I had the pleasure of working with such an amazingly sweet couple a few weekends back for their wedding and rehearsal dinner. I always love getting to be part of the rehearsal dinner because you get to see the couple interacting with their friends and loved ones, and there are always some touching moments. Ashley and Scott were no different. Ashley and Scott have truly been one of my favorite couples to work with. They are such a blast and you can genuinely see their love for each other in everything they do. They are so adorable, and their wedding was just gorgeous.
I wanted to post some pictures from their perfectly themed rehearsal dinner. *Disclaimer: These are my personal photos and I do not in any way pretend to be a photographer. So I hope I can do it justice....
Of course, their wedding was during the week of Country Music Fest in downtown Nashville, so it was only appropriate that their wedding should have some what of a "country" theme to it. It was really a great way for them to showcase Nashville and country music for all of their out of town guests.
The rehearsal dinner was held at the Belle Meade Plantation in the Carriage House. Whenever I see the pictures "State Fair" comes to mind. The theme was so traditionally country with all of the details from the red checked linens and street lighting to the BBQ buffet, and the best of country music playing in the background all night. The guests loved all of the wonderful details and you could tell they both put a lot of thought into every aspect . Their hard work paid off. It was picture perfect.
The adorable table linens from BBJ Linens went perfectly with their country theme. They also found the rooster centerpieces on sale from Hobby Lobby. The lighting along with the country music playing in the background set the mood perfectly. Both were provided by Nashville Event Lighting.
The yummy food for the buffet was provided by Jim N' Nicks BBQ. (P.S.- If you have never eaten at Jim N' Nicks- you simply must go to one of their three locations in Middle Tennessee. It is worth the drive.)
The adorable pig centerpieces were also purchased at Hobby Lobby and adorned with matching yellow and red daisies.
Please check out these chocolate brownies. They make me hungry just looking at them. Not to mention the pecan pie and lemon squares. Oh my!
Wet Ones are a must have after a dinner like this...
The bar for the night was also perfectly themed offering some of the south's most traditional drinks such as Sweet Tea, Lemonade, and locally brewed beer from Yazoo Brewery.
The chalkboard was such a cute way to display the drink choices for the evening.
Scott helping himself to a beverage.
This is one of my favorite shots of Scott getting some last minute advice from his father before the Big Day!
Notice the cowboy boots! (Scott loves a good theme.) The best part is that the only two people wearing cowboy boots were him and his dad who is from upstate New York. I love it!
Scott and Ashley during some touching moments while the wedding party was giving speeches.
And Scott giving a thank you of his own.
Here is a cute picture of Ashley and Scott outside.
I had to include these pictures taken by one of Scott's groomsmen for him. Before the rehearsal, the groomsmen enjoyed lunch at The Dog of Nashville which Scott swears is the best place to get a hot dog. I have yet to try it, but just check out these hot dogs.
Check back soon for the formal pictures from the Rehearsal Dinner and a full wedding day re-cap!
~Rachel~