The truth: Wedding guests remember the ceremony… but not always for the right reasons. Here’s what they secretly complain about — and how to keep yours complaint-free. 💡 When I officiate, one of my goals to help keep your guests smiling.
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.
Simple Guide to Writing Your Own Wedding Vows
This guide is designed to help you write heartfelt and personal wedding vows without the stress of starting from a blank page. The process is broken down into three simple parts: looking back, looking forward, and making promises. Part 1: Looking Back – Our Story These prompts are designed to help you reflect on your…
Your Timeless Nashville Wedding: A Guide to Historic Venues
Choosing a historic wedding venue in Nashville is a great idea—it adds a sense of timeless romance to your special day. When you’re looking for a place that feels like it has a story to tell, you’ll find plenty of amazing options right here in Music City. As a wedding officiant, I’ve had the pleasure…
🐴 Best Farm Wedding Venues Near Nashville (Rustic + Scenic)
if you’re dreaming of a wedding with wide open skies, rolling fields, and a little Southern charm, you’re in the right place. The Nashville area is full of scenic farm venues that offer the perfect mix of relaxed and romantic—whether you’re going for cowboy boots and BBQ or a more elegant barn celebration with twinkle…
Wedding Vision Clashes: Ballroom vs. Barn
So one of you dreams of a black-tie ballroom affair. The other wants s’mores by a campfire. Now what? Merging wedding visions is tricky but totally doable: Your wedding should feel like you two, not just one person’s dream. Create something unique that celebrates your weird, wonderful combo.
The One Wedding Detail You Really Can’t Forget
You’ve got the dress. The suit fits. The flowers are on the way. Mom’s crying already—and you haven’t even walked down the aisle. But before you cue the music, ask yourself one very important question: Did we bring the marriage license? I know, I know—there are so many moving parts to a wedding. It’s like…
🎯 Guest List Gauntlet: Who Makes the Cut?
Nothing turns wedding planning into emotional gladiator games faster than the guest list. One minute you’re sipping champagne and picking napkin colors, the next you’re in a family group text war because you didn’t invite your cousin’s new boyfriend (who, by the way, she met last Tuesday). Welcome to the Guest List Gauntlet—where emotions run…
Don’t Trust AI for Your Tennessee Marriage License Questions
Intelligence is changing the world—no doubt about it. It’s great for things like writing help, wedding ideas, even drafting your vows. But when it comes to Tennessee marriage license laws, AI doesn’t cut it. I’ve tested the most popular tools myself—ChatGPT, Google’s Gemini, and others. They sound confident, but the truth is, they often give…
Battling the Budget Blunders: Your First Wedding Planning Hurdle (or, “How Not to End Up Eating Ramen on Your Honeymoon”)
Ah, wedding planning! It’s a magical time filled with Pinterest boards, cake tastings, and… oh right, the budget. It turns out that before you can say “I do” to your soulmate, you’ll probably say “I do not” to a surprising number of financial discussions. And guess what’s the number one source of pre-marital squabbles? You…
Legacy Farms Wedding Venue: A Wedding Officiant’s Perspective on This Tennessee Gem
Why I Recommend Legacy Farms for Your Tennessee Wedding If you’re looking for a venue that perfectly blends rustic charm with refined elegance, Legacy Farms in Wilson County, Tennessee should absolutely be on your list. As a wedding officiant who’s worked with couples all over Middle Tennessee, I can tell you—this place has something special….