Bailey & Keelan’s day at Barn in the Bend was everything a wedding should be—relaxed, romantic, and bursting with love (and a few happy tears). Surrounded by family, friends, and their sweet pups, these two celebrated a love story that began in Peru and led them to forever.
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How It All Began 💫
They met through mutual friends, but it was on a medical mission trip to Peru where their bond truly grew.
“Neither of us were looking for a relationship, but we couldn’t deny the feelings we had for each other!”
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A Proposal in Italy 🇮🇹✨
Keelan’s proposal was straight out of a dream. While traveling in Italy, he popped the question at Villa del Balbianello on Lake Como.
“We were the only two on our tour, so it felt very intimate.”
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The Wedding Day 🌿
Venue & Reception: Barn in the Bend
Coordinator: Micah Howell
Bailey describes the whole day as a BLAST:
“So full of love—not worrying when bumps in the road came up. We let everything roll off our backs and had SO much fun marrying each other.”
Bailey savored every moment, being intentional about the first time her bridemaids saw her, her Father, and then her brother and sister. I’d had the honor of doing family portraits long before the wedding- the super close bond of this family is truly special.
Bailey and Keelan opted for a first look before the ceremony, letting them share a quiet, meaningful moment together and read their vows before walking down the aisle.
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The Dress 👰🏼✨
Bailey found her perfect gown at The Dress Theory Nashville, accompanied by her mom and sister.
“Usually dress shopping didn’t go so smooth in the past, but this time I put it on and knew it was the one. It was so unique and beautiful.”
She added accessories from Etsy for that personal, handmade touch—a nod to supporting small businesses and making the day feel even more “them.”
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Wedding Party & Sweet Details 💐
Their wedding party was a vision in warm blush tones, with lush florals by Kathy Bates that overflowed with Southern charm and romance.
And let’s not forget their adorable dogs, who totally stole the show in their portraits!
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The Ceremony (we can’t get enough of the doggy ring bearer, Dad’s emotional walk down the aisle, and the hug after being pronounced husband and wife).
Reception Vibes 🎶
The reception was filled with laughter, dancing, and the best comfort food.
Catering: It’s A Pear
“They ensured to meet every expectation we had. Wonderful women to work with and the food was AMAZING!”
The menu featured:
🍖 Brisket
🍗 Chicken with creamy sauce
🧀 Mac n Cheese
🥦 Broccoli
🥔 Mashed potato bar
🥖 Dinner rolls
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The Cake 🍰
Bakery: Crazi Cakes
A classic, romantic cake adorned with fresh florals was the centerpiece of the dessert table. We love the expressions couples make after that first bite of Crazi Cakes. Every flavor she makes hits home.
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Dancing the Night Away 💃🕺
DJ: Travis
From their first dance to Unchained Melody by The Righteous Brothers to a fun Daddy/Daughter mashup (My Girl and Celebration), every moment was filled with music and meaning.
Mom/Son Dance: Love is a Verb by John Mayer.
DJ Travis kept the dance floor moving with the couple’s fave music selections.
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Favorite Moments ❤️
Bailey loved dancing and taking photo booth pictures with guests—capturing so many candid, happy memories with the people they love most.
She also adored how smoothly everything flowed, with their wedding party prepared, on time, and respectful of photos (always a win!).
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Advice for Future Couples 💌
Bailey’s wisdom?
💡 “Don’t worry about pleasing everyone. Remember, this is YOUR wedding. Things don’t have to be exactly perfect for you to enjoy your special day together.”
💡 “Pretend the photographers aren’t even there. Just be in the moment to make the most beautiful, authentic photos.”
💡 “Do an itinerary with your photographer beforehand—it helps even if things shift on the day.”
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The Rings & Details ✨
Their rings looked stunning against lush florals in blush and peach tones.
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Personalized Touches 🍪
Guests loved the custom cookies featuring their wedding date, their last name, and even portraits of their pups!
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Peep that Murphy ballcap that Bailey wore while running through sparklers. One of our favorite surprises.
Forever Starts Here 🌿✨
Bailey describes Keelan as compassionate, respectful, and loving. Watching them celebrate was like watching two best friends vow forever.
From a chance meeting in Peru to a proposal in Italy to a party in Tennessee, these two have built a love that’s adventurous, kind, and so full of joy.
Bailey & Keelan, thank you for letting us capture every laugh, tear, and dance move. Wishing you a lifetime of love, travel, doggy snuggles, and dancing in the kitchen. 🥂❤️
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🌿 Vendor Love:
📸 Photography, Videography and Photobooth: Frozen Exposure Photo & Cinema https://www.instagram.com/frozen_exposure_photography/
🏡 Venue: Barn in the Bend https://www.instagram.com/barninthebend/
🕯️ Coordinator: Micah Howell
🍽️ Catering: It’s A Pear https://www.instagram.com/itsapearcatering/
🍰 Bakery: Crazi Cakes https://www.instagram.com/crazicakes/
🌸 Florals: Kathy Bates https://www.instagram.com/kathybatesnashville/
🎧 DJ: Travis https://www.instagram.com/deejay_trav/
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