I get calls from time to time from couples all across the country who are eloping to Nashville and want a simple ceremony. If that's you, I can probably help. I am generally available at short notice.

Sometimes couples come to my home on the west side of Nashville and we do a simple ceremony in front of the fireplace. If the weather is nice, I sometimes meet couples at a park such as Centennial Park in the Vanderbilt area and near downtown.

If you are eloping to Nashville it's probably best to call to let me know what you have in mind and I can suggest some ideas to you.

Be sure to check out on the website the many resources, including how to get your Tennessee marriage license, and how to save $60 on its cost.

Update:

Historic Cedarwood recently announced a special Nashville wedding elopement package. If you are looking for something small, and even last minute, they can help you. There are many reasons a couple might decide to elope but still want a nice, romantic wedding - not a cut and dried deal. Nor do you want to spend a fortune. For an affordable price, here's what Historic Cedarwood's Nashville elopement package includes:

◊ One of the best Nashville wedding photographers Ace Photography with optional add-on guarantees

◊ Music, altars decorations, indoor or outdoor ceremony site, wedding flowers, professional designer wedding cake, elegant reception, plus  lots of special touches Cedarwood is known for.

◊ For more details and pricing visit Historic Cedarwood's website: www.historiccedarwood.com.

Nashville Wedding Information:

Reviews of Nashville Wedding Locations                          Topics on Video Below:

Nashville Wedding Service Providers                                Getting Your Tennessee Marriage License

Free Bride's Name Change Guide                                      Considerations in Choosing a Nashville Wedding Minister

How to Get Your Tennessee Marriage License                 

Nashville Wedding Elopement

Other Wedding Resources:

Wedding Favors at Beau-Coup - See The Best Sellers and a free video on how to assemble a favor box.

My Wedding Favors -  high quality, unique wedding favors  

Nashville Wedding Locations Reviews:

Riverwood Mansion                                         C.J.'s Off the Square                               

Springhaven Mansion                                      Top O'Woodland Bed and Breakfast 

Union Station Hotel                                          Old Natchez Country Club 

Cedarvine Mansion                                          Centennial Park Sunken Garden 

Two Rivers Mansion                                         Opryland Hotel Weddings 

Buchanan Log House                                       Nashville Wedding Chapel 

Historic Cedarwood Mansion

Other locations not yet reviewed: Blackhaven Gardens,  Cheekwood Gardens,  Hermitage Hotel, Belle Meade Plantation, Belmont Mansion, Two Rivers Mansion, Cannonsburg Village, Shadowbrook, Carnton Plantation, The Cool Springs House                  

Updates:

◊ Nashville wedding planner Angela Proffitt now has a new website with videos to help couples plan their weddings. Check it out at www.elegantweddings.tv

◊ Historic Cedarwood Mansion has announced a special Nashville wedding elopement package. If you don't have time to plan, want something a little smaller and don't want to spend a fortune, this could be the deal for you. It includes a lot of extras to make the wedding truly special.

◊ The wedding venue C.J.'s Off the Square in Franklin has reopened! I was privileged to help with a wedding there that recently made it on theKnot you can get to here. Also associated with CJ's is the Williamson County Weddings Boutique. They have periodic special "shows" with treats and prizes.

◊ I officiated the wedding for Jessica Harp (of the female country duo The Wreckers) and Jason Mowery. There's a story about the wedding in the summer edition of In Style Magazine

Thank-You Notes:

<sub>◊ Hi Ralph, I wanted to write to let you know how thankful Sam and I are for you! The ceremony was perfect in every way. We received so many compliments afterwards about how wonderful it all was. The wording of the ceremony especially. It would not have been possible without you. Thank you...from the bottom of our hearts. We are truly blessed to have found you. I also wanted to give thanks to you for the promptness of our marriage certificate. When we got back from our honeymoon on Monday 10/12 it had come in the mail that day and was waiting for us. I was able to go the next day and get my name changed on my license before going back to work on Wednesday. Thank you again SO MUCH for everything!!! Sincerely, Audra & Sam

◊ Ralph, We just wanted to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for being the minister at our ceremony! We loved how fun and easy the marriage counseling was. I really enjoyed being able to write our own ceremony online with you as well. I loved your style, and it wasn't your typical cookie cutter ceremony! The sand art turned out great and my favorite was when TJ and I read our vows. That was a very important day for us, and you made it so special to be the presenter of our love! God Bless you and your family. Keep up the great work in all you do for the future. You have shared a special time in our lives, and we appreciate it! We will definitely refer you to anyone we know getting married in the future! Thanks! TJ and Selina

◊ Ralph, We are running off to our honeymoon, but wanted to send you a quick photo of our BEAUTIFUL wedding. You did such a great job - we received so many compliments about your service. Literally, everyone was moved to tears by the service. And, you made the whole process easy and FUN! Thank you so much. You have a true gift and we are so pleased you could share it with us! Thanks, Nicole

◊ Just a note this morning to thank you so much for your wonderful addition to our daughter's wedding. Everyone there felt your warmth and kindness throughout the ceremony - it felt as if you had always been our pastor!  We are so happy we found you, and now you are forever a part of our cherished memories of the day... -Matt & Regina

◊ Mr. Griggs, I just want to tell you how thankful we are to have had you as a part of our special day. Everything was so easy and went smoothly. We are certainly going to tell everyone of you fantastic service. It was a pleasure to meet you. We wish you all the best in the upcoming holiday season!
Thanks a bunch, Jacqueline and Philip

◊ Dear Ralph....we cannot thank you enough for playing such an important role in our most special day. Without us knowing you very well, you really seemed to fit us as a minister. The ceremony was more than we could've ever asked for. I felt a calm spirit come over me that I'd never felt before...you didn't just marry us, you allowed our family & friends the genuine opportunity to experience what we feel in our hearts....and we thank you for that." -Bethany & Josh</sub>

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