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Firefly Lane Wedding – a Chapel in the Woods

Payton and Luke’s love story took an unexpected turn, leading them to the enchanting open-air chapel at Firefly Lane Weddings. Nestled on 85 acres just outside Nashville, it was a new plan. Initially, they planned a dreamy destination wedding in Turks and Caicos. However, the global pandemic redefined their vision. Navigating uncertainties, Payton and Luke […]

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Private Estate Weddings: A Perfectly Intimate Celebration

Private Estate Wedding in Nashville, Tennessee This small and intimate private estate wedding in Nashville, Tennessee was nothing short of extraordinary. The family’s exquisite estate home and farm is located just outside of Nashville. The property easily measures up to the finest wedding venues in Nashville and the photos will be sure to catch the […]

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Bell Tower Wedding in downtown Nashville

Samantha and Reece’s Bell Tower Wedding in downtown Nashville Meet the couple This beautiful couple met serendipitously through their friends on a weekend trip to Nashville. They immediately hit it off and never looked back. They’ve been together for five adventure-filled years and decided it’s about time to tie the knot. For the proposal, Reece […]

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Scarritt Bennett Wedding Ceremony and Boundry Reception in Nashville

Melanie Dunn Photography, Nashville wedding photographer This Scarritt Bennett wedding ceremony and Boundry reception was absolutely perfect.  The spring day brought us rain, but with an April wedding, that’s no surprise.  The spring blossoms on all of the trees made up for the cloud coverage and the wet ground!!  There’s also something to be said […]

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Gorgeous Franklin Tennessee Barn Wedding at Hidden Trace Farms

Franklin Tennessee Barn Wedding at Hidden Trace Farms Congratulations Alexis and Jack! Melanie Grady Photography | Nashville Wedding Photographer Y’ALL!!!  I’m so happy to share this with you today… What a way to end our 2018 wedding season!!!  Just take a look below!! Alexis and Jack’s Franklin Tennessee barn wedding was small and intimate, but bold […]

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Downtown Nashville Wedding at Acme Feed and Seed

Julia and Hunter – both extremely busy professionals in the medical field – had the most perfect downtown Nashville wedding at Acme Feed and Seed.  The day started at the impressive Hilton downtown where Julia and her bridesmaids were getting ready. I walked into the room and I was floored by how many bridesmaids she had – she […]

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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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