This is the second wedding I have officiated at Diamond Creek Farms. The scenery is spectacular and I’d say one of the prettiest places to marry in middle Tennessee. Here are a few shots I took to give you a taste.
Author: Ralph Griggs
Wedding minister officiant serving the Nashville and middle Tennessee area for 20 plus years. Non-denominational and personalized ceremonies. At-Home marriage prep course author.
Looking for a Garden Wedding Venue in Middle Tennessee?
CJ’s Off the Square should definitely be on your list to check out. I’ve been officiating weddings there for 20 years now and it’s more beautiful than ever. I especially enjoy the coy pond. Check it out in my video below:
Clementine Hall – Nashville Wedding Venue
I officiated a wedding at Clementine Hall in west Nashville last night. It’s located off Charlotte Pike near the Nations where a ton of marrying-age couples live. That’s one reason it’s very popular as a wedding venue but not the only one. Take a look at the video I created for some venue shots:
Historic Bell Tower Nashville Wedding Venue
I officiated a wedding at the Bell Tower downtown Nashville on Saturday. This is an old historic church building downtown restored and remodeled for weddings. It’s large and can host a good size wedding. There were probably 160 or so at this wedding. Shots from the balcony are especially stunning.
Contract vs Covenant Wedding Message
Below is a message I delivered at Matthew and Christine’s wedding a couple of years ago at Scarritt Bennett in Nashville showing the differences between a contract and covenant understanding of marriage. Welcome Now, Matthew and Christine, I invite you to take a moment and look around at all the friends and family gathered here…
Keep the Spark Alive (Beyond Netflix and Chill)
Intimacy can settle into a comfy routine, but marriage is your cue to remix it. Don’t let “married life” become code for “sweatpants forever.” Practical Tips: Studies show simple acts like saying “I love you” daily keep couples happier long-term.
Historic and Elegant Nashville Wedding Venue – The Hermitage Hotel
Whenever I go to the Hermitage Hotel to officiate a wedding, I am stunned by its beauty. I never tire of looking up at the ceiling. I also remember being a part of an episode on the TV series called What Not to Wear held in the veranda there. It was a surprize make-over for…
What Order Should You Plan Your Wedding In? (Without Losing Your Minds)
Planning a wedding can feel like you’re trying to build Ikea furniture without the instructions—lots of random pieces and no clue where to start. Don’t worry, I’ve got you. Here’s the order that keeps things from getting messy (and keeps you from blowing your budget before you even book a venue). 1. Money Talk First…
Why More Couples Are Choosing a Sunday Wedding in Nashville
When most people picture a wedding, they imagine a Saturday celebration. But more and more couples are discovering the charm (and the practical perks) of saying “I do” on a Sunday. As someone who officiates weddings all across Middle Tennessee, I can tell you—Sundays are becoming a favorite for couples who want a beautiful, stress-free…
Historic Riverwood Mansion – Endless Photo Ops
I have officiated dozens of weddings at Riverwood Mansion, but hadn’t fully realized how beautiful a venue it is until I decided to take some shots at yesterday’s wedding. Here are a few of the photos below but I could have taken many more. After much needed rain that morning, it cleared up and was…