This isn’t your average “I do.” Set against the moody, intimate backdrop of Hemingway, one of Nashville’s most stylish bars, this chic elopement shoot blends fashion-forward vibes with a dash of retro flair. Think a tailored suit, a statement gown, bold accessories, and cocktails that match the couple’s effortlessly cool energy.
Stephanie and Adam chose to flip the script—opting to capture their wedding portraits before their intimate ceremony. As the bride shared, “I know it’s a little backwards to do wedding photos BEFORE the wedding—but we like to do things the way that make sense to us and our lives and try not to worry about outside expectations.”
See these stunning captures by Rachel Santos below…
Their vision was clear: a small, meaningful ceremony that centered on blending their family—but also a moment to embrace the beauty, fashion, and artistic flair of a grand celebration. So they created space for both. “Let’s face it…I still wanted that GRAND wedding moment. The glitz, the fashion, the beauty, the art. And, well, Adam is a good sport. He fully supported my vision for a pre-wedding photoshoot. (Plus—I KNEW he would look beyond handsome in a tux.)”
Every detail—from the vintage-inspired blooms to the bar’s artful interiors—celebrates a love story that’s anything but ordinary. It’s proof that your wedding can be anything you want it to be—elegant, heartfelt, unconventional—and entirely you.
For couples dreaming of a day that feels authentic, edgy, and unforgettable, this fashionable elopement is the ultimate inspiration.
Photos: Rachel Santos / Gown: Anthropologie / Hat: Anthropologie / Gloves: Anthropologie / Veil: Anthropologie / Hair and makeup by the bride: Steph
