Emily & Christopher {Nashville Elopement Photographer}

February 2, 2021 Heather Nelms

Hey, did you know I photograph weddings and elopements, as well? I had the privilege of photographing Emily and Christopher’s elopement at the Top of Woodland Weddings. While they couldn’t bring their fur babies this wedding venue IS dog friendly. I look forward to doing many more elopements with pups and their people there!

I first met Emily and Christopher with their pups during a mini session at The Farm at Natchez Trace in fall of 2019. Since I am a Pets and Their People Photographer, and their pets couldn’t make the elopement…I snuck a few pics from this session below so you could meet Oti and Mandy also!

Oti, a 12 year old pug, has been a part of Emily’s life since she graduated college. He absolutely hates skateboards, but he loves to eat dirt, snore, and is the bravest little thing. Oti really has no idea how small he actually is! Oti comes from Shakespear’s Othello, but that was quite a mouthful, so it was shortened.

Mandy is a two year old Blackmouth Cur/Hound Mix. She was an unplanned rescue from PetSmart. She is the sweetest, most sensitive hound pup. Because of her intuitiveness and understanding of human emotion, she has been a huge emotional support for Emily, especially during COVID. Being a big snuggler probably helped, too! Mandy loves to run super fast and chase the tennis ball, but the things she hates the most are fire alarms and oranges. Mandy is shortened from her original name “Mandalay”. The rescue organization named all the pups in her litter after casinos. So happy Mandy won the jackpot in finding Emily, Christopher, and Oti!

Enjoy some of my favorite pics from their elopement and mini session!

~Mandy

Vendors:

Wedding Dress: Anthropology presents BHLDN

Engagement Ring and Her Necklace: Pippin Vintage

His Wedding Band and Pocket Watch: Pippin Vintage

Her Wedding Band: Walton’s Antique and Estate Jewelry

Flowers: The Merry Stem in Franklin

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Mandy Whitley Photography is Nashville's premiere pet photographer. Mandy Whitley creates fun and playful photographs with pets and their people. She photographs portrait sessions, family sessions, couple portraits, and weddings - as well as just pets! To inquire about booking a photo session, contact Mandy!

Takesha & Shawn {Nashville Elopement Photographer}

March 28, 2018 Kaitlyn Holeman

I recently had a wonderful time capturing another elopement in Nashville, this time for Takesha and Shawn!

They had the sweetest elopement at Ellington Agricultural Center, which was officiated by Elope in Nashville. These two lovebirds wanted this celebration of their marriage to be just the two of them. They had a great time spending the weekend in Nashville at the Opryland Hotel after their ceremony.

I loved working with them, and they were both so kind and fun to be around! Although this elopement was animal-free, they do have two boxers at home that they plan to bring from Indiana to Nashville next time they visit -- and I can't wait!

~ Mandy

Nashville Elopement Ideas Agricultural Center

Ellington Agriculture Center Wedding Mandy Whitley Photography

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Jesse & Cody {Nashville Elopement Photographer}

October 31, 2017 Kaitlyn Holeman

There are so many reasons why I love elopements, especially ones like Jesse and Cody's recent elopement at the Riverwood Mansion! These two lovebirds came from Springfield, MO with a few of their closest friends and family to celebrate their marriage.

The Riverwood Mansion is a beautiful place to say your vows, and Sue with Elope in Nashville created a lovely elopement ceremony inside the mansion for Jesse and Cody.

After taking photos there, we headed into downtown, which was their first time in downtown Nashville! Although they don't have any pups yet, they were certainly checking out every dog we passed in town -- so I won't be surprised if one joins their family in the future!

They also had a fun Friday the 13th invite and wedding ring case, so it's even more fitting to share it on Halloween! And just wait until you see her gorgeous hair which Cody did herself with the help of a friend!

Thank you, Jesse and Cody, for giving me the opportunity to capture such a special day for you.

~ Mandy