RECENT WORK FROM ERIN LEE ALLENDER PHOTOGRAPHY.
Nashville Backyard Spring Wedding - Mary and Thomas
Mary and Thomas’ bohemian meets garden party backyard wedding photographed at her parents’ home in Nashville, TN.
Wanting your wedding to feel more intimate and homey? What feels more like home than home? Mary and Thomas had a beautiful bohemian meets garden party affair in Mary’s parents’ backyard in Nashville. Because it was April, they opted to tent both the ceremony and reception location. They even included the new trees in the backyard by tenting over them and adding uplights!
I photographed Mary’s sister’s wedding years ago and I remember having to tell myself that Hope probably wouldn’t appreciate it if it was the Hope plus Mary wedding gallery. Mary is just so photogenic and you can’t help but photograph her. The more I have gotten to know Hope, I now know she would have probably been just fine with that. These two sisters are inseparable.
Mary and Kevin are the sweetest couple and neither one of them particularly enjoy the spotlight. This more relaxed backyard wedding was perfect for them. Family members gave speeches and Mary’s aunt officiated the ceremony. It was charming. I loved these two and I loved the look and feel of their Nashville backyard wedding.
Please enjoy some of my favorites. Vendors are listed below.
You can check out more of my backyard weddings-
Lascassas Backyard- Katie & Matt
Colorado Backyard - Sarah & Simon
Kentucky Backyard
Adams Backyard- Meg & Jake
Spring Centennial Park Engagement Photography - Shalagh and Justin
Shalagh and Justin’s spring Centennial Park engagement photography session.
Shalagh and Justin live in Nashville but were planning a destination wedding in another state. They decided that they wanted to do their engagement session where their home is and asked me to photograph it. We had so much taking photos around Centennial Park and I’m sure their winter wedding was absolutely stunning!
Opulent Country Music Hall of Fame Wedding - Elaina & Taylor
The gorgeous wedding of Elaina & Taylor photographed at Country Music Hall of Fame and Christ the King in Nashville. The couple brought in Chick-Fil-A as their late night snack!
A year ago I met Elaina and Taylor for the first time when I photographed their engagement party. I instantly fell in love with them and their families and still continue to ask to be an honorary member of their family. You cannot help but love Elaina’s infectious energy and Taylor’s sweetness. They are adorable.
This past Saturday was their wedding at Christ the King and Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville, TN. All week the weather was predicting a 90% chance of rain. The day of their wedding we watched the storms move later and later into the day. It didn’t end up raining until the bride and groom’s grand entrance into the reception! You can see the rain in the first dance photos. We were so fortunate. Besides Elaina’s veil flying off the walking bridge (thanks to my second shooter for rescuing it), everything went off without a hitch. The night ended with a late night snack from Chick-Fil-A and a second line exit. Please enjoy their Opulent Country Music Hall of Fame Sneak Peek.
Special Thanks to Their Vendors:
Planning, Design & Florals: Elliott Events
Church: Christ the King
Reception: Country Music Hall of Fame
Hair & Makeup Bride: Cali Jeffries Lightcap
Hair & Makeup Bridesmaids: Hunter Paige Salon
Wedding Gown: Eve of Milady from Bridals by Lori
Wedding Cake: Dulce Desserts
Drape: Quest Events
Lighting: Bright Event Productions
Band: The Downtown Band
Late Night Snack: Chick-Fil-A
Calligraphy- White Ink Calligraphy
Rentals: Please Be Seated
Linens: La Tavola
Invitations: Dear Addie
Signature drinks- Nashville Ice Lab
Videography: Zane Karl Studios
