Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum

Dancing the Night Away at Musicians Hall of Fame

Nashville Wedding Planner | Locklane Weddings & Events | Maddie Ray Photo | Scarritt Bennett Cathedral

Happy first anniversary to one of the happiest couples that I have had the pleasure of seeing married. I hope you always dance and laugh through life, even when it’s hard!

Last year I got a call that this friend of a friend (of a friend?) needed a last minute coordinator for their wedding and I am so glad that I had the weekend available. I ended up going on maternity leave for a full year and this is the only wedding that I did within that time. It. Was. Worth. It.

Betsy and Aaron are kind and fun. Their wedding was enveloped in personal details that represented them so well. I truly believe that every single guest enjoyed the night. From the beautiful ceremony at Scarritt-Bennett to the choreographed first dance, guests were awed and entertained. There was laughter from beginning to end!

I often have a hard time choosing photos to post, not wanting to overwhelm you with the 2,000 that I receive after a wedding… But this time it was a whole new level of hard! Not only are Betsy and Aaron gorgeous, but they chose iconic Nashville spots for their venues and their photos. To top it off, they had a stellar photographer! Enjoy the beauty from Maddie Ray Photography.

Nashville Wedding Planner | Locklane Weddings & Events | Maddie Ray Photo | Scarritt Bennett Cathedral
Nashville Wedding Planner | Locklane Weddings & Events | Maddie Ray Photo | Scarritt Bennett Cathedral
Nashville Wedding Planner | Locklane Weddings & Events | Maddie Ray Photo | Scarritt Bennett Cathedral
Nashville Wedding Planner | Locklane Weddings & Events | Maddie Ray Photo | Scarritt Bennett Cathedral
Nashville Wedding Planner | Locklane Weddings & Events | Maddie Ray Photo | Scarritt Bennett Cathedral
Nashville Wedding Planner | Locklane Weddings & Events | Maddie Ray Photo | Scarritt Bennett Cathedral
Nashville Wedding Planner | Locklane Weddings & Events | Maddie Ray Photo | Scarritt Bennett Cathedral
Nashville Wedding Planner | Locklane Weddings & Events | Maddie Ray Photo | Scarritt-Bennett Cathedral
Nashville Wedding Planner | Locklane Weddings & Events | Maddie Ray Photo | Scarritt-Bennett Cathedral
Nashville Wedding Planner | Locklane Weddings & Events | Maddie Ray Photo | Scarritt Bennett Cathedral
Nashville Wedding Planner | Locklane Weddings & Events | Maddie Ray Photo | Scarritt Bennett Cathedral
Nashville Wedding Planner | Locklane Weddings & Events | Maddie Ray Photo | Scarritt Bennett Cathedral
Nashville Wedding Planner | Locklane Weddings & Events | Maddie Ray Photo | Scarritt Bennett Cathedral

As it turns out, Betsy’s sister, Sarah Kate (maid of honor to Betsy’s left), and I worked together seven years ago for the same planning company where I got my start. Plus, Aaron and I both attended Baylor University (just a few… years apart. Ha!). My business is built around couples with deeply personal weddings, but not often do they have a personal connection to me; this time I just got lucky!

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Nashville Wedding Ceremony Classic | Locklane Weddings & Events | Maddie Ray Photo | Scarritt Bennett Cathedral
Classic Ceremony Aisle Nashville | Locklane Weddings & Events | Maddie Ray Photo | Scarritt Bennett Cathedral
Nashville Wedding Transportation | Locklane Weddings & Events | Maddie Ray Photo | Musicians Hall of Fame
Nashville Transportation Trolley | Locklane Weddings & Events | Maddie Ray Photo | Musicians Hall of Fame
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Choreographed First Dance | Locklane Weddings & Events | Maddie Ray Photo | Musicians Hall of Fame
Choreographed First Dance | Locklane Weddings & Events | Maddie Ray Photo | Musicians Hall of Fame
Choreographed First Dance | Locklane Weddings & Events | Maddie Ray Photo | Musicians Hall of Fame

Everyone was surprised and delighted when Betsy jumped into Aaron’s arms (there was quite a bit of giggling!). And their dance moves continued to impress as they moved right into the Father/Daughter and Mother/Son dances. It was a really great way to kick off the reception! Dinner and toasts were to follow before more dancing!

Seating Chart Door | Locklane Weddings & Events | Maddie Ray Photo | Musicians Hall of Fame
Nashville Wedding Head Table | Locklane Weddings & Events | Maddie Ray Photo | Musicians Hall of Fame
Nashville Wedding Toasts | Locklane Weddings & Events | Maddie Ray Photo | Musicians Hall of Fame
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The bride and groom were able to sneak into the museum for really fun photos while guests were getting their dinner.

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Locklane Weddings & Events | Maddie Ray Photo | Musicians Hall of Fame | Bouquet Toss

Guest Count: 160
Wedding Planner: Locklane Weddings & Events
Photographer: Maddie Ray Photography
Ceremony Venue: Scarritt-Bennett Wightman Chapel
Ceremony Music - Quartet: Viva La Strings
Officiate: Sam Barnhart, Journey
Florals: Petal Mesa
Reception Venue: Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum
Catering: Beyond Details
Cake: Dessert Designs by Leland
Draping & Lighting: Southern Sky Event Lighting & Draping
Rentals: Southern Events Party Rental
Band: RJ Bracchitta & Band
Photobooth: Snyder Entertainment
Bridal Party Transport: FADDS Party Bus
HMUA: Sharla Pruitt-Higgins & Teresa Glasser
Videographer: Big Time Productions

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