account. So we started celebrating Valentine’s on the 15th.

Why? The first year we were married I cooked a gorgeous dinner, and it tasted awful. My husband went shopping to get me something but couldn’t really afford anything.

Then on the 15th he walked in the door with armfuls of candy boxes, flowers, and a big smile. We realized with the store quick & huge markdowns, the 15th was the way to go. 15 years later we are still doing the tradition, it’s ours. It’s a memory and tradition we created, and love every moment.
Could I afford flowers on the 14th? Yes
Could he buy my favorite chocolate on the 14th? Yes
Would it be as much fun? NOPE!

So celebrate the 14th with candy, balloons, flowers, and hearts! I’ll be celebrating on the 15th.

01/28/2022

They call you what??!!!!

I have many names with clients….
Allison
The pro
Wedding planner
Head Honcho
Lady in Charge
The boss
Ask Her
Drill Sargeant
That lady
The best

…I’ve earned them, cause I make smiles all the day long!

01/26/2022

My people!

I have been doing weddings for 13 years, and I’ve learned a lot. Too much to list, but it’s taken a long time to learn who my people are. Who are my clients?

No I don’t forget client names. I want to help everyone, every couple, but also remembering I’m providing for my family at the same time. I have had to learn when to say no, and when to say yes!

Nichole and Zack are my people. People who value what I bring.
People who trust my talents.
People who I value in return.

In their words:

“Allison was absolutely invaluable. From our first zoom meeting to the wedding, she ensured everything we were discussing and planning had my and my fiance's personalities, tastes, opinions and most importantly, relationship in mind.

Her creativity and unique perspective as a wedding designer - in addition to her planning and coordinating skills - is irreplaceable.

Having Allison and her team (Sarah and Erin) there for the rehearsal and wedding day helped make it the most enjoyable and memorable experience for not only us, but for our families and guests as well. They took care of everything - and I mean EVERYTHING.

All I have are memories of our perfect wedding - and our guests are still talking about what a great time they had. It wouldn't have been the same without Allison and her team.”

Wondering if you are my people? Maybe if I’m your kind of person? Email me and let’s chat…
[email protected]

11/22/2021

What 3 words would you use?

Bravery, Courage, Faith only begins to describe . I’ve known Sarah since was on Union Ave. and she has taught me so much I can barely describe, and it’s time to give back to her!!!

Sarah has been diagnosed with Inflammatory Breast Cancer. She has done treatments, surgeries, and blogged. Boy has she blogged! Sarah has documented her journey and man……
(go to happyenvelope.com)

Sarah makes breast cancer sound like the truth with roots of faith stronger than an oak! Every time I read it I am inspired by her faith, her strength within God, and her constant beautiful outlook on life.

These Coasters were designed by me being inspired by Sarah. Each set is $50, and the sales go straight to help fund her breast cancer battle.

DM me to purchase. Feel free to share to your friends, and Sarah’s friends!!!

To Sarah: you are loved, and Handedness stands with Sarah!

cancer

10/26/2021

https://knoxvillevoyager.com/interview/rising-stars-meet-allison-gaddis-of-west-knoxville/

Today we’d like to introduce you to Allison Gaddis. Hi Allison, can you start by introducing yourself? We’d love to learn more about how you got to where you are today? Wedding Planning found me. After gaining a job at a local bridal boutique, I found brides asking my advice about centerpieces a...

08/30/2021

My hand are always dirty….

You will find me wearing heels, but rarely with a manicure. My hand are always rough from sanding, dry from staining, and usually have a smidge of paint….

Yes I shower but I love creativity! I love creating, it’s what I thrive to do for my clients.

So bring on the paint dippin, Lowe’s shoppin, wood choppin, and tile carrying all in the name of weddings!

“I don’t do ugly weddings”

08/18/2021

I did it!!! I conquered my first 5k ever!

I have always wanted this, since my 20s. Today I did it. After the year of 2020 I needed to accomplish something, something for me being me.

I trained on vacation, on a girls trip, in 95 degree heat, even on the days I just wanted to nap. I did it!

I invested in myself, my mental health, and reminded myself that I can do anything!

Everything is Figureoutable you just have to conquer fear and believe!

Huge thank you to my family who cheered for me almost every practice run and sometimes in their pajamas. Thank you for letting this mom, wife, and entrepreneur achieve something I’ve wanted for so long!

08/16/2021

Having cute and amazing clients, will never get old!

My clients really are amazing. They let me do what I am great at, and trust me to make it all happen. They are beautiful people who believe in quality, great service, and value others talents. I am truly blessed to have such amazing people not only to work for, but to work with.

Thank you!

08/09/2021

Where did I go?
Am I still a planner?
What’s going on?

These are a few questions I have been asked over the last 5 months. I did take a break, a much needed break. I needed to focus on what I wanted as a business owner, as a mom, and as myself.

Facebook, Instagram, and more or less any media was not what I needed. I didn’t need the reminder of a pandemic, I didn’t need to hear the disagreeing, and I didn’t want another recipe for cookies.
I needed to figure out what my life & my family needed.

So to answer those questions:

1. Where did I go?
Still here in Knoxville, getting myself in a better, productive head space.

2. Am I still a planner?
YES! YES! YES!

3. What’s going on?
I am learning everything is figureoutable. I am teaching myself a new kind of balance. I need my family, I need my work, I need creative outlets, and I need to breathe.

So some things are changing, some things are plowing forward, but no matter I am here as a working mom, wedding designer, woodworking crazy business woman.

Thank you for your love, and support. The small business community really is truly amazing!

05/03/2021

Me- a woman, a mom, a wife, an entrepreneur

A thriving, loud, independent, determined, coffee addict with a side of cookies!

A stubborn, won’t give up, strength builds character boss

A let’s do everything we can with all the time we have, focus on simplicity, can’t stand laziness, and paint everything kind of mom.

I am me, I am Allison.

another side of me comes tomorrow...

04/23/2021

NEW SPRING PRODUCTS

So excited to introduce these new spring inspired round trays! Perfect for Mother’s Day, Teacher Appreciation, and more! Choose from Dogwood, Greenery Garland, or God is Good Designs!

Choose your size of 18” or 15”

To order DM me the design, size, and date needed by! All Mothers Day deliveries will be made by May 7th via doorstep.

Check our stories for ongoing promotions!

04/21/2021

Mom, boss, artist, fluffer, counselor, reinventor, planner, builder, wife...
I have a lot of names, and I’m proud of them all. In one word what can you name me?