If you are wanting a more artistic option, check out Custom Chalk here in Middle TN. They offer amazing and custom options.
If you are wanting a more artistic option, check out Custom Chalk here in Middle TN. They offer amazing and custom options.
Your new best friend - your wedding planner.
See we have no problem telling someone that have to leave the building or aren't allowed to attend. If they are in the wrong place, we will tell them to please go to where they need to be. It isn't that we are cold and heartless. It is that we know what has to be done and we are detached from the emotions of the situation. At the end of the day, we don't have to be related to them or stay friends with them like you do. Having a wedding planner can save your relationship while still keep things running smoothly.
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
Some of the benefits of hiring a wedding planner aren't on the usual list. One of the perks and advantages of hiring a wedding planner is that they aren't related to you.
They aren't your family or friends. They will give you an unbiased opinion about ideas. They aren't trying to please everyone in your family...just you, the bride. While they respect and value traditions, the won't try to convince you of something because "it's always been done that way." Having someone who isn't emotionally invested can be a life saver. We can step back and look at the big picture and find the compromise.
We can help negotiate through tricky situations. Dealing with family can sometimes be one of the hardest aspects of wedding planning. Navigating through these family issues with a neutral person can save your sanity and relationships.
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At what point do you get bored looking at weddings? Does everything start to look the same?
Check out this awesome article at Mountain Side Bride from a photographer to wedding bloggers...
" I’ve seen gorgeous wedding photography shot by colleagues turned down for publication. Why? Because not all of our weddings include brides sporting bird nests in their hair, or pretty, young Anthropologie-swathed bridesmaids, or meticulously stenciled miniature burlap dinosaurs holding up place cards made from the recycled issues of Rolling Stone, or weddings held in obscure meadows that can only be reached via bush pilot or a team of sled dogs. Sound over the top? It is, but you publish this stuff daily! So what is the reality behind many weddings?
Sometimes they wear a simple silk wedding dresses, or employ florists instead of roaming the hillsides of Sweden picking wildflowers the morning of their weddings. Sometimes they are doctors, lawyers, or police officers who are too busy to make custom bird cake-toppers and who don’t have access to a baby-blue vintage bicycles. Sometimes their weddings are simple/normal/average."
Heather and Ben were married in a gorgeous ceremony at Hermitage Hotel. Although she was traveling for a lot of the time during planning, Heather and her mom created many DIY elements for her wedding.
The red, white and black color scheme added a very elegant feel to the day.
Each guest was given a small box of flower petals to throw as the couple left the ceremony.
This elaborate and ornate cake matched many of the details on the brides dress.
Look at this great groom's cake - the WKU mascot
Custom framed escort cards for all the guests
A candy bar was one of the many details the bride provided for her guests.
The color scheme added an elegant feel to the reception. Red roses were the centerpieces throughout with red napkin rings, black napkins and an assortment of crystal candle holders.
Check out this awesome kids table!
The head table was in the middle of the room. The bride and groom had red and white pillows for their chairs.
The bride changed dress for the reception
As a cheerleader, the bride performed a few stunts for her guests.
The bridesmaids and groomsmen having some fun during photos.
So beautiful!
Photographer: Matt Andrews Photography
Venue Name: Hermitage Hotel
Videographer: Catchlight Cinema
Makeup Artist: Shelly Nicole
Cake Designer: Signature Cakes by Vicki
DJ: Brandon Cummings
Dress: The White Room
Flowers: Belles Fleurs
Stationery: Prim and Paper
Ceremony Music: Blue Tone Music
Tuxedos: Street Tuxedo
Photo Booth: Aww Snap!
If you are a DIY bride, this book should be your encyclopedia.
It is filled with ideas and projects for different styles of weddings from vintage to modern. Each project gives the difficulty level, category (decor, ceremony, etc), time estimate, when to start before the wedding, whether it is a group or individual project and finally the cost for supplies (not tools). This key is what makes this book so friendly for both experienced crafters and newbies.
In the front is a list of places to find inspiration as well as materials ranging from the usual to unique. In the back is an appendix with multiple resources. First is a list of tools broken down by type and usage. Next, is a list of website resources arranged by project style. Following that is a wedding planning timeline and then a guide to invitations.
The book is broken down into six distinct wedding styles.
- Retro homespun
- Girly romantic
- Happy graphic
- Organic minimal
- Modern classic
- Found
Each style contain nine projects in the style and color palette. There are unique ideas for each section.
Check out this great book:
Handmade Weddings: More Than 50 Crafts to Personalize Your Big Day
McConnell House is a beautiful house with multiple large rooms. In addition to weddings, he versatile space lends itself to corporate events and private parties.
Some of the many great vendors in attendance were:
(Disclosure: I am not a photographer. These were quick photos with my phone)
Most fall weddings use colors inspired by nature - red, orange, gold, and browns. However, you can create a beautiful fall wedding using pastel colors. The trick is to use soft, muddy, muted, faded colors instead of bright spring-like or "Easter egg" colors.
Using darker colors such as brown, gray and black will keep a fall feel, while softer colors make a fabulous contrast.
Pastel shades lend themselves to a softer vintage style wedding as well as natural elements.
Using darker vases and elements can keep centerpieces from feeling too light.
The tangerine color of summer fades into a beautiful antique color of orange, gold, and copper. You can still use traditional fall motifs such as leaves and pumpkins. Choose them in more faded pastel colors or as dark accent pieces such as black pumpkins.
Superior Nut Company has put together this great infographic with instructions to make a Jordan almond flower.
See more great ideas from Superior Nut on Pinterest
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
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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The I Do Foundation makes it easy for couples and guests to donate to a charity of their choice. There are many ways to do this, but here are the top 2:
Favors:
Instead of trinkets, mints or other small gifts for the guests, couples can instead choose a meaningful gift that is special to them. You can opt to honor a loved one or family member with a donation to their favorite charity or in their name. You can also have the donation go to a local charity in your community.
Select your charity and then place a card on each table telling guests of your donation.
Gifts:
Instead of guests buying you gifts, instead your guests can generously donate that money to a charity that you choose. Provide your guests a link through your wedding website telling guests of your preference or include the information in the invitation.
From I Do Foundation: "By incorporating charity into life celebrations, we help families establish a pattern of giving that will last a lifetime."
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

