Olivia & Thai’s Wedding @ Belle Meade Historic Site and Winery

Oct 19

Olivia and Thai’s wedding at Belle Meade Historic Site and Winery fell on one of those rare October days where everything just feels right — blue skies, warm light, and a calm that hangs in the air.

They got married in the Boxwood Garden behind the 1853 mansion, a space surrounded by old stone walls and trimmed hedges that make it feel private and timeless. Belle Meade started in the early 1800s as one of the South’s leading Thoroughbred horse farms, and you can still feel that legacy in the grounds — the mix of history, craftsmanship, and Tennessee character in every corner.

Their ceremony was simple and honest — no big production, just two people saying yes in front of the people who matter. As the sun dropped, everyone moved under the tent and into the carriage house for dinner, toasts, and a dance floor that stayed full all night.

As a wedding photographer at Belle Meade, it’s hard not to be inspired by the contrast — the weight of history paired with moments that are completely new and unrepeatable.