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Riverwood Mansion Wedding – Caitlin and Thomas

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Today, we are showcasing the stunning Riverwood Mansion Wedding ceremony and celebration uniting Caitlin and Thomas.

Sometimes, life has a roundabout way of coming together. Caitlin and Thomas actually met several years ago through mutual friends. They worked together shortly after they graduated college, and their friendship came easily. However, life took them on different paths for a little while. Then, they reconnected when he suggested that Caitlin apply for a job at his new company, and this time is was more than friendship. From there, the rest was history!

Thomas proposed in beautiful Piedmont Park in Atlanta, Georgia. The timing couldn’t have been more perfect. They went to Atlanta to see their favorite band play a reunion show, and he proposed on a walk through the park. That would have been romantic enough, but it didn’t end there: he surprised Caitlin with a limo that was waiting to take them to dinner and the show. 

What make a Riverwood Mansion wedding so special?

So, knowing this amazing couple’s backstory, you could probably guess that their wedding day was nothing short of amazing! A few minutes east of Nashville is a gorgeous historic property called Riverwood Mansion (one of my favorite wedding venues in Nashville). Named to the National Register of Historic Places, Riverwood Mansion was visited by eight United States Presidents during the 19th century. Despite its close proximity to the city, the grounds showcase huge magnolia trees and lush gardens. The mansion itself takes you back in time with large white columns and sparkling chandeliers. The place is both charming and luxurious – exactly what Caitlin and Thomas wanted for their big day.

She looked radiant in her white gown and lace sleeves, and as soon as their eyes met across the aisle, everyone could tell these two were meant for each other. He can make her laugh without even saying a word. That was how their whole day went from start to finish: lots of laughs, and lots of intimate moments as they savored every minute of the day together.

And a huge thanks to all of the phenomenal Nashville wedding vendors who carried out their vision:

Venue // Riverwood Mansion
Professional Event Coordinator // Riverwood Mansion Wedding – Jacey Cook Carlisle,  
Band or DJ // Jimmy Church Band 
Bridal Gown // Legends by Romona Keveza Maddison Row South
Groom’s attire // Joseph A. Bank
Cake and Caterer // 8 Lavender Lane 
Celebrant // Jordan Headley – Crosspoint Church
Stationary Suite // Paper Source
Flower Designs // The Enchanted Florist
Hair // Lynn Peadro – Hunter Paige@hairbylynnpeadro
Make-up // Becca – Hunter Paige@madebybeck87

Details of a summer wedding at Riverwood Mansion in East Nashville.
A gorgeous blonde bride getting ready for her wedding ceremony in the bridal suite at Riverwood Mansion in Nashville.
Blush pink roses and white peonies fill up this bridal bouquet, and a strand of pearls adorn the base.
A Melanie Dunn bride always looks absolutely breathtaking on her wedding day.
Riverwood Mansion wedding details in the groom's parlor.
A groom looks out the window at his guests arriving at his wedding.
A bride looks out the window at her wedding ceremony below.
The Riverwood Mansion bridal suite is the most glorious place for a bride to get ready for her wedding.
Stunning bridal portraits at Riverwood Mansion in the bridal suite.
A first look between husband and wife on their wedding day in the front gardens at Riverwood Mansion.
A bride has a laugh at her groom on their wedding day.
A bride wipes tears from her groom's face on their wedding day.
Beautiful Southern wedding charm at the Riverwood Mansion.
Candid portraits of a newlywed couple on their wedding day at Riverwood Mansion in Nashville, Tennessee.
Lovely portraits of a bride and groom under the magnolia tree at Riverwood Mansion.
Melanie Dunn captures the bride and groom exiting their wedding ceremony in the garden at Riverwood Mansion.
Our bride and groom absolutely adoring one another and captured for a lifetime.
A stunning couple holding each other and enjoying a peaceful quiet moment on their wedding day at Riverwood Mansion.
Riverwood Mansion Wedding by Melanie Dunn Photography
A dramatic portrait of our bride and groom as they laugh and share an intimate kiss.
The gardens at Riverwood Mansion are green and lush in the summer months.
The green archway at Riverwood Mansion provides a unique backdrop like nowhere else.
Ivy floods the scene where Caitlin and Thomas share a kiss on their wedding day.
Bridesmaids in blush pink floor length gowns and our stunning bride in front of the Riverwood Mansion front door.
Bridesmaids share a special moment together after the wedding ceremony.
Blush bridesmaid floor-length gowns for a summer wedding at Riverwood Mansion.
Bride and her bridesmaids walking away from the front porch of the Riverwood Mansion.
A groom and his groomsmen walking through the gardens at Riverwood Mansion.
A groom and his groomsmen all wearing blue suits and brown shoes at his Riverwood Mansion wedding.
Navy blue suits were worn by all of the men at the wedding.
A bride and groom stealing a kiss during wedding party portraits.
A very large wedding party poses for a formal portrait under the magnolia tree at Riverwood Mansion.
A large wedding party walks to cocktail hour with excitement.
Candid details and in between moments.
A large wedding party celebrating the newlyweds.
A large wedding party cheers for the newlyweds on Riverwood Mansion's front steps.
Soft, clean, and romantic table settings at this summer wedding reception in Riverwood Mansion's white tent.
Soft, clean, and romantic table settings at this summer wedding reception in Riverwood Mansion's white tent.
Romantic table settings and a band set-up at this summer wedding reception in Riverwood Mansion's white tent.
Dusty pink roses in round glass vases make for a simple but sophisticated centerpiece for some of the dinner tables at the wedding.
The opulent chandelier in Riverwood Mansion's grand white tent.
A beautiful and elegant white 4 tiered wedding cake with dusty pink roses.
Melanie Dunn capturing wedding reception details.
A groom walking down the aisle to his wedding ceremony in the gardens of Riverwood Mansion.
Beautiful bridesmaids entering the garden wedding ceremony at Riverwood Mansion through the ivy tunnel.
A gorgeous bride and her dad walking down the aisle to her garden wedding ceremony at Riverwood Mansion.
A stunning bride and her dad walking down the aisle to her garden wedding ceremony at Riverwood Mansion.
A gorgeous bride and her dad walking down the aisle to her garden wedding ceremony at Riverwood Mansion.
An elegant blonde bride and her dad walking down the aisle to her garden wedding ceremony at Riverwood Mansion.
A lush garden wedding ceremony at Riverwood Mansion in East Nashville, TN.
Guests enjoying the wedding ceremony.
Our sophisticated bride laughing at her groom during their wedding ceremony.
Garden summer wedding ceremony at Riverwood Mansion.
Gorgeous setting for a wedding ceremony.
Riverwood Mansion wedding ceremony ends with a kiss.
Bride and groom exiting their wedding ceremony as husband and wife!
A formal bride and groom portrait in the garden at Rvierwood Mansion.
The front porch of the Riverwood Mansion is one of my favorite places to photograph couples.
A bride and groom dance their first dance as husband and wife on their wedding day at Riverwood Mansion.
The Music City Sound entertains the wedding guests all night long.
Cheers to a long and healthy marriage!
Wedding reception dancing.
The Music City Sound makes the party dance all night.
Our bride and groom danced all night long at their wedding reception.
Capturing posed photos with friends and intimate candid moments alike.
Caitlin is so beautiful and fun.
A bride dances to the Music City Sound band at her wedding reception.
A bride dances to the Music City Sound band at her wedding reception.
A Riverwood Mansion sparkler send-off between the light pillars next to the mansion.

To see more weddings that we’ve photographed at the Riverwood Mansion… check out this Elopement – Emily & Casey.

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