Summer Wedding at the Venue at Birchwood
Desiree and Cameron’s summer wedding at The Venue at Birchwood was a hot, bright August day in Tennessee. Their day was full of good people, an emotional first look, and a super fun reception that included a saxophone player and plenty of dancing.
Planning: KGC Planning
Venue: The Venue at Birchwood
Catering: EJ’s 2 Step Catering
DJ: Ben Thomas
Saxophone: Destin Miller
Florals: Murfreesboro Flower Shop
Hair: Hair by Samara L
Makeup: Mirror Image Aesthetics
First Look in the Chapel at the Venue at Birchwood
Desiree and Cameron chose to do a first look before the ceremony, and it was a pretty emotional moment.
I love first looks for the simple reason that they give you a few minutes together before the rest of the day gets going (and give you more flexibility in your timeline). They’re not for everyone, though. If you want to see each other for the first time walking down the aisle, that’s just as valid.
Read more about first looks vs. aisle reveals here.
Summer Wedding Portraits at the Venue at Birchwood
August in Tennessee is hot, and this day was no exception. It was also incredibly bright, so we worked with the light and kept portraits moving.
If you’re planning a summer wedding, your photographer can help you think through the timing of portraits, especially if you want to spend some time outside. The middle of the day can be hot and bright, while the light later in the evening tends to be softer.
You don’t need to build an entire hour around portraits, either. A little flexibility in the timeline can give you plenty of opportunities throughout the day 🙂
The Wedding Party
The Reception at the Venue at Birchwood
The reception was a fun way to finish the day, and the saxophone player was definitely one of the more memorable details.
Summer Weddings at The Venue at Birchwood
The Venue at Birchwood is a Nashville-area wedding venue in Spring Hill, Tennessee, with a chapel, reception space, and getting-ready areas all on the property.
If you’re planning a wedding in Nashville or somewhere nearby and are looking for a Nashville wedding photographer, you can get in touch here 🙂
I’m Cayla, a wedding photographer based in Nashville, Tennessee. I’m drawn to the way a wedding day unfolds, from the moments you might expect to the ones nobody could have planned. I love making photographs that feel honest and full of life, with an artistic eye for light, composition, and all the little details that give each day its own character.
My approach is documentary at heart, with room for intentional portraits and creative ideas along the way. I put so much care into understanding what matters to you and making photographs that reflect it. I want you to feel comfortable being yourselves, have fun with the process, and walk away with images that feel like they could only belong to you.
— an artistic eye, a thoughtful approach, and a love for the unexpected
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