There is something especially beautiful about a fall wedding in Middle Tennessee, and Kendra and Michael’s wedding at Grace Valley Farm in Shelbyville, Tennessee, was the perfect example. With the beautiful countryside surrounding them, the changing season, and their closest family and friends gathered together, their wedding day was filled with love, laughter, and unforgettable memories.
As a Grace Valley Farm wedding photographer, I loved capturing the story of Kendra and Michael’s day. Grace Valley Farm offers such a beautiful setting for couples who want a Tennessee countryside wedding with plenty of natural scenery and beautiful places for portraits.
From the excitement of getting ready to the ceremony, family celebrations, and romantic newlywed portraits, every part of their wedding day gave us something special to photograph.
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Fall is one of my favorite seasons for Middle Tennessee wedding photography. The comfortable temperatures, beautiful natural light, and changing colors throughout the countryside create such a beautiful atmosphere for wedding portraits.
Grace Valley Farm in Shelbyville was the perfect setting for Kendra and Michael’s celebration. The property offers a peaceful countryside atmosphere while still being conveniently located for couples planning a wedding in Middle Tennessee.
Throughout the day, we made the most of the beautiful property and its natural surroundings, creating a collection of portraits that captured both the beauty of the venue and the joy of the couple.
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The excitement began long before Kendra and Michael saw each other at the ceremony.
As the bridal party prepared for the day, there was a wonderful mixture of anticipation, laughter, and excitement. These quieter moments are some of my favorite parts of a wedding day because they tell the story of everything that happens before the ceremony begins.
Kendra looked beautiful in her wedding gown from Brides by Glitz, while her bridesmaids wore dresses from various vendors. Her hair and makeup completed her wedding-day look and had her ready to walk down the aisle and begin this exciting new chapter.
Meanwhile, Michael and his groomsmen prepared for the celebration in their wedding-day attire from Tux Truck.
When the time finally came for the ceremony, Kendra and Michael were surrounded by the people who mean the most to them.
There is something special about watching a couple make their promises to one another in front of their family and friends. The ceremony was filled with emotion, joy, and anticipation as Kendra and Michael officially began their marriage.
As a Shelbyville TN wedding photographer, these are the moments I want to preserve for my couples—not just the big moments, but the expressions, embraces, tears, and laughter happening all around them.
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After the ceremony, we took time for portraits of Kendra and Michael throughout Grace Valley Farm.
One of the reasons I love photographing weddings at Grace Valley Farm is the variety of natural scenery available for portraits. The countryside creates a beautiful backdrop for romantic, timeless wedding photographs without taking attention away from the couple.
We were able to capture a mixture of traditional portraits and more natural moments between Kendra and Michael. My goal during portraits is always to give couples enough direction that they feel comfortable while still allowing their personalities and relationship to come through naturally.
Once the portraits were finished, it was time to celebrate!
Kendra and Michael’s reception was filled with the people who had gathered to celebrate their new marriage. From dinner and cake to music and dancing, the evening was a wonderful reflection of the joy surrounding this couple.
The wedding cake from Publix, catering from CJ’s Catering and Events, and music from DJ Dan helped make the reception a memorable celebration.
And, of course, there were plenty of candid moments to photograph along the way.
Those photographs—the hugs, laughter, dancing, and spontaneous moments—often become some of a couple’s favorite images from their wedding gallery.
Kendra and Michael’s wedding at Grace Valley Farm was a beautiful fall celebration filled with love, laughter, and the people who matter most.
From the peaceful countryside setting to the emotional ceremony and joyful reception, their wedding day was everything a Middle Tennessee fall wedding should be.
It was such an honor for us to document their first day as husband and wife and preserve these memories for them to look back on for years to come.
Congratulations, Kendra and Michael! Thank you for trusting Collins & Collins Photography to capture the moments that make memories last a lifetime. We were so blessed to be part of your beautiful Grace Valley Farm wedding!
If you’re planning your own Grace Valley Farm wedding, don’t forget about your engagement session! Learn more about our engagement photography experience and how we help couples feel comfortable and natural in front of the camera.
Although Grace Valley Farm is located in Shelbyville, we photograph weddings throughout Middle Tennessee, Nashville, Franklin, Columbia, Gallatin, Hendersonville, and surrounding areas.
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Bridal Gown: Brides by Glitz Nashville
Cake: Publix
Bridesmaids Dresses: Various Vendors
Makeup Artist: Alyssa Kaye
Groom’s Suit: Tux Truck
Catering: CJ’s Catering and Events
Hair Artist: Codi Williams
DJ: DJ Dan
Venue: Grace Valley Farm

August 25, 2022
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