Union Station Hotel is a Nashville staple, or a landmark some would say. I’m a Nashville native and have always recognized the downtown area by coming up I-65 North, and seeing the top of the Union Station Hotel. The Hotel used to be a railroad terminal, which shut down in 1979. Growing up, there were no high-rises surrounding the hotel; nothing like there is today. Laura Andrews, the photographer for this classic shoot chose the Union Station Hotel as the venue. Ironically, I just recently had a wedding at the Union Station Hotel and it was the FIRST time I’ve ever been inside the hotel. It’s a stunner and something I would consider to be “so Nashville.” I’m super excited to share these stunning images with you.
If you’ve followed some of my styled shoots – I LOVE to include a love poem from my favorite poet, A.R. Asher. Here’s a good one. It gives me all the feels.
For the stationery suite for this shoot, I wanted to keep it simple. Classic black ink (I love to use Sumi Moon Palace) on handmade paper from Share Studios. The handmade paper was made in two different colors: light gray and soft white/ivory. The simplicity of this suite, in my mind, compliments the grand-ness of the venue in a classic way.
And here is when you get my input on wedding dresses. I’ve never been one that loves a long train. But this dress is a different story. I’m absolutely obsessed. SO obsessed that I even texted Jennie, the owner of Adorn, to tell her how obsessed I was with it after seeing these images. Just wait, there’s more dress shots below.
Also, while we are drooling over these amazing photos, I love that the bride is showing off her tattoos. I love the art of tattooing, and the thought that one’s body is a canvas. I don’t personally have any tattoos – but I’m truly an admirer of them. Just a little tidbit I wanted to share with you.
Curious to know what goes on during these shoots? I wouldn’t know, ha! This shoot was a prime example of me literally just dropping off my work (pulling up to the valet stand at the hotel and passing it off), and then heading back to work! So when these images come through, it’s like Christmas day, full of excitement to see the magic that occurred!
Venue: Union Station Hotel | Dress: Adorn Nashville | Photographers: Dson Photography, Laura Andrews Photography | Florals: Rosemary and Finch | Hair & Makeup : Makeup by Kathryn | Calligraphy (ME): White Ink Calligraphy | Cake: Pauli Bakes Cakes | Backdrops: Bessie Bakes Backdrops