Friday, January 27, 2012
We love when photographer friends share unique and Nashville stamped weddings with us. What says Nashville more than a local indie roots band and a historic, southern venue? This wedding has both! Plus, the bride, Rachel is a photographer herself! She photographed Cali Ashton's wedding and Cali returned the favor. These two gals did great justice to each other's special days. We are just too happy to share Rachel's day. Thanks to Nyk, Cali's husband, for emailing everything over. Nyk had some great things to say about the wedding...
"All the groomsmen and Brett are in a band called Apache Relay; they are on tour all the time and are doing fairly well. Photography was one of the most important parts of their wedding and Rachel spent a TON of time making sure we had an awesome shot list. They also did a bridal/groomal session a few days before the wedding so that their pictures weren't rushed. It was a really fun wedding, both the dads were funny and outgoing (we love the pic of them pulling out their pockets!)."
Enjoy Brett and Rachel's special day! Complete with personal touches, a vintage wedding dress, a southern home venue, and lots of local vendors.
Brett + Rachel
Date ~ August 6, 2011
Ceremony + Reception Venue ~ The Sam Davis Home
Guests ~ A whoppin' 425
Rachel's blog: blog.rachelwilliamsonphotography.com
Budget
Initially $15,000, but it grew with the # of guests we invited!
Wedding Team
Planner | Fran Dunne, a lady from our home church
Photographer | Cali Ashton Photography
Videographer | Truepix Weddings
Gown & Accessories | My dress was a vintage early 1900's graduation dress I got from a antique shop and had altered
Groom’s attire/ groomsmen attire | Billy Reid
Bridesmaids' attire | Custom designed and made by Tatyana Merryman
Hair and Makeup | Stephanie Russell
Stationery | Design from printablepress.com and printed through greenerprinter.com
Ceremony musicians | Our friends, Jessie Parker, Kellen Wenrich, and Jonathan Anderson
Reception Musicians | Our own iPod playlist
Transportation | Brett's Subaru!
Caterer | Jim 'N Nick's
Cake Artist | Fiddle Cakes
Floral Designer | A Village of Flowers for the bridal party and church friends for the decor
How would you describe your style as a couple?
Classic, vintage, eclectic, natural, quirky
How did you incorporate that style into your wedding?
We chose an outdoor venue, historic home, a non-traditional wedding dress, wood cuts and wildflowers, etc.
What was the favorite aspect of your wedding?
The fact that we could've had rain or blazing heat, but God gave us a miracle of perfect weather and a beautiful day!
Where did you splurge?
Shipping my invitations was pricey! But everything just adds up fast!
Where did you save/DIY?
We saved by having an iPod playlist instead of a DJ; my dress was only $230 + alteration; and we also chose the most affordable tables and chairs. We had friends from our church help out by working day of and had friends do the decor and flowers.
Now that the wedding day is over, is there anything about your planning process you feel you could have done differently?
We would have invited a smaller number of guests to cut down on cost! And not stressed as much on the little things.
Thank you guys for sharing your friendship with us and this great wedding! Such a lovely day!
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Sunday, January 22, 2012
TLC is taking Kleinfeld Bridal's Randy Fenoli away from "Say Yes To The Dress" and bringing the show on the road, with a stop in Nashville... Randy to the Rescue! Whether you want your 15 minutes of fame or want celebrity help finding your perfect wedding dress, Randy is coming to Nashville on March 11!
Here's the scoop straight from the casting representative:
Some wedding gowns need a train. Others require a semi-truck.
Do you dream of walking down the aisle with the help of New York City’s premiere bridal expert but your budget doesn’t include a trip to the big apple? Never fear! It’s Randy to the Rescue!
For the first time ever, TLC’s Say Yes to the Dress fashion expert (and resident “FOB” – friend-of-the-bride) Randy, is heading off the floor of Kleinfeld and behind the wheel of a big rig – to bring his favorite gowns, his unsurpassed dress knowledge, and his signature “head-to-hem” styling approach to you!
If you love TLC’s Say Yes to the Dress but live miles away from New York City, now is your chance.
To learn more about the show + the bridal gown tour, visit this link - TLC.com.
To buy tickets to see Randy during his Nashville stop, visit this site - TheWeddingGuys.com.
To be considered for the show, email your name, age, location, and wedding date ASAP to randytotherescue {at} gmail {dot} com.
OUR NEXT STOPS…
San Diego, CA-2/4
Las Vegas, NV-2/18
New Orleans, LA-2/26
Nashville, TN-3/11
Cincinnati, OH-3/18
Boston, MA-4/1
Minneapolis, MN-4/15
Mark your calendars for March 11 and send in your emails!
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Wednesday, January 18, 2012
We're back with Part 3, our final day of favorites from Nashville's Enchanted Brides bridal show! That's right, we couldn't capture all of our favorites in just two posts, so we wrote three! And even with three posts (Part 1 + Part 2), we still didn't have chance to feature every booth. If you missed this bridal show, you should definitely attend Sunday's bridal show, hosted by Her Nashville and NFocus magazine at WO Smith. Our team will be there.
Special thanks to Ace Photography for providing the event photos shown below.
StudioWed Nashville
Wondering what StudioWed is? Essentially, the meeting place of "exclusive collection of Nashville’s finest wedding professionals, available to you in a fun and modern studio." To top it off, the ladies that run StudioWed are an absolute treat - watch out for their upcoming events! Their booth was great.
Jessie Holloway Photography
Jessie Holloway is a Cookville photographer who is new to the Nashville scene, and this was her first bridal show to attend. Her booth was enchanting and the perfect example of vintage style. Not only did you catch glimpses of her great eye through the displayed photos, you were also able to see her style and her attention to detail - a detailed photographer will capture all of the details you may miss on your wedding day. Jessie is a charming girl and will hopefully continue to wow us with her photos and her style.
Royal Icing Custom Cakes
When I walked up to the Royal Icing booth, my first question was probably the same as everyone elses "what's going on here?" And the response? "We're playing cake!" And it's true, they were! Taking a typical cake booth to a level unseen by us all, Royal Icing decided to keep the typical display and tasting (fresh lavender cake), but added in a hands-on demonstration. Brides could walk up and try their hand at wrapping a fondant cake in various colors of ribbon or lace, to their own design choice. How fun!
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Karen Hendrix Couture
From New York Bridal Fashion Week to the Enchanted Brides Fashion Show, Karen Hendrix Couture's Spring 2012 Collection is wowing everyone. Karen's gown are all custom-made, either to her unique design or from your own creative heart. The gowns are made with intricate detail, sophistication, "luxurious fabrics and a meticulous fit." It was both a pleasure to see her booth and her show, not to mention meeting Karen herself! She may be a marvelous designer, but she is also a joy to talk to.
Ashley Currie (bride-to-be): "Karen Hendrix had several showstopping gowns on the runway and throughout the Enchanted Brides Show. She is a super talented designer with an even greater personality."
Loveless Cafe
Yum! That is the best and easiest description for Loveless Cafe's "Shortcake Sliders". Homemade preserves, including blackberry balsamic and maple strawberry, were stuffed into plain or chocolate chip shortcakes and topped with options such as chocolate syrup and coconut shavings. Top it off with whipped cream and you have the most delightful treat! Besides, who doesn't like a homemade, hands-on snack?
Ashley Currie (bride-to-be): "Biscuits and homemade preserves bar was the display set out by The Loveless Cafe. Yes, it was absolutely delectable."
Many bravos to Enchanted Brides for kicking off the 2012 bridal season and putting on an amazing show. Tony and Gipsy Williams really outdid themselves and it was a treat to meet Gipsy and a few of the workers that helped her put together the show.
Pictured above: Gipsy (middle) and a representative from Monell's speaking to a bridal show attendee.
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Tuesday, January 17, 2012
If you missed our recap of the first bridal show of the season, be sure to visit yesterday's post. We're back to share more of our favorite wedding resources from the Enchanted Brides show; all of which offer an array of options for your wedding! All photos by Ace Photography.
Designs in Paper
Designs in Paper are quite obviously, a stationery company. As you can see, they create unique paper goods - from wedding invites to engagement and bridal shower invites. Or, you could choose an entire suite of design, from your save the dates to invites, table numbers, programs, and so on. They had a fun display of ideas and prints at the show!
Classic Party Rentals
How fun is orange and pink! Classic Party Rentals had a lovely and playful display, for an elegant dinner reception. The display featured some of the items available for rental: linens, flatware, glassware, china, and more.
Geny's Weddings and Event Planning
One of the most romantic displays, with again, a touch of fun - polka dots! Who would have imagined that polka dots could be romantic? But this is only one view of the tablescape by Geny's Wedding and Event Planning, they called it a "working booth" and changed the table three times during the event. As we say, planners are important to every wedding!
Dulce Desserts
Polka dots seem to be a running trend, but here Dulce Desserts uses them on a fondant cake (as well as their display tablecloth!). Cupcakes, slices of cake, and other little treats were available to please any brides sweet tooth.
Platinum Jewelers
I can't say I saw too much of this display, I was too busy meeting Chris and hearing how great the designs are from one of his loyal customers! But from what I hear, Platinum Jewelers in Franklin is the place to go for your custom designed ring.
Ashley Currie (bride-to-be): A great booth with even greater pricing. Ladies, they are a great pick for your spouse's wedding band and they carry Tungsten, the new metal your hubby-to-be will love.
Hutton Hotel
As the hosts to the Enchanted Brides Show, Hutton Hotel had a lovely display of their catering options - while simply being at their hotel gave every bride a feel for the space. They had an array of cheese and different items to taste, but most interestingly, they had gazpacho shots. In little glass shot glass, in a modern and unique display, these shots of tomato-based soup would be a great addition to any appetizer choice or for your guests during the cocktail hour.
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Monday, January 16, 2012
I haven't been to a bridal show since before my own wedding last June; it was quite an experience to observe and not be searching for vendors! I was happy to attend this year's first bridal show, hosted by Enchanted Brides magazine at the Hutton Hotel. If you missed the Enchanted Brides Show, or you just want to remember the highlights, here is my recap of some of my favorite booths. Ashley Currie, our ABG green wedding expert and bride-to-be, also attended the show so I've included her favorites too.
Special thanks to Ace Photography for providing the lovely images (where noted) shown below.
Regalo Design
As always, Sarah and Damon amazed us all with their Regalo Design booth. They showed every facet of their capabilities - from design with stunning flowers and a lovely table, to their website for virtual planning. They even had a Mojuba Bride Wedding Day Emergency Kit on display from their Wedding Favor shop.
Chef's Market
To show that they are more than just a catering company, Chef's Market showed off their design capabilities with a mix of whimsical and modern table place setting. They take great care in both their food, their presentation, and their staff. Their delicious chocolate truffles were served by one of their own catering staff leaders - a perfect combo display!
Ashley Currie (bride-to-be): "I loved the Chef's Market blue and silver decor - who knew they did it all! Praises to Ricky Carroll, the creative brain behind this great looking booth. "
Ace Photography
I have worked with Ace Photography via email for the past year to feature their weddings on ABG. But, I have never met these photographers until the show and I can now say they are so very nice. Don't take it from me, meet them yourself! Just as others have told me how nice they are, I could tell you the same, but you won't believe me until you say hello. So if you see them at a show, stop by, say hello, and check out their amazing, custom photo books. Each client can order this custom book, put together by Ace Photography, bound in leather in Italy, with a metal front, and shipped back to the customer. They are amazing.
Signature Cakes by Vicki
As alway, Vicki of Signature Cakes by Vicki debuted beautifully designed cakes to see and cake flavors try, including white chocolate truffle, strawberry vanilla, chocolate orange truffle, and key lime margaritaville. My favorite was the keylime!
Branching Out Floral and Event Design
Vicki has a wonderful display, including an arch of flowers over the bouquets and centerpiece options. She also took a moment to tell us about her Shabby Chic Vintage Rentals, which include antique knickknacks like suitcases, 20 sets of matching lanterns, and candle holders. As she put it, don't waste your time hunting down decor items that you will never use again.
Music City Events
Ombre! With her eye on growing trends, Sarah had a display of purple shades - or ombre, as the French say. Her other trends of color and texture created a romantic table for brides to fawn over! Make sure to check out more of Music City Events' capabilities.
Sarah has an impressive flair for matching her booth; here she's wearing an ombre dress!
Ribbons of Chocolate
This was definitely a first for me, and likely for many others who have been to countless bridal shows, but Ribbons of Chocolate actually served chicken and waffles! And, they were scrumptious. I should have had more than one.... But it was just a small showing of their catering abilities. Their fondue fountain was also on display for brides to get an up close look.
Stay tuned for Part 2 of our Enchanted Brides Show coverage tomorrow!
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