Amy & Jay's at home surprise wedding! {Nashville Wedding Photographer}

February 6, 2014 Mandy2

I did a sneak preview of Amy & Jay's wedding a few months ago, but really wanted to do a full blog post from the day. I can't tell you how much fun this wedding was and how different from any other wedding I've ever photographed. First, most of the guests didn't know it was a wedding at all! They all met at a local restaurant (Mo'Cara) where friends and family thought they were celebrating Amy's birthday.

Then in walks the groom (who was supposed to be out of town) and the couple announces that the group will be heading back to their house for the couple's wedding! And what a sweet, intimate wedding it was. The ceremony was officiated by Amy's dad, with ring bearer Andy the pup hanging out in the isle getting petted by everyone he walked by. It was such a meaningful ceremony and there wasn't a dry eye in the house. Plus, the bride wore a fabulous black dress (as well as all the bridesmaids) and teal heals - how great is that!

I loved meeting and working with this great group of people - they made me feel SO welcomed!

Enjoy!

~Mandy

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Vendors:

Reception: Mo'Cara

Cake & Cupcakes: Julia's Homestyle Bakery

Cake Topper: The Pink Owl Gift on Etsy

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Kelly & Dominic's Wedding at Christ the King {Nashville Wedding Photographer}

October 31, 2013 Mandy2

I really enjoyed my day with Kelly & Dominic. Everything was so beautiful - all the details, her dress, the flowers, the venue. But the parts of the day that really stand out to me are their ceremony and reception. Kelly & Dominic's ceremony was a full Catholic mass, and right away Kelly mentioned that it was the most important part of the day to them - which is so awesome and really how it should be, right? It was a beautiful service.

We did most of their photos at the ceremony site, but then I took the couple to the close by Sevier Park for some shots of just the two of them - I LOVE it when couples include time just for them!

Fun fact about this couple - they were best friends for 10 years before deciding maybe there was something else going on there too! I love that and I don't think you can start out marriage with a stronger foundation than 10 years of friendship first!

Speaking of friends, this couple's friends and family were so sweet to me and my team all day and were genuinely there for this great couple who they obviously want the very best for - it made the day go so smoothly!

And the reception - possibly the best dance party I've ever photographed! So much fun and so many smiling faces - it was really hard not to join in :)

And now for the best part of any blog - the photos! (and there are lots today)

Thanks for looking,

~ Mandy

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Ceremony Venue: Christ the King Church

Reception Venue & Catering: Embassy Suites Franklin

Bridal Hair: Green Pea Salon

Makeup: Melanie Culbreath with Mary Kay

DJ: Nashville Party Authority

Alter flowers: Knestrick by Design

Flowers: Rebel Hill Florist

Cakes: The Sweetest Day

Couples Photos: Sevier Park

And a huge thank you to my second shooters for the day - Jessica & Carissa!

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Lana & Matt's Nashville Wedding {Nashville Wedding Photographer}

October 17, 2013 Mandy2

I honestly can't say enough about all the gorgeousness that was Matt & Lana's wedding day! From their ceremony at Woodmont Christian Church to their reception at Union Station, everything was just perfect! I also feel so lucky to have been on this entire journey with them. I photographed their proposal in Germantown in February of this year, then their fun engagement session in downtown Nashville, all the way through their rehearsal dinner at the Watermark.

Even though they now live in Virginia, they wanted to have their proposal, engagement photos and wedding in Nashville where they met and fell in love. Matt & Lana are so smily! Their big day started with getting ready photos and a first look at Union Station, followed by a fun trolley ride to Woodmont for the ceremony. The cocktail hour and reception was back at Union Station ending with a pretty epic dance party and beautiful sparkler exit.

Matt & Lana are so sweet together and you could easily see how much these two care for each other, and how supported they are by their friends and family! And can we just talk for one second about how gorgeous this couple is! And their wedding party too! I loved working with them all, and I'm so excited to share their full blog post today.

Enjoy!

~ Mandy