A Nashville Secret Garden Elopement Styled Shoot at Travellers Rest

Friday, July 15, 2016

The Secret Garden was (and still is) one of my favorite stories. I remember watching the movie over and over when I was a kid! So garden walls covered in ivy, perfectly manicured hedges and wrought iron gates have always seemed to tug at my heartstrings! And when I set eyes on the beautiful photos by Abby Leighanne Photography, it had me dreaming of all things carefree and whimsical inside these garden walls. 

"I hear elopements are in" was the theme of this styled shoot at the beautiful Travellers Rest Plantation. And that, they are! Abby Leighanne's collaboration with a team of local Nashville area wedding professionals came to fruition on a gorgeous spring day on the beautiful historical property. Charming, delightful light and airy come to mind when looking through these beautiful inspirational images. Take a look:

Styled Shoot Date | 3/23/2016

Styled Shoot Location | Historical Travellers Rest Plantation, Nashville, TN

Planning | Adriel Nutter Events

Photographer | Abby Leighanne Photography

Photographer | Derek Couts Photography

Flowers | A Village of Flowers

Cake | Tis So Sweet

Rentals | Liberty Party Rental

Decor | Ultrapom

Invitations | Darby Cards

Hair + Makeup | Southern Belle Beauty

Dress | Fabulous Frocks

Tux | Street Tuxedo

Tell us about the shoot vision.

Abby Leighanne: I've always adored the idea of a small intimate elopement. Weddings can be big and beautiful, but there's so much love in a tiny elopement. And just because it's an elopement, doesn't mean that you can skip out on all the details. I really wanted to show how beautiful and detailed an elopement can be. Travellers Rest provided a beautiful historical backdrop to the shoot. Since moving from the mountains, I fell in love with the magnolia trees, plantation homes, and big front porches. I asked Derek to shoot alongside me just to see the same things from a different point of view.

What was the theme and what inspired it?

Abby Leighanne: "I hear eloping is in" was the theme. We used Travellers Rest as a vintage, garden party, and romantic historic vibe. We loved pale shades of pinks, peach and golds.

What details were used to create the theme?

Abby Leighanne: We started with a Pinterest board and let our "friendors" go wild with their own vision. The bouquet was by far one of my favorite details from the day and they were donated to the nursing home that I work for afterwards.

Thank you for sharing your inspiration with ABG, Abby!

All photos by Abby Leighanne Photography and Derek Courts Photography

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Frozen Exposure Photo and Cinema Debuts Mobile App

Wednesday, July 6, 2016

Tanya and Bobby Macks of Frozen Exposure Photo + Cinema have done it again! Not only did they recently open a new photo studio in Green Hills, but they just debuted a new mobile app! And you can download it right now - it's free! As long as you have Google Play or the Apple Store, you're golden. :)

It's a great resource for all things Frozen Exposure - find photos of their most recent Nashville weddings and engagement sessions, get directions to their photo studio and even access pop up offers. Plus, you can find all of Bobby and Tanya's recommended Nashville wedding vendors and see where they're located on a built-in map. SUCH a great resource - especially for the destination bride!

If relatives are looking for something to give as a wedding gift, you can direct them to the app. Yes, Frozen Exposure has a link to purchase canvases, prints, albums and more! It's something meaningful you will treasure for a lifetime. :)

Just scan one of the barcodes above to download the app or visit the Google Play or Apple Store and click the download button - it's that easy! And we're all about convenience, am I right? 

Congrats to the FE team - thanks for creating such a great resource for brides!

All photos from the Frozen Exposure App and Frozen Exposure Instagram page. 

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Kristen+ Mike’s Vintage Nashville Antebellum Wedding

Friday, June 17, 2016

Modern romance in a historical setting is ideal for a Nashville wedding. With many sites to choose from, Kristen + Mike's Ravenswood Mansion wedding is one for the Nashville wedding record books! The touches of vintage lace and classically styled wedding decor sings an ode to times of old. And with personalized touches like fun American flag groomsmen socks and a memory room, Kristen + Mike's day was all about celebrating them as a couple. Dive deeper into their story with these incredible photos by Kristin Sweeting along with excerpts from the bride's perspective below.

Kristen + Mike

Wedding Date: June 13, 2015
Wedding Location: Ravenswood Mansion

Wedding Team:
Planner/Coordinator: Cande Cook
Photographer: Kristin Sweeting
Videographer: Kalimana Film Stories
Cake: Puffy Muffin
Caterer: Burton’s Catering
Florist: Flowers by Cary Allyn
Rentals: Grand Central Party Rental

Wedding Details:

Tell us about your proposal!

Kristen: Mike and I had been dating for two years when he decided to propose. It was Christmas Day when he brought over a tiny wrapped box that to my surprise was empty when I opened it. When I looked over at him in confusion he was kneeling next to me with a ring in his hand and asked me to marry him in front of my family. After the proposal, we decided on a June wedding which meant we had exactly six months to plan.

How did you choose your wedding venue and location?

Kristen: Mike and I both wanted our wedding to be a reflection of our commitment to each other, our love of friends and family, and our personal faith. In looking for that special place for our wedding day, we knew when we arrived at Ravenswood Mansion, it was the perfect choice. Both of us grew up within a few miles of this beautiful farm, so it was the ideal setting for our special day.

What were your wedding colors/wedding theme?

Kristen: With Mike being in the military, I wanted our colors to be subtle touches of red, white, and blue to recognize and honor him for what he does. Thanks to Pinterest, I came across a picture from a wedding where the groomsmen all wore red, white, and blue flag socks. Mike loved the idea, so we decided to have the fathers and groomsmen wear them. Not only did it add to our color theme, but it allowed a special personal touch for the men to show their support of Mike and the military.

What were some personal details you incorporated into your wedding?

Kristen: When I started to think about a style for our wedding, one thing I was certain about was I wanted the wedding to have personal touches on every detail. I wanted the guests to get a feel of who we are as a couple and see our personalities come through in every detail of the wedding. Thanks to my family, I was able to accomplish this. Some of the personal details we included were a memorial room for special family members who had passed away, homemade s’more’s in a jar to honor my special Great Aunt as wedding favors, picture frames with our favorite quotes placed around the venue, and window panes filled with photos of Mike and me from when we were little up to the time of our wedding. My maid of honor, my sister, added a special touch by making signs and placing them around the venue. My mother found beautiful antique lace to use as a runner for each of our reception tables. Each table was decorated with a beautiful white lantern, accented with a floral arrangement, and surrounded with tea lights. The tables were set with white china and stemware to create a southern vintage décor for the evening.

What were your favorite memories from the day?

Kristen: One of my favorite memories during the wedding was dancing with my dad to, “You Belong to Me,” by The Duprees. When the song ended I gave him a high five for keeping it together throughout the whole song, which I thought would be impossible. Mike and I had our first dance to “La Vie En Rose,” by Daniela Andrade, and during the song Mike decided to do his Elaine dance from Seinfeld, which cracks us up every time we watch the wedding video, but is another example of how he put his own “personal touch” on our day.

How did your everyone on your wedding team contribute to make your day special?

Kristen: The day was full of so much love and we are so thankful that we had such an amazing team to help us enjoy and remember every second. Our photographer, Kristin Sweeting, was the sweetest and captured all the special moments of the day by making the day look truly magical with her candid shots! Our videographer, Kalimana Film Stories, was so wonderful to work with and did a fantastic job documenting the highlights of our day so we can look back on them for years to come. Cande Cook, our wedding planner did a wonderful job bringing all the little details together to make the day run smoothly so Mike and I, our families, friends, and wedding party could just relax and enjoy the day. Our florist, Cary Allyn, really set the mood for the wedding with her beautiful and ornate arrangements and boutiques which she placed all around the mansion. Last but not least, our caterer, Burton Catering, did a fantastic job displaying the food as well as making the most delicious dinner. They topped it off by serving mini pies and ice cream under one of the big oak trees on the grounds of the mansion.

How would you sum up your wedding day?

Kristen: Without all of these people, friends and family who traveled near and far, this day would not have been as special. Mike and I greatly appreciate all of them and the hard work they put in to make this day the best day of our lives, and a day both of us will always cherish.

Thank you so much to Kristen (bride) and Kristin (photographer) for sharing this special day!

Excerpts of interview from Style Me Pretty. 

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Jenna Henderson Photography Now Offers Framing Services

Wednesday, June 1, 2016

When I found out photographer Jenna Henderson had an announcement to make, I couldn’t wait to find out what it was… Lo and behold, Jenna Henderson is now offering framing services! Now you can order beautiful frames from Jenna after she shoots your wedding.

There is no shortage of framing options with 8 different frame designs that are sure to work in any style home. Need some help with that gallery wall? Well, you’re in luck because Jenna will actually design and install the frames in your home!

To top off all of this amazing news, travel over to Jenna’s blog and check out the deal she’s offering!

All photos by Jenna Henderson from her blog here.

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