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ivory door studio

Signature wedding EXPERIENCE

We don't limit the number of photos that you receive in your gallery, and you don't have to pick and choose which ones you want. You get to enjoy all of them! Most of our couples receive between 900-1600 edited high-resolution photos with a print release!

Unlimited photos

Our Signature Wedding Guide advises you on everything from ceremony start time, planning your engagement photos, tips for deciding if a First Look is right for you & your fiance & how that choice will impact your timeline! We will recommend vendors too!

HELP PLANNING

Our clients & their families always marvel at how quickly the photography coverage goes and are amazed at the variety of photos they receive in their gallery. It is not uncommon for your couples to attend their cocktail hour! Cheers to more party time!

Efficiency

With our background in Fortune 500 companies, we understand the importance of service - especially on a day as big as this one! We even organize & keep track of your family groupings, remind you of things like sunset, and even show you how to cut your cake!

Concierge service

We believe photography is about more than the photos, the experience matters too! be present & trust we have you covered.

"Choosing Ivory Door Studio for my wedding was one of the best decisions I made. "

wedding packages

EVERYTHING IN OUR LIVES TODAY IS CUSTOMIZABLE.
WHY SHOULDN'T YOUR WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY BE?!

We customize each wedding photography package to you and your event.

You tell us what you want instead of being constrained by old-school traditional photography package limitations.


We only accept 10 weddings per year.

Nashville Wedding Photographer

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wedding coverage begins at $3500

"Mahlia doesn't over-pose your photos & is incredibly quick."

"We absolutely LOVED Ivory Door! My now husband really doesn't like getting his picture taken and after the engagement pictures, he was all smiles and said he actually enjoyed it! We were THRILLED. It was so great to get to know Pat & Mahlia before the actual wedding day so we felt comfortable with them. They are so fun and easygoing. I was laughing our entire engagement shoot. Our wedding photos recently arrived in my inbox & we are so in love with them. Mahlia doesn't over-pose your photos & is incredibly quick (which was a big help with my little nephews). We had a photo booth at our wedding, & our guests had a blast! They brought a ton of fun props & even my Grandpa got in. Highly highly recommend!"

TARA + RYAN | Rural Hill Farm

"100% recommend for photography. You will not be disappointed.""

"If I could rate Ivory Door Studio higher than 5 stars, I would. When the Hurricane made its way into Middle TN. They were on site within an hour of me giving them a phone call to have pictures taken earlier due to rain. Y’all - within an hour! Flexible is an understatement. I'm completely blown away by the images they captured & the awesome quality. I sat on the couch all day looking through these & kept saying over and over again how much I love them! 100% recommend for any photography needs. You will not be disappointed."

SAM + BEN | Stone Gate Farm

"Choosing Ivory Door Studio was one of the best decisions I made."

"Choosing Ivory Door Studio to photograph my wedding was one of the best decisions I made. They were the best to work with! I live in Oklahoma, so we had a long-distance relationship to plan all the details. But, they made it incredibly easy! They set up video  calls & quickly responded to every request. I felt like we were friends before we even met in person. We had a blast shooting with them on the day. They truly captured the day perfectly. I can't say enough about this sweet couple and how talented they are! Thanks you two for everything!"

JESSICA + DAN | Drakewood Farm

"very professional but super personable with you & your family."

"We LOVE Ivory Door Studio! We had the best experience with them for our wedding! They are very professional, but are super personable with you and your family throughout your wedding day. They walk you through your wedding process and will check in to see if you have questions about anything. We think so much of them and are so pleased with their work! And the photobooth rocks!! WE. ARE. DYING. We love [our photos] so so so much! "

ALISA + MATT | The Pick Inn

"I recommend you to everyone i know getting married!"

"It was so much fun looking back on these photos from our perfect day! You all did such an amazing job!! Seriously! I recommend you to everyone I know getting married in Nashville!"

ALLISON + JOE | Cannery Ballroom

"Mahlia is a creative genius. Definitely worth the investment!!"

"Ivory Door Studio was an exceptional choice for our wedding photographer! Not only is Mahlia a creative genius who produces amazing photos, but her and Pat were so much fun to spend the day with! They were laid back, flexible, and very professional. 
We also booked their photo booth for our reception. Our guests had a blast taking goofy photos and gifs all night. We had the master link with all of the photos by the end of the night! We received our entire collection from the day in about 6 weeks and I am so in love with the result. Ivory Door Studio was definitely worth the investment!!"

AMY + CORY | Wilburn Street Studio

"Highly recommend & would absolutely do business again!"

"We are overwhelmed with just how amazing Mahlia captured us on our wedding day. She coached us when we felt awkward back into just being “us.” All of our photos reflect it! She also easily worked with our non-traditional venue, the Fannie Mae Dees Park, aka, The Dragon Park in TN. Highly recommended and would absolutely do business with her again!"

CAMEO + PHILLIP | Fannie Mae Dees Park

"Thank you for making the day perfect!"

"I literally just died of happiness! Thanks for having the courage to start your own business so we can reap the rewards of your talent! Thank you for making the day perfect! Thank you for being so go with the flow! We had the PERFECT day!"

CARRIE + TRAVIS | Cool Springs House

"we are repeat and loyal customers."

“I first met Mahlia during sorority recruitment, we pledged AOII together and I am honored to be her sister. When my husband proposed, I jumped on the opportunity for her to fly to Montana and capture our big day. She has a vision for every photo and this unique ability to bring it to life. Her talent for creating visual stories along with an artist eye for the smallest details are what make her one of the most talented photographers. She & Pat gave us beautiful memories. I look forward to our 5 year anniversary session, we are repeat and loyal customers.”

MISEE + SCOTT | Montana Estate

"Choose them for your special day, you won't regret it!"

"My husband and I cannot even begin to describe how amazing our experience with Ivory Door Studio! Not only are they extremely talented and helpful and organized for your wedding day, but they are compassionate and loving people who genuinely want to make sure your day is the best one yet! Gorgeous photographs, creative shots. Choose them for your special day, you won't regret it!"

ELI + ANNA KATE | Travelers Rest

"You should have your work in magazines. It's always breathtaking."

"It took me a day to process how beautiful these are! My mom showed these to her coworkers and one said 'please don't show these to my wife because she'll think this is how all photos should look and I don't want to disappoint her.' You should really have your work in magazines. It's always so breathtaking. We both agreed our favorite photoshoot was our first anniversary. I had on a white lace dress and Anthony a maroon suit. BUT that WAS our favorite one until NOW. THIS ONE BLEW US BOTH OUT OF THE WATER!!!"

SHEENA + ANTHONY | W.O. Smith Music

"If you're considering them, don't even hesitate."

"Mahlia has such a great eye for capturing people in their natural element but making their natural beauty and joy come to life within her pictures. We laughed and giggled through the entire photo shoot. Not only were they the utmost professionals, they were fun and flexible. I have raved about our pictures to everyone and all of our family have been over the moon with the quality. Some are sweet, some silly, and some serious. If you're considering them, don't even hesitate. You'll get incredible pictures from these sweet souls."

PAIGE + MARK | Boston Publick House

"I can't stop looking at all of them!! So much love 😍"

"Yayyyy! Thank you SO so much!!! We are overwhelmed with all of the wonderful moments that you all captured from our special day! We cannot thank y'all enough! I can't stop looking at all of them!! So much love 😍"

ALLY + FRANK | Cannery One

"definitely exceeded all my expectations!!!"

"Amazing! So glad we went with Ivory Door for our photos. I never noticed them at our ceremony but they came back with amazing photos. My in laws are not the easiest to deal with (like herding cats) but they were amazing and dealt with my crazy in laws! " - Amanda

"WE ARE JUST DYING AND CRYING OVER THESE!!!! THANK Y'ALL SO MUCH! You have know idea how much these mean to us!" - Morgan

"Thank you guys again so much for capturing our special day. The pictures definitely exceeded all my expectations!!! I still can not get over how beautiful they all are" - Christa

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HIGH RES FOR PRINTS + MOBILE FRIENDLY
FOR SOCIAL MEDIA!

"felt like we were friends before we even met in person!"

party confidently with our Rainy Day Policy.

Don't stress, we've got you covered! If it rains for more than 70% of your wedding photography time we will offer you a complimentary post-wedding session for you to capture more photos together in better weather!

We often get asked What Makes Ivory Door Photos Different?

Ivory Door Studio has been a staple in the Nashville Wedding and Event industry for over a decade and we have established ourselves as one of the best Nashville wedding photographers because of our professionalism and photography knowledge. Especially when it comes to lighting on the go. And we love lighting!!!

You definitely want a photographer who understands lighting if...













When we are outside in the daytime with the beautiful sun coming through, we are absolutely going to use natural light as well. With us, you get experience and knowledge for the best photos no matter the time of day and what the natural light looks like.

  • You want Epic Sunset Photos
  • You want Family Photos indoors and the room is dimly lit
  • You want Photos with Stained Glass
  • You want crisp photos even in your Dark Reception space
  • You want your room decor to pop - Uplighting, Candles, & all the little details
  • You want Night Portraits
  • You want Epic Send off images

It's All About That Light!

It's All About That Light!

nashville elopement

Are you having a more intimate gathering? A micro wedding under 3 hours with less than 40 guests? Eloping just the two of you?

I offer elopement services throughout Middle Tennessee!

Book our All-Inclusive Elopement including Officiant, Photography, Flowers, Venue & more, or reserve my Photography Only Services

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photography-only elopement coverage begins at $700

all-inclusive elopement coverage begins at $950

"IF I COULD RATE IVORY DOOR STUDIO HIGHER THAN 5 STARS, I WOULD!"

- Sam & Ben

wedding investment

Starting at $3500

We only accept 10 Weddings a Year!

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FAQ's

How long are you there on the wedding day?

How do we book you?

Can we add more Photographers?

Have you done a wedding at my venue?

Will you travel for my wedding?

What's the cost?

Do you offer any discounts?

Do you have a photobooth?

When do we receive our images?

Do you have liability insurance?

How long are you there on the wedding day?

That's up to you! Build Your Own Custom Collection when we Chat or Select from our Pre-Created Collections. We have a 3-hour minimum for wedding and event coverage.

If you are having a more intimate gathering, our elopement packages may be a perfect fit for you! Elopement coverage is 1 to 3 hours, with less than 30 guests.

How do we book you?

2 easy and quick steps. Sign your contract online & pay your retainer.

The balance is due 30 days before your event, allowing you to choose a payment plan that works best for you!

Can we add more Photographers?

Absolutely! Almost all of our couples have 2 to 3 photographers, depending on the size of their guest list. We usually recommend 1 photographer for every 100 guests to help ensure more coverage of all your loved ones.

Have you done a wedding at my venue?

There are so many incredible venues! While we have been to SO many there are always new ones so it is not uncommon for us to be at a new church or venue. Especially for destination weddings! We can't wait to explore with you! Just ask if we've been to your venue before! We are happy to do a site visit with you prior to your wedding day if we are able.

Will you travel for my wedding?

You bet we do! Our bags are already packed, where are we headed?

What's the cost?

Build Your Own Custom Collection when we Chat or Select from our Pre-Created Collections.

Weddings begin at $3500. Most couples invest an average of $5500.

Elopement coverage is 1 to 3 hours, with less than 30 guests, and begins at $895.

Do you offer any discounts?

Yes! We offer discounts to active & retired military, First Responders, Disney Cast Members, & sisters of Alpha Omicron Pi.

how do we receive our images?

Your high-resolution photos will be available to download via an online gallery within 90 days. Yes, you can have a sneak peek!

You can even purchase professional prints through your online gallery store! It rocks!

You will also have a print release to print your photos at any location of your choice up to a size 8x10.

Do you have liability insurance?

Yes! Absolutely! It's important to us as a professional business that we protect our clients, ourselves, and our camera equipment. Safety first! We are happy to provide this to your venue upon request.