SKINNER CHAPEL 

Micro-Wedding Ceremony

What to Expect

WHAT TO EXPECT ON YOUR BIG DAY

We are so excited you have chosen Elopements of Nashville & Rich Events to be a part of your big day! 

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Below, you will find important information we have put together not only for you, but for you to share with your guests/family that may be attending. 

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This information will help you prepare and get the most out of your package on your big day! 

ARRIVE ON TIME
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Don't enter early

Please, make sure you and any guests know they need to arrive on time. Arriving early and waiting in the parking lot is ideal, that way everyone can come in at the start time. Entering the venue early is not permitted as we have multiple elopements daily and entering early will likely interrupt another couples ceremony. 

Have your Marriage license paperwork with you

Make sure you have your marriage license paperwork in hand and ready for Rev. Rich. He will need this in order to legally marry you.

cell phones
&
personal photo/video

All of our packages include professional photography, personal 

photography during the ceremony is not permitted, so as to ensure the couple gets the best possible photos! (No cell phones sticking up in pictures, flashes ruining their photos etc.)

Professional Video can be added to any package, however, those wishing to do a live video or other may do so from one cell phone. We supply a stand and have it placed for you to record from a location that won't intrude on the professional photos.

Leave 
on
time

Just as its' important you and any guests don't enter early, it's equally important you exit when your time has concluded. We are able to offer these amazing elopements in short time frames, for affordable prices because we have multiples a day. Please, be respectful of the timeframe so the next couple has just as amazing of an experience as you did.

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN A MICRO-WEDDING CEREMONY?

VENUE with up to 20 guests

Skinner Chapel is a beautiful wedding chapel in the Music Row area of downtown Nashville. With stately architectural details this tiny, romantic, chapel makes for an ideal elopement venue. This package will have seating for 20. 

OFFICIANT

Rev. Rich is a seminary-trained ordained minister and former pastor, and is possibly the most experienced Nashville wedding minister. He offers both religious and non - religious ceremonies. 

PHOTOGRAPHY

• Professional Photographer

• Photos During Package Time

• All Photos Professionally Edited

• Private Online Gallery

• Photo Print Release

Assistant

Rev. Rich has an assistant who will be present to make sure everything runs smooth and easy! She will help with the processional, recessional and coordination of bridal party attendants. She will organize any music you have arranged, whether that be the Rich Events recorded music, or a live musician that you have brought.

Bridal party

The couple can have up to 4 bridal party attendants, 2 on each side, should they choose. 

WHAT DOES A MICRO-WEDDING CEREMONY LOOK LIKE?

ARRIVAL

Couple + any guests arrive at the start time. (Couple has the option to enter separately so as not to see each other before the ceremony, this can be coordinated ahead of time with Rev. Rich) Couple also has the option to dress at the venue, using the restroom but it is strongly encouraged  you arrive dressed and ready as it does eat into your package time.

Get 
organized

Guests enter the chapel, Couple hand paperwork to Rev. Rich and rings and bouquet to photographers. Rev. Rich verifies names with the couple while the photographers photograph the rings and bouquet. 

line up

Rev. Rich and his assistant will go over details of the processional, ceremony and recessional before lining up any bridal party that will be walking. The assistant will organize whatever music you have arranged, whether that be the Rich Events recored music upgrade, or a live musician that you have brought. (If you added video, the groom will be mic’d at this time)

CEREMONY

Rev. Rich + Groom and any groomsmen enter the chapel, followed by bridesmaids and bride. Couple take their place at the alter and all guests take a seat. (If you have no bridal party, Rev. Rich and the Groom enter, followed by the bride and whomever is escorting her.) Photographer photographs the ceremony. 

PHOTOS

Following the ceremony the couple + guests will step into the room next door while the chapel is reset. Photographers will call the couple back in for formal pictures with their guests inside the chapel and finish with pictures of just the couple outside, weather permitting.

WHAT SHOULD I NOT EXPECT WITH MICRO-WEDDING CEREMONY?

NO EXTRA TIME FOR PHOTOS
or 
extra guests

When you book your package, it includes access to the venue/grounds for that exact amount of time. Arriving early or staying late to take more photos is not permitted. We also have multiple back to back elopements a day, so it is important our clients arrive on time and leave on time. 

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This package allows a max of 20 guests, additional guests are not only not permitted but wouldn't be able to fit in the chapel. 

WHAT DO WE NEED TO LEGALLY BE MARRIED IN TENNESSEE?

The thought of running off and getting married spontaneously may be romantic, but it can't happen if you don't do the necessary prep work. You'll need a TN Marriage License if your planning to Elope in Nashville! Even if you're not a TN resident, you still need a TN marriage license. You can actually get your license at any county clerk in Tennessee.

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Since most of our couples are staying in the Nashville area we have a link to the Davidson County Clerk above.

For out of the country destination elopements, please contact the clerk for details.

DO YOU HAVE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR HAIR, MAKEUP, LODGING AND RESTAURANTS?

HAIR + MAKEUP

All of the stylists at Harlow Salon specialize in bridal party hair and makeup.

They even offer a “Princess Package” where you can come in with your bridal party, and they serve brunch, mimosas, coffee, tea, and sodas; all while having a professional photographer capture your entire event on camera. All you have to do is come into the salon and RELAX.​

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www.harlowsalon.com

RESTAURANTS

Nashville is a melting pot of amazing food options! With new eateries opening daily its not hard to find a great spot. These are some of the more popular choices among our couples:

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• ​STK

• The Palm

• Rodizio Grill The Brazilian Steakhouse

• Kayne Prime Steakhouse

• Merchants

• Giovanni

• Maggionos

• E3 Chophouse

• Etch

LODGING

​Most couples choose to stay at a hotel, but we also have a good number of couples that find a nice AirBnB nearby!

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• Bode Nashville

• AirBnB

• VRBO

• The Bobby

• Omni Nashville

• Dream Nashville

• The Hermitage Hotel

Fresh bouquets

There are a large number of excellent florists in the Nashville area, and we have worked with many of them over the years. One of our favorites is:​

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• Bloom Flowers (615) 385-2402

OPTIONAL ADD-ONS

 Bouquet 
RENTALS

All of our floral collections are top of the line, real touch silk and follow todays hottest trends! Did we mention they are also much easier on the budget? 

BONUS: For couples eloping at Skinner Chapel or Belmont Mansion you have the option to add on floral arrangements and candelabras that look amazing with many of our collections!  View those options below! View some of our options here.

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Bouquet + Matching Boutonniere $75

Chapel
floral decor upgrade

This upgrade provides a total of three silk floral arragements that were custom designed for Skinner Chapel. There is one large arrangement on the altar and two smaller arrangements by the side window.  The base flowers are cream with some soft pinks and purples to compliment the colors in the stained glass windows in the chapel.  

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These chapel floral arrangements pair perfectly with some of our bouquet rental options! 

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Set of 3 Chapel Floral: $50

Candelabra
upgrade

The two candelabras are 61 inches in height and are placed at the sides of the altar. These were selected to match the color, size and style of the chapel. Each candelabra has battery-powered pillar candles, each providing a flickering light that add a touch of warmth and elegance to the chancel space during the ceremony and photos. This upgrade must be selected in advance of the wedding day to allow for set up time. This upgrade is available to all packages at the chapel. 

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Set of 3 Lit Candelabras: $50

VIDEo 
of The Ceremony 

• You can't photograph wedding vows!
  
  Well, technically you can and we do but you can't actually HEAR your vows in a photograph. Our wireless lav mics on both the groom and the officiant record your vows flawlessly allowing you to relive the moment forever.  
   

• Share with those that couldn't make it!
  
  For couples choosing to elope without guests,  this is a perfect way to have something your friends and family can watch! It also allows the two of you to have a professional video of your ceremony to look back on for years to come. 

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VIDEO ADD ON INCLUDES:

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• Video of Ceremony

• 2 Wireless Lav Mics 

• Professional 4K Panasonic Video Cameras

• Professional Video Lighting (when needed)

• Professionally Edited Ceremony Video

• Online Upload for Easy Sharing/Viewing

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Video of Ceremony: $250

robe & Stole
upgrade

Rev. Rich can wear his black ministerial robe and white stole for your wedding ceremony. This requires specific attire to be worn underneath the robe and the robe must be brought out of storage, so this upgrade must be requested at least 48 hours in advance of a wedding. This upgrade is available to all packages at the chapel. 

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Robe + Stole Upgrade: $25

ceremony samples 
upgrade

Rev. Rich will provide an extensive selection of elopement ceremony samples that go well beyond the standard elopement script. This upgrade must be requested at least 48 hours prior to the ceremony to allow time for selection and processing. This upgrade is available to the Getaway Elopement and Getaway Plus Elopement. 

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Ceremony Samples Upgrade: $50

marriage license delivery
 

Rev. Rich will personally deliver your completed and signed Tennessee Marriage License paperwork to the Davidson County Clerk the next business day after the ceremony. This upgrade is available to all couples in any package booking, but only for licenses obtained at the Davidson County Clerk in Nashvile. Rev. Rich will not make personal deliveries to any other county clerks. 

Personal License Delivery: $25

decorative certificate
upgrade
 

Rich Events has created a customized decorative certificate of marriage and a similar decorative certificate of renewal. These are non-binding, ceremonial, decorative documents intended to commemorate the ceremony and provide a keepsake to take home and display.  Please note that these are not legal documents. They are solely for personal and sentimental purposes.

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Decorative Certificate: $25