I think that Randi & Wes had one of my favorite, most sincerely joyful first looks I’ve ever documented. Randi hid at the top of the beautiful main staircase of Spring Haven Mansion while Wes came in and stood with his back turned at the bottom of the stairs. You can see in the photos the anticipation in his face as she walks down the stairs, the unmitigated joy in her expression as she embraces him, his love as he gazes at the woman he’s about to marry and then subsequently sheds a few tears. Its a beautiful sequence of events, and a special moment to witness.

Randi and Wes had their first date at a Starbucks up in Hendersonville, and then he also proposed there… so it was probably inevitable that we’d make a certain stop later in the night to incorporate a place that had played such a key role in their relationship.

The images at the end of this set were all taken in beautiful Hermitage Hotel in downtown Nashville, where the couple spent their first night as man and wife.

I was thrilled to be accompanied by Mr. Tom Cannon for this set, and some of his excellent work is included here.

Vendor List:
Wedding Coordinator: Shelli Holland
Venue: Spring Haven Mansion
Caterer: Kim Sutton – Hometown Catering
Wedding Cake: Rebecca Schreher – Cakes by Rebecca
Cupcakes: Mignon Francois
Flowers: Belles Fleurs Designs

If you would like to see more of Randi & Wes’s wedding photos, you can register at their gallery here:
Randi & Wes’s Gallery

image by Tom Cannon

image by Tom Cannon

Wes’s father was present in spirit. This cupcake was set aside for him.

Randi & Wes’s reaction to the dedication of the cupcake

Tags: hendersonville, hermitage hotel, nashville, spring haven, starbucks