Ty Herndon (left) and Alex Schwartz tied the knot in a ceremony in Tennessee.Photo:William McClintic/Heather Carpenter
William McClintic/Heather Carpenter
Congratulations are in order for musicianTy Herndon!
Thecountry singertied the knot with Alex Schwartz on Saturday in an outdoor ceremony in Chapmansboro, Tennessee.
More than 300 people attended the joyful celebration includingKristin Chenowethand her fiancé Josh Bryant, along with Herndon’s longtime friend Sally Struthers.
The decor for the festivities centered around “the formality of black and white juxtaposed against the casual backdrop of the farm,” Herndon, 61, tells PEOPLE. “We like to call it country chic and everyone loved having a little bit of both experiences.”
Ty Herndon (right) and Alex Schwartz marry on a farm in Chapmansboro, Tennessee.William McClintic/Heather Carpenter
When looking at venues for their special day Herndon says he and Schwartz toured many different places before landing onOwen Farm, a “beautiful property outside of Nashville that sits on the banks of the Cumberland River,” he says.
“We knew we wanted something that captured our personalities and we fell in love with this place as soon as we saw it. We used the wedding scene in the movie ofThe Proposalas a bit of a reference,” he adds.
Owen Farm is located next door to the property of the late Don Williams, who was Herndon’s father’s favorite country music artist.
“The Owen family was kind enough to offer us [Don’s] tour bus to bring the wedding party to the location of the ceremony on the grounds, which created an extra special moment for me personally but also for our guests,” says Herndon.
“We just wanted a space and a place that could accommodate our eclectic group of friends and family to celebrate love, life, and our future together. That was the main thing that was important to us — and that everyone have a lot of fun,” he adds.
Ty Herndon (left) and husband Alex Schwartz celebrate their newly married status.William McClintic/Heather Carpenter
When it came to food, Herndon says they wanted a “southern feast” for guests.Al’s Diner and Deli in Nashvillecatered the plated dinner which included chicken, pork, macaroni and cheese, mashed potatoes, green beans and salad with iced tea.
Alex Schwartz (left) and Ty Herndon cut their wedding cake.William McClintic/Heather Carpenter
Ahead of the couple’s nuptials, Herndon said he couldn’t wait to celebrate with their closest friends and family and feel the “love that folks are bringing from all across the country and around the world to be a part of our special day.”
Herndon and Schwartz also made sure to honor family special family members during the day.
Ty Herndon and Alex Schwartz celebrate their wedding with family and friends including Kristin Chenoweth.William McClintic/Heather Carpenter
“On that table our mothers lit a unity candle on behalf of both our families signifying the joining of the Herndons and the Schwartzes. It created a very special moment to help us remember those who couldn’t be with us to celebrate this day,” he adds.
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“I love his goofiness, his heart, his loyalty, the way he looks at me, the way he holds me, and the way I feel safe with him,” says Herndon. “And I pray to God that I am all those things to him. He has taught me how to love better and how to be a better human.”
source: people.com
