Dani + Sean’s Classic Tennessee Farmhouse Wedding
Friday, July 1, 2016
Dani has been a dear friend of mine for years - we were roommates at one time and even went to Europe together! And when she found the man of her dreams, Sean, her eyes would light up every time she talked about him. I knew it was a match made in heaven! Experiencing this beautiful outdoor Tennessee farmhouse wedding first-hand, it was a day full of love and warmth. Sharing the incredible photos by Brad + Jen (Q Avenue Photo) bring back all the amazing memories from the day. Especially the ending... you'll see why I chose this wedding to lead you into the 4th of July weekend. ;)
Dani + Sean Stewart
May 23, 2015
150 Guests
Venue | BlackTwig Farms
Photography | Brad + Jen Butcher (Q Avenue Photo)
Videography | Dogwood Films
Catering | The Grilled Cheeserie, Rolling Feast
Cake | Made by The Bride - Dani Stewart
Wedding Dress | Crista Sparkman
Flowers | Natalie Hosselton
Coordinator | Elizabeth Klemmer
Rentals | Liberty Party Rental
How did you guys meet?
Sean: Dani and I had a common group of friends for several years and one night I was writing and studying at Ugly Mugs with our mutual friend, Jamie, when Dani walked in with another mutual friend. Jamie introduced us that night for the first time. We continued to see one another in friendship settings for years until real feelings started to stir on both sides.
Tell us about your engagement!
Sean: Without going in to too much detail, I had a multilayered deviousness fest going on and was able to plan a trip to Seattle from Nashville for the two of us. Dani thought we were going on a friend-venture trip with our dear friends Leigh and Liz Klemmer. I had hired a professional photographer who lived in Seattle through a mutual friend in Nashville. The day our friends were "supposed" to get to Seattle, I convinced Dani we needed to meet up with an old friend in Seattle at Gas Works Park (she really likes that scene in 10 Things I Hate About You, you know, the paintball scene) just to say hello. We walked around the park for a while just taking in the scenery of Seattle and the water and I slyly made eye contact with said photographer whom I'd never met. We stood at a really great spot overlooking the city, I got down on one knee, she said yes! and then I revealed the hidden photographer. It was so much fun and actually worked! She had no idea.
What was the vision for your wedding?
Sean: Our main vision for the wedding was that we wanted a comfortable, yet breathtaking, venue where we could throw a fun party. Luckily we had all of that with the addition of family sentiment at her parents farm down in Columbia, TN. The ceremony was in front of an old barn lifted by fresh greenery and flowers. Then the wedding guests were led around the tree line toward the garden where there was a tent and dance floor surrounded by farm tables in the open air. It was comfortable, beautiful, relaxing, and a ton of fun!
What was your theme and what inspired it?
Sean: It was definitely a modern farm wedding. Everything looked as though it were straight out of Pinterest (I'm sure most of it was).
What details were used to create your theme?
Sean: Flowers were mostly white and green and took on a more natural theme. Everything from bouquets to table runners were white and green and classy.
Can you share any special moments or highlights from your wedding day?
Sean: We absolutely loved our photographers Brad and Jen Butcher. They were 100% experts at what they do and made the entire day relaxing, fun and romantic. With a de-stressed environment as much as we could create our guests were able to head right from the ceremony to the reception and indulge in the Grilled Cheeserie and Rolling Feast food trucks. The weather was so superb that everyone was able to spend the May evening in comfort and stayed to dance throughout the night. BUT, our favorite part was being sent off with fireworks booming behind us and making our escape in a white Studebaker.
Is there anything else you'd like to share about your wedding?
Sean: Our main goal for the evening was to not let stress ruin everything and relax. We wanted to enjoy the night, take it one moment at a time and try to remember everything. We really wanted to be able to look back and remember the occasion fondly knowing that fun ruled the evening and not stress or fear.
I absolutely love how they incorporated personal touches like the coffee mug favors (Sean co-owns local Nashville coffee shop Steadfast Coffee) and cake baked by Dani. The surprise fireworks at the end with a Studebaker exit was the cherry on top!
Hope y'all are inspired by this incredible Tennessee farm wedding - have an amazing 4th of July weekend!
All photos by Brad + Jen.
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Posted on July 1, 2016 |
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