About a year before her wedding, Rachel first contacted me and this line caught my attention.  "I am getting married to the wonderful Grant!!!"  From that very first email, I knew how much Rachel and Grand were in love. 

See some of Rachel and Grant's engagement photos

Rachel knew that she wanted for her wedding style - romantic southern rustic.  She had great ideas for her design using lots of gray and beige with touches of blush.  The result was a stunning, detailed wedding full of charm.  

The ceremony took place at a historic white church nearby.  Rachel added sweet details with the wooden sign and scripture and the kraft paper program with the bridal party. 

Afterwards everyone went to Grant's family farm where the reception was held.   The cocktail area was setup with hay bales and wooden crates and boxes were filled with popcorn for a self-serve snack.  A canoe with ice held signature cocktails in small jars with a fly fishing label.

Old church pews were used as decorations around the barn with large boxes of cotton decorating the front draped barn entrance.  Around the side of the barn was more pews and large spools setup for alfresco dining. 

Rachel included so many details into her bridal party.  The mismatched bridesmaids dresses were all long but in different styles and colors.  But the combination of the beige and different shades of pink created a stunning effect.  The groom and groomsmen in their gray suits and yellow bow ties with feather and cotton boutonnieres looked very dapper. 

Upon entering the barn, guests were greeted with a warm "welcome" and the tablecloth that was the guest book. 

The head table was decorated with white Mr. and Mrs. pumpkins.  The tables were decorated with alternating designs.  One design had a gold and white chevron runner with lush, romantic pink, blush and white flowers in wooden boxes.  While the other design was a runner gold deer heads on kraft paper with antlers around a wooden box filled with cotton. 

The brides cake was a white whipped buttercream decorated with pink and white roses and topped with wooden deer.  The groom's cake was a duck blind.  There were also assorted flavors of mini bundt cakes in rustic metal feeders for guests.  

Photographer: Rachel Moore 
Ceremony Venue: New Hope Presbyterian Church
Reception Venue: The Hitchin’ Post 
Florist: Import Flowers Nashville and Garden Delights
Wedding Cake: Julia’s Bakery 
Cupcakes: Nothing Bundt Cakes 
Caterer: Jim ‘N Nick’s BBQ 
Lighting and DJ: JD’s Music and Lighting 
Chevron Table Runners: Kitchen Papers 
Gold Deer Table Runners: Anthropologie 
Bride’s Gown: “1900” by Casablanca 
Bridal Salon: The White Room Lebanon 
Bride’s Bolero: ShopRuche 
Hair and Makeup: Aignes Rogan
Bride’s Shoes: Fossil 
Bridesmaids’ Dresses: Joanna August 
Bridesmaid Dress Salon: Bella Bridesmaid 
Men’s Suits: Macy’s 
Groom’s Boots: Lucchese

Megan & Vince wanted their wedding to be a reflection of nature and their love of the outdoors. They chose a perfect location, a protected green space that is dedicated for the conservation of owls, for their natural and woodsy elements that kept the day very personal and true to them. 

Nested among the trees and under an arbor built by the groom, the couple said their vows in front of friends and family.   

After the ceremony, guests went to the "cocktail hour" for some snacks and a chance to look at some of the owls. 

Here guests could sign the couples thumbprint tree guest book. 

Megan told the florist to be creative...and she was!  All the florals for the wedding were unique and gorgeous.  The brides bouquet was filled with wild stems, berries and greenery.    

The reception was held at the pavillion onsite. 

The white wedding cake had a cute pennant topper and was surrounded by hedgehogs (adorable!)  

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Vendors:

Photographer: Alex Bee  http://www.alexbeephoto.com/
Videographer: With This Ring  http://withthisringvideo.com 
Officiant: Ralph Griggs  http://www.tennesseeminister.com/
Catering: 8 Lavender Lane  www.8lavenderlane.com
Rentals: Grand Central Party Rental    http://www.grandcentralparty.com/
Flowers: Color my World  http://colormyworldflowers.com/
Cake: Homestyle Bakery  http://www.homestylebakery.com/
Venue: Owls Hill Nature Sanctuary  http://www.owlshill.org/
Dress and Suits: The White Room Lebanon  http://thewhiteroom.us/
Makeup:  Michelle Crowder
Guitarist:  Rob Higginbotham   http://nashvilleweddingguitarist.com/
Cake Toppers: Lovebirds Goods  http://lovebirdsgoods.com

I could probably think of a dozen adjectives to describe this one of a kind wedding.  From the first moment I met Julissa, I knew her wedding would be amazing.  The very first thing she told me was that her wedding was called "Havana Nights meets Casablanca".  From that moment on, I knew that everything about this Nashville wedding would be memorable.  She didn't want a typical southern wedding with soft colors. She wanted vibrant and lively and full of personality, just like the bride herself. 

(See Julissa and Ben's engagement shoot)

Julissa and her mom told me they had enormous goals.  They planned to sew 2 dresses for the bride, 7 bridesmaid dresses and of course a flowergirl dress. I was honestly speechless.  They wanted to focus on this personal and important crafting project while I managed all the rest of the wedding details.  The end result was a distinctive wedding that fulfilled the bride's vision.

The bride's peach raw silk dress was one of a kind.  Look at that train (it's detachable)!

Each bridesmaid had a different style of dress and a different hair accessory.

Instead of a traditional guest book, guests signed postcards which the "mailed" to the bride and groom.

Doubling as both favors and escort cards, handmade truffles of either chocolate and green tea or dark chocolate and lavender were placed for guests.  

To incorporate her unique theme, the food was a custom Caribbean menu.  Vivid colors in the linens and flowers also carried this theme.  Multiple chandeliers were placed around Houston Station to add the elegant feel the bride envisioned.  We used a mix of both round and square tables with chiavari chairs to continue the elegant but fun feel. 

After dinner, the bride changed into her second dress of the evening.  A short, fun silhouette in the same peach color.  

Instead of the traditional top 20 songs for dance music, all the dance music was from before 1980.   This unusual request kept the dance floor filled with everyone from young to old. 

Working with this couple was truly a joy.  They had a wonderful vision, had amazing personality and weren't afraid to express it through their wedding. 

Vendors

Photography:  Jenna Winstead  

Venue: Houston Station Nashville 

Flowers:  Enchanted Florist

DJ: High Tone Entertainment

Catering: The Chef and I

Rentals:   Southern Events

Lighting: Bright Event Productions

Planner: Events by Elaine

Hair: Glynnis Garcia

Casey and Steve knew they wanted a simple wedding for 200 of their close friend and family.

But the best part of their story is how they met:

They were each in the Peace Corps on a trip to Africa.  After a few false starts, they finally connected and started talking.  They discovered that they lived only a few hours apart; one in Tennessee, the other in Alabama.  But they had to travel halfway around the world to find each other.

Awww.....

(This fabric came from their trip)

A fun exit with pom poms and foam fingers. 

Vendors:

Photographer:  Hosey Photography

Venue: Marathon Music Works

Catering: Flavor Caters

Cupcakes: Dulce Desserts

Rentals: Music City Tents

This fall wedding was filled with beautiful autumn colors and a really great party.  And look at this stunning bride....

Watch the highlight reel:

Nashville TN Wedding Highlight Video --Ashley & Randy from Bruce B. Karcher on Vimeo.

Vendors:

Venue: Houston Station

Catering: A Ribbon of Chocolate

Florist: The Enchanted Florist

Photography: Affordable Wedding Photography

Videographer: Beyond the Still Image

Rentals: Southern Events

Draping & Lighting: Blue Nova Designs

This elegant fall wedding took place at Houston Station.  The bride was stunning in her dress.

Beautiful with vibrant purple flowers, curly willow, honeysuckle vine and river rocks.

The brides wild and garden inspired bouquet.  

Check out the brides awesome shoes - purple Converse All Star!

Two cupcake towers created a brides and groom dessert station. 

These tasty sweets were the favors for guests. 

Instead of sparklers, bubbles or a traditional exit, the couple gave their guests kazoos.  There were a lot of laughs as guests to to remember how to use them. 

Vendors

Venue:

Houston Station

& Notable Blends Coffee

Rentals:

Southern Events

Caterer:

Two Fat Men

Florist:

Enchanted Florist

Photographer:

Sara Gibbs

Lighting:

Southern Sky

Brides Dress:

The White Room

Cupcakes:

Julia's Bakery

DJ: Mad Dog

Officiant:

Amanda Dobra

Sarah and Ricky wanted a beautiful wedding for their out of town guests as well as an amazing and fun reception.  

The couple decided to skip the first look and wait until the bride was walking down the aisle.  The adorable ring bearer announced the brides arrival.

The white and gray color scheme kept things simple and elegant.  The soft baby’s breath along with the draping and lighting, created a beautiful romantic feel.  

Nooks were created in the corner of the rooms using pews and coffee tables.

Guests were treated to dinner from a food truck and a “midnight” snack.

Instead of the traditional wedding cake, there were 5 separate cakes each with a unique flavor.

After a great party with lots of dancing and celebrating, the bridal party and couple left on a trolley after the wedding was over.

Vendors -

Venue:

Houston Station

Photographer:

Beauty In Art

Caterer:

Smoke Et Al

Florist:

Fresh Weddings by CarryAnn

Rentals:

Southern Events

Lighting & Drapery:

Nashville Audio Visual

Cakes:

Dulce Desserts

Transportation:

F.A.D.D.’s Party Bus

DJ:

Expressions of Music

Officiant: Unforgettable Ceremonies

This couple wanted their summer wedding to be a fun celebration.  

The groomsmen's shoes were perfect. 

Cornflower blue and yellow were mixed throughout the wedding in the flower, cakes and program. 

Check out the awesome Spiderman grooms cake! 

With a young and lively bridal party, everyone had blast on the dance floor. 

LOL!

Vendors

Venue:

The Mill at Lebanon

Photography:

Affordable Wedding Photography

Florist:

Belles Fleurs Designs

Catering:

Wildberry Catering

DJ:

Nashville Party Authority

Bartending:

Julie's Bartending Service

Cake: Martha's Cake

This Houston Station Nashville wedding was both simple and beautiful.  The bride wanted to throw a fun get together for her out of town guests to welcome them to town.

Look at this sweet first look.

The ceremony was held at a nearby church.

Beautiful touches were everywhere.

Look at this adorable seating chart cards

Look at these fun details that were captured before the wedding:

The bride and groom and their bridal party snapped a few photos and then the party started.

Afterward the bride and groom made a beautiful escape.

Vendors:

Photographer: Betsy Limbaugh

Reception: Houston Station Nashville

Catering: Chef and I

Flowers: Belles Fleurs

Cake: Beckers Bakery

Rentals: Southern Events

Heather and Ben were married in a gorgeous ceremony at Hermitage Hotel.  Although she was traveling for a lot of the time during planning, Heather and her mom created many DIY elements for her wedding.

The red, white and black color scheme added a very elegant feel to the day.

Each guest was given a small box of flower petals to throw as the couple left the ceremony. 

This elaborate and ornate cake matched many of the details on the brides dress.

Look at this great groom's cake - the WKU mascot

Custom framed escort cards for all the guests

A candy bar was one of the many details the bride provided for her guests. 

The color scheme added an elegant feel to the reception.  Red roses were the centerpieces throughout with red napkin rings, black napkins and an assortment of crystal candle holders. 

Check out this awesome kids table!

The head table was in the middle of the room.  The bride and groom had red and white pillows for their chairs.  

The bride changed dress for the reception

As a cheerleader, the bride performed a few stunts for her guests. 

The bridesmaids and groomsmen having some fun during photos. 

So beautiful!

Nashville Wedding Video :: Heather + Ben from Catchlight Cinema on Vimeo.

Photographer:  Matt Andrews Photography

Venue Name:  Hermitage Hotel

Videographer:  Catchlight Cinema

Makeup Artist:  Shelly Nicole

Cake Designer:  Signature Cakes by Vicki

DJ: Brandon Cummings

Dress:  The White Room

Flowers: Belles Fleurs

Stationery:  Prim and Paper

Ceremony Music:  Blue Tone Music

Tuxedos: Street Tuxedo

Photo Booth:  Aww Snap!