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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
Nashville Wedding Marquee | Locklane Weddings & Events | Maddie Ray Photo | Musicians Hall of Fame
Wedding Cake Nashville | 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
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
Locklane Weddings & Events | Maddie Ray Photo | Musicians Hall of Fame | Nashville Wedding

The bride and groom were able to sneak into the museum for really fun photos while guests were getting their dinner.

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

Locklane Weddings & Events | Maddie Ray Photo | Musicians Hall of Fame | Reception
Locklane Weddings & Events | Maddie Ray Photo | Musicians Hall of Fame | Sparklers

What Does a Wedding Planner Do? NWPG Explains!

Nashville Wedding Planners Group

I think I have said it before and I know I will say it again, I love being a member of the Nashville Wedding Planners Group!

I joined this year and I have already made innumerable friendships, connections, and learned so much while sharing the knowledge that I have. I feel very lucky have such a valuable resource of collaborative individuals within the event industry.

In the midst of us supporting each other and the work that we do, Orion Pahl worked with Tiffani, Jennifer, and our entire group to create a video that explains who our group is and what it is a wedding planner does. Here's your answer, America. Enjoy.

Look into the weddings of our Nashville Wedding Planners & what we really do for our brides. Video created by Orion Pahl