Jessica and Zach's Tropical Inspired Wedding

Jessica + Zachary’s Tropical-Inspired Wedding

In March 2021, Jessica and Zachary said “I do” with a tropical-inspired wedding at The Bridge Building Event Spaces. 

The pair met during a mutual friend's wedding in 2014 while Jessica lived in New Orleans. She decided to move to Baltimore to be with Zach after a three-year, long distance relationship.

A few years later while on vacation in New Orleans, Zach got down on one knee in a beautiful courtyard after they enjoyed a nice dinner and drinks.

When it came to the big day, it was important for Jessica and Zach to be in the moment and enjoy their time together. Jessica later told us that was made possible by their “fantastic vendors.” We’re blushing. And choosing us as their wedding venue came naturally because they love being near the water, and we are situated next to the Cumberland River with some of the best views of downtown Nashville!

Jessica and Zach shared a sweet first look and said getting to have their own private moment before the festivities began was truly special. Their rooftop ceremony was set with large tropical palm leaves and industrial chandeliers. Jessica held a bundle of unique blooms, including white orchids and soft pink proteas, as she walked down the aisle. 

Once vows were shared and rings were exchanged, guests headed out to a cocktail hour where they enjoyed jumbo shrimp cocktail shooters, pepper jelly pimento cheese bruschetta, and miniature Southern BLTs while sipping on glasses of pinot grigio and pinot noir. 

Then it was time for a plated dinner of bourbon glazed salmon or honey balsamic chicken with lemon scented asparagus and garlic parmesan mashed potatoes, followed by dancing, donuts, and cake! 

The reception was set with comfortable lounge areas and silver linens. Arrangements of palm leaves set the tropical tone and Edison bulbs, hung by Nashville Lighting & Production, gave the room a warm glow. 

For inspiration, see stunning photos of Jessica and Zach’s Nashville wedding day below— plus all the amazing vendors that made it happen!

Jessica and Zach's Invitation Suit
Jessica's Bridal Shoes
Jessica's Bridal Mask
Jessica and Her Bridesmaids
Zach's Groom Style
Bridesmaids Bouquet
Tropical Bridal Bouquet
Zach and His Groomsmen
Zach and His Groomsmen
A bride and groom post with their wedding party under the pedestrian bridge

WEDDING DETAILS

Date: March 6, 2021

Location: The Bridge Building

Colors: Blue & Silver

Photographer: CK Photo

Paper Goods: Sarah Lizabeth

EntertainmentThe Corwin Trio +  Sensational Sounds

Rentals: Event Works Rentals

Linens: BBJ Latova

Dress: Essense of Australia

Bridesmaids: Azazie

Suit: The Black Tux

Hair & Makeup: Canvas + Coif

Cake: Baked in Nashville

Lighting : Nashville Lighting & Production

Florist: Enchanted Florist

Catering: The Bridge Building

Planner: Music City Events


Jessica's Bridal Look
Large tropical palm leaf as aisle marker for tropical-inspired wedding at the Bridge Building, a downtown Nashville wedding venue
Tropical Wedding Ceremony Setup
Ceremony altar arrangement with large tropical palm leaves and pink protea and white orchids for tropical-inspired wedding at the Bridge Building, a downtown Nashville wedding venue
Tropical-inspired Wedding Ceremony on the Rooftop
Wedding reception table with ghost chairs, silver textured linens, and large tropical centerpieces with palm leaves and protea flowers for tropical-inspired wedding at the Bridge Building, a downtown Nashville wedding venue
A close-up of a blue and silver table number nestled into tropical leaves and flowers at head table for tropical-inspired wedding at the Bridge Building, a downtown Nashville wedding venue
Illustration of Jessica and Zach
Wedding lounge area setup for cocktail hour with blue velvet sofa and modern bronze coffee table with small bud vase centerpiece for tropical-inspired wedding at the Bridge Building, a downtown Nashville wedding venue
Sweetheart table for indoor wedding reception with large tropical leaves and pink protea for tropical-inspired wedding at the Bridge Building, a downtown Nashville wedding venue
Wedding Reception Setup
Plated Salmon
Wedding Cake
Jessica and Zach's Reception

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