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Whimsical Garden Romance | Nashville Wedding at Iriswoods

Nashville Wedding at Iriswoods Mt. Juliet, TN CONGRATULATIONS BREA AND DENARIUS   This whimsical and romantic Nashville wedding at Iriswoods was one of the most beautiful weddings I’ve witnessed this year.  From DeNarius’ tearful face when he saw his beautiful blushing bride walking down the aisle to the century old trees that shaded the ceremony, it was […]

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Engagements

Nashville Engagement Session at Carnton Plantation

Congratulations to Kelsey and Jason! Their wedding is THIS Saturday and I couldn’t be more excited for their day. Nashville Engagement Session at Carnton Plantation in Franklin, TN Nashville Engagement Sessions at Carnton Plantation in Franklin, TN are absolutely breathtaking.  Although the historic landmark has many stories to tell, today the lush gardens and beautiful Greek revival […]

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Weddings

Rustic Chic Outdoor Nashville Wedding at Terian Farms

Rustic Chic Outdoor Nashville Wedding Terian Farms – Lebanon, TN CONGRATULATIONS ALLISON AND AUSTIN!! Tonight we are featuring Allison and Austin’s beautiful rustic chic outdoor Nashville wedding at Terian Farms. I received an e-mail from a potential client last year who was looking for a wedding, maternity, and newborn photographer.  I seriously thought to myself, […]

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Engagements

Cotton field engagement session | Nashville engagement photographer

Cotton field engagement session Nashville engagement and wedding photographer Melanie Grady Congratulations Christine and Rich!! Can I pretty pretty please have a cotton field engagement session with all of my brides and grooms – to be?  It’s just not fair that the beautiful white cotton fields are only in bloom for a few weeks in the […]

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The Union Station Hotel Wedding in Nashville | Congratulations Caroline and Morgan!

The Union Station Hotel Wedding in Nashville Church of the Assumption in Germantown Nashville Wedding Photographer Melanie Grady Congratulations Caroline and Morgan! I’m going to start by saying that you absolutely can’t go wrong by having a Union Station Hotel wedding in Nashville!  It embodies the rich history of the luxurious southern train station, and […]

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Weddings

The Hermitage Hotel Wedding – Five Star Elegance

The Hermitage Hotel Wedding Nashville’s Finest Wedding Venue! Nashville Wedding Photographer Melanie Grady Congratulations to the beautiful newlyweds! The Hermitage Hotel Wedding Photographer: Melanie Grady. The Hermitage Hotel is my absolute favorite formal indoor wedding venue in Nashville.  Tennessee’s only Forbe’s FIVE STAR, AAA’s FIVE DIAMOND hotel, The Hermitage Hotel, has history, style, and grace like […]

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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

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