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Sarah + Patrick’s Fun Neutral Wedding

Sarah and Patrick pose with their wedding party of bridesmaids and groomsmen underneath Nashville's pedestrian bridge

Sarah and Patrick had a traditional wedding ceremony at Christ the King Catholic Church followed by a fun-filled reception at The Bell Tower. 

This sweet pair met in college at Vanderbilt University while working with an on-campus choir;Sarah sang and Patrick played the piano! 

Patrick decided to pop the question in Centennial Park where they had their first date. He sang “Lover” by Sarah’s favorite artist, Taylor Swift. How cute! 

Knowing they had a lot of out-of-town guests, they wanted a reception venue that truly felt like Nashville with that special “wow” factor. “We loved how open and bright The Bell Tower felt, as well as the old church windows, exposed beams, and brick. Patrick is a big bourbon drinker, so he also fell in love with the bourbon tasting room,” Sarah told us. 

Their wedding day finally arrived on May 29. The day began with a traditional Catholic ceremony and a fun trolley ride into the city. Sarah wore a strapless gown by Olia Zavozina paired with a traditional bouquet of neutral blooms. 

When guests arrived at The Bell Tower, they were met with pepper jelly pimento cheese bruschetta, boneless marinated lamb chop, fried green tomatoes, coconut crusted shrimp, bacon wrapped sweet potatoes, and hot chicken biscuits. 

In honor of Sarah’s major Taylor Swift fandom, she and Patrick danced to the song “Lover” and had a greenery wall photo booth setup with a custom LED sign of lyrics from the same song! Patrick also performed during the reception, singing barbershop music with a quartet!

Scroll on to see all the stylish, neutral details and greenery-filled decor— plus a live painting by Lauren O'Brien!

Sarah and Patrick's Invitation Suite
Sarah's Dress hanging against her greenery wall Photo Booth with neon sign of Taylor Swift song lyrics
Sarah and Patrick's Ceremony at Christ the King Church in Nashville
Sarah and her Bridesmaids in matching taupe dresses. Each is holding a bouquet of white blooms and greenery.
Patrick and His Groomsmen pose on a downtown Nashville staircase in classic black tuxedos

WEDDING DETAILS

Date: May 29th, 2021
Bride & Groom: Sarah and Patrick
Location: The Bell Tower
Guest Count: 200
Colors: Neutral 
Photographer: Sara Bill Photography
Florist: Knestrick By Design
Cake: Nashville Sweets
Paper Goods: Minted
Hair and Makeup: One10 Beauty
Linens: Event Works Rentals
DJ: The Music City Sound
Catering & Bar: The Bell Tower
Production Design: Nashville Lighting & Production
Planning: Kalyn | IH
Sarah and Patrick boarding a trolly after their ceremony to head to their wedding reception at the Bell Tower in Nashville
Sarah and Patrick's enter the reception down a mezzanine staircase at the Bell Tower in Nashville
Sarah and Patrick kissing underneath the Nashville pedestrian bridge while their wedding party cheers
A reception table with white and beige linens, plus candles and greenery at the center
A reception table with white and beige linens, plus candles and greenery at the center at the Bell Tower in Nashville
Sarah and Patrick cheers with a shot of liquor at their wedding reception
A table setting with acrylic table numbers, candle centerpieces, and greenery decor
A live painter works on a painting of Sarah and Patrick sharing their first dance
Sarah and Patrick's First Dance to a live band singing Taylor Swift's "Lover" at their wedding reception at the Bell Tower in Nashville
A bird's eye view of the wedding reception as the guests dance to a live band at the Bell Tower in Nashville
Sarah and Patrick kiss in front of the photo booth wall at their wedding reception
A wedding guest breaks it down on the dance floor as other guests cheer around him at the Bell Tower in Nashville
A live painter poses next to the finished painting of Sarah and Patrick's first dance at their wedding reception

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