Your grin from ear to ear is telling us that you have found ‘the one’ made for you. Congratulations! We could imagine how wreathed you were in smiles while pulling out your hand out for that dreamy engagement ring- a halo of happiness! Undoubtedly, this is the moment that no girl can forget all her life and would want to save forever to tell the tale. We know you are the bride of the 21st century who very well understands the importance of a professional engagement photographer who could capture the most important moments of your life in the best of frames. So after you have had a terrific engagement photo session, it’s time to hire an equally excellent wedding photographer. Well, we would recommend you to book the same photographer if you liked their work for several reasons. And one of them is the comfort and trust that was built during the engagement session with your wedding photographer. Certainly, a skilled photographer is a key to great to gorgeous wedding photographs, however, it’s the place of event that makes them magical. We can’t ignore the myriad photo ops that a beautiful venue could offer.

We love seeking unique and new types of venues everywhere we go. Whether you’re hosting an intimate event, a small gathering over dinner, or going all-out and setting off an all-night dance party, Nashville is desperate to make your special event even more special with its lofts, studios, canneries, and factories that make for a perfect distinctive event venue at your disposal. With huge windows, towering ceiling heights, cement floors, and tons and tons of exposed brick, these event locations are industrial gold. Industrial-chic weddings give new life to once neglected or abandoned spaces like former factories, revamped warehouses, and converted lofts. Seemingly unappealing details such as exposed brick, peeling paint, visible pipes, and cement floors look hands down beautiful when coupled with modern wedding decor.

A throwback to the industrial revolution, this style mixes unrefined structures with sleek, contemporary design. The result is both gritty and glamorous, so it's no wonder industrial-chic weddings are having their moment. From The Bell Tower and Marathon Music Works in Nashville to Balinese Ballroom in Memphis to Waterhouse Pavilion at Miller Plaza and Church on Main in Chattanooga, this Tennessee city has an array of wonderful loft or warehouse or industrial wedding venues for modern couples. There is no doubt, a stunning wedding venue makes your special event magnificent not only in reality but also in photos. So let’s know about a venue that is right up your alley and that your big day deserves.

There’s something about juxtaposing beauty with texture. Urban with elegance! In the Hillsboro Village neighborhood next to Vanderbilt, lies Ruby- Nashville's original urban boutique wedding venue. Boasting unmatched industrial, mid-century design style, a minimalist perfection, Ruby is indeed a gem of a venue. Ruby wedding venue is all about architecture and design. Its distinct mix of traditional and contemporary design is something that makes it what it is- a spectacular place to tie the knot in Nashville. Gorgeous black oak floors paired with an industrial, steel-beamed ceiling making this an arresting space to host a dramatic wedding in Nashville. Translated to events, this art gallery approach enables soon-to-be-married couples to design the space to their specifications. 

Ruby's historic structure is made of exposed brick and beautifully formed concrete, an open truss ceiling, and splendid translucent plaster walls. Recipient of the Urban Land Award and Design Award of Excellence (in 2012) for its architectural and design quality and thoughtful integration with its park and neighborhood environs, Ruby is a retreat for couples and wedding photographers equally. An anchor for the vibrant and historic Hillsboro Village neighborhood, Ruby is blessed with a lovely neighborhood and green space location. And the cherry on the cake is the Dragon Park enveloping it, which plays an enchanting backdrop for your outdoor ceremony in their outdoor courtyards. Ruby is the smaller relative to Clementine (located in the LOTTE District of Charlotte Avenue between the Sylvan Park and Nations neighborhoods). Since 2011, this gorgeous Nashville wedding venue has been bringing the couples’ vision to life in the Country Music Capital of the World, Nashville - weddings, music, corporate and charitable groups.

History

Open for private events from weddings to rehearsal dinners to bridal showers and engagement parties, Ruby marries the historic with industrial and contemporary design. Originally constructed in 1941 as a church, Ruby was later rebuilt as an event venue. You can host events from as few as 2 nearest and dearest to as many as 275 guests. A reimagined historic building set within Dragon Park, Ruby is an architectural gem designed solely as a venue. Simple and raw yet beautiful! A venue that you can design your own way to reflect your personalities as a couple. Ruby is an old beauty with surprising effervescence which makes it an ideal venue to exchange nuptials. Boasting mesmerizing indoor as well as outdoor event spaces, Ruby is a wonderful option for both wedding ceremonies and receptions with a guest capacity of 150-250 (with the outdoor spaces). Not only Ruby offers plenty of photo locations to Nashville wedding photographers for swoon-worthy wedding photography but also an unforgettable wedding experience with affordable and amazing wedding packages that include parking, host insurance, and cleaning to make your big day an easy-breezy affair. With them by your side, you have substantial latitude with respect to choosing your food and beverage and other outside wedding vendors. 

Chapter and Verse on Event Spaces

Thanks to Ruby’s location in Nashville Park, you could host your special event outdoors as well depending on the weather. The Main Room offers sweeping park views, soaring industrial wood and steel truss ceilings, and hardwood floors. The Front Courtyard elevates your event to look under a tree canopy. Covered for sun and rain and walled in the winter, it is ideal for year-round events. Ruby also includes the Park Courtyard event space and the Side Deck, running the full length of the Main Room. A private Green Room with a wall of glass doors is also available for your special getting-ready moments with your bridal party and wedding dress sessions plus emotional family pictures. Our wedding photographers in Nashville make sure that they capture all the must-have wedding photographs in this lovely dressing room. You would want to get some inspiration from Bridalguide to nail those extra-ordinary getting-ready pictures. From detailed shots of your wedding accessories including veil and wedding shoes to your bridal portraits while your girls and your mom are prepping you up for the aisle walk with your dad. Time to flaunt your designer bridal gown and cute getting-ready robes!

Boasting one large interior event hall, 3 courtyards/decks, 5 bathrooms, and a bridal suite, Ruby has ample venues to accommodate events of any size and style. If you an art lover wanting and hoping to host your wedding at a venue filled with amazing and unique works of art then this is the place for you. Exuding a contemporary, industrial vibe, Ruby is a sophisticated, high-end, gallery-like space with an enduring mid-century style. Perfect for a unique and modern wedding, Ruby allows you to customize the event spaces with your personal touches and DIY details to make your event so-you. Starting with the Banquet Hall, you and your partner have abundant space to dance the night away with your near and dear ones under the golden glow of the Edison bulb chandelier hanging down from the wooden gabled ceiling. Not only the overhead romantic chandelier add a bit of edge to space and make it look eye-catchy but also fits easily and squarely into many themes and styles, from minimalist soiree to fairytale wedding. Plus, the beauty of indoor wedding photography is the element of control, especially when it comes to lighting. Our wedding photographers in and around Nashville will be there to guide you every brilliant step of the way to take home all the essential wedding shots. Make our and enjoy your wedding We bet you can’t find a better wedding venue in Nashville suburbs for your classic, contemporary, industrial event.

Set in a refurbished church on 21st avenue, Ruby is an ideal Nashville wedding venue for couples who are looking to host a sophisticated and zen event surrounded by natural beauty. You can have the space decked up with twinkle string lights to give it a whimsical, fairy-tale touch and let the magic happen as you head to the floor for your first dance holding the hand of your brand new spouse. No matter in what amount or what way you incorporate them into your big day, there is no denying that they are a magical addition to any celebration. Sure, basking in the glow of magic hour is kind of mesmerizing, but when you’re getting hitched during the colder months or just prefer the great indoors, Ruby is the answer! You still can enjoy mother nature at your Ruby wedding while posing with your sweetheart for romantic golden hour couple portraits or fun wedding photos with the bridesmaids and groomsmen.

Your big day comes and goes in a wink. That's why preparation is key. Once you nail down your perfect wedding venue and professional yet affordable wedding photographer/s and/or videographer, it’s time to plan post-wedding photography. Luckily, Nashville and its suburbs are well equipped to make the newlyweds’ photos interesting and Instagrammable. But before you select or ask for photogenic locations for your post-wedding photo sessions, (let us enlighten you if it’s your destination wedding) that there are always tons of events going on in Downtown Nashville, so before you head out for your couple photoshoot, check and see what’s going on so you know what kinds of crowds to expect. Plus, you get ample easier and cheaper parking space outside of downtown (such as in a mall parking lot) and take Uber or Lyft in/out of the downtown area. Now let’s take you on a stroll to 5 photogenic places to consider for your post-wedding photo session (or engagement photoshoot/pre-wedding photography).

Vanderbilt University

Imagine log cabins for rustic backgrounds and white pillars for a more upscale vibe, this is what this outdoor location offers. You could try myriad different looks in one setting and incorporate abundant fences and trees as a natural background into your couple portraits. Depending on the season, there could be charming flowers in bloom as well.

Randor Lake

We all know what wonders water can do to our photos in the backdrop. Take your Nashville post-wedding photos to notches higher with Radnor Lake in the background. This is the dream photography location for nature-loving couples! There’s an abundance of greenery, trees, and a scintillating lake.

Downtown Nashville

If want to add a city vibe to your post-wedding photos, you’ve got endless possibilities in the city! Some of the couples’ favorite spots are Cumberland Park, the Pedestrian Bridge, Printer’s Alley, and Broadway. Cumberland Park is awesome for getting some greenery in alongside the city views. The pedestrian bridge is one of our photographers’ favorite golden hour spots! Steal a kiss against the setting sun on the bridge and voila! Printer’s Alley and Broadway offer bucket full of bricks, city streets, and neon lights for oh-so-cool couple pictures!

Hunter State Park

If you’ve always dreamt of your perfect post-wedding photos in an open field, then let’s head to Long Hunter State Park! This is our favorite place for open field couple photos (we recommend carrying some bug spray to steer clear of summer ticks though). You could also venture over to the lake to add in some water backdrops (oh we love it!).

Hewitt Garden Center

This curated greenhouse in Franklin is a really fun place to bag some breathtaking indoor post-wedding pictures! There’s always a large range of greenery, and other blooms depending on what’s in season. And the perk is- there’s no additional cost to using this location for photography! 

A city that’s accommodating, authentic, and accessible, Nashville is full of pleasant surprises, whether it’s a pre-wedding and post-wedding photo session or the wedding itself. It’s all about the location you choose to say your ‘I do’s’. You will know it the moment you’ll enter the city where music has been the common thread connecting the life and soul of the city and its people.

Our professional wedding photographers love capturing Ruby weddings and special events and saving the couples’ happiest moments in the best of frames. This Tennessee wedding venue with its expert personable team of professionals leaves no stone unturned to make your most important day an unforgettable affair. Feel special as you walk through their 15-foot tall custom-made teak front doors designed by a contemporary Spanish architect (at least we do!).