Western Wedding Styled Shoot in Nashville: Saddlewood Farms Wedding

This luxury Styled Shoot was so fun to be part of—glowing candles, soft drapery fluttering, and the silhouette of running horses projected onto fabric like a living painting. That’s exactly the vibe we captured in this Western wedding styled shoot at Saddlewood Farms: dramatic, romantic, and unexpectedly elegant.

The space was alive with textures—timber beams wrapped in gauzy linens, tables adorned with elevated florals and warm candlelight, and the ever-changing projection of horses galloping across the drapery. It blended traditional Western charm with a refined, editorial energy that’s perfect for couples who want something bold and unforgettable.

Getting Married at Saddlewood Farms Wedding Venue

Saddlewood Farms is a premier Tennessee venue that pairs rustic architecture with luxury details. Think cedar timbers, stone patios, gorgeous open-air reception areas, and elegant indoor spaces.

Whether you’re planning a sunrise ceremony in the pasture or a candlelit reception under a canopy of lintel lights, Saddlewood Farms gives you both the authentic Western atmosphere and the polished aesthetics of a luxury wedding. Downtown is just a short drive away, but you’ll feel your way into a private countryside escape from the moment you arrive.

2025 Wedding Trends: Drapery & Projectors

For 2025, couples are leaning into immersive design with soft drapery and creative projections. In our styled shoot at Saddlewood, that meant using delicate fabric hung from the ceiling and sides of the barn, onto which we projected timeless imagery of horses in motion.

This trend brings motion, color, and storytelling into your wedding day without overpowering the overall aesthetic. Drapes create softness and flow; projections add a layer of surprise and personalization. Together, they transform a ceremony or reception into a multi-sensory, editorial experience.

If you want to know how to use drapery and projection artfully in your own day—without feeling overdone – I’d love to talk through what worked for this shoot and how it might enhance your vision.

Nashville Film Wedding Photos

The film images from this shoot are some of my favorite. From the glow of candles in deep focus to that dramatic horse silhouette lit in soft motion. Shooting on 35mm film added texture and timelessness, while capturing light in a way digital just can’t replicate.

There’s a dreamy richness to film photography that aligns beautifully with the layered elements of a styled shoot like this—candlelight, drapery, natural wood tones, and subtle movement. It turns details into soulful visual layers that you’ll want to revisit again and again.

Luxury Nashville Wedding Photographer Packages

As a luxury Nashville wedding photographer, I offer a refined, calm presence combined with editorial storytelling and thoughtful planning support. My wedding packages include:

• A complimentary engagement session to build comfort and style
• Polaroids during the wedding day for immediate keepsakes
• 35mm film coverage and Super 8 video add-ons for nostalgic storytelling
• Full planning guidance, timeline collaboration, and vendor support

My goal is to create images that feel cinematic, intentional, and true to your story—just like they did at Saddlewood Farms.

Click HERE to contact me for your wedding day.

Nashville Wedding Vendors

Venue: @saddlewoodsfarm
Photo & Film: @nicolelkiser
Design & Planning: @infinityhospitalitygroup + @chesneytsounos
Florals: @larsonfloral
Furniture: @maykerevents
Paper Goods & Signage: @whiteinkcalligraphy + @bluefisheventrentals
Draping: @questevents_nashville
Linens: @reverie_social
Lighting: @nashlightingandproduction
Dance Floor + Table Settings: @eventworksrentals
Model Couples: @bradandpayton & @chesneytsounos + @georgetsounos
Gowns: @whitemagnoliabridal
Makeup: @kathrynskyebeauty
Hair: @cos.by.jordan
Content Creator: @cooksbridal
Cake: @susiecakesbakery
Cannolis: @cowboycannolis
Charcuterie Bar: @munchandminglesnackbar
Wine by: @wedsociety.nashville

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