I had the pleasure of participating in a styled shoot at Liberty Grace Farm this spring. Their farm and barn in Columbia, TN is such a beautiful retreat. All the vendors collaborated to create a charming simple, southern wedding. Such a fun day!
Vendors
Photography: Taylor Lowrimore
Planning & Design: Events by Elaine
Venue: Liberty Grace Farm
Florals: Cathy Hanes
Cake: The Frosted Parlor
Dress: Modern Trousseau
Groom Styling: Abbi.Style
Hair & Makeup: Revive Salon
I was invited to participate in a styled shoot with some of the planners from the Nashville Wedding Planners Group. It can be challenging for 8 planners to come together and agree on a design, but the results where beautiful. We were inspired by the concept of a Nordic or European winter wedding - lots of furs and warm seating and a fireplace. Enjoy the results.
Planners Involved:
Megan Scurlock of Locklane Events
Emily Kennedy of Kennedy Occasions
Elaine Roberts of Events by Elaine
Ashley Porter of Posh Occasions
Margaret Tolbert of Details by Margaret
Toni Smith-Carroll of Celebrations by Toni
Naomi Goodman of At First Blush and Co
Parthenia Fayne of Epiphany Events
Vendors:
Photographer Ryan Tolbert Photography
Venue & Catering Hutton Hotel
Florist Kennedy Occasions
Hot Chocolate Bar Bar Magnolia
Suit Street Tuxedo
Bride Attire Willow Bride
Makeup Artist Primp This
Hair Stylist Beautifully by Belen
Rentals White Door Events
Paper Goods Brinkley Studio
DJ Entertain! TN
Cocktail Band Mockingbird Musicians
Dessert Bar – Popcorn Kernels Nashville
Dessert Bar – Cupcakes Locklayer’d Cakes
Dessert Bar – Cheesecake Momma Nik’s Cheesecakes
Dessert Bar – Cookies & Brownies Christie Cookie Co.
Favors – Cookies Sweet Sifter
Favors – Cupcakes Divine Sweets
Door Prize Ekko Candle Company
The holidays bring cheer and joy. They also bring lots of parties, decorating, and gatherings to host. Here are four simple tablescapes that you can create, recreate, or re-purpose with collected decor pieces.
With lots of greenery to create a lush centerpiece, the flowers add color and fun. You can change the feel by swapping these lighter colors with dark moody reds, bright oranges, classic whites, or soft yellows.
White pumpkins are both classic fall while also being modern. Combined with magnolia leaves and wood details, this feels welcoming and homey. Handwritten names on the leaves makes a thoughtful touch for guests.
If you like your table to be minimal, then the combination of lanterns and greenery create a clean but not stark atmosphere. A simple rose tucked into each place setting elevates the setting.
A centerpiece of blush and pink roses is festive. Using monochromatic or similar shades of flowers, keeps the arrangement classic and traditional. White roses would be elegant; red flowers are dramatic and very appropriate for the holidays.
The warmth of the Florida sun, Spanish moss, and orange trees inspired me to create a couples dessert. This charming display combines antiques, white dishes accented with orange and peach flowers, and gold details. The cake, cupcakes, cake pops and scones all make a pretty setting for the vibrant colors.
Fall is a time of harvest and bounty as well as a time for being thankful. I wanted to put together a simple styled shoot celebrating the harvest. This homespun gathering is filled with fruits and vegetables. Oil lamps and doilies add to the barn door table and wooden accents.
Floral arrangements with wildflowers and fall leaves as place cards keep the natural elements.
The weather has turned cooler and fall is everywhere. I thought it would be fun to put together a campfire styled shoot with an Americana red and blue color scheme. A stack of firewood makes the perfect background to our charming picnic.
Of course what is a campfire without marshmallows? Some simple food of roast chicken and cornbread in cast iron skillets and of course some coffee make a perfect meal.
Flowers with red dahlias and yellow accents add charm along with some blue and brown plaid linens.
As a little girl walking through the woods, I would always imagine stumbling upon a hidden glade and find a tea party for the fairies. So while I never managed to find one, I thought I would create a simple styled shoot of tea party in the woods. I set up a little tablescape and grabbed some photos with the ipad.
A lighted path to lead the way.
Pink flowers, some Spode teacups, and vintage china with some lace and a ruffled pink parasol create a whimsical setting.
Now if only the fairies had come out to join our charming setting and share some of the sugar cookies.
