MARGOT + JOSH’S ELEGANT RUSTIC WEDDING

An elegant rustic wedding day and night so memorable, Margot and Josh wish they could do it all over again.

The day began with a beautiful ceremony at the Christ Church Cathedral, followed by a natural reception at The Bell Tower.

When picking the reception venue, Margot told us, "We knew we wanted to do something unique and downtown. We really loved the aesthetics and layout The Bell Tower had to offer. With the outdoor, air-conditioned patio, the upstairs balcony, the Tasting Room, and open main room, we knew it was the perfect place for our reception."

So, how did these two meet? 

Almost 7 years ago at Vanderbilt University, Margot's mom pointed out a "cute boy on the basketball team" that just so happened to have the same last name! Margot eventually introduced herself to Josh, revealing the similarity of their last name, followed by, "My mom thinks we should get married.” Ha!

Following a surprise proposal on the pedestrian bridge and a celebratory lunch with family, we must say, mom knew best!

Jumping back into the wedding details, we couldn't help but notice the sweetest personal touches Margot incorporated into their big day. She had a wrap designed for her bouquet made from her grandmother's wedding dress, her mom's wedding dress, and a handkerchief from her baptism. A red cardinal in honor of her late brother was pinned to the bottom.

"My brother, Thomas, passed away last year," Margot told us. "Whenever my family sees a red cardinal, we think it’s his way of saying hi."

In order to pull off this rustic wedding reception worth swooning over, we had some help from our friendors Forget Me Not Designs, Nashville Lighting & Production, Dear Addie Stationery, and Music City Tents.

Once guests arrived, cocktail hour began on the patio. A lucite bar menu conveyed the drink options while candied bacon made its rounds. 

Inside the main space, ivory and wood farm tables with elegant rustic arrangements of greenery set the tone for the evening. After guests found their seats, they enjoyed a delectable plated dinner. Including maple-glazed chicken, asparagus and white cheddar mashed potatoes or bourbon-glazed salmon, roasted brussel sprouts and parmesan risotto.  

Afterward, Margot and Josh took a twirl around the dance floor to "Beyond," by Leon Bridges, for the first time as husband and wife. 

In lieu of wedding favors, it meant more to Margot and Josh to donate to the Herren Project on their guests' behalf. "This organization helps individuals and families who are impacted by substance abuse disorder," Margot explained to us. 

At the end of the night, this charming couple headed through a tunnel of sparklers and straight to Broadway to keep the party going. 

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