This amazing wedding reception took place at the Parthenon.
I can't wait to share photos of this stunning event.
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Amanda and Tom knew they wanted their wedding to be a combination of part California, where they live, and part Nashville, the brides hometown and their wedding destination.
Amanda was involved not only in the design but the actual setup of the reception tables and centerpieces. For Tom, music was the most important focus.
The ceremony was held under an arbor on the lawn.
Afterwards the guests walked across the street to the Ambrose House for the reception.
In addition to eco-friendly plates and flatware, the entire dinner menu was vegan with gluten free cupcakes for dessert.
The couple set up a DIY photobooth in the hallway using a Polaroid camera.
This adorable table setup had the couples initials wrapped in a map. It served as a guest book and gift table. Photos of the couple as children were scattered around the table.
Adorable drawings of the couple were on the programs.
Centerpieces
The bride's bouquet wrapped in lace.
Everyone had a great time dancing at this destination wedding in Nashville. The foam fingers were great props!
Venue: Ambrose House
Catering: Be Hive
Cupcakes: Kahns Desserts
Rentals: Liberty Party Rental
Bouquets & Boutonnieres: Events by Elaine
These style and design trends are very popular this year.
1. Color trends:
- Blush, pink, and nude colors especially for attire
- A muted palette with gold accents
- One bright pop of color with a poppy red or indigo blue.
- Metallics very, very popular in all shades - gold, silver, bronze, copper
- Rose gold metallic color has a pinker tone and is gaining popularity
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2. Elegance and formality are returning.
- Great Gatsby/Art Deco. Think big bands, stunning candlesticks and gold rimmed china.
- Old World opulence inspired by Downton Abbey
3. Woodland weddings are still very popular. They often include that fairytale or whimsical elements getting inspiration from The Hobbit and Once Upon A Time. Natural elements such as birch containers and vines are frequently used.
4. Patterns. Chevron was very popular last year. This year I am seeing stripes, florals, trellis designs and geometric shapes. You can already see some of these patterns in the linens for bedding and kitchens. These patterns are also appearing in stationery.
5. Lush flowers. Soft romantic arrangements in crystal or silver containers. A combination of elegant and retro. Bouquets are looser with more of a cascading effect.
6. Garland is back. Whether greenery is down the center of a long table or draped over windows and doors, greenery is becoming a big trend. Depending on the actual plant used changes the style and effect.
7. Music mash ups. Imagine string quartets playing rock or jazz. It adds that unexpected element of surprise.
8. Wedding size is shrinking to around 100 – 125. This is allowing for a more intimate wedding and the couple can stretch the budget further to be more creative or offer more upscale amenities.
As Nashville has become more popular, I have worked with more and more couples who are treating Nashville as a destination for the entire wedding.
Brides choose a Nashville destination wedding for many reasons, although I'm sure having our own TV show hasn't hurt. We have always been a pretty terrific place to live and visit, but the secret is getting out. More people are visiting and getting married here all the time due to our central geographic location that is easy and convenient for your guests. We have a great nightlife and more entertainment than you can count.
If you are considering having a destination wedding, here are 5 greats reasons to have your destination wedding in Nashville!
- We having amazing venues in every style. We have barns and farms, plantations with amazing stories, renovated industrial spaces, modern lofts, full service hotels, and great new places being built and opened. I am constantly receiving invitation to Open Houses for new and unique event venues from cozy to sophisticated to natural to artisan.
- We are Music City. Any town in the country can provide music; we create it! (enough said)
- The food! Sure we have biscuits and jam, bacon jam in fact, and we have sweet tea. But we also have talented chefs who are creating delights for every taste. From restaurants to private catering, we have the connections to the food you love to eat.
- We'll give you a smile with that. Southern hospitality is contagious. Driving down country roads or walking through town, you can always find a smile and a wave to make you feel welcome. We are a friendly town, and we want you to have a great time. Let your guests enjoy the Nashville experience.
- You can spend days exploring and never leave downtown. We have museums, restaurants, parks, nightlife, and of course more of that great music that give Nashville its nickname. Travel a little further and you will find historic towns, plantations, distilleries, and great sights.
From music to historic sites to shopping and trendy restaurants, Nashville has something for everyone. Cowboy boots are optional. If you are thinking of a destination wedding in Nashville, I would love to talk to you. Learn More about planning a destination wedding in Nashville.
8 hours goes by in a minute and a half. Opryland Gaylord Springs.
1. You get to daydream. You get to think about all those princess/fairy/ballroom/castle (insert your own) daydreams that you had as a child. Whether it was being surrounded by fairies and unicorns in a woodland grove or a stunning castle or an old Hollywood movie set. Everyone has that one crazy daydream that if money were no object you would love to make happen (even if it did include time travel).
2. You get disappointed. It doesn't get talked about as much, but the process of planning a wedding sometimes creates disappointments. It is easy to have a vision, but the sticker price to make that happen can be expensive. And most of those stunning images on Pinterest that we all drool over, they don’t mention the price tag.
3. You get overwhelmed. Every day hundreds of new images are uploaded, posted or pinned. It can be easy to get lost in all the beautiful photos. You may have started looking at wildflowers and then start thinking you like tulips. Remember that those are other people's weddings; you want yours to be yours. So stop and think about what you want for your wedding. Then find a few images to represent what you want that you can show your wedding vendors.
4. You get overwhelmed (again). A wedding can be an emotionally stressful time from planning through the honeymoon. Everyone shares their opinions and advice that you graciously accept with a smile (lucky you). You get to navigate the mine field of family relationships.
5. You get to make decisions. A lot of decisions - 1, 276 (give or take). Every detail at your wedding requires a decision to obtain it and then some more to refine the design of it. You may get to the point where you say, "I don't care, whatever you think is best". You actually do care; you just can't mentally make one more decision.
6. You just want it to be over. Every couple reaches that point where they just want to be done. You want to be standing in your reception drinking and dancing with no more decisions to be made, no more stress, no more things to do. You just want to enjoy all your hard work.
This elegant fall wedding took place at Houston Station. The bride was stunning in her dress.
Beautiful with vibrant purple flowers, curly willow, honeysuckle vine and river rocks.
The brides wild and garden inspired bouquet.
Check out the brides awesome shoes - purple Converse All Star!
Two cupcake towers created a brides and groom dessert station.
These tasty sweets were the favors for guests.
Instead of sparklers, bubbles or a traditional exit, the couple gave their guests kazoos. There were a lot of laughs as guests to to remember how to use them.
Vendors
Venue:
& Notable Blends Coffee
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Cupcakes:
DJ: Mad Dog
Officiant:
30 minutes north of Nashville is Sumner County, TN. This area is filled with old farms and plantation, historic buildings, and renovated structures. There are multiple venues all with different styles and feels. When driving north, first you get to the town of Hendersonville (located 15 minutes south of Gallatin, TN).
Hendersonville
Spring Haven Mansion This historic plantation has outdoor park like locations
Lighthouse Wedding and Event Center This waterfront venue offers a gorgeous view
Historic Rock Castle A historic venue with outdoor space
Country Hills Golf Course This banquet room provide flexibility for vendors and catering
Gallatin
Hancock House This historic log cabin bed and breakfast provides indoor and outdoor space as well as catering
Barber House This mansion and grounds have been around since the Civil War
Rock Creek Farms A rustic barn venue
Epic Event Center An indoor and outdoor space in Sumner County
Depot Square Originally a train depot, this space has exposed brick in the large indoor space
Timelapse of a fun wedding at Ruby Nashville from setup through teardown.
Rachel and Grant got together with their photographer, Rachel Moore Photography, and took these amazing engagement photos.
Here is a sneak peak of a few. Be sure to check out all of the photos. (There is a chicken and a dog.)
Here is a sneak peak of a few. Be sure to check out all of the photos. (There is a chicken and a dog.)
