Mr. Blue Moon and I have always known that we preferred a church ceremony. I was raised in a very religious Christian household, although my family has grown more relaxed over the years, and as a little girl, I always dreamed of walking down the aisle in my family's church.
Here's the current congregation in front of the church. Mom and Dad are standing in the back! // Via Franklin Church of Christ
However, the church is not what I had in mind on the outside, and the inside probably seats around 200 or 250 people. Since we are keeping our wedding to about 85 people, my family church would swallow us. I pictured a small, intimate, historic chapel.
Most gorgeous church of all time! // via Wikimedia Commons
That's Mr. Blue Moon's family's church near our town's square. His family has attended for a couple of generations. For several years before we got engaged, we talked about getting married in this church, but the inside is very grand and a little more formal than I envisioned for our small affair. Even though it really appealed to me because of the sentimental value attached, it just didn't feel exactly right. I had a vision in my head, and I needed to find it!
This Methodist church was another strong consideration. // via Wikipedia
We had briefly considered using this little white church just down the street from my parents. I have always wanted to get married in a white church, and I love that this one is maybe two or three minutes from the house where I grew up. However, I know a ton of brides that have gotten married there, so it was messing with my vision of what our wedding would look like. It's hard to plan when you're constantly comparing your wedding to everyone else's, and wondering which of your ideas are really yours!
Fantastic chapel in Brentwood, Tennessee // via All Things Marriage
The strongest contender before we found our church was Owen Chapel. It was built in the early 1800s, and I love that historic aspect. It is also a functioning church of Christ, which is the brand of Christianity I was raised in, and I knew I would be comfortable planning there and that it would make my family happy. The inside is completely beautiful. I love all the white and the light, airy feel of it.
Photo by Evin Photography
I love the high ceilings, the pretty white pews, the light fixtures. And the lady who manages the weddings is a sweetheart and would be so fun to work with. However, my cousin had a beautiful wedding here in 2014, and as much as I loved everything about it, I wanted to give my family a change of scenery! I also really didn't like the idea of moving the wedding outside of our hometown of Franklin, Tennessee.
Via the Presbytery of Middle Tennessee
TA-DA! :)
My maid of honor and I noticed this church while we were driving around in the country one day. It's another historic chapel, and has my white siding that I've always envisioned. We parked the car, got out to peek in the windows, and noticed that it had a center aisle. I was sold! Mr. Blue Moon got in touch with the pastor, and they put us down in their book. When we went to look around inside, we both knew that this would be the one. It felt right, and we could see ourselves getting married there. Seating 85, it's perfect for the size of our wedding!
Doesn't Mr. Blue Moon look great walking around in here? // Personal Photos
The ceilings have exposed wood beams throughout, really old chandeliers, and there are white clapboard walls. It also features heavy double doors into the sanctuary space, so I am already picturing how lovely it will be to swing them open for my entrance. Hey, a girl only gets to be a bride once!
Sometimes we find the perfect things randomly, but I'm so happy my maid of honor noticed this building. It will make a beautiful wedding, and I can't wait to meet Mr. Blue Moon in here in just a few short months to say "I Do!"
How did you choose the perfect ceremony venue?
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