Emily & Christopher {Nashville Elopement Photographer}

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

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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}

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

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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!

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

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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Nashville Wedding Photographer at Christ the King Church
Nashville Wedding Photographer at Christ the King Church
Nashville Wedding Photographer at Christ the King Church
Nashville Wedding Photographer at Christ the King Church
Nashville Wedding Photographer at Christ the King Church
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Christ the King Wedding in Nashville by Mandy Whitley
Christ the King Wedding in Nashville by Mandy Whitley
Christ the King Wedding in Nashville by Mandy Whitley
Christ the King Wedding in Nashville by Mandy Whitley
Christ the King Wedding in Nashville by Mandy Whitley
Christ the King Wedding in Nashville by Mandy Whitley
Christ the King Wedding in Nashville by Mandy Whitley
Christ the King Wedding in Nashville by Mandy Whitley

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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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!