ALYSSA + JAYSON’S ROMANTIC SOUTHERN WEDDING

Alyssa and Jayson met through mutual friends. Both Tennessee natives, Jayson popped the question on the rooftop of the Thompson Hotel at L.A. Jackson. This sweet pair wanted their summer wedding at The Bell Tower to be an all-encompassing celebration of their union in a fun, casual atmosphere. It was just that and even better.

The couple chose a classic, minimal color palette of white and ivory. While subtle gold accents added a touch of glam to their romantic southern wedding. Lush sprigs of greenery from Forget Me Not Designs were placed in virtually every corner of the venue. This pop of color perfectly complemented the historic, dark wooden beams above.

Alyssa stunned in an off-the-shoulder Pronovias gown with illusion lace sleeves, sweet button detailing and a dramatic, sweeping train from The White Room Lebanon. She carried a loose-style bouquet primarily filled with greenery and a few white blooms delicately in between.

The couple started their day by sharing a private first look at Fort Negley Park. After letting it all sink in, they made their way to The Bell Tower. Their intimate ceremony between the venue's beloved windows caused more than a few not-so-dry eyes.

Following the ceremony, guests sipped on the couple's signature cocktail, the Moscow mule, and enjoyed an impressive selection of hors d'oeuvres. Candied bacon, margherita flatbread, candied bacon deviled eggs, mini chicken and waffles, mini pulled pork biscuit sliders and jumbo shrimp cocktail shooters were all up for grabs.

For dinner, a variety of hearty food stations were ready and waiting. These included a trio of salads, classic sliders with french fry shooters and gourmet macaroni and cheese. And as if that wasn't enough, Infinity's chef-manned Tennessee Food Truck was serving up mouth-watering southern favorites. Grilled cheese sandwiches, street tacos and hot chicken sliders, oh my!

For dessert and in honor of National Donut Day (which was celebrated the day before) the couple opted for our cinnamon sugar donut station. Delicious accompanying toppings included bourbon salted caramel and chai whipped cream. Not to mention, guests couldn't help but swoon over a gorgeous three-tiered pink and white marbled cake with gold foil detailing by Copper Whisk Cakes.

Full of love and donuts, guests ventured to the Tasting Room at their leisure to sample a selection of specialty bourbons.

The evening wrapped up with a late-night sparkler send-off on 4th Avenue South. Alyssa and Jayson were beaming from ear to ear as they shared one last kiss and departed as newlyweds.

Congratulations to this stunning couple!