SUSIE + CONNAR’S CLASSIC MODERN WEDDING

Susie and Connar celebrated their love last April with a classic, modern wedding at The Bridge Building. 

The pair met during undergrad at Maryville College, just outside of Knoxville, and grew their relationship as they traveled around the world, all while working toward their master’s degrees. What a power couple! 

Connar later popped the question while they were visiting his grandparents in his hometown of South Florida. On the way to dinner one night, he told Susie, “It’s so beautiful out. We should go take some pictures!” And the rest is history. 

When it came to planning the big day, it was important for the couple to have all their loved ones in one place having a good time. And with both Susie and Connar’s mothers living in Nashville, they knew it would be the best location for their out-of-town guests!  

When the day finally arrived, the rooftop was set with white draping, tall standing arrangements of greenery and white blooms, and lots of sunshine. Susie and Connar opted out of a first look so, when they saw each other for the first time during the ceremony, they knew they would remember the moment forever. 

Susie stunned in a square-neck gown with a beaded belt and bouquet of white peonies, while Connar went with a classic black suit and bow tie. And let’s not forget their pup rocking a collar made of greenery!  

Once vows were read, “I do’s” were said, and glass was broken, guests headed to a cocktail hour of yummy apps, including jumbo shrimp cocktail shooters, bacon-wrapped scallops, and beef tenderloin roulade. 

In the Cumberland space, Infinity staff set the reception with white ghost chairs by White Door Events, white and gold accents, and  the Maria chandelier by Nashville Lighting and Production to create a classic, modern look. 

Susie and Connar’s guests found their seats with a sweet take-home bud vase and had a plated dinner of rosemary pork chops with creamed kale and parmesan polenta fries, chicken cordon bleu with broccolini and parmesan Swiss potato gratin, and eggplant parmesan. 

After everyone filled their bellies, the couple kicked off the night with a first dance to “Lucky” by Jason Mraz before 3rd Coast Entertainment took the night away with only the best hits. 

As the night came to an end, guests grabbed a chocolate-covered walking stick from a shop in Knoxville and made their way to the Pedestrian Bridge to send the newlyweds off in a vintage platinum Bentley. Now that’s an exit!