real weddings
Checking out real Nashville weddings is a great way to get ideas and discover wedding resources. With over 100 real Nashville weddings listed below - from modern to classic - you're sure to find some you love!
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Real Nashville Wedding: Quirky, Vegan Couple Wed on a Budget in Colorful, Non-Religious Ceremony
Friday, January 17, 2014
Jennifer is an offbeat, Nashville bride. She and now-husband David are individuals who wanted to be sure that every aspect of their wedding spoke to their values and personalities. They searched for a rare wedding venue that would suit their budget and their desire for a non-religious ceremony. They doled out DIY tasks to the BrideKicks (aka bridesmaids) and had their grooms wear their favorite frocks in lieu of rented suits.
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Melissa & Nathan’s Front Porch Farms Wedding Takes Guests to New Heights (Hot Air Balloon Included)!
Thursday, December 26, 2013
There's just something special about a Front Porch Farms wedding. From the picturesque hilltop location with breathtaking views of the countryside to the vintage charm that exudes from the unique ceremony and reception sites, Front Porch Farms always delivers the “wow factor.”
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Leslie & Nathan’s Wedding at Oaklawn Plantation: Tradition Sprinkled With A Lot Of Elbow Grease
Friday, December 6, 2013
When a bride and groom are able to pull off a seamless blend of tradition and creativity, it makes for one pretty special wedding day. Leslie and Nathan combined their love for the great outdoors with their desire to have their personal stamp on the details for the June wedding at the pristine Oaklawn Plantation in Spring Hill.
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With 70 Guests, Couple Is Able to Splurge on Breakfast at Tiffany’s Themed Wedding in Franklin
Friday, November 29, 2013
We love intimate weddings. They are a reminder that we don't have to invite hundreds of people, if we don't want to. Instead, we can invite just those who really matter. That's why we're sharing Mary and Dave's 2011 wedding, an oldie but certainly a goodie.
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Bride Keeps it Simple with Brentwood Ceremony & Reception, Plus Las Paletas Popsicles!
Friday, November 22, 2013
One way to make my heart smile is when I encounter a couple who has their priorities in order — they know that the wedding is simply a day to celebrate with family and friends, and the true emphasis should be on the marriage itself.
Meet Leah and Trey, a couple who was determined not to get too caught up in the details of their wedding day, but instead committed to having a fun, simple and relaxed event that their friends and family would remember for a long while.
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Real Tennessee Wedding: Planner is Right on Target; Helps Bride Plan Rustic Wedding at Messick Farm
Friday, November 15, 2013
Meagan had a few requests for her fall wedding: She wanted it simple, she wanted it rustic with a hint of vintage, and she wanted a day that her guests could remember fondly as relaxed, comfortable and filled with the love the couple has for one another.
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Laid-Back Alabama Bride Finds Nashville The Perfect Location For Her Wedding Day
Friday, November 8, 2013
When Katie, of Florence, Ala., was in search of a location for her wedding to her now-husband, John, of Lexington, Ky., there was only one place that seemed to fit their personalities and central enough for both of their families to attend: Nashville.
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Kellee & Terry’s Simply Stunning Post-Wedding Session at Tennessee’s Mint Springs Farm, Pt. 2
Friday, November 1, 2013
After their wedding (which we featured yesterday) Kellee and Terry opted for a post-wedding photography session with their wedding photographer, Roland's Photography. Post-wedding photography sessions are becoming more popular and each couple's reason for doing a session varies.
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Kellee & Terry’s Simply Stunning Wedding at Tennessee’s Mint Springs Farm, Pt. 1
Thursday, October 31, 2013
Kellee (whose engagement photos we featured last month) is honest. In her own words, her whole wedding was a "splurge". I like the candidness of her response because a wedding is a splurge. No matter your budget, they are expensive. There is no way around it.
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With Fiancé in Louisville & Mom in Canada, Nashville Bride Plans Her Rustic Wedding for Under $10K
Friday, October 25, 2013
When I hosted my wedding planning boot camp for engaged couples/families in 2011, Jenn was all ears. She attended each workshop faithfully, sometimes bringing her then fiancé, Jermaine, or bringing her mom, all the way from Canada. She listened, took notes and used everything she learned to plan her wedding.
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Mac & Cheese, BBQ and Sweet Tea: You Can’t Go Wrong with a Southern Comfort Wedding Reception Menu
Monday, October 14, 2013
Lauren and Chris were married at Tennessee's Front Porch Farms last October. Their black and ivory wedding started at 4 p.m. and was attended by 120 guests.
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Christian Bride Shares Her Classic, Scarritt-Bennett Wedding & Advice for Other Christian Brides
Friday, October 11, 2013
It doesn't get more classic than Alexis and Zac's Scarritt-Bennett wedding. Their timeless style and Christian values are apparent in every aspect of their wedding, from their design to their venue selection. I think you will appreciate this couple's devotion to their religious beliefs as well as their excitement over their favorite wedding venues.
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Couple’s Lavish, Indian Celebration Spans Three Days & Three Nashville Wedding Venues
Friday, October 4, 2013
Neha and Guru's opulent Nashville affair had all of the makings of a storybook wedding: love, family, culture and color.
A true fairytale, their Indian wedding spanned three different Nashville wedding venues. The three day soiree started with a Sangeet at Oz, then to a traditional Indian ceremony and dinner at War Memorial Plaza and concluded with a celebration at the Parthenon. Their design also included several color themes!
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Dawn & Jeff’s Wedding: DJ & Live Musicians Collaborate to Create Perfect Reception at W.O. Smith
Friday, September 27, 2013
Dawn and Jeff had a beautiful wedding but kept their marriage as their number one priority. That's what their wedding planner, Kelly of Kelly Dellinger Events, loved most about the couple. Thanks to Kelly, I learned all about this special couple, including how they worked with Cosmo Creations to ensure their live reception music was memorable and dance worthy!
I hope you enjoy learning about Dawn and Jeff, and their Nashville wedding, as much as I did.
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Erica and Brent Complement Nature with their Countryside Wedding at Front Porch Farms
Friday, September 13, 2013
Shopping for a wedding venue is a lot like shopping for a home. You should immediately fall in love with the space and just know it's right for your wedding. That's exactly what happened when Erica and Brent toured Front Porch Farms, located just outside of Nashville. The venue's natural beauty is mesmerizing and a wonderful backdrop for a Tennessee wedding.
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Nothing Fazes Nashville Wedding Myrick Studios, Not Even the Rain
Friday, August 9, 2013
You spend weeks fantasizing about your perfect wedding day...
Your dress is gorgeous, and your hair and makeup are stunning. Your groom is as handsome as he’s ever been and your best friends are lined up by your side. The venue is picture perfect and the sun is shining down on it all.
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Full of Southern Style: A Magical, Destination Nashville Wedding at Fontanel Mansion and Farm
Friday, August 2, 2013
I love Fontanel Mansion and Farm's slogan, "Only 10 minutes from Nashville but far from ordinary." After seeing Chris and Amy's 2012 wedding at the venue, I'd have agree. It certainly says "Nashville," which made it the ideal venue for this Los Angeles based couple's big day.
Erin, of The Collection, photographed this charming, destination Nashville wedding and was there to capture all of the day's Southern charm, including the log cabin.
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Julie Trusts Her Planner, Finds the Perfect Team for Her Nashville Wedding - Part 2: Wedding Details
Friday, July 26, 2013
"My wedding planner Michelle was my hero." That comment stood out most during my conversation with Julie, a recent Nashville bride. As she told me about her wedding, it was clear that while she was very pleased with her wedding day, she did not enjoy the wedding planning - at all. Thanks to her planner, Michelle of Burlap and Brooches, and the team she helped Julie assemble, Julie's day was blog-worthy all without reading a single wedding blog! The irony of that:).
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Deborah & David’s Wedding at Mint Springs Farm, a New & Breathtaking, Nashville Wedding Venue
Friday, July 19, 2013
Mint Springs Farm is one of Nashville's newest wedding locations but it's quickly becoming one of my favorites. A quick look at the photos by Krista Lee Photography and you'll see why. It's dreamy, all-inclusive and full of rustic details. It was Deborah's wedding splurge and one that she doesn't regret one bit and I can see why.
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Trevor + Rachel’s Classic, Winter Wedding with a Coffee Room at Nashville’s Houston Station
Friday, July 5, 2013
Trevor and Rachel mixed rustic and elegant elements to achieve their winter themed wedding at Houston Station. I love that they took advantage of Noteable Blends, a coffee room on-site at Houston Station. In between dancing, wedding guests were treated to a coffee blended custom for the couple. The coffee room was a great way to keep this wedding intimate and guests warm on this cool, January wedding day.
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Sarah & Tyler’s Sunny, Outdoor Wedding at Carnton Plantation in Franklin, TN
Friday, June 28, 2013
With one look at the Carnton Plantation wedding photos by The Collection, you quickly notice that the weather was on Sarah and Tyler's side. Their photos were simply lovely. Below are some of my favorite shots from their day. Enjoy more photos and details frim this sunny outdoor wedding by visiting their full wedding feature on The Collection's blog.
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