First Steps in Planning Your Nashville Wedding: Tips from a Photographer
Planning a wedding is an exciting journey and Nashville offers a perfect backdrop with its Southern charm, vibrant culture, and beautiful venues. As a Nashville wedding photographer with over a decade of experience, I’ve documented hundreds of weddings and I’m here to share the first few steps you should take to make your Nashville wedding planning smooth and stress free.

Step 1: Choose Your Venue
Your venue sets the tone for your wedding – so finding the perfect one should be your first priority. Nashville is home to a variety of stunning options from elegant ballrooms to scenic outdoor spaces with picturesque views. Whether you dream of a romantic ceremony at a historic estate or a lively reception in the heart of downtown, book your venue early to secure your ideal date.

Step 2: Book Your Photographer
Once you’ve locked in your venue, booking a photographer should be next on your list. Your wedding photos will preserve the memories of your day so finding the right photographer is essential. Keep in mind that photographers often book far in advance.

Read a bit more about why I am a great option to document your Nashville wedding.

My style is a perfect blend of documentary and editorial. A documentary approach preserves the authenticity of your moments as they happen, while an editorial style lets me thoughtfully curate moments— creating an experience you might not have seen or felt otherwise. This is why I'll alternate between documentary and editorial styles. And use both film and digital photography to ensure your memories are uniquely tailored to your vision and experience.

The most powerful visual stories capture not just what’s seen — but what’s felt. I'm passionate about preserving every ounce of emotion in this beautiful season of your life. And capturing the impactful narrative that is your love story.

Step 3: Build Your Dream Vendor Team
With your venue and photographer in place, it’s time to focus on other key vendors. It is an absolute essential to hire a wedding planner to help bring your vision to life and make the planning process more seamless. From florists and caterers to bands and makeup artists, Nashville has a thriving wedding industry full of experts ready to come together to create an unforgettable experience.

Why Booking Your Photographer Early Matters
As a photographer, I can’t stress enough how important it is to book early. A great photographer doesn’t just take beautiful pictures — they bring experience for when things go wrong, capture every perspective of the day (including the ones you don’t get to experience firsthand), and create images you will cherish forever. The earlier you book, the more likely you are to get your dream vendor team. Photographers also have helpful insight into vendors they have worked with in the past to pass along referrals to help you build your best vendor team.

Making Your Nashville Wedding Unforgettable
Planning a wedding can feel overwhelming, but starting with your venue and photographer sets a strong foundation for everything else to fall into place. As a photographer in Nashville, I’m here not only to document your day but to help make the planning process easier.

Are you ready to start planning your Nashville wedding? Let’s connect and create memories you’ll treasure for a lifetime!