The Manuel/Cunningham family is quite dear to our hearts, and every bit of their wedding was fresh, breathtaking, and part of an even bigger picture—an invitation to truly celebrate love. You know those families who make you want to be a part of their Instagram photos, be at their dinner table, and want to have their incredibly good-looking genes? Well, this is one of those families. The Manuel’s love for one another is so tremendous, so specific. They go above and beyond to make each moment and person feel truly special, and we were (and are) inspired by their love for one another and their celebration of Amy and Jamie. Truly, Amy and Jamie have an ease and joy that is contagious to be around, and we are so thankful to have been a part of their special day, photographed by the talented Brandon Chesbro at the oh-so-beautiful and idyllic Mint Springs Farm. 

The (Happy!) Couple: Jamie and Amy Cunningham (or AMJAM as we’re lovingly known 😉 )

Wedding Date: August 16, 2015

Location: Mint Springs Farm, Nashville, TN

Tell us your story. We met about 5 years ago through mutual friends. Our relationship wasn’t immediate, but we continued to cross paths over the years. We finally reconnected April of 2014, and it didn’t take long for us to realize we had something special. Quickly our hearts connected, as did our love.

Pick three words you would use to describe your wedding. Magical, relaxed, celebration

We love your style! Tell us a little bit about your aesthetic… I wanted our wedding to feel timeless. My style, in general, is mostly neutral colors, and I wanted the colors of the wedding to be neutral, classy, and full of life by adding greenery to as much as possible. In addition to nude/ blush tones and greenery, I added a pop of gold to many details of the wedding. The bridesmaid dresses were a perfect depiction of the neutral and gold hues. They were one of my favorite finds and looked absolutely stunning on all the bridesmaids.

What was your very favorite detail from the day? Is it acceptable to say that they were all my favorite? ha! It’s truly hard to choose, but I can say that the flowers were definitely one of my favorites. They were amazing (and they really were! Just look here!).

One thing you wish you would’ve know before you started wedding planning… I wish I had known how many options there were in every category of wedding planning! That being said, it took me a while to sit down and figure out what it was I really wanted. I wish I done more research beforehand, however, I am thrilled with how everything turned out!

Tell us why you love EOH custom paper lovelies! Working with Emily and Wade on creating our wedding suite and programs was one my favorite parts of planning. Emily is not only wonderful at bringing ideas to paper, but her artistic talents made our invitations truly stunning. She went over and beyond and made my vision even greater than I had imagined. Emily is incredible.

Anything else you’d like to tell us?! We’d love to hear! We received countless compliments on our wedding invitations from guests, which is just another testament to Emily’s exceptional work. I would absolutely choose to work with EOH on any and all custom paper designs in the future!

We want to thank the Manuel and Cunningham family for letting us be a part of the paper but also a part of their lives. There are no words to express how sweet it is to have walked through many years of life with a family (through ups, downs, lefts, rights, you name it), and then get to sit in the pew of their jaw-dropping, rain-stopping, sun-setting ceremony and see the blessing of family and love. Mint Springs Farm was full of warmth and glory that day. It give me shivers thinking about it just now. Thank you Amy; thank you Renee, thank you Al; thank you Jamie (Ashley, Justin, Austin, Kaela, Alysse, and Andrew) for loving Wade and me over the years. Thank you for allowing us to feel a tiny part of your dinner table that day, and thank you for your support and intentional care throughout the years. We are honored to know you and be known by you. Thank you for being an example of a family that loves hard and fights hard for each other’s best. We love you!

DRESS The Bride Room // ACCESSORIES Etsy // SHOES Nisolo / ALDO // VENUE Mint Springs Farm // PHOTOGRAPHY Brandon Chesbro // VIDEOGRAPHY Cardboard Films // WEDDING PLANNER Angela Wilkes // PAPER EOH (!!!!) // FLOWERS Angela Wilkes // CATERER Chef Penelope Catering // CAKE Desserts by Vicki // BRIDESMAIDS ASOS // GROOMSMEN Black Lapel and The Tie Bar // MAKE UP Something Borrowed, Something Blue