Chapman, whose father is Grant’s first husband Gary Chapman, married Ben Long on Saturday, April 27 in Nashville.
Amy Grant and Millie Chapman.Mary Rosenbaum Photography
Chapman, 29, and Long, 30, who met two and a half years ago on a dating app, wed at Immanuel Baptist Church, then celebrated their reception in the backyard of the home Grant shares with country singerVince Gill, her husband of 19 years.
“We mainly chose my mom’s backyard because it has always been a place I feel comfortable,” says Chapman. “We wanted to celebrate it somewhere we felt at home.”
Grant adds, “When Millie’s father Gary responded to the question ‘Who presents this bride?’ with the words ‘We all do!’ he captured the joy and healing of our big blended family. As Vince and I welcomed the crowd of family and friends to our backyard reception, Vince said, ‘We didn’t do things perfectly … or everything just right .. but we’re all here now to celebrate this beautiful couple.'”
Mary Rosenbaum Photographs
As for the décor?
And when it came to the ceremony, Chapman, who wore a laceInes Di Santogown with a cathedral lengthToni Federiciveil, admits there were a few tears.
“Ben cried, but we always knew he was going to,” says Chapman. “As I got closer, his face just sort of melted!”
Vince Gill and Amy Grant.Mary Rosenbaum Photography
Later, Grant told guests that Chapman was a picky eater as a child — so dinner was a nod to her childhood favorites.
Kristen Winston Cateringincorporated family recipes liked mini BLTs, pulled pork on griddle corn cakes and mini grilled cheese. Dinner included filet of beef, lemon herb chicken breast and ricotta stuffed ravioli.
Overall, says Chapman, “it was great food, lots of dancing and a fun warm environment for our friends and family.”
source: people.com
