Amanda and Weston had the most romantic backyard Nashville wedding at the family home.

Planning during a pandemic…

While one of the main goals of a Nashville wedding could be to create an intimate setting. For some couples small and intimate isn’t exactly what they envision when planning their big day. For Amanda and Weston small and intimate may not have been on their agenda. But they, like many others, found themselves in a predicament as their wedding day drew closer and closer. A pandemic hit causing everything around them to temporarily close down.

As social distancing mandates went into place. They found their guest list severely limited. The number of guests they could safely invite to share in their festivities dropped. They were faced with two options. Postpone the wedding day until things return to normal. Or keep their original wedding date and look towards a new direction as an uncharted adventure. With a couple that has a true passion for gaming and fantasy, they chose the choose your own adventure route. They couldn’t have been more pleased with the end result, too! It was a fun and intimate event that had everyone laughing well into the night.

Finding the perfect Nashville wedding venue…

Switching from a traditional venue was decision number one. Amanda and Weston chose to host their ceremony and reception at the private residence of a close family member. Lucky for them they have a beautifully manicured and landscaped backyard. This lended a magnificent, lush backdrop that was easily transformed into a romantic paradise. Complete with a gorgeous tree that just begged for the couple to say their ‘I-Dos’ under. The bride supplied a quilt that she had made for the occasion. It was hung in the tree. Serving as the backdrop to their nuptials and lending a personal touch. It had everyone delighting in the vibrant splash of color.

The Nashville wedding ceremony…

Amanda was an absolute vision with hair and makeup done to perfection. She was escorted to Weston’s side by her three daughters. Together they embarked on the start of their new life together. Uniting as a family. It was apparent to all in attendance that this particular accompaniment would bring joy to all involved. There was pure happiness and smiles on bride and groom’s faces as through the ceremony. It was officiated by Weddings & Events by Raina’s very own Raina van Setter. They joy was absolutely contagious! The shouts of jubilation as the ceremony concluded could be heard throughout the neighborhood.

The Send-Off…

In fitting with their fun loving personalities, the couple started their new adventure together by taking a quick joy-ride on their father in law’s Ural Motorcycle, much to everyone’s delight!

The Game of Thrones wedding cake!!

When Amanda and Weston returned, Amanda surprised Weston with a Game of Thrones Dragon Egg cake. This had been expertly designed and baked by Jenifer’s Cakes. The beast of planning a wedding during such trying times was now behind them. It only seemed fitting that our groom slay the dragon and start off his marriage as a true knight! (She even had a decorative dagger commissioned for him to slay the dragon with!!)

The gourmet dinner…

The fun of the day continued into the night. We are so grateful to Divine Images for capturing every joy filled moment of this Nashville wedding! Guests were beyond delighted to discover that a close friend was preparing traditional Filipino Bar-B-Q Pork & Shoyu Chicken for dinner. The amazing smells of the food left people anxious to eat. Concoctions was there to provide refreshments to everyone while they waited to sink their teeth into dinner.

The evening’s entertainment…

Guests spent the evening mingling, laughing and telling stories. They ate, drank and played lawn games. Lounged by the bonfire and listened to the expertly picked music selection from Music Tree Entertainment. Music Tree Entertainment not only provided music. They also provided the group with a Bride and Groom themed trivia night. It actually ended in a face-off match that had everyone belly laughing and cheering.

Amanda and Weston’s Nashville wedding is a testament to the fact that sometimes planning doesn’t go 100% to plan. However, with an adventurous spirit and an amazing support group from the amazing team at Weddings & Events by Raina, it can still be one of the most unforgettable and enjoyable experiences of your life. Which, at the very core, is the essence of what you want from your wedding day.