Gallatin, TN Wedding | Justin + Elyna | Rock Creek Farm

I was so excited when I received the email from Justin confirming that he and his beautiful fiance, Elyna wanted me to capture their special day.  Their wedding day.

June 2, 2018 arrived, and there was a slight chance of rain on that hot and muggy day at Rock Creek Farm in Gallatin, TN.  I headed up to take photos of the bride and her bridesmaids getting ready in the bridal suite, and then it was time for the first look.  Elyna, looking out of the second story window, was so concerned that Justin was outside waiting for her in the heat, and of course he didn’t have his phone on him, so we couldn’t tell him that it would only be a few more minutes.  We finally made it outside, where Elyna started to tear up on her way to meet her groom.  Justin was awestruck by the beauty of his bride, and you could clearly see the love between them.

After the first look, we took pictures of the bridal party in their powder blue dresses and grey tuxedos, with dark clouds looming overhead.  Luckily we got the shots we needed and headed inside as the first drops of rain started to fall.  We had about 15-20 minutes until the wedding was supposed to start, and the guests were starting to arrive.  They started huddling under the front porch, and we were all worried that the ceremony would have to be moved under the reception pavilion.  Luckily, just as we were heading outside, the rain stopped, the clouds parted, and the sun came out to shine on this glorious day.

The ceremony, officiated by Justin’s father, was sweet and beautiful, and even had an unexpected “contribution” in the form of a loud “MOO!!!” from one of the cows in the next pasture.

After the ceremony, guests headed to the grand pavilion where they enjoyed a meal consisting of the most delicious, cheesy mashed potatoes I’ve ever tasted.

All eyes were on the bride and groom as they swayed to their first dance as husband and wife.

Guests were able to play corn hole on the lawn and take funny photos in the photo booth.  And we can’t forget the dancing!

Elyna and Justin ended the night with a fun sparkler send off! 

I wish the new Mr. and Mrs. McMoran a lifetime of happiness and love.  I can’t wait to see what the future holds for you!

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Wedding ceremony at Rock Creek Farm in Gallatin Tn - Nashville Photographer

Wedding ceremony at Rock Creek Farm in Gallatin Tn - Nashville Photographer

Wedding ceremony at Rock Creek Farm in Gallatin Tn - Nashville Photographer

Wedding ceremony at Rock Creek Farm in Gallatin Tn - Nashville Photographer

Wedding ceremony at Rock Creek Farm in Gallatin Tn - Nashville Photographer

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Joanna McVey specializes in child and family photography and also the occasional wedding.  Serving Nashville and surrounding areas, including Hendersonville, Gallatin, Goodlettsville, White House, Madison, Hermitage, Brentwood, Franklin, Murfreesboro, Smyrna, Bellevue, Old Hickory, Donelson, Mt. Juliet, Lebanon, Castalian Springs, East Nashville, Germantown, Nolensville, Green Hills, Ashland City, 12 South, Belle Meade, Cool Springs, Clarksville, Greenbrier, Spring Hill, Dickson, Portland, Fairview, and all other Middle TN areas.

 

Daniel + Laura Wedding | Shelbyville, TN | Southern Daisy Photography

Nashville, TN Wedding Photographer | I had the pleasure of shooting my first wedding last month, and it certainly was a fun event!  The bride and groom chose a movie theme for their nuptials at The Fly Art Center in Shelbyville, TN , and they didn’t leave out any details!  From the bouquets and boutonnieres to the earrings and cakes, everything was movie themed!  The flower girls even dropped red ticket stubs instead of flower pedals on their way down the aisle.  Daniel and Laura were such a fun couple to work with, and they were seriously up for anything!  Thank you, both, for allowing Steve and me to capture such an important day in your life!  I hope you enjoy the photos.

Wedding Dress | Southern Daisy Photography

Wedding Dress | Southern Daisy Photography

Wedding Shoes | Southern Daisy Photography

Shelbyville, TN Wedding | Southern Daisy Photography

Shelbyvill, TN Wedding | Southern Daisy Photography

Shelbyvill, TN Wedding | Southern Daisy Photography

Shelbyvill, TN Wedding | Southern Daisy Photography

Shelbyvill, TN Wedding | Southern Daisy Photography

Shelbyvill, TN Wedding | Southern Daisy Photography

Shelbyvill, TN Wedding | Southern Daisy Photography

Shelbyville, TN Wedding | Southern Daisy Photography

Father seeing his little girl in her wedding dress for the first time.

Shelbyville, TN Wedding | Southern Daisy Photography

Shelbyvill, TN Wedding | Southern Daisy Photography

Shelbyvill, TN Wedding | Southern Daisy Photography

Shelbyville, TN Wedding | Southern Daisy Photography

Shelbyville, TN Wedding | Southern Daisy Photography

Bouquets made out of marshmallows inside plastic popcorn bins, to go with the movie theme!

Shelbyville, TN Wedding | Southern Daisy Photography

Shelbyville, TN Wedding | Southern Daisy Photography

Shelbyvill, TN Wedding | Southern Daisy Photography

Shelbyvill, TN Wedding | Southern Daisy Photography

Shelbyville, TN Wedding | Southern Daisy Photography

Shelbyville, TN Wedding | Southern Daisy Photography

“Men In Black.”

Shelbyvill, TN Wedding | Southern Daisy Photography

The groom’s boutonniere.  So clever!

Shelbyville, TN Wedding | Southern Daisy Photography

Shelbyville, TN Wedding | Southern Daisy Photography

“Here come the Men In Black!”

Shelbyville, TN Wedding | Southern Daisy Photography

Shelbyville, TN Wedding | Southern Daisy Photography

Shelbyville, TN Wedding | Southern Daisy Photography

Shelbyville, TN Wedding | Southern Daisy Photography

Shelbyville, TN Wedding | Southern Daisy Photography

Shelbyville, TN Wedding | Southern Daisy Photography

Shelbyville, TN Wedding | Southern Daisy Photography

Shelbyville, TN Wedding | Southern Daisy Photography

Shelbyville, TN Wedding | Southern Daisy Photography

Shelbyville, TN Wedding | Southern Daisy Photography

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Shelbyville, TN Wedding | Southern Daisy Photography

Shelbyville, TN Wedding | Southern Daisy Photography

Shelbyville, TN Wedding | Southern Daisy Photography

Shelbyville, TN Wedding | Southern Daisy Photography

Shelbyville, TN Wedding | Southern Daisy Photography

Shelbyville, TN Wedding | Southern Daisy Photography

Shelbyville, TN Wedding | Southern Daisy Photography

Shelbyville, TN Wedding | Southern Daisy Photography

Shelbyville, TN Wedding | Southern Daisy Photography

Shelbyville, TN Wedding | Southern Daisy Photography

Shelbyville, TN Wedding | Southern Daisy Photography

Shelbyville, TN Wedding | Southern Daisy Photography

Shelbyville, TN Wedding | Southern Daisy Photography

Shelbyville, TN Wedding | Southern Daisy Photography

Shelbyville, TN Wedding | Southern Daisy Photography

Shelbyville, TN Wedding | Southern Daisy Photography

Shelbyville, TN Wedding | Southern Daisy Photography

Shelbyville, TN Wedding | Southern Daisy Photography

It was raining during the entire wedding, so we weren’t sure if we’d be able to take any outdoor pictures.  But after a fun picture in the theater room, we saw that it had briefly stopped raining, so we headed outside for some group shots.

Shelbyville, TN Wedding | Southern Daisy Photography

Shelbyville, TN Wedding | Southern Daisy Photography

Shelbyville, TN Wedding | Southern Daisy Photography

Shelbyville, TN Wedding | Southern Daisy Photography

Shelbyville, TN Wedding | Southern Daisy Photography

Shelbyville, TN Wedding | Southern Daisy Photography

Shelbyville, TN Wedding | Southern Daisy Photography

Shelbyville, TN Wedding | Southern Daisy Photography

Shelbyville, TN Wedding | Southern Daisy Photography

Shelbyville, TN Wedding | Southern Daisy Photography

Shelbyville, TN Wedding | Southern Daisy Photography

Shelbyville, TN Wedding | Southern Daisy Photography

Shelbyville, TN Wedding | Southern Daisy Photography

Shelbyville, TN Wedding | Southern Daisy Photography

Shelbyville, TN Wedding | Southern Daisy Photography

Shelbyville, TN Wedding | Southern Daisy Photography

Shelbyville, TN Wedding | Southern Daisy Photography

Shelbyville, TN Wedding | Southern Daisy Photography

Shelbyville, TN Wedding | Southern Daisy Photography

Shelbyville, TN Wedding | Southern Daisy Photography

Shelbyville, TN Wedding | Southern Daisy Photography

Shelbyville, TN Wedding | Southern Daisy Photography

Shelbyville, TN Wedding | Southern Daisy Photography

Shelbyville, TN Wedding | Southern Daisy Photography

Shelbyville, TN Wedding | Southern Daisy Photography

Shelbyville, TN Wedding | Southern Daisy Photography

Shelbyville, TN Wedding | Southern Daisy Photography

Shelbyville, TN Wedding | Southern Daisy Photography

Shelbyville, TN Wedding | Southern Daisy Photography

Shelbyville, TN Wedding | Southern Daisy Photography

Shelbyville, TN Wedding | Southern Daisy Photography

Shelbyville, TN Wedding | Southern Daisy Photography

Congratulations to the happy couple!

Shelbyville, TN Wedding | Southern Daisy Photography

And a big “thank you” to my handsome hubby, who shot the wedding with me!

Nashville, TN Wedding Photographer | Joanna McVey of Southern Daisy Photography specializes in maternity, newborn, baby, child, and family photography.  Contact me today to schedule your next session!  Email me at [email protected], or contact me by phone (615) 294-6867.  You can also follow me on Facebook and Instagram.

Southern Daisy Photography serves Nashville and surrounding areas, including Hendersonville, Gallatin, Goodlettsville, White House, Madison, Hermitage, Brentwood, Franklin, Murfreesboro, Smyrna, Bellevue, Old Hickory, Donelson, Mt. Juliet, Lebanon, Castalian Springs, East Nashville, Germantown, Nolensville, Green Hills, Ashland City, 12 South, Belle Meade, Cool Springs, Clarksville, Greenbrier, Spring Hill, Dickson, Portland, Fairview, and all other Middle TN areas.

Wedding Song

I know it’s been almost two years since our wedding, but I just remembered that I never shared the song I recorded for the sand pouring during our ceremony.  It’s nothing fancy, just something I recorded on Garage Band on my iMac, but it added a personal touch to our ceremony.  I thought about singing it live, but I knew I’d never be able to get through it without crying.

Unfortunately, when we got done pouring our sand and headed back under the arch to gaze lovingly into each others eyes for the remainder of the song the DJ abruptly stopped the song!  Didn’t even fade it out or anything.  We had barely even gotten through half of the song, so all my hard work of recording and rerecording about 100 times went to waste.  I did put the song on CD for my parents, in laws, and a few other family members, but other than that, it hasn’t been heard.  And I think it’s about time that was rectified!

So without further ado, I give you a slideshow of our wedding set to my rendition of Shania Twain’s “From This Moment.”  (I’m singing both parts.)

Photos by my wonderful sister in law, Stacey Pentland Photography.

Venue is Historic Cedarwood in Nashville, TN.