Annie Sims and Mat Kearney put their own twist on a traditional Southern wedding with 1940s-inspired touches in Franklin, Tennessee.
The Proposal
Annie Sims was a little afraid of how boyfriend Mat Kearney, a musician with a big personality, would propose. “I thought it might be something huge, but instead he got down on his knee in his bedroom one night while I was helping him pack for a trip,” she recalls. “It was very simple and personal.” After two years together, the pair began planning for the wedding the very next day. “We knew we wanted to put our own spin on a classic Southern wedding with the traditional elements,” she says of their Tennessee farm affair that was held in a barn and accented with charming vintage touches.
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Photographer: Tec Petaja
Wedding gown: Rivini
Necklace: Posh Boutique
Groom's Attire: Christian Dior
Bishop's Lace Bouquet
Bridesmaids’ bouquets included bishop’s lace for a fresh-picked feel.
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Flowers: Chelsea Petaja
Bridal Party
The wedding party looked dapper in their 1940s-inspired attire.
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Bridesmaids' attire: Bettie Paige Clothing
Hair: Brian Hickman; 615/298-7771
Makeup: Neil Robison
Wedding Reception
At the reception, the checkerboard dance floor was packed all night, thanks to a Nashville rockabilly band, and guests dined on fried chicken.
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Rentals: Liberty Party Rental; 615/822-4392
Catering: Copper Kettle
Wedding cake: Naticakes; 615/791-5025
