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East Ivy Mansion Wedding, Nashville wedding photographer, Melanie Grady, Dream wedding, beautiful fairytale wedding in tennessee, blush bridesmaid dresses, navy tuxedos, rain wedding portrait, glamorous wedding in Nashville, Best Wedding photographer in nashville

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East Ivy Mansion Wedding Photography | Katherine and Brendan | Nashville Wedding Photographer, Melanie Grady

Nashville Wedding Photographer | Melanie Grady East Ivy Mansion Wedding   Here’s what led these two love birds to an East Ivy Mansion Wedding in Nashville… Brendan and Katherine’s love story goes back almost 7 years. They met in high school (on Myspace! Pre-Facebook for you youngins). Katherine says, “Brendan took the first step by […]

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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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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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Melanie Grady wedding photography - Nashville engagement photography, Centennial Park, Pedestrian bridge, award winning Nashville wedding photographer, the best photographer in nashville, I Believe in Nashville sign, downtown skyline

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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Scarritt Bennett Wightman Chapel and the Bell Tower | Nashville Wedding Photography | Congrats Kelly and Nick!

I remember receiving the message from Nick and Kelly about photographing their wedding – it was the 4th of July and I was in North Carolina celebrating with family.  I was living in Pennsylvania, and we had thought about the possibility of moving south (maybe even Nashville!).  To say that I was excited is an understatement – […]

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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, Tennessee
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Nashville Wedding photographer

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