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Weddings

The Cordelle Nashville | Kirsten and Scott get married!!

The Cordelle Nashville Wedding Venue Nashville Wedding Photographer, Melanie Grady Congratulations Kirsten and Scott!! For Kirsten and Scott, a random Wednesday happy hour (four years ago) started the love story that brought them to their dream wedding day at one of Nashville’s premiere wedding venues, The Cordelle.  The Cordelle is a hidden gem in the Rutledge Hill neighborhood […]

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Engagements

Destination Engagement Session in Nashville, Tennessee

Nashville Engagement and Wedding Photographer Melanie Grady Kirsten and Scott ditched D.C. for a destination engagement session in Nashville, Tennessee.  The New York Times recently called Nashville the “it” city and everyone around here knows it’s true.  Adventurous couples like Kirsten and Scott hop on planes, map out road trips, and take a day off […]

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Weddings

Nashville Winter Wedding Photographer, The Lodge Wedding – Simple, Rustic Elegance

Nashville Winter Wedding Photographer Melanie Grady Photography Award-winning Nashville Wedding Photographer The Lodge Wedding Simple, Rustic Elegance Congratulations Anna Marie and Spencer! Anna Marie and Spencer finally tied the knot during this incredible Nashville winter wedding!!  The newlyweds have been together for about 10 years now, and some would have said that the title of Mr and […]

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Weddings

Downtown Nashville Wedding on Printer’s Alley | Incredible Rooftop Portraits | TN Brew Works Reception

Downtown Nashville Wedding on Printer’s Alley Portraits outside of the Ryman Auditorium and golden hour on the rooftop of former wedding venue, Events on Third. Nashville wedding photographer, Melanie Grady Like the bold (and totally beautiful) reds and navys of their wedding decor, Jill and Dawson are a lesson in contrasts. The music-loving pair had […]

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Weddings

Fabulous Fall Nashville Wedding at The Lodge | Congratulations Narkeita and Ivan

Fabulous Fall Nashville Wedding at The Lodge Nashville Wedding Photographer, Melanie Grady Congratulations Narkeita and Ivan! Alright, y’all. . . this FABULOUS fall Nashville Wedding at the Lodge was one of the best weddings of the year for us here at Melanie Grady Photography.  The first time I visited The Lodge was also the first […]

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Weddings

Tennessee Wedding Photographer | Rustic Lodge Wedding | Congratulations Amber and Brian!

Tennessee Wedding Photographer – Rustic Lodge Wedding Melanie Grady Photography Congratulations Amber and Brian! Tennessee Wedding Photographer:  Melanie Grady  Wedding Venue: Five Star Retreat  Amber and Brian are just the BEST.  Amber is such a beautiful woman – inside and out, and I knew Brian was one in a million from the first time I […]

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BEHIND THE LENS

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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Sun Valley, Idaho
Nashville, Tennessee
+ destinations worldwide

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Nashville Wedding photographer

sun valley, idaho  
Wedding photographer