McDonald Wedding by Garrett Nudd Photography
Your Friday is about to get off to the prettiest of starts thanks to Garrett Nudd Photography. A heart-fluttering, image-saving, inspiration overload type of a start. Because this down on the farm fête is be-yond beautiful. Just be-yond. With its serious southern style, boys in bow ties, blushing bridesmaids, hors d’oeuvres amongst the horses, and a bride as beautiful as they come – it’s easy to see why I think this Friday’s forecast is mostly darling. Not to mention you still have time to enter that lovely Loeffler Randall shoe giveaway on SMP New York Weddings! Winners will be announced this afternoon, so while you wait to see if you have a new pair of shoes to claim, enjoy your pretty Friday by indulging in this wedding’s full gallery of gorgeous images!
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From the Bride…My family moved to a small town outside of Chattanooga, TN shortly after Brandon and I started dating. And, as fate would have it, Brandon was starting nursing school in TN at the very same time! Throughout the past 6 years, Brandon and I shared many special memories on my family’s farm. Whether it was sitting on “our little roof” watching the sunset, skipping rocks in the pond behind what would someday be our ceremony site, or learning how to dirtbike in the very field in which we got married, memories of special times were everywhere to be found. So, in our minds and hearts, we knew that picking a location for the wedding would be simple. Not only did it fit our desire of having a rustic yet elegant wedding, but it was home. And, as the very true saying goes…”there is no place like home!” Our desire was that our guests would enjoy the serene surroundings while feeling relaxed, comfortable, and most importantly “at home.”
When it comes to decor, I have always been attracted to the “shabby chic” style, incorporating the elegance of crystal chandeliers, vintage china, and crisp white linens with burlap, hay, and rustic galvanized decor. What better location to put our vision into action than in our very own barn. With the added expertise of our family friend and professional designer, Jodi Brewer, our farm was transformed into a southern wedding dream. Jodi has been an interior designer for many years. Her vast talent combined with creative ideas made for unique and beautiful decor.
Like many weddings, ours wasn’t without a tiny bit of drama. Just two months before our wedding, the Southeast was devastated with major tornadoes…many of which came within just a couple miles from our home. Homes were destroyed and some people even lost their lives. While our farm suffered from the loss of several trees and broken fences, we were truly spared from the brunt of storm. I have friends who lost everything. Going through this experience while planning a wedding allowed me to place everything in perspective. I learned that more than anything, my God, my family, and my friends are something I could never do without. With such tremendous help from all of these people, we were able to get our farm back in shape in just a few short months. July 3rd is a day that will forever hold a special place in our hearts. It is a day of cherished details, of family and friends, of the comforts of home, and most importantly of the love Brandon and I will forever share.
Venue: Private Residence / Event Design: JL Brewer Designs / Catering: Events With Taste / Floral Design: Humphreys Flowers / Wedding Photography: Garrett Nudd Photography / Wedding Videography: Tim Cofield / Music: Forte Strings / Wedding Cake: Kimmee’s Cakes / Cake Topper: Baumbirdy / Program Fan: Bama Jammer Incorporated / Dress: 2 Be Couture via Ever After Bridal & Formal Wear / Bride’s Shoes: Kate Spade / Headpiece: Untamed Petals / Bridesmaid Dresses: Ann Taylor / Groom + Groomsmen Suits: Express / Groom’s Bowtie: Lumina Clothing / Groomsmen Tie: J.Crew / Ring Bearer Bowtie: Crewcuts / Ring Bearer Suspenders + Shorts: Jacadi Paris / Flower Girl Dress: Joan Calabrese / Flower Girl Headpieces: The Jenny Lynn Collection / Hair: Hair Benders International / Make-up: Dani Carpenter / Favors: eBee Honey / Calligraphy for Invitations: Kate Smith Letters
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WOW! Love every last detail of this wedding! Beautifully captured!
I second that WOW! This wedding looks amazing! Love it!
That has got to be the most beautiful bouquet I have ever come across. Just breathtaking.
WOW was my reaction to... simply amazing details and such a beautiful story. This is my new favorite!
LOVE the brides dress. Who is the designer?
WOW! I adore every detail and it was all captured beautifully!!! Simply stunning!
This was like stepping into a storybook ! Simple-yet-striking, sweet images brought me to a "happy place!"
Perfection!
This is one of my most favorite weddings every posted! I was stunned by the beauty of the location, decor, and the couple. Wow! That is all I can say.
gorgeous wedding! I absolutely LoVe everything about it. The photos and execution are amazing!!!
this may just be the prettiest thing i have ever laid eyes on.... period. i just cannot get over it!! the ceremony site, the barn with hay on the ground, the perfectly executed pie table - this is absolute rustic chic perfection!
These are so beautiful. All of the details and the sweetness of the portraits. Truly a southern classic that makes you feel warm and fuzzy inside. Great work by Garrett Nudd! :)
GORG! every detail is perfect.. and makes me ohhh and ahhh! i want that I want that... those floral centerpieces just stunning.
This is the second time that I have seen these bridesmaid dresses, I just love them. Does anyone know where these are from? Thanks!
Your wedding is simply beautiful! I loved every detail; from the chandelier on the tree to yours and the bridesmaids' dresses to the reception decor!! How amazing is that! Your story was so touching. I can't believe a tornado hit right before the wedding! Thank God there was only minor damage and thank Him for blessing you with such love of family and friends to be able to come together and make the wedding so perfect!!
PS where did you get your guest sign in book? I love the look of it.
I am in awe that that was a real wedding and not a mock up!! That was so abundanlty beautiful!! Bride was gorgeous, flower girl's dress to die for. Where was that chandelier for MY wedding formals? So cool!!
Adorable style ideas.
Thank you all for the super sweet comments! It is such an honor to be featured here on SMP!
I wanted to answer a few of your questions!
Brides Dress: 2 Be Couture
Bridesmaid Dress: Ann Taylor (although, unfortunately I think it is out of stock as of now)
Guest Book: SugarBoo Designs (http://www.sugarboodesigns.com/galleries/accessories/ ) You can see more images of the book listed under accessories. We used it as an engagement album/guestbook combined. Great keepsake!
Thanks again!!
Look at those flower girl dresses! How adorable. I love them. This wedding is simply beautiful.
Not only is this a beautiful representation of an elegant Tennessee wedding, but the bride's comments are beautiful. So many lovely details and the photographer also did a great job capturing all the yumminess!
i can't get over this wedding! now that's some decor.
wow way to go Mr. Nudd ;) he photographed our wedding over six years ago. He is absolutely amazing. So very thrilled to see you on Style Me Pretty.
Wow! Garrett, you have outdone yourself. The photos are perfection. I love every one of them and I think the theme of this wedding ceremony is magic. Awesome!
What a beautiful wedding! I absolutely loved all of the details. Can you share more about those favors? Are they jars of jam? Honey? Thanks!
why type of flowers are in the brides bouquet?
what*
Thank you all, again! Sabrina, they are little jars of honey. We ordered them from http://www.ebeehoney.com/...then customized them at home with fabric, twine, and a label saying "Thank you for making our day even sweeter! They were great! Katelyn, my bouquet had David Austin Roses (Juliet), White Peonies, Dusty Miller, Queen Anne's Lace, and white veronica.
I LOVE it! Congratulations for such an unique design! Wish you all the best!
Love the bride's hair! Down, loose curls, braid, flower, veil. Everything I want!
This is a Breathtakingly GORGEOUS Wedding! ((gasp)) So beautiful~
My favorite wedding I have seen so far on here. OBSESSED!! Where did you find those chandeliers????
We were actually able to get most of the chandeliers (for FREE!) from a business and home that were remodeling...thanks to our friend, Jodi! They were old brass chandeliers that were transformed with ivory paint and dangling crystals. Made for perfecting lighting in the barn! The chandelier hanging from the ceremony tree was the only one we had to purchase. We found it at the Southeastern Salvage for a very reasonable price, and again, enhanced it with paint and crystals! Worked out perfectly. Thanks again for your great comments!
Such a beautiful wedding! you did such a wonderful job! Where is your dress from & what is the colour of the bridesmaids dresses? Amazing!
Thank you!! My dress is from 2 Be Couture, and the bridesmaid dress color is called light coral, from Ann Taylor!
This is probably the craziest question, but... Would your girls consider selling their dresses??
unfortunately i cant seem to find those dresses.....and i cant find ANYWHERE that has that colour...i want it so bad! haha
This was so beautiful. I am sorry we were not able to make your wedding. Seeing it here, I know we missed something spectacular and special. I love the sparklers, what a great idea! You are a beautiful bride. My son has gorgeous cousins. We still have your graduation picture in a frame. May you both continue to be blessed and happy together.
What a great wedding, congrats. I was wondering Melissa if you could tell me about the groom's and groomsmen's suits. Were they purchased? Rented? Really, where can I get them! Thanks in advance, Sean.
Quick question for the bride: I tried looking around for your dress, but I wasn't able to find it anywhere. Could you tell me the style number or some sort of more detailed information? I am absolutely in love with the dress, and I am dying to find it! Thanks in advance!
Your questions and comments are great, thank you all!! @ Sean, the guys suits were all purchased from Express. I just checked their website, and it looks like they are currently unavailable. But If you have time to wait, they more than likely will come out with the same suit or something similar in the spring! Hope that helps you. It was a great suit, light weight and comfortable. @ Catie, I actually don't recall the name/style number, but I will look into seeing what I can find out for you! Thank you so much!
would your family consider renting out the farm grounds? I love,love,love this wedding....
Hi Melissa, I am a vendor at The Clay Pot. I LOVED how you used one of my original design " Love "burlap pillows. Your wedding picutures are so beautiful!!! It is so neat to see one of my designs in your wedding photos. Congrats! Autumn (La La Design)
I am desperately trying to locate this dress from the McDonald wedding. If anyone knows the beautiful bride who wore this gown please let me know, I know it's a 2B Couture but can't seem to locate it. Thank you
@Meg 2Be Bride may have more information about this dress for you. Here is the website link http://2bebride.com/
@Slucchesi - Thank you. I emailed them already; no reply.
Hi Meg! This is the bride! :) Sorry for the delayed response! I just called the boutique where I purchased my dress from to track down the style number. It is a 2Be gown by Kathy Ireland. The Style number is E231025. I bought my wedding dress from Ever After Bridal in Cleveland, TN. Kendra, the owner is incredible to work with! She is the one that I just spoke with on the phone and she told me to have you call her and she could help you track one down! :) Ever After's number is (423) 478-5493. Hope this helps you!
Also, just so you know.. I added a sweetheart neckline to the design! :)
Love the flower girls dresses!! I've been researching to find them and found the Joan Calabrese dresses, but the ones I found look slightly different. Do you know if they were style number 110306??
Super sweet.... love the mason jars! Trackback: http://blog.joyhey.com/2012/01/25/inspiration-mason-jars/