Monday, October 3, 2011
I recently attended an open house for Regalo Design and had an opporttunity to speak with a lovely engaged couple. They asked what I thought about Regalo Design and other wedding planners. Nashville has a bevy of great wedding planners, which makes choosing the right one a challenge. BUT, I encourage you to take the time to interview a few and find the one that feels right. Ask questions, read their blog, meet them in person and hire the company that meets your specific needs, "gets" your vision and with whom you connect personally.
Regalo Design is one wedding planning company that you should definitely add to your consider list. Sarah and Damon make a great team and offer a unique combination of services, from floral design to custom furntiture and wedding favors. Sarah is very creative and a great problem solver. Damon is a gal's dream handyman and a great complement to the design team. Their company is a one-stop planning solution for many of your wedding needs.
Let's look at some of the specific ways Regalo Design can help you!
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Left: their studio; Right: Damon and Sarah
A husband and wife team, Regalo Design takes care of your planning, florals and decor for your wedding. "Sarah is one person who understands all three aspects," explained Damon, "When you have three seperate vendors for each thing it's hard to get them to fully understand your vision." When it comes to fabrics and draping, Regalo can handle the simple parts but will outsource to specialty lighting companies; aside from that and catering, there isn't much they don't do.
Planning Services
Regalo limits the number of weddings they do each year to make sure they properly focus on each bride. They have several tiers of planning packages from month-of to full-on planning and destination packages. "We are able to JUST be a planner if that's called for but our other services are included for sure." The "other services," Damon was referring to:
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Unlimited emails and phone calls
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Pre-wedding consultations
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Assistance with all of your wedding showers or parties
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Vendor referrals
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Timeline of events
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Coordinate and direct the rehearsal
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Rehearsal dinner and wedding day activities
All this is included whether you get the most basic of packages or if you have added more of their services on.
Budgeting
As a planner, Regalo has established strong working relationships with vendors and wholesalers and will share those incentives and savings with you. For example, the cost of flowers - they buy flowers for your decorations from wholesalers and they offer you the same prices they get, so there are no hidden costs. As Damon told me, when it comes to utilizing a bride's budget, "we specifically divide budget up to what they want, don't overbuy and therefore don't exceed their budget."
Floral Design & Decor
"Anything floral related, we can fully manage," Damon says. Personally, their floral work far exceeds just management - Regalo designs and puts together all the flowers in their weddings from bouquets to centerpieces. Mixed in with their huge assortment of decor pieces, each wedding has its own look with Regalo's distinct flair and touch.
Sarah also sews, so it's not out of the ordinary for her to create custom linens for a bride. Regalo also has a huge inventory of decor items like vases, glass cylinders, votives, candles and other knick knacks that you would normally have to rent elsewhere. There is no extra cost to what you use.
Wooden boxes perfect for a rustic wedding.
Wedding Favors
Regalo Design offers wedding favors through their Wedding Favor Market. From great bridesmaid and groomsmen gifts to all sorts of fun favors your guests will love, the Wedding Favor Market has a ton of options. Because Regalo runs this online store, they know what's available, how soon you can get it and they will be able to tell you how well (or not) it will match your theme.
Peace of Mind
You are always in the loop when you work with Regalo. All couples have access to their own online planning database that Sarah and Damon update as you go through your planning process. The Regalo Planning Center has checklists, contracts, invoices and notes from meetings and phonecalls so if you ever have a moment where you're wondering if you might have forgotten to talk to Regalo about something, you can go in there to check, even if it's the middle of the night!
When your first consultation is complimentary, there's nothing to lose and so much to gain, so definitely give Regalo Design a call. They have tons more photos from weddings and events they've overseen on their website RegaloDesign.com - where you will also find more information on everything they do. You can also read testimonials from Regalo brides on her profile here view pictures or their real weddings in our Inspiration Gallery.
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Monday, September 19, 2011
Fall is one of my favorite times of year where the weather is almost perfect and the trees are changing colors and becoming a fiery dance of yellows, reds and oranges, colors that are such a beautiful backdrop for weddings, especially those that are outdoor. As we've mentioned before, Cedarwood has had some stunning weddings both because their venue is great and their design team even more so. We look at a few of their fall themed weddings for inspiration and hopefully you'll be able to find some ideas that catch your eye for your own wedding!
Trick or Treat!
First up is a whimsical, fairy-tale come-to-life Halloween themed wedding. It combined the most fantastic parts of halloween (twinkly lights, bright colors and candy) with the wonders of weddings with beautiful table arrangements and a decked out cake covered in hand-shaped pumpkins, leaves and fall flowers. The matching lanterns hanging over the tables were also a nice touch, adding color from every angle. More from this three-part Halloween Themed Wedding here.
Halloween wedding images by Ace Photography
Orange and Gold
It's hard to not think of UT whenever you hear "orange wedding" here in Nashville. Thankfully, the shades of orange used in this wedding are akin to the orange you see the leaves become in the Fall and are much more pleasant and chic. From the metalic orange monogram to ribbons and flowers, the outdoors flowed into the reception area to create a seamless Fall feel. There are a lot more pictures to be seen - if this is what you envision your wedding day to look like, definitely click here for Part 1 and here for Part 2.
Images by Stephanie Hamlet Photography
Purple and Pink
Some of the more vibrant colors that go well with Fall wedings are the jewel tones like teal and purple. This wedding complements those colors with bright pinks/fucshias to really give pops of color. Using an orchid for a boutonniere is a rather classic look but the contrast of the rich purple against the navy suit lends a more contemporary look and feel. Definitely not for the faint of heart, the purple and bright pink combo isn't as popular as the classic orange/gold/yellow for fall but it's always fun to see and such a treat for all. More from this wedding here.
Images by Rachel Moore Photography
Cedarwood has done tons of gorgeous weddings on their grounds with all sorts of color shemes and themes. Be sure to check out more of Cedarwood's Fall Weddings, or look at our Inspiration Gallery for more great ideas for your wedding! All the best!
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Thursday, August 25, 2011
Many of the wedding planners and designers created reception tablescapes to demonstrate the level of customization they offer for your wedding day. Here are some of our favorite wedding table designs from the Perfect Wedding Guide bridal show.
Hot Air Balloon - Decadent Details Events (Wedding Planning)
decadentdetailsevents.com
Ashley: This was my favorite! I think the idea is memorable and a concept that I've never seen. I gravitate to contemporary wedding designs so the tablescape appeals to that clean line, modern aesthetic that I like. The table design has great detail - from the grass to mini-suitcases that serve as wedding favor boxes. It's clean and simple yet eye-grabbing and unforgettable. It's inspiring.
Country Chic - Regalo Design (Wedding Planner / Floral Designer)
www.regalodesign.com
Ashley: Pretty, airy, feminine. I always love chalk boards at weddings - wherever they are used!
Dreamy Evening - A Magical Affair (Wedding Planner)
www.amagicalaffair.com
Tabitha: This was my favorite. I have a soft spot for birdcages and this one was used to house the prettiest flowers and leaves. The pastel roses went so well with the crinkly fabric which I would never have thought to use for this but it all worked so well.
Ashley: This table was rich and elegant. I loved the linens, the details, the warmth. This was a great table design that grabbed my attention and kept me looking.
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Tuesday, August 23, 2011
On Sunday, Tabitha and I attended Nashville's Perfect Wedding Guide bridal show at the Loew's Hotel. We had a blast! There were hundreds of brides in attendance and everyone - from brides to wedding pros - was having a great time. The show had glamour, bling, southern charm - a bit of everything for diverse Nashville brides.
All week we will share our raves and reviews so be sure to visit our blog every day to get bridal candy and great resources to call to add to your wedding team.
Wedding Planners + Event Stylists + Floral Designers
I'm sure you left the show wondering who is who. Are you a planner or a designer or a rental company? Well, because there is so much creativity, there is some overlap. A lot of talented planners do event design too. You can hire them for just your wedding planning or they can do both. Some planners only focus on wedding planning but will help you find the perfect wedding stylist or floral designer to bring your vision to life. No approach is right or wrong. It's really a personal call based on whose style and personality work for you. But, you can't go wrong with any of the folks below.
Contemporary Couture with Touches of Bridal Bling - Rhonda Patton (Floral Designer)
www.rhondapattonweddings.com
Tabitha: For such a cute, petite woman, Rhonda's designs are larger than life and just gorgeous. For this show she chose a theme fit for either a ballroom in a grand hotel or under a beautiful white tent. Orchids tower over a table that sparkled and shined. Even the menu card was decked out in crystals!
Ashley: Rhonda's work is elegant, chic and modern. My favorite part of her wedding design was her custom made chair covers! Rhonda custom-designed the chair covers (as she would for your wedding) to serve as a perfect complement to the table's decor. And while I'm a bold color loving gal, I appreciated the rich, sophistication of the color palette.
Horace (groom's perspective): I was impressed by the designs that Rhonda Patton and her team put together. She definitely has an eye for detail.
Simply Red - Enchanted Florist (Floral Designer)
www.enchantedfloristtn.com
Tabitha: Whether large or small, Enchanted Florist knows how to decorate a space and make it feel special. With a fabulous arm chair by a grand piano, Caprice had bouquets hung in a custom screen and a beautiful dinner table set up, really showcasing her talent for decorating, well, ANYTHING with flowers.
Ashley: As always, the Enchanted Florist booth was attention grabbing. I especially loved the huge, breath-taking centerpiece (pictured below, left). How did they do it? I thought it was an oversized candle but it's a black + white vase surrounded by cylinder! The black and red color scheme was very popular.
Bridal bouquet ideas
Country Chic - Regalo Design (Wedding Planner / Floral Designer)
www.regalodesign.com
Ashley: What a fun couple! Sarah and Damon are a wedding planning duo/couple and they also offer floral / event design. You couldn't miss their lively personalities and fun rustic table details. I love the use of chalkboards at weddings.
Horace: Regalo Design had a nice appeal with a number of options to assist in the wedding planning/design.
Sarah also creates brooch bouquets as pictured above.
Painting the Perfect Day - A Magical Affair (Wedding Planner)
www.amagicalaffair.com
Ashley: This was probably the most fun booth of the day. And, it demonstrated that you can have an elegant wedding that's fun for everyone. Courtney of A Magical Affair commissioned Heidi Schwartz of Paint Your Event Live to paint the scene, as she does for weddings. Then Courtney employed her two sons, dressed in tuxedos, to serve guests (bridal show attendees) popsicles. Everywhere I turned, there were popsicles. I love brides that add a little wedding whimsy and a creative planner can help you find what's right for you.
Vintage Prop Shop - Southern Events (Event Rentals)
southerneventsonline.com
Tabitha: Colorful candy meets earthy burlap, Southern Events gave the normal vintage look a whimsical twist with giant lollypops and candy themed ribbons. The girls have such a great imagination and a great versatility when it comes to styles of decor from this vintage look to decadent or chic.
Ashley: I fell in love with the candy! I love color and thought the addition of candy made a fun color pop on the table. This could be so neat for your wedding! The use of small candy jars as favors doubling as placecards - brillant. As an event rental company, you can rent everything you need from them - from specialty linen to vintage props. Can you say easy!
"Kate Spade" Sleek - Decadent Details Events (Wedding Planning)
decadentdetailsevents.com
Ashley: I love modern, sleek color palettes and this one is classic. The ladies of Decadent presented a sophisticated wedding lounge concept that had pops of pink that wouldn't make your groom run away.
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Thursday, August 18, 2011
If you haven't found your event planner, I encourage you to head out to Nashville's Lenox Village area and check out Regalo Design's new wedding planning space. Tabitha and I attended their Open House last week and it's truly a remarkable place.
Aside from being located in Lenox Village, one of the cutest areas ever, Regalo's new studio is intimate and inspiring. The space was decorated by owners Sarah and Damon who offer planning, floral and design for weddings, parties and other events.. You can get ideas for your wedding just by sitting in their studio! Make an appointment to visit and when you do, please note that the decorative wall and furniture were built by Damon. Yes! You will find his handy work throughout the space and it's one of the reasons brides turn to Regalo Design - for their custom built wedding altars, arches, and other structures.
Lenox Village is located on Nolensville Road near Williamson County. It's about 10 minutes from I-65 (Brentwood's Old Hickory Blvd exit) or I-24 (Bell Rd exit).
For help planning or designing your wedding, visit Regalo Design online at regalodesign.com or contact them to visit their studio.
Open House Details:
Regalo Design’s owners, Damon and Sarah Goude greeted guests as they opened the doors. It was a fun night meeting Nashville brides, vendors and friends. The night wouldn’t have been possible without the support of local vendors including:
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Food provided by Ribbons of Chocolate
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Gourmet Coffee provided by Nashville Espresso Co.
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Cake provided by The Cake Project
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Photography for the studio provided by: Amelia J Moore, Surreal Image Studios, Jenn Cady Photography, Meishach Moore Photography and Conrhod Zonio Photography
Visit the Regalo Design Blog for more pictures from the party and for more information on their services.
Congratulations Damon & Sarah on your studio's debut!
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