In October 2020, during the midst of a pandemic, a handful of Nashville wedding vendors came together to create some magic at the new venue in town – The Saint Elle. The Saint Elle opened, with restrictions on event capacities in Davidson County, and we were eager to get inside and check it out since large events weren’t happening in Nashville. We were also happy to support and show love to this amazing venue. The space is fresh, has some of the most amazing natural light one could ask for, and is nothing less than what I would have expected from the ladies that created The Cordelle; another event venue in Nashville. Elizabeth Nord, the photographer for this shoot, pulled together all of the vendors. While I wasn’t able to be onsite the day of the shoot, I couldn’t be more ecstatic with the shots that Elizabeth provided. And, as always, I was so lucky that Jennifer with Feather + Oak was onsite – she always styles my paper in the dreamiest way.
The Saint Elle has a patio on the front of the building, dressed with boxwood walls. THESE COME WITH THE SPACE! I imagine acrylic seating charts; neon signs; and all the light being hung from these boxwoods. There’s so much creative freedom with the slate that they provide. Brides, let’s do this together!
The handmade paper that I used for this shoot is from Share Studios. The paper is less “toothy” as we would say in the calligraphy world and is absolutely divine to write on; no prep work for the paper is necessary. The raw edges give the paper a romantic feel – but truly, photos don’t do this paper justice.
Photography: Elizabeth Nord Photography @elizabethnordphoto
Planning: Ashley with Posh Occasions @poshoccasions
Hair/Makeup: Canvas and Coif @canvasandcoif
Floral: Kennedy Occasions @k.occasions
Stylist: Jennifer with Feather and Oak @featherandoaktn
Bridal gowns, veil, robe, and peacoat: Cara Maria Farella @caramariafarella
Venue: Saint Elle @thesaintelle
Bridal shoes: Bella Belle @bellabelleshoes
Live Painter: The Honest Brush @thehonestbrush
Male Model: Carey Grabeman@careygrabeman
Female Model: @alexiaselepack
Hairpieces: Hair Comes the Bride – @haircomesthebride
Invitation Suite, Calligraphy, Menus: White Ink Calligraphy – @whiteinkcalligraphy
Videography: Lynn Productions @lynnproductionsweddingfilms
Ring Box: Voeu Du Coeur – @voeu_du_coeur
Tuxedo: The Black Tux – @theblacktux
Painted Backdrop: Grace Paul (no instagram for these)
Jewelry: Roberts Jewelers @robertsjewelersjackson
Rentals (chairs, tables, dishwater, linens): Music City Tents @musiccitytents
Cake: Baked In Nashville@bakedinnashville