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Bowling Green wedding at the Lost River Cave | Love in a Cave | Congratulations Katie and Drew!

This Bowling Green wedding at the Lost River Cave is probably the most unique wedding I’ve ever photographed.  The venue is a CAVE!  I’ve captured weddings at all kinds of venues: ballrooms, plantations, backyards, professional sports stadiums, wineries, beaches, barns, museums, and more… but never a cave.  I’ve never even dreamed of photographing a reception […]

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Intimate wedding at The Gaylord Opryland Hotel | Congratulations Nicole and Kyle!

Last Friday, I had the pleasure of photographing a dreamy and intimate wedding at The Gaylord Opryland Hotel just outside of Nashville.  Classy is a great word to describe The Gaylord Opryland Hotel and it was the absolute perfect backdrop for the sweet wedding of Nicole and Kyle. Everything about the hotel was amazing and unique and basically […]

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This was one HOT backyard wedding in Brentwood, Tennessee | Congratulations Jess and Jon

I am so in love with this fun and gorgeous backyard wedding in Brentwood, TN. The thoughtful attention to details, the fun and energetic personalities, and two beautiful families coming together and blending into one…what’s not to love! Despite the hot, hot HOT heat of the day (almost 100 degrees!!) photographing the union between Jessica and […]

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Sophisticated and Fun! Downtown Nashville Wedding at the Hutton Hotel. Congratulations Neal and Sandra!

Hold onto your chairs, because this downtown Nashville wedding was literally the most fun I’ve ever had at a wedding, yet it was also beautifully sophisticated, elegant, and timeless.   I feel like the first time I met Sandra (at Fido in Nashville), we hit it off really well and were equally excited about getting to know […]

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Southern Plantation Wedding at Travellers Rest in Franklin, Tennessee | Congratulations Brian and Paige

Paige and Brian had the most amazing and perfect southern plantation wedding last weekend at the historic Travellers Rest Plantation in Franklin, Tennessee.  I am so thankful that I was able to photograph every detail and moment for them.  Check out all of the sweet pink and glittery details that Paige – and her wedding […]

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Engagements

The best downtown Nashville engagement session – take a look!!

Nashville engagement sessions rock.  They do.  There are so many awesome places to go and unique backgrounds to choose from.  I’m still finding my way around the city, and discovering new places that I love to photograph.  Every corner you turn, there’s another incredible place to shoot.  From the “I Believe in Nashville” murals, the city […]

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ABOUT melanie

Ever-focused on beauty and the thrilling art of creation; found in the moments that leave me breathless and in awe. 

I find pure joy in crafting memorable moments and making brides feel exceptionally beautiful on their special day. Through my lens, I strive to capture not just photographs, but the essence of love and the radiance of each bride's unique spirit. It's a privilege to witness the magic of weddings and to be a part of the journey that leaves people feeling truly amazing.

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Nashville Wedding photographer

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