Nashville Wedding by Smitten Photography

Tennessee will always have a special place in my heart – not only because I happened to grow up in that pretty little place, but I also think some of the most darling weddings come out of the Volunteer State. Perhaps that sounds a bit biased since I spent so many years in the Country Music Capital, but all you have to do is take a look at this sweet as can be, DIY affair by Smitten Photography and you will see I am just stating the cold hard facts. It’s as darling as they come and there is even more in the full gallery of images!

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From the Bride…We got engaged Dec 11th and shortly after that booked the main essentials: church, reception venue, photographer, caterer, and band. We knew that we wanted no more than a 6 month engagement and picked June 11th as our date. We both wanted to get married in a church and wanted our reception indoors. We had envisioned a rustic, antique look with a warm and inviting atmosphere. The church was gorgeous as is so we decided to utilize simple, yet distinctive touches to bring in our own personalities to the sanctuary. We made burlap cones that held wildflowers and hung on the pews. We made a cross out of vine branches from a vineyard to be placed on a table in the front of the church. We put together candle vases with stick accents for the window decorations. We made moss letters (J & L) to hang from the church doors. We used a significant amount of burlap to help emphasis our rustic theme. Instead of handing our programs, I made a chalkboard program for all to see as they entered to church.

We both love the outdoors and wanted to incorporate that idea indoors by using wildflowers, tree stumps, tree limbs, trees, etc as decorations. Over the six months we collected tree stumps off the side of the road or from friends. We used the tree stumps as table tops that held wildflowers, ferns rested on top of them, and we carved a heart with a L & J in the center of it.  We filled mason jars with peas, sand, and various beans to add a splash of woodsy color to the room. We planned to hang tree limbs from the ceiling, which would hold hanging mason jars with candles in them. We created five trees that were cemented in a bucket covered with burlap, which we decorated with lights and yarn balls and cardboard birds that we had made. Luke & I love Christmas lights and candles, so we collected them and then placed those within our wedding ceremony & reception (we hung lights from the ceiling, up poles, and on the stage). The walls were enhanced when we bought some old doors and ladders that we hung string up between them with photos. We put together a hors d’oeuvre table. My mom and I made majority of the decorations and had a lot of help setting them up by our gracious friends and family.

Wedding Photography: Smitten Photography / Wedding Dress: Pronovias / Bride’s Shoes: Steve Madden / Bride’s Sandals: TOMS / Bridesmaid Dresses: Watters / Flowers: Always in Bloom / Rehearsal Dinner: Cool Springs House in Crocket Park / Ceremony Location: Vine Street Christian Church / Reception Location: Jamison Hall at the Factory at Franklin / Catering: Stove Works in the Factory at Franklin / Wedding Cake: Diane Dougharty / Band: The Reliance Band

21 Comments about “Nashville Wedding by Smitten Photography”

1. Lotta_heylook says:

   July 28, 2011 at 7:24 am

   So nice styling and photos!
2. I Heart... says:

   July 28, 2011 at 8:07 am

   What a wedding! Looks completely and utterly gorgeous! x
3. Amy says:

   July 28, 2011 at 8:13 am

   Dessert buffet looks amazing... love the wooden crafts and tree stumps everywhere.
4. Hallie says:

   July 28, 2011 at 8:27 am

   Most perfect wedding!! Love the colors, details, and all the love that went into making these details so perfect. Everything about this wedding portrays Luke and Jessica!!!
5. ashley says:

   July 28, 2011 at 8:45 am

   where did you find those floral TOMS???
6. Liz says:

   July 28, 2011 at 9:50 am

   Gorgeous wedding. I LOVE those floral TOMS as well!
7. Jessica says:

   July 28, 2011 at 10:01 am

   Thanks so much! I bought a cream colored pair of TOMS and picked out some different kinds of fabric. My dear friend Kylie put it all together. If you would like a pair made for you I can give you her contact info.
8. Marie Summers says:

   July 28, 2011 at 10:17 am

   Beautiful wedding! What great unique wedding reception ideas! The "sweet love" sign on the cake table is so creative! Looks like you had a great time :)
9. Michelle | Gold-Hearted Girl says:

   July 28, 2011 at 10:47 am

   Love, love her dress. What a gorgeous neckline!
10. AnnTReed11 says:

    July 28, 2011 at 10:56 am

    Can you please tell me what color the bridesmaids dresses are? That is exactly the shade of green that I have in my head for my own bridesmaids but have been unable to find in real life! Any help would be greatly appreciated. I have been looking at Watters dresses but haven't seen that color. It looks like a lovely wedding all around!!!
11. Katie says:

    July 28, 2011 at 12:05 pm

    What is the Pronovias dress name? So pretty. love the floral TOMs!
12. Hallie says:

    July 28, 2011 at 2:12 pm

    The bridesmaid dress color is called Midori...it looks brighter online than it actually is. I was a bridesmaid in this wedding, so you can trust me!
13. AnnTReed11 says:

    July 28, 2011 at 3:25 pm

    Thanks, Hallie! I've seen Midori online and worried that it was too bright...now I need to find a place in town where I can check it out in person. Thanks for the tip!! Y'all looked beautiful!
14. Jessica says:

    July 28, 2011 at 3:30 pm

    The Pronovias dress name is Adela.Thanks!
15. Beth says:

    July 28, 2011 at 3:38 pm

    Love your dress and all the details! Can you tell me where your mom got her outfit - my mom is in search of something for my wedding Aug 13 and I love your mom's outfit. Thanks!
16. melsy says:

    July 28, 2011 at 8:09 pm

    I love all the decorative signs you have used! Where did you get the 'sweet love' sign! Beautiful wedding!
17. Whitney says:

    July 28, 2011 at 9:05 pm

    Where did you get the groom's suit? We're having a hard time finding tan suits with flat front pants.
18. Jessica says:

    July 29, 2011 at 9:07 am

    My mom got her dress from the White Room in Lebanon, TN. It is a Watters dress, you can look for it online I am sure. Good luck! I made the Love Sweet Love sign out of scrapbook paper (cut with edged scissors into triangle shapes), stamped letters on them, and then thread the triangles through rope. The groom suits came from The New York Suit Exchange in Germantown, TN.
19. No Impact Bride says:

    August 1, 2011 at 5:21 am

    Gorgeous wedding. We've used some of your photos in our latest post @ No Impact Bride. Hope you dont mind. :)

    http://www.noimpactbride.com/2011/08/decorate-your-wedding-with-eco-friendly.html

    Thanks :)
20. Tardy says:

    November 2, 2011 at 10:34 am

    great colors. details. everything
21. Tiffany says:

    February 7, 2012 at 9:03 pm

    Jessica, my sister and I love the toms! Can you send me your friend's contact info to order some? Thank you!!

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