If you’re looking for a photographer in the Nashville area, we’ve recently found two great options. They’re both a little bit edgy, and I love what they do.
Gray Photography: Website, Blog
Found on a local Birmingham blog, Zach and Jody are a couple who work together. They’re so cute!
He’s a little bit crazy, but I love his pictures. He knows how to work a camera.
Hope this helps out any potential Tennessee brides!
A.
Reasons why I love this Nashville engagement session: the way it tells a story (the couple chose locations of first and other meaningful dates), the gorgeous turquoise wall, a delicious milkshake that I can almost taste, and the adorable couple of Matt and Alison. Enjoy the bliss!
Kristen from Kristen Steele Photography and Tiffani from Creative Design Events sent over this gorgeous bridal session they put together using gowns from Priscilla of Boston, one of my favorite design houses.
Jennifer and Justin were married in Birmingham, AL but both live and work in Nashville. They invited Brandon and Stacey from Gresham Photography up to Nashville to shoot these lovely engagement images around town!
To kick off Southern week, Gray Photography in Nashville sent over a few shots from a bridal portrait session. Bridal portraits were a mainstay in weddings until photojournalism took over. I’m seeing a rebirth, and I love it!
Sara and Conner met while were both were on vacation in Nashville. There was an instant connection, and after spending as much time together as possible during that trip, they began dating long distance and were married at Nashville’s Cedarwood just over a year later. Their festive, intimate dinner party was a nod to Sara’s Southern roots. Magnolia leaf place cards were set atop each place setting on long wooden tables where each flower was handpicked by the bride. The couple’s monogram was sprinkled throughout, even on the wreath above the historic home’s door. From their ceremony on the rolling hills of the estate to the reception glimmering with candlelight, we are smitten with this entire day, beautifully photographed by Erin Lee Allender!
Our hearts are aflutter for the beautiful documentary photography by Carey MacArthur. At its heart, photography is about preserving memories, and this is what Carey does so well. Her powerful images are able to transport you into the moment, capturing the story as it unfolds. Carey makes a genuine connection with her couples and brings a wedding to life by documenting the day with the same care and compassion that two people have for one another. From capturing the small, personal details to celebrating the important moments, Carey’s documentary photography style insures that each part of the day is recorded with elegance and simplicity. Carey is based in Brooklyn, NY, but travels the world making images of couples in love. Visit her EAD Vendor Guide portfolio and Instagram to view more of her gorgeous work!
Ryan and Cristin’s Nashville wedding was a true celebration of their coupling and the couple chose to fete with their dearest friends and family at the esteemed Country Music Hall of Fame. The open and airy Mike Curb Conservatory was completely transformed with dramatic draping, elegant chandeliers, and vibrant pink and ivory centerpieces created by LMA Designs. Ryan and Cristin worked with Angela Proffitt to bring their vision of a modern and elegant soiree to life, and each and every detail down to the glamorous lounge area and tiered silver and white cake from The Frosted Affair. We’re head over heels for every single moment captured by the incredible Kristyn Hogan!
If you are a bride-to-be getting married in 2016 and have been dreaming about finding a fine art film photographer to capture every single moment and detail to perfection, then you are in luck because the ever so lovely and talented Brittany Lauren Photography is giving away free wedding photography to one lucky EAD reader!
South Carolina’s River Oaks Charleston was the perfect backdrop for this gorgeous bridal story captured by Exquisitrie by Kelly Sauer. Though set in the Lowcountry, the shoot evokes the romance and history of Europe, with the Old World textures of River Oaks and magical Ivy gown from Saint Isabel Bridal. Bridal portraits always seem to tell the story of “waiting” – preparing dreams of the wedding day, holding bated breath, settling in to begin the story of married life – and this feeling is perfectly encapsulated in the stunning images directed by Kelly Sauer Ltd. Co. We are positively smitten!
Today’s gorgeous styled shoot from Cedarwood Weddings is all about simplicity and clean lines. The setting of Nashville’s Historic Cedarwood set the stage for this sophisticated take on rustic design, featuring loads of greenery, weathered wood table runners, and elegant stationery from Designs in Paper. Fresh herbs add to the natural styling, and we adore the simple but sweet bottles of infused water that double as table numbers. Each image from Kristyn Hogan is pure perfection!
It’s been a year since Christian and Susie wed, and on a rainy Utah afternoon they gathered together with Mariel Hannah for a romantic anniversary shoot, creating beautiful memories to celebrate their first year together. Flower Afternoon created perfectly styled blooms for this magical set of images—we are swooning over the lush marigold, pale coral, crimson, and green bouquet. Kali Chris styled Susie with the most lovely sideswept updo and soft makeup. We’re so in love with the love these two share as captured by Mariel Hannah!
Julie and Andrew’s chic Nashville wedding is full of simple Southern charm. The gazebo at CJ’s Off the Square, festooned with beautiful drapery by Blue Nova Designs, was the perfect setting for their outdoor reception. Accents of deep navy, including Andrew’s adorable bow tie, add a sophisticated touch. Brocade Designs created classic centerpieces of cream hydrangea and blush roses to sit atop tables adorned with glass chargers and pearl-embellished napkin rings. A Delightful Day worked with the couple to make sure their day ran smoothly, right down to the twinkling sparkler exit. Enjoy the beautiful images from Jenna Henderson, Photographer!
Sara and Jeremy’s Nashville wedding is overflowing with tradition and timeless elegance. Sara set out to create a unique and personal event, held at her family home, and enlisted the help of Jackson Durham to bring her vision to life. With a stunning neutral palette of whites and grays, the tented reception was utterly magical, incorporating airy dove gray draping, a lush floral chandelier, and centerpieces of varying heights set atop chic modern linens. Sara says: “It was important to me that I not look back on my wedding photos in a decade and have regrets about choosing elements that were trendy, or of-the-moment. I felt that by eliminating color entirely, someone looking at a snapshot of the evening would be unable to tell what time of year or in what decade the wedding occurred, making it frozen in time, timeless, and eternally relevant.” The tent was illuminated with soft candlelight, and several pieces of family silver graced the reception. From the playful “medal” escort cards to Jeremy’s United States Naval Academy uniform (the top two buttons replaced with those from Sara’s late grandfather’s uniform), the couple lovingly incorporated details to honor Jeremy’s military service. Every single facet of their wedding is perfectly thought-out, from the bridesmaids Jenny Yoo frocks to Sara’s Rivini gown, which was paired with family heirloom jewelry and a vintage veil. We are absolutely smitten with the images by Amy Campbell Photography!
Pardon us while we gush a bit about the exquisite talent that is Jessica of Jessica D’Onofrio Photography. Jessica’s images are full of light and love and the way she captures emotion is pure and natural. Every photographer has a specific style all their own, and we’d describe Jessica’s as feminine and timeless. There’s a sweet simplicity in her fine art photography that captures romance in an authentic way. Jessica is based in Southern California, but travels wherever your wedding takes her! Visit her website, blog, and vendor portfolio to see more of her gorgeous images!
Your wedding day is made up of so many perfectly unscripted moments, each over in an instant. Photography is about capturing these flashes of time, and that is exactly what Rachael Shirano does so well. Her work is so beautifully raw and real, each frame reflecting the emotion of the event inside. Rachael is based in Central Illinois and is able to capture both the modern Chicago wedding, rustic Midwestern soiree, or destination wedding with flair. We simply love Rachael’s images, each filled with light and love, and are thrilled to introduce you to her portfolio!
The incredible team at Cedarwood Weddings never fails to blow us away with their creativity and style, and we just adore today’s stunning vintage-inspired inspiration shoot! Filled to the brim with glitz and glam, the gorgeous tabletop features vintage elements with contemporary updates, such as the luxurious rose gold sequin runner that is full-on modern glam, but reminiscent of the intricate patterns of lace. Lovely florals set inside vessels of gold and crystal add to the sophisticated romance, perfectly suited to Historic Cedarwood. We adore Claire Pettibone‘s Queen Anne’s Lace gown, and on bride-to-be Kortni is absolutely breathtaking! Enjoy each and every image from Kristyn Hogan!
When designing this shoot, the team at Sage Nines Event Production started with a rich, earthy color palette of soft mint green and muted jade paired with glimmer pops of copper. The shiny metallic hue adds a touch of elegance to this organic wedding inspiration, photographed to perfection by Kristyn Hogan. Installed at Southall Eden outside Nashville, loose, natural florals fluffed with lots of greenery are a nod to the surrounding country landscape. White peonies, garden roses, ranunculus, veronica, delphinium, Queen Anne’s Lace, and lilac mixed with bay leaf and eucalyptus heighten the elegance. We adore the rich colors of the Donna Morgan bridesmaids dresses, and we’ve totally fallen for the lace back of the Lela Rose gown from The Dress Theory—it’s so romantic with the bride’s crystal hairpiece from Twigs & Honey. We hope you enjoy every last fabulous detail of this styled shoot!
This gorgeous inspiration shoot from Jenna Henderson Photographer features the blush tones in the bride’s gown from The Dress Theory, punctuated with soft pinks and glam gold, including sequins on table linens. Styled at The Noah Liff Opera Center in Nashville by Deb Hagerty of Music City Events, the wood floors and chairs mixed with curly willow in florals from Phillipe S. Chadwick Flowers keeps the pink from being too saccharine. The result is a feminine but bohemian affair that’s brimming with romance! We’re swooning over the square pink cake and white chocolate-dipped cake pops from Frosted Affair—so elegant! We know you’ll be in love with all of these images, too!
Brooke and Russell’s lovely Nashville wedding is an elegant affair filled with classic touches that we adore! Brooke is flawless in a Monique Lhuillier gown from The Bride Room–we are swooning over the top lace piece that’s romantic and delicate, a perfect complement to Brooke’s filmy Toni Federici veil. Bridesmaids chose varying designs of a light taupe dress by Amsale, which are soft and pretty mixed in with garden details like the lush bouquets, hydrangea and magnolia wreaths, and floral hair wreaths from Branches. After a traditional ceremony at St. George’s Episcopal Church, the party continued at the vintage-style Union Station Hotel, where a lush floral garland ran the length of Brooke and Russell’s table. “The flowers were stunning! My favorite thing at the reception was the flower runner on the head table,” says Brooke. Sequin linens from La Tavola Fine Linen Rental and classic pieces like engraved silver vases and cafe string lights dotted the reception room, where the couple’s Dessert Designs cake was topped with more fresh flowers. One of our favorite details is the monogrammed logo by Allison R. Banks Designs on the couple’s stationery from Rock Paper Scissors. We adore every single detail captured by the fabulous Kristyn Hogan!
Ladies and ladies, gents and gents, we are so excited to share with you a fabulous giveaway from Anna Wu Photography! We are all excited about the recent wins for marriage equality (yay, love!!), and Anna is generously giving a maximum of two lucky same-sex couples in San Francisco or NYC free wedding photography and some other fabulous goodies!
Sara and Conner met while were both were on vacation in Nashville. There was an instant connection, and after spending as much time together as possible during that trip, they began dating long distance and were married at Nashville’s Cedarwood just over a year later. Their festive, intimate dinner party was a nod to Sara’s Southern roots. Magnolia leaf place cards were set atop each place setting on long wooden tables where each flower was handpicked by the bride. The couple’s monogram was sprinkled throughout, even on the wreath above the historic home’s door. From their ceremony on the rolling hills of the estate to the reception glimmering with candlelight, we are smitten with this entire day, beautifully photographed by Erin Lee Allender!
Ryan and Cristin’s Nashville wedding was a true celebration of their coupling and the couple chose to fete with their dearest friends and family at the esteemed Country Music Hall of Fame. The open and airy Mike Curb Conservatory was completely transformed with dramatic draping, elegant chandeliers, and vibrant pink and ivory centerpieces created by LMA Designs. Ryan and Cristin worked with Angela Proffitt to bring their vision of a modern and elegant soiree to life, and each and every detail down to the glamorous lounge area and tiered silver and white cake from The Frosted Affair. We’re head over heels for every single moment captured by the incredible Kristyn Hogan!
Today’s gorgeous styled shoot from Cedarwood Weddings is all about simplicity and clean lines. The setting of Nashville’s Historic Cedarwood set the stage for this sophisticated take on rustic design, featuring loads of greenery, weathered wood table runners, and elegant stationery from Designs in Paper. Fresh herbs add to the natural styling, and we adore the simple but sweet bottles of infused water that double as table numbers. Each image from Kristyn Hogan is pure perfection!
Julie and Andrew’s chic Nashville wedding is full of simple Southern charm. The gazebo at CJ’s Off the Square, festooned with beautiful drapery by Blue Nova Designs, was the perfect setting for their outdoor reception. Accents of deep navy, including Andrew’s adorable bow tie, add a sophisticated touch. Brocade Designs created classic centerpieces of cream hydrangea and blush roses to sit atop tables adorned with glass chargers and pearl-embellished napkin rings. A Delightful Day worked with the couple to make sure their day ran smoothly, right down to the twinkling sparkler exit. Enjoy the beautiful images from Jenna Henderson, Photographer!
Sara and Jeremy’s Nashville wedding is overflowing with tradition and timeless elegance. Sara set out to create a unique and personal event, held at her family home, and enlisted the help of Jackson Durham to bring her vision to life. With a stunning neutral palette of whites and grays, the tented reception was utterly magical, incorporating airy dove gray draping, a lush floral chandelier, and centerpieces of varying heights set atop chic modern linens. Sara says: “It was important to me that I not look back on my wedding photos in a decade and have regrets about choosing elements that were trendy, or of-the-moment. I felt that by eliminating color entirely, someone looking at a snapshot of the evening would be unable to tell what time of year or in what decade the wedding occurred, making it frozen in time, timeless, and eternally relevant.” The tent was illuminated with soft candlelight, and several pieces of family silver graced the reception. From the playful “medal” escort cards to Jeremy’s United States Naval Academy uniform (the top two buttons replaced with those from Sara’s late grandfather’s uniform), the couple lovingly incorporated details to honor Jeremy’s military service. Every single facet of their wedding is perfectly thought-out, from the bridesmaids Jenny Yoo frocks to Sara’s Rivini gown, which was paired with family heirloom jewelry and a vintage veil. We are absolutely smitten with the images by Amy Campbell Photography!
The incredible team at Cedarwood Weddings never fails to blow us away with their creativity and style, and we just adore today’s stunning vintage-inspired inspiration shoot! Filled to the brim with glitz and glam, the gorgeous tabletop features vintage elements with contemporary updates, such as the luxurious rose gold sequin runner that is full-on modern glam, but reminiscent of the intricate patterns of lace. Lovely florals set inside vessels of gold and crystal add to the sophisticated romance, perfectly suited to Historic Cedarwood. We adore Claire Pettibone‘s Queen Anne’s Lace gown, and on bride-to-be Kortni is absolutely breathtaking! Enjoy each and every image from Kristyn Hogan!
When designing this shoot, the team at Sage Nines Event Production started with a rich, earthy color palette of soft mint green and muted jade paired with glimmer pops of copper. The shiny metallic hue adds a touch of elegance to this organic wedding inspiration, photographed to perfection by Kristyn Hogan. Installed at Southall Eden outside Nashville, loose, natural florals fluffed with lots of greenery are a nod to the surrounding country landscape. White peonies, garden roses, ranunculus, veronica, delphinium, Queen Anne’s Lace, and lilac mixed with bay leaf and eucalyptus heighten the elegance. We adore the rich colors of the Donna Morgan bridesmaids dresses, and we’ve totally fallen for the lace back of the Lela Rose gown from The Dress Theory—it’s so romantic with the bride’s crystal hairpiece from Twigs & Honey. We hope you enjoy every last fabulous detail of this styled shoot!
This gorgeous inspiration shoot from Jenna Henderson Photographer features the blush tones in the bride’s gown from The Dress Theory, punctuated with soft pinks and glam gold, including sequins on table linens. Styled at The Noah Liff Opera Center in Nashville by Deb Hagerty of Music City Events, the wood floors and chairs mixed with curly willow in florals from Phillipe S. Chadwick Flowers keeps the pink from being too saccharine. The result is a feminine but bohemian affair that’s brimming with romance! We’re swooning over the square pink cake and white chocolate-dipped cake pops from Frosted Affair—so elegant! We know you’ll be in love with all of these images, too!
