Rachel and Steven were married on a family farm in Alabama south of Huntsville.  Rachel pulled a lot of the inspiration for the flowers from natural and wild looking flowers.  She chose a color scheme of brown, green and orange with white as a background.

Coffebreak roses, green mini poms, baby kale( specifically in her bouquet), hypernium berries, billy balls and Queen Anne's lace were some of the beautiful flowers in her bouquet and centerpieces.   I had so much fun creating all the floral arrangements for this wedding.   

Succulents

 and flowers from the family garden were placed in small pots for favors for the guests. 

A tractor was brought out for a fun and hands-on photo booth. 

The evening was filled with fun and dancing as the sun set across the pastures.  

Vendors:

Flowers: Events by Elaine

Cake: Crazy Daisy Cakes

Catering: Ashley's Creative Catering

Photographer: B&B Portraits - Michael Saliba

Videographer:  B&B Portraits

DJ: Zoot Suite Riot

When I first met Kristen and Lance, the first thing I noticed was, of course, the fact that they are stunning.  Then, once I got to know them, I realized that they are even more beautiful on the inside.  They are sweet and fun.

Kristen was in love with all things sparkly and fun, along with a good dose of purple.  Lance came from a family heritage of music and continued the tradition by singing in his own band. 

Kristen had her bouquet custom made with brooches from her grandmother and relatives.

After a first look, they took some time to take some amazing photos!

After the ceremony, guests went to the Westbury House in Columbia, TN. The reception was filled with purple accents and a stunning purple candy bar.   

Old family records were used as a guest book:

The brides cake included more brooches from her family and the grooms cake was a record.

A live band was at the reception and the groom took time to sing for his guests. 

After the reception, sparklers helped cheer the bride and groom to their exit in "Bessie" the awesome '55 Ford Customline

Here is a sneak peek from the after session - Kristen is breathtaking!!

Vendors:

Planner: Events by Elaine 

Photographer: Visions by Valeisha

Ceremony: Maury Hills Church

Reception: Westbury House

Catering: Classic Catering by Julie

Lighting & Videography: Osborne Studio

Bouquet: Whim Wed

Floral: Columbia Carriage House

Cake: The Sweet Life

Jessie and Justin were married at Dyer Observatory in Nashville on a beautiful summer day.  One of the first things that Jessie told me was that she loved the color pink.  We worked together to include her favorite color as well as Justin's art background.

A fun summer picnic was part of the feel that we tried to include.  Using an old family marriage license, I created their wedding invitation.  

The bridesmaids wore mismatched dresses that they chose themselves. 

Instead of table numbers, each table had a picture of a work of art with a theme of the stars or planets combining Justin's love of art and the observatory. 

Guests were treated to picnic style food and a lemonade bar with 4 kinds of lemonade and garnish with personalized mason jars.  There was also homemade limoncello. 

Instead of a traditional wedding cake, selected friends and guests brought homemade cakes for guests to enjoy. 

Later that evening, the Sugar Wagon arrived with custom ice cream sandwiches. 

Such a sweet couple.....

Venue: Dyer Observatory
Photographer: Alan Hudson
Florist: Trellis Designs
Catering: BEP
Dessert: Sugar Wagon
Invitation: Events by Elaine
Rentals: Liberty Party Rental
Transportation: Grand Avenue
DJ: Ryan Crosslin

It rained and thunderstormed; then the clouds disappeared giving Hannah and Luke a beautiful wedding day.

They were married in the mountains of western Maryland at Country Acres Retreat.  This picturesque location has a rustic cabin, pavillion, and pond.

Hannah decided to create paper bouquets using

tutorials

she found online.  One of the bride's friends took on this labor of love and created over 200 origami flowers in different styles.   In addition to the regular colored paper, she used pages with Bible verses to incorporate the couples love of God.  The printed pages also helped to break up the color.

The bridal party took photos around the pond with the bridesmaids in mismatched jewel tone dresses.

After a quick dress change for the bride, the couple joined the guests for the reception.

Other fun elements  - check out the cute "wooden" pencils. 

Congrats Hannah and Luke...

otography: Chelsi Kling
Venue: Country Acres Retreat
Catering: Goehringer Catering
Flowers: Vicious Studios
Music: Kyle Bowman & John Meyers, Mark & Linda Treasure, Caroline Stahl
DIY Tutorials: Programs,Table Numbers

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Lisa and Josh came from Huntsville to get married at Bella Reed Farm in Franklin, TN.  The farm is privately owned and operated as a horse farm.  There are beautiful fenced pastures, a pond with willows, and a great barn available for weddings and events.

The day started out with rain showers, but thankfully stopped in time for the outdoor ceremony.  The weather cooperated and photos were taken around the property.

The horses even came out for a visit with the bride.

The reception was held in a tent next to the house.  Everyone had a great time dancing...especially the groom.

Two Fat Men catering provided some great food followed by dessert by Dulce Desserts.  

Venue: Bella Reed Farm

Photography:  Shannon Jenkins Photography

Catering: Two Fat Men

Flowers: Belles Fleurs

Ceremony Music: Silver Strings

DJ: Tony T

Rental: Grand Central

Kristen and Lance were the sweetest couple.  They are also incredibly photogenic.  Here are some sneak peaks from their engagement and bridal sessions.

Bridal Portraits - AJ Holmes Photography at Natchez Hills Vineyard

Engagement Session - Visions by Valeisha

This  beautiful outdoor fall wedding was a gathering of friends and family to celebrate the love of this couple.

The bride wanted the event to be fresh and natural, much like the venue which consisted of an old log cabin, barn and tents set up for the event.  The venue was surrounded by woods, fields and a creek all creating the secluded and natural feel the bride desired.  The bridal party stayed overnight in the cabin the evening before the wedding sharing laughter and friendship.

Many of the vendors were friends or co-workers of the bride.  The ceremony musicians brought guitars and drums and played hymns and old religious songs. The groom made all of the chalkboard signs. The florist came onsite the day of the wedding and decorated using flowers she brought as well as florals and stems from the nearby field.  The boutonnieres were succulents or wild stems and berries.

Isn't this plaid tie perfect with the succulent. 

The cake was decorated with roses, succulents, and rosemary and herbs from the bride.  It was multiple single tier cakes placed on an antique cake stand.

This wedding was filled with simplicity that highlighted the incredible love this couple shows for each other.

Photographer: 

Lauren Owens Photography

Event Planner: 

Events by Elaine

Venue: 

Hachland Hill

Flowers: FIORI - 

615-838-8381

Hair Stylist: Elise Harding (friend of bride)

Cake: Hannah Lehrer (friend of bride)

I had the pleasure of helping Tommie and Greg with their Zen inspired wedding.   Their ceremony took place at the Japanese gardens at Cheekwood Botanical Gardens while their reception took place at a private home.  Tommie was a breathtakingly gorgeous bride as well as one of the sweetest people I have met.   Divine Images took so many amazing photos that I had a really hard time choosing which ones to use.

See more great photos of this wedding. 

Some of the wonderful elements incorporated at the ceremony included parasols for the bride and bridesmaids and a butterfly release at the end of the ceremony. 

Instead of a traditional guest book, guests signed small rocks that were placed into a Japanese meditation garden.  

The reception took place at a home decorated in the same Japanese feel. There were hanging Japanese lanterns, and vases with orchids throughout.   The Chef and I prepared delicious food throughout the evening.  

Vendors:

Ceremony: Cheekwood Botanical Gardens

Reception: Private Residence

Photographer: Divine Images

Catering: The Chef and I

Florist: Bellevue Florist

Harpist: Amy McKinney

DJ: Cale Carver

Videographer: Dynamic Video

Makeup: Leah Elmquist

Hairstylists: Gordon & Co and  Mary Malone

Officiant: Lynne Jacobs

Rentals: Grand Central

Ella and Giorgi's wedding represented more than a marriage between a bride and groom.  It was a merging of two distinct cultures and countries.

Ella is from the Philipines.  Giorgi is from the country of Georgia.   They met in medical school.  Their wedding was a blending of parts of both of their traditions as well as some American customs.  Their parents, friends and family flew in from around the country and the globe for their special day.

The couple was married at the Greek Orthodox church in a beautiful ceremony filled with traditional parts of the churches beliefs including the candles, the crowns, the Common cup and the dance of Isaiah.

After the ceremony, everyone gathered at Union Station Hotel Nashville for a reception filled with family.  The family members made touching speeches.   

The bride and groom even took time to enjoy the photo booth. 

Vendors:

Ceremony:  Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church

Reception: Union Station Nashville

Photography & Photobooth: B & B Photo

Cake: The Sweetest Day

Florist: Belles Fleurs

DJ: Nashville Party Authority

Jessica and Kirk were married on a beautiful day in August.  Both the ceremony and reception were held at West End Church of Christ.

Jessica was getting a cake from Maples Wedding Cakes.

The cake, of course, was simply amazing.  It incorporated Jessica's colors of black and white with red accents. 

What Jessica didn't know was that Jay Quall was going to personally deliver the cake.  Jay visited with Jessica before the ceremony.

The bride and groom didn't see the cake until they entered the reception.  They were thrilled as you can see. 

Vendors:

Photographer: Miller Photography

Florist: Mayflowers

Cake: Jay Qualls

Catering: Holmes Catering - 615-415-3937