Rachel and Elliot | Summer Church Wedding | Nashville, Tennessee

It was the perfect summer day for a beautiful wedding in Nashville.

Rachel and I have been friends for as long as I can remember. Our shared loves went from playing imaginary games of dogs and horses to secret clubs to our passion for photography. Our families were also similar - we were both home schooled and from large families who were serious about growing with a love for God. She was always my constant friend who I knew would be there for me so I was honored when she asked me to be her wedding photographer.

After they were engaged, we met up so I could finally meet Elliot - Rachel's soon to be husband. I immediately knew they were one of those perfect matches. Throughout their wedding day, that connection shone through even more.

Rachel and Elliot chose to have a wedding that was perfectly them - no frills or anything unnecessary, just them and their closest friends and family celebrating together. Everything was kept simple, but was beautiful. Why choose to have too many distractions? I feel like so many times couples feel the need to go over the top for their wedding (Jesse and I were no exception here!) when the thing that matters is their love for each other - Rachel and Elliot's wedding demonstrated that pure love and beauty.

Rachel and Elliot, thank you for trusting me to capture your beautiful day! I had a blast with you two, and loved every minute of it. I can’t wait for you to see all the photos, but for now, here’s just a few of my many favorites!