Musician Kat married Doug at Mercy Lounge at The Cannery Ballroom in Nashville. Being so heavily influenced by music, the couple didn’t want a traditional wedding and so picked a dramatic black & red colour scheme which worked perfectly in the industrial-looking venue. Dripping candles, dramatic candelabras, deep red roses and black table cloths all added to the slightly gothic vibe of the wedding.
“We didn’t want to do the expected wedding colors or look”, explained the bride. “I wanted things to feel dramatic and passionate and almost be on the verge of spooky or cryptic without being too over the top with it. Red and black were the colors we were working around, complete with a deep red wedding cake which was awesome! The venue was a perfect fit for the vibe, with the metal chandeliers and moody lighting.”
Kat wore an elegant fishtail gown with lace detailing and Steve Madden shoes. Her groom and his groomsmen wore custom made red ties and black suits.
Thank you to Kat & Doug and their wedding photographer Ariel Renae for sharing with us today.
Supporting Cast:
Photography Credit: Ariel Renae Photography Mercy Lounge at The Cannery Ballroom Steve Madden TRVLR Chef Penelope
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