A Romantic Pink Wedding at Riverwood Mansion | Nashville Wedding Photographers
This past Saturday, May 24, 2025, I had the incredible honor of photographing one of my favorite weddings to date at the iconic Riverwood Mansion in East Nashville. As one of the most experienced Nashville wedding photographers, I’ve had the joy of capturing weddings at this historic estate for the past 11 years—through every season, style, and love story—but this celebration was truly something extraordinary.
Annsley & Braeden’s luxury Nashville wedding was a heartfelt celebration wrapped in romance, southern charm, and legacy. High school sweethearts and recent graduates of the University of Tennessee, these two bring out the absolute best in one another. Their joy, their deep connection, and their gracious spirits made this day unforgettable. Not to mention their ‘movie-star good looks!!’.
Annsley was absolutely stunning—a true vision of Southern bridal glamour. She openly admits she’s a little “extra,” and we absolutely loved every bit of it. Her gown by Sareh Nouri was classic and elegant, but she took things to the next level with a dramatic overskirt by Martina Liana for her portraits and ceremony. The oversized bow and sweeping train created a couture moment that was nothing short of breathtaking. Annsley was the dream bride for a Nashville wedding photographer—so graceful, stylish, and ready to play. We had so much fun taking extra bridal portraits, including a whimsical moment in the antique bathtub while she wore her soft, ethereal bridal robe. Every frame felt like a page out of a bridal editorial.
Pink Elegance with Vintage Soul
Annsley is a true pink enthusiast—and she leaned into her love for the color in the most refined way. She invited guests to wear “pink preferred” formal attire, and the result was a stunning sea of rose, blush, hot pink, and fuchsia tones. With florals by Arranged Nashville and a dramatic flower wall from Flower Walls of Nashville, the entire celebration felt like a romantic garden party with vintage elegance.
What made their day even more personal was Annsley’s devotion to family legacy. She wore her mother’s wedding gown to the rehearsal dinner and her veil on the wedding day. She also beautifully displayed her grandmother’s wedding gowns during the reception, reminding everyone of the generations of love behind her.
It was also her parents’ 28th wedding anniversary—an extra layer of sweetness to an already sentimental day.
Vintage Romance, Statement Style & Love-Soaked Moments — Let the Scroll Begin
Every moment of this day was intentional—from her hand-painted Riverwood Mansion custom bridal Golden Goose sneakers by Maryl Miletello to custom Jordan’s for Braeden by Daniel Grand.
As Annsley descended the grand staircase in her dramatic ballgown skirt, the room fell silent—every step a moment of pure elegance, like a scene from a timeless fairytale.
The reception featured catering from Dream Events and Catering, an ice cream cart from Sweet Haven TN, a classic pink vintage-inspired wedding cake by Baked in Nashville, and a replica Neyland Stadium groom’s cake by The Puffy Muffin.
The Rocky-Top Reception came to life with the help of High Tone Entertainment and Nashville wedding photographers love it when the night ends in true luxury style with a white Rolls Royce getaway car from Dream Toy Garage.
Creative Team
- Venue: Riverwood Mansion @riverwoodmansion
- Photography and Artistic Direction: Melanie Dunn Photography
- (Melanie Dunn & Jessica McIntosh) @melanie.dunn_
- Content Creator: Cooks Bridal @cooksbridal
- Videographer: Marvelous Light Media @marvelouslightmedia
- Dress: Fabulous Frocks Nashville @fabulousfrocksnashville
- Invitations: White Ink Calligraphy @whiteinkcalligraphy
- Bridal Hair & Makeup: Betty Kelly Beauty @bettykelleybeauty
- Catering: Dream Events and Catering @dreameventsandcatering
- Cake: Baked in Nashville @bakedinnashville
- Florals: Arranged Nashville @arrangednashville
- Jewelry: SJ Bailey Co @sjbaileyco
- Entertainment: High Tone Entertainment @hightoneent
- Flower Wall: Flower Walls of Nashville @flowerwallsofnashville
- Ice Cream Cart: Sweet Haven @sweethaven_tn
- Bridesmaids Dresses: Bella Bridesmaids Nashville @bellabridesmaidsnashville
- Bridesmaids Hair & Makeup: Lips and Lock Nashville @lipsandlocksnashville
- Groom’s Attire: Jos A Banks @josabank
- Groom’s Cake: The Puffy Muffin @thepuffymuffin
- Custom Bridal Golden Goose Sneakers: Maryl Miletello @made.by.maryl
- Custom Groom Jordan’s: Daniel Grand @danielgrandcustom
- Getaway Car Rolls Royce: Dream Toy Garage @dreamtoygarage
Planning a Luxury Wedding in Nashville?
If you’re planning a wedding in East Nashville or looking for Nashville wedding photographers who know Riverwood Mansion like the back of their hand—I am your girl. With over a decade of experience photographing weddings at this historic venue, I know all the best light, secret spots, and how to help you create imagery that feels timeless and full of heart. Here are a few links to other Riverwood Mansion weddings we’ve captured.
Spring Wedding at Riverwood Mansion
Luxury Wedding at Riverwood Mansion
Hannah’s Riverwood Mansion Bridal Session
To Annsley & Braeden—thank you for trusting me to capture your love story. Your day was truly one we will never forget.
