Chaplains and Vows

 Every wedding couple is unique. Your vows should be too. 

Elope in Nashville’s chaplains want to know your love story so that they may your vision into a vow ceremony that is unique and perfect for you! We will send you several different styles that you can customize to your liking. Our ordained chaplains have a vast experience in creating a one-of-a-kind memorable ceremonies. Couples have the opportunity to select from a wide range of vow styles, including:

* Traditional Christian

* Romantic Traditional

* Modern Secular

* Multi-Cultural

* Vow renewals

Meet Our Team

Sue Davies-Rephan

Chaplain Sue Davies-Rephan poses with her leather-bound vow book.

Sue Davies-Rephan is a church-ordained non-denominational chaplain and has officiated hundreds of weddings over the past 20 years. Having worn many different hats in the wedding business, Sue has extensive knowledge of the Nashville wedding scene and performs several different roles at Elope in Nashville. Her custom floral creations are each wroks of art — reflect the vision and desires of every Elope in Nashville bride. She also currently serves as an in-house chaplain and florist for Riverwood Mansion, one of Nashville’s top event venues.

Jay Rephan

Chaplain Jay Rephan poses for portrait at Riverwood Mansion.

Jay Rephan is a church ordained chaplain. He is also a technology specialist who has long studied the spiritual arts and meditative arts as well. As a result, Jay practices mindfulness and works with families who seek house blessings through his own business, House Blessings of Nashville. The Native side of Jay’s lineage goes back to England and Revolutionary war veterans as well as full-blooded Cherokee Native Americans. Jay performs ceremonies for Elope in Nashville as well as serves as its in-house photographer. 

Belinda Leslie

Headshot photo of chaplain Belinda Leslie.

Belinda Leslie is a Tennessee entrepreneur who is a long-serving chaplain, business owner, and wedding specialist. She presided over the marriage of more than 500 couples since 2003. In addition, Belinda previously owned a Wedding Chapel in Franklin, Tennessee called Top of Woodland, and she still retains her long-standing prestige as a minister and chaplain. She is currently a business owner/registered investment adviser in the State of Tennessee.