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Nashville Wedding Venue Spotlight: Diamond Creek Farms

Posted on October 4, 2025October 4, 2025 by Ralph Griggs

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.

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Looking for a Garden Wedding Venue in Middle Tennessee?

Posted on September 29, 2025September 29, 2025 by Ralph Griggs

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:

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Clementine Hall – Nashville Wedding Venue

Posted on September 27, 2025September 27, 2025 by Ralph Griggs

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:

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Historic Bell Tower Nashville Wedding Venue

Posted on September 24, 2025September 24, 2025 by Ralph Griggs

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.

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Historic and Elegant Nashville Wedding Venue – The Hermitage Hotel

Posted on September 14, 2025September 14, 2025 by Ralph Griggs

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…

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Historic Riverwood Mansion – Endless Photo Ops

Posted on September 7, 2025September 7, 2025 by Ralph Griggs

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…

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Ravenswood Mansion: Middle Tennessee Southern Wedding Charm

Posted on August 31, 2025August 31, 2025 by Ralph Griggs

I had the pleasure of officiating a wedding at Ravenswood Mansion in Brentwood yesterday. This historic 1825 mansion, surrounded by rolling hills and beautiful grounds, is one of the most elegant and timeless venues in the Nashville area—a perfect backdrop for a classic Southern wedding. For late August especially, it was an incredibly beautiful day….

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Micro Wedding at CJ’s Off the Square

Posted on August 30, 2025August 30, 2025 by Ralph Griggs

I officiated a micro wedding at CJ’s Off the Square in Franklin, Tennessee yesterday. The couple’s dog, Cinco, was the ring bearer! He was very excited but like a lot of ring bearers was reluctant at first to make his way down the aisle. If you are looking for a beautiful garden venue in the…

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Music City Nuptials: Your Guide to a Nashville Micro Wedding

Posted on August 20, 2025August 20, 2025 by Ralph Griggs

Thinking about having a micro wedding in Nashville, TN? You’re in luck. Music City isn’t just for honky-tonks, hot chicken, and bachelorette parties—it’s also one of the best places to say “I do” with just your closest people by your side. With its mix of Southern hospitality, gorgeous scenery, and that “big city with a…

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Your Timeless Nashville Wedding: A Guide to Historic Venues

Posted on August 8, 2025August 8, 2025 by Ralph Griggs

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…

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