Tennessee Weddings

Can we take a second to talk about this incredible background by Drop It Modern? The bold, modern floral print is not only a gorgeous statement piece on its own, but it also provides the perfect balance to the Bride-to-be’s boho look, with her Stone Cold Fox gown and hand-tied, garden rose bouquet by Janna Brown Design. Julie Paisley Photography captured the lilac goodness, and we’re officially obsessed with this bridal shoot.

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From Janna Brown Design… Nashville lifestyle blogger and Bride-to-be, Hunter Schleicher, is the epitome of southern beauty. Donning a Stone Cold Fox gown with a plunging neckline and soft, tousled waves with dewy makeup by Melissa Schleicher, she looked radiant against the purple hews of her untamed bouquet. Fine art film photographer, Julie Paisley, captured the golden light of the afternoon effortlessly, leaving no question to why Brides flock to her in droves. We assembled a lush, hand-tied bouquet, filled with lavender tones and resplendent garden roses from Ella Rose Farm.

Photography: Julie Paisley Photography | Wedding Dress: Stone Cold Fox | Hair + Makeup: Parlour 3 | Calligraphy: Owl Post Calligraphy | Backdrop: Drop It MODERN | Film Processing: The Find Lab | Floral Design + Styling: Janna Brown Design Co. | Flower Farm: Ella Rose Farm | Model: Hunter Shcleicher | Silk Ribbon: Silk and Willow

There’s no denying greenery is having a major moment and finding its way into more weddings than we could ever count. But when you see just how stunning natural greens can be – from table runners to aisle decor to stationery motifs, cakes, bouquets, and more – it’s pretty easy to see why 2017 brides can’t get enough. *Enter* this inspiration shoot designed by the creative masterminds at Cedarwood Weddings with stationery by Design in Paper. It brings all our green-driven dreams to life, and the fabulous Julie Paisley snapped up every second.

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Inspired by vintage drawings of botanical wreaths, our team used layers of natural vines and honeysuckle foraged from our historic estate to bring a magical, botanical feel to this garden wedding inspiration. Delicate and organic touches permeate event decor, with the addition of a few vintage touches like cloches, candlesticks, an aptly titled vintage novel, and a whimsical butterfly or two. The setting and styling are anchored in fresh green hues and pastel buds that make spring such a special season for weddings at our Nashville estate venue.

The timeless elegance of Historic Cedarwood encourages a blend old and new, for the ultimate Southern garden party. An elegantly understated tablescape using cool gray and dusty green hues is complimented by a loosely designed tabletop garland and soft, neutral florals for a modern garden aesthetic. The ceremony altar is crowned by a fresh green wreath and chair backs are connected by a fresh green garland to mimic the wreath motif. An ivy and honeysuckle illustrated botanical paper suite by Designs in Paper and a vine-entwined cake added cohesive detail to the organic, botanical wedding design.

We love the muted ivory tones of the bride’s tulle and lace gown by Hayley Paige from The Dress Theory. The bride (a wedding hair and makeup artist) did her hair in a wispy pull-up that looks as soft and natural as the setting. Her free form bouquet bursts with natural foliage and pops of garden roses, wrapped with the natural twining vine. The entire day was a wonderful collaboration with photographer Julie Paisley and the Cedarwood Weddings event team and vendors.

Photography: Julie Paisley Photography | Event Design: Cedarwood Weddings | Event Planning: Cedarwood Weddings | Event Planning + Design: Cedarwood Weddings | Floral Design: Cedarwood Weddings | Cake: Patty Cakes | Stationery : Designs in Paper | Venue: Cedarwood Weddings

What happens when you combine a fashion blogger bride-to-be, a rich, leafy bouquet by Janna Brown Design Co., and Draper Gray Photography at the golden hour? Bridal session magic. From the Bride’s soft waves and and perfectly undone braid to her hand beaded, Rue de Seine gown, to her dewy beauty look (done by her mother aka Carrie Underwood’s personal makeup artist!), we’re in love with this romantic look.

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From Janna Brown Design Co.… We were delighted to create a pre-wedding bridal shoot for the lovely Hunter Shcleicher, a fashion blogger out of Nashville, Tennessee. Jess, of Draper Gray Photography, aimed to catch the golden hour, and it quite literally set these images aglow. Hunter donned a Rue de Seine gown from The Dress Theory Nashville, complete with hand beaded details. I created lush florals, brimming with cream and burgundy tones, which paired perfectly with the calligraphed details by Julie Ha Calligraphy. Cali Jeffries, of Parlour 3 in Nashville, perfected Hunter’s golden locks with a twisted braid of untamed goodness, full of texture and volume. We’re sure this style will be pinned a time or two! Melissa Schleicher, Hunter’s mother (who also happens to be Carrie Underwood’s personal makeup artist), achieved a dewy glow, the perfect look for an outdoor southern wedding. From Hunter’s rings to her nail polish, we’re smitten with this girl’s style!

Photography: Draper Gray Photography | Event Styling: Janna Brown Design Co. | Floral Design: Janna Brown Design Co. | Wedding Dress: Rue De Seine | Makeup: Melissa Schleicher | Hair: Cali Jeffries Lightcap, Hunter Paige | Calligraphy: Julie Ha Calligraphy | Bridal Boutique: The Dress Theory Nashville | Film Processing: PhotoVision Prints | Model: Hunter Shcleicher | Silk Ribbon: Silk and Willow

Today isn’t an average Friday around SMP. Today is a pretty filled celebration of love with one special couple – Katie and Ryan – at the center. These two hired the dream team of Jacin Fitzgerald and Ryan Ray for their East-Meets-West-Coast Southern Wedding and we’re diving into all the events leading up to “I do.” First up – their darling engagement session set in Nashville. Get to know this sweet duo and sit tight for their clambake welcome dinner up next!

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From the planner, Jacin Fitzgerald… Katie and Ryan were a match in wedding planner/client heaven. Katie is from Cape Cod and Ryan is from San Francisco and they planned to marry in the South. I’m from New England, lived in San Francisco, and had recently relocated to the South when Katie reached out to inquire about my availability. From our very first phone call, I knew these two were special and I couldn’t wait to work with them over their extended engagement.

From their New England meets San Francisco in the South “Clam Bake” welcome dinner to their French Country-inspired wedding day, a nod to travels taken in their favorite place, we wanted to work together to really weave their story through the details without getting too kitschy or cute.

Subtle details were included to really make all of their guests feel welcomed and appreciated while exuding Katie + Ryan’s personalities to a T. Ryan Ray perfectly captured everything from their engagement session to their wedding weekend and we are so excited to share these photos with you today.

Photography: Ryan Ray Photography | Wedding Planning: Jacin Fitzgerald Events

Shannon and Tom currently call Brooklyn home but knew they wanted to escape the city for their Big Day. They opted for a casual, picnic-style celebration, and a working farm outside of Nashville was the perfect spot for them. Filled with bright and cheery florals, they brought a touch of whimsy to their rustic setting and Cassidy Carson didn’t miss a beat.

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From Modern Vintage… Shannon and Tom are a sweet, sweet couple who live in Brooklyn but were getting married in Nashville. Shannon and Tom truly respect one another and really took into consideration each other’s opinions during the planning process. They laugh a lot and love each other deeply. Shannon and Tom’s venue is a working farm with a lot of gorgeous landscape and character.

They wanted to throw a party that was laid-back and fun with a lot of colors and a lot of dancing! Shannon and Tom know exactly what they like and truly wanted their guests, many of which were traveling from out of town, to have a great experience and a great time. The food and beverage were really important to them so they put an emphasis on a fun menu and local beverages. They had a welcome party the night all the guests arrived and transported them to and from the wedding ceremony and reception the next day.

When it came to the design Shannon and Tom wanted something with a really colorful with a fun, indie-vintage and eclectic feel. They both have great style and great taste so picking out elements for the wedding was really fun. It was a fun departure from the muted colors we see frequently. They had a wide range of colors from yellow to green to pops of pink with bright red being the main emphasis. Shannon’s bridesmaid’s dresses were fun, with one being red and the other having a great floral print. For the ceremony, we utilized the venue’s wood arbor and brought in really fun vintage rugs then paired them with whimsical and bright flowers. They had a bluegrass string band perform the ceremony music. Tom was all smiles as he went down the aisle as was Shannon who was escorted by her mom and her dad. Her stepfather married them in a truly heartfelt and funny ceremony. Did I mention that their music choices were pretty amazing as well? They had songs from The Darkness to The Beatles and Hall and Oates.

We played on the rustic (but air conditioned) barn where their reception was held and paired neutral linens with red and white checked napkins and bright pops of colors from flowers in milk glass vases. We worked closely with Shannon and Tom and the florist to bring in the perfect flowers including amazing red anemones. The dance floor was lit by drop Edison bulbs (I personally can’t get enough of those) and a local indie station DJ kept the dance floor going! The reception had a local menu with food cooked on site, a pie bar, ice cream from Jeni’s ice cream truck and lots of dancing! They had so many thought out, meaningful details from their Instax photo guestbook to their Quinn’s popcorn favors but more importantly, there were so many moments with family and friends who were there to celebrate Shannon and Tom.

Photography: Cassidy Carson Photography | Event Planning: Modern Vintage Events | Floral Design: Owsley Design | Wedding Dress: Wtoo | Bride's Shoes: Cole Haan | Jewelry: Clay Pot | Bridesmaids' Dresses: ModCloth | Catering: Alex Belew Catering | Hair + Makeup: KATIE RUSSO BEAUTY | Lighting : Bright Event Productions | DJ : Dan Buckley | Favors: Quinn Snacks | Groom's Suit: Freemans Sporting Club | Ceremony Music: The Howlin' Brothers | Venue: Green Door Gourmet | Accessories: Virginia Geiger Elegant Jewelry Design | Bartender: J. Jackson Mobile Mixologist | Fans: Oriental Trading Company | Gown Hanger: BHLDN | Groom's Shoes: Banana Republic | Groom's Tie: The Tie Bar | Guest Book: Laser Tree | Linens: Over The Top Linens | Paper Suite: RAW konversations | Pies: Alex Belew Catering | Rentals: Southern Events Party Rental & Vintage Prop Shoppe | Rugs: Shop Vintage Sparkle | Vow Books: BHLDN

We hung out with some boho bridesmaids, had a romantic romp with these lovebirds and kept it simple and chic with this bridal shoot. And now, last but not least, is Jeremy Chou’s Tuscan inspired shoot from The Process Workshop. Rustic and intimate, this shoot captures a couple in love and the beautiful tablescape created by Cedarwood Weddings where they’ll toast to their happily ever after. But enough text – head to our Vault to see the good stuff!

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From Jeremy Chou… As fresh and natural as Italian vineyards along the hills of Tuscany, the Cedarwood Weddings design team combined sophisticated and refined alfresco elements to create a dream destination wedding style in Nashville, TN. Bringing together sunny golden hues in peach, apricot, and butterscotch, the rich colored flowers and natural elements are sure to induce a daydream of sun-drenched meadows and rolling hills.

Clean lines reminiscent of vineyard vines in rows inspired simple but luxe table settings with modern gold flatware and pale green linen napkins contrasted by warm wood and tattered edge seating assignments tucked into the forks. Aged Tuscan urns act as statement bases to both the lush asymmetrical centerpiece and natural arch ceremony altar covered in foraged vines and sunny peach and apricot flowers.

The bride perfectly complements the overall aesthetic with a sophisticated long sleeve lace gown, sleek ponytail, and an unstructured bouquet of airy sunny tones finished off with hand dyed silk apricot ribbon from Honey Silk & Co.

A paper suite from Designs in Paper showcases vintage romance with gold foil details, hand torn edges, and a modern monogram gracing the envelope liner. To complete the look, a combed buttercream cake from Patty Cakes atop of gilded base and finished off with vines and blooms.

Photography: Jeremy Chou Photography | Event Design: Cedarwood Weddings | Event Planning: Cedarwood Weddings | Floral Design: Cedarwood Weddings | Cake: Patty Cakes | Hair + Makeup: Leslie Ellis | Venue: Cedarwood Weddings | Bridal Boutique: White Dresses Boutique | Linen Napkins: Williams Sonoma | Paper Goods: Designs in Paper | Rentals: Liberty Party Rental | Ribbon: Honey Silks And Company

There’s beauty in simplicity; we hear it time and time again. But well, some cliches are popular for a reason and this shoot proves just that. It’s Day 2 of our Process Workshop deep dive and this morning we have a styled shoot courtesy of Michael and Carina Photography. With Cedarwood Weddings once again making magic, it’s a treat for tired eyes. See every pretty pic in our Vault right this way!

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From Michael and Carina… Beauty is often found in simplicity and inspired by Historic Ceadrwood’s grounds aged stone walkways and rolling meadows, the design team embraces refined natural beauty in a sophisticated palette of slate, white and greenery. A community style table set against the venue’s front hedge is lined with clear acrylic chairs and draped in grey linens. A graceful hand made foliage garland drapes off the table as a nod to the lush green surroundings found on this historic Southern estate. Pure and simple settings selected to focus on clean lines and natural beauty, accented by sophisticated white sage sprigs.

Cedarwood’s historic Southern front porch draped in greenery vines is the perfect clean backdrop for the bride’s portrait session. She is the epitome of refined beauty in her sleek, sophisticated silk gown and romantic updo.

Repeating the clean palette, an invitation suite from Designs in Paper in shades of grey is styled for photos using only simple white petals and glass atop grassy ground. To complete the style a simple single tier cake by Patty Cakes was accented with delicate dusty greens and a pure glass base.

Photography: Michael And Carina Photography | Event Design: Cedarwood Weddings | Event Planning: Cedarwood Weddings | Floral Design: Cedarwood Weddings | Cake: Patty Cakes | Shoes: Bella Belle | Hair + Makeup: Leslie Ellis | Venue: Cedarwood Weddings | Bridal Boutique: White Dresses Boutique | Paper Goods: Designs in Paper | Rentals: Liberty Party Rental | Ribbon: Honey Silks And Company

We kicked off sharing the looks from The Process Workshop with Julie Paisley’s boho bridesmaids earlier today, and now it’s time for some classic, SMP style, al fresco romance. And Lauren Fair is here to deliver. With a floral installation that leaves us in absolute awe, to a ceremony spot that’s about to go viral on your Pinterest boards, Cedarwood Weddings created a scene straight out of a fairytale. See it all in our Vault right this way!

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From Lauren Fair… We were honored to have Style Me Pretty as a part of our fall joint workshop alongside Jeremy Chou, Julie Paisley Photography and Michael & Carina at the Process Workshop! The sweetness of true love and fabled cottage fairy tales inspires this wedding style of lush garden floral and pastels at Historic Cedarwood in Nashville, TN. King’s tables lined in luxe silken fabric in tones of champagne and gold are topped with bountiful centerpieces and gilded sparkling glass. A breathtaking hanging flower installation contrasts the reclaimed wood reception terrace adjacent to a picturesque cottage ceremony location, all complete with greenery and lush garden style!

The bride wears a gown as delicate as a daydream with flutter shoulder details and an airy skirt. Her look is complete with a romantic updo and floral accents.

Paper goods from Designs in Paper include a watercolor floral vellum enclosure and rose gold foil invitation styled in powder blue silk from Honey Silk & Co.

Photography: Lauren Fair Photography | Event Design: Cedarwood Weddings | Event Planning: Cedarwood Weddings | Floral Design: Cedarwood Weddings | Shoes: Bella Belle | Hair + Makeup: Leslie Ellis | Wedding Venue: Cedarwood Weddings | Bridal Boutique: White Dresses Boutique | Paper Goods: Designs in Paper | Rentals: Liberty Party Rental | Silk: Honey Silks And Company

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Last fall, SMP had the divine pleasure of setting up shop in Nashville, Tennessee with a group of some of the best and brightest (and can we say sweetest) photographers around for The Process Workshop. And leading the pack? The unstoppable Julie Paisley. The amount of beauty that was captured there is hard to believe so we’re spending the next two days diving in – kicking it all off is Julie with her boho bridesmaids and some pretty funky, fabulous colors. See it all right this way (and stay tuned for more Process Workshop pretties to come)!

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From Julie Paisley… The initial excitement kicking off a bride’s wedding day is the joy of getting ready, and we think it should be especially memorable! Inspired by the fun and excitement shared by a bride and her best friends, the Cedarwood Weddings team designed a dream boho bridesmaids bash set in an outdoor living room with vintage airstream backdrop!

A vibrant color scheme of tangerine, burnt red, buttercup, and blackberry accented with romantic bohemian gowns were the perfect complement to rustic hipster décor. A drink station of blackberry bubbly, crushed berry compote and brie, and a funky leather ottoman lounge provided a playful location for free-spirited fun!

The bride rocked a Rue de Seine macramé gown and steal-worthy booties completed with a bright and bold flower crown and texture filled bouquet of roses, pin cushion proteas, ranunculus, scabiosa, sunflower centers, and greenery. Bridesmaids repeating the flower crowns wore dusty purple gowns from Bella Bridesmaids and carried bouquets of pin cushion proteas and mismatched hand dyed silk ribbon from Honey Silk & Co.

A paper suite by Designs in Paper, just as individual and trend setting, included custom watercolor design and rose gold foil inspired by the vibrant and funky floral combinations of the day.

Photography: Julie Paisley Photography | Event Design: Cedarwood Weddings | Event Planning: Cedarwood Weddings | Floral Design: Cedarwood Weddings | Wedding Dress: Rue De Seine | Ring: Susie Saltzman | Bridesmaids' Dresses: Bella Bridesmaid | Hair + Makeup: Leslie Ellis | Wedding Venue: Cedarwood Weddings | Bridal Boutique: The Dress Theory | Paper Goods: Designs in Paper | Rentals: Liberty Party Rental | Ribbons: Honey Silks And Company

Instead of saying “I do” in the Big Apple, these New Yorkers decided Nashville was a better fit – and boy, are we glad they did. With Cedarwood Weddings coordinating it all and putting together some fabulous floral work, it’s a romantic, boho bash sure to inspire. Julie Paisley captured it all and her pics are the cherry on top of one fabulous fete – see more right here!

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From Julie Paisley… Toni and Dennis didn’t want the normal NYC wedding. Even though they call it home, they knew they wanted something different. They decided on a Nashville destination wedding and I’m so glad they chose me for their wedding photographer.

Their wedding had the most perfect boho vibe. Toni’s Daughers of Simone dress set the mood and the styling by Cedarwood Weddings was on par. Their love of family and friends was evident all day and it was a joy to be their photographer. My favorite part of the day was the sunset pictures with the bride and groom. Toni loves the sun-lit images and I’m so thankful the sun made an appearance during their formals. My photographer heart was super happy!

Photography: Julie Paisley Photography | Cinematography: Little Josh Productions | Coordination: Cedarwood Weddings | Floral Design: Cedarwood Weddings | Wedding Dress: Daughters Of Simone | Cake: Patty Cakes | Invitations: Designs in Paper | Hair + Makeup: One 10 Beauty | Groom's Attire: Express | Wedding Venue: Cedarwood Weddings

If I had gotten married in the South, I would envision my day to look something like this… layered with elegance, charm, richness and intimacy. To me, that embodies everything a Southern wedding should be, and RMBO Collective, Petal and Pine and Julie Paisley nailed it with this slice of inspiration. What’s your favorite detail? Let us know in the comments below!

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From RMBO Collective… As a Los Angeles-focused wedding planner and designer for the past 6 years (formerly the co-owner/creative director at GATHER Events), I have gotten to know my LA turf rather well. As I step into my exciting new solo event planning and design venture, RMBO Collective, I am focused on traveling outside my home base and partnering up with the greater special event community across the country. There is so much talent out there!

On a recent visit to Nashville, I was struck by the dynamic of this beautiful southern city—rich in history and tradition, but with a clear eye on modern sophistication. Half expecting to see a honky tonk on every corner, instead I found sleekly designed restaurants, gorgeous coffee houses and modern event venues that would rival any larger city.

Inspired by the contrast of the city, we created a modern, sophisticated take on southern charm. Julie Paisley Photography beautifully captured the aesthetic we were envisioning. With a focus on stark and sophisticated black and white, we added a hint of warm hues of blush and Potter’s Clay, one of Pantone’s hot colors for Fall. Metallic gold details were peppered throughout.

The Cordelle, built in the late 1800s, created the perfect backdrop for our shoot. Located in the heart of bustling Nashville, its exposed brick and 100 year old Hackberry trees tell the story of bygone days. 12th table’s eclectic modern furnishings bring the ceremony, dinner table and lounge spaces into an of-the-moment aesthetic.

Petal and Pine’s abundant textured arrangements feel fresh, organic and unfussy. The modern design and calligraphy of Hew + Co’s paper goods were punctuated with a curated collection of vintage stamps from Verde Studio.

Real-life couple Angela and Rico relived their wedding day as our models. Can’t you just feel the love between them? Our bride stunned in a beaded Bo and Luca gown provided by the incredible Nashville bridal boutique, The Dress Theory. Locks By Leslie created a natural but glamorous hair and makeup look. Rico dazzled in a sleek ensemble from The Black Tux.

Aperitif Events & Cocktails created gorgeous, colorful libations. This one (in the champagne coupe) is a recipe of light rum, lemon juice, rosewater thyme simple syrup, fig puree, muddled raspberry, cyan and egg whites. It’s a perfect fall color in the prettiest shade of pink. Cheers to Nashville!

From Julie Paisley… It is always a joy when a planner contacts me to shoot an editorial, especially when it’s at one of my favorite venues in Nashville. I loved this shoot, being able to work with some of my favorite Nashville vendors and connecting with new ones is always a treat. I also loved working with our real couple, Angela and Rico they were amazing!

Photography: Julie Paisley Photography | Event Design: RMBO Collective | Floral Design: Petal and Pine | Wedding Dress: Bo & Luca | hair and makeup: Leslie Ellis Hair and Makeup | Wedding Venue: The Cordelle | Rentals: 12th Table | bride's earrings: Untamed Petals | cocktails: Apertif | groom’s attire: The Black Tux | models: Angela Allen | models: Rico Allen | paper goods and calligraphy: HEW + Co. | vintage stamps : Verde Studio | wedding dress boutique: The Dress Theory

This celebration is equal parts champagne and flowers and we couldn’t love it more. From a floral backdrop to rose gold LOVE balloons and an array of metallic painted sweet treats, see how blogger Landyn Hutchinson + Flowers By Memma +Please Be Seated and Lindsey Grace Photography are celebrating Valentine’s Day. It’s all the inspiration you need to don some tulle, bust out the bubbly and cheers to love and friendship.

This beautiful Valentine’s Day inspired event if perfect for celebrating your favorite bride-to-be or planning an amazing all-girls get together for “Galentine’s Day”. Landyn Hutchinson of Living with Landyn teamed up with Please Be Seated in Nashville, TN, to bring you the perfect February fete. To keep things chic, fresh and modern, elements of black and rose gold were pulled into the decor along with everyone’s favorite color these days, blush pink.

Not every girl wants something ruffled and sweet so this party is on point for the gal who wants a bit of a sexier, edgier, more contemporary look at her party, while still paying homage to Valentine’s Day and the romance it embodies. Juanita from Dulce Desserts created beautiful hand-painted rose gold sugar cookies, cake pops and blush ombre cakes.

No Galentine’s Day or Valentine’s Day party is complete without a bottle of Veuve Clicquot Brut Rose. Flowers by Memma kept the arrangements soft and romantic using various shades of pink and white, which brought warmth and contrast to the white marble-top tables and tonal modern accessories.

The black linen sofa, pink chairs and black and rose gold accent tables from Please Be Seated were mixed in to show versatility and provide a fun contrast to the subtle blush and white tones brought in through food, florals, and decor pieces. Many of the marble and gold décor accessories were curated by Landyn Hutchinson and can now be found in her custom home collection.

Creating a fun and flirty backdrop for the entire shoot is a custom white rose wall from Please Be Seated, with oversized rose gold balloons highlighting the theme for the month of February, “Love.” After all, you can never have too many roses when it comes to Valentine’s Day! Lindsey Whiddon of Lindsey Grace Photography, beautifully captured the entire stylized fete. So what are you waiting for? Pop the champs, and start planning the perfect Galentine’s celebration!

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Photography: Lindsey Grace Photography | Flowers: Flowers By Memma | Accessories: Living with Landyn Home Collection | Blush Tulle Skirt: Tutu Moi | Desserts: Dulce Desserts | Event Furniture Rentals: Please Be Seated | Lifestyle Expert: Landyn Hutchinson

Classic weddings will always, and I mean ALWAYS, be my favorite. There’s something so special about time-honored tradition, and Garrett + Katherine fully embraced that sentiment with a church ceremony, ballroom reception, champagne toasts, plus a vintage Rolls Royce and rose petal send-off. Leave it to Simply Sarah to capture the photo gallery of our dreams, and you can see every moment right over here.

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From the Bride… Garrett proposed on February 20th, 2016. We had just celebrated our 4 year anniversary the weekend before and we were planning on driving up to Nashville to visit our families for the weekend. His family is from Orlando and mine is from Nashville so there were very few times where we could get everyone together all in the same weekend.

Friday was just a normal day but Saturday we had planned on meeting up with his family in Edwin Warner Park and then we would meet up with my family afterward for brunch. We pulled into the park but we didn’t see any of his family. Garrett parked the car and as we got out I saw a blanket off in the distance with a bottle of champagne and flowers everywhere. We walked up to the blanket that he had set up and he got down on one knee and asked me to marry him! Afterward, we had a celebratory brunch at my house with both of our families there!

Our wedding was so incredible! We had our first look at Percy Warner Park which borders Edwin Warner Park (where we got engaged). The weather that day was beautiful! 70 degrees and not a cloud in the sky! We had a trolley transport the wedding party from the church to the reception. At the reception, my dad made a toast along with my two maids of honor and Garrett’s two brothers.

We had a seated dinner in the ballroom. The band came into the reception hall after we cut into our cake and made the champagne toasts. They played the trumpets and summoned everyone outside where the dance floor was. The food that night was incredible and we had sliders handed out around 10:00 that night. We had a Vintage Silver and Black Rolls Royce as our getaway car with a rose petal send-off!

Photography: Elizabeth Lanier Photography | Event Planning + Design: Page & Windrow | Floral Design: Tulip Tree | Wedding Gown: Monique Lhuillier | Cake: Dessert Designs | Reception Venue: Belle Meade Country Club | Shoes: Jimmy Choo | Makeup: Sheila Davis | Hair: Elan Hair | Band: Crescent Moon Entertainement | Groom's Attire: Street Tuxedo

We’re hedging our bets and declaring that this Derby day celebration in on track to win every wedding award in the book. It’s a long-distance love story come full circle and thankfully Cassidy Carson Photography was on hand to capture it all to share. From their stunning outdoor ceremony (complete with Jenny Yoo gowns), to the romantic indoor reception, we’ve got every first place detail waiting for you in The Vault!

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From the Bride…Ryan and I met in Nashville at the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2013. It was apparent right away that somebody incredibly special had just walked into my life. I know Ryan felt the same way because about an hour later he proposed (for the first time) and uttered the words “I love you.” I laughed it off at the time but a week later, our long distance, whirlwind love story really began.

Over the next year we spent all of our weekends back and forth from Washington D. C. To Denver or meeting in various cities across the country. We even made it to Alaska, biked the Golden Gate Bridge and Ryan proposed (for real this time) atop beautiful Aspen Mountain. Our biggest adventure thus far arrived at 12:29 pm on December 22, 2014 in the form of a squishy baby boy named Beckett. Becoming parents opened our hearts to a whole new kind of love and happiness.

Every single cliche feeling people tell you about becoming a parent is true. Our sweet little family was bursting with joy so we knew we wanted our wedding day to reflect that. Ryan and I are blessed with the most incredible family and friends on earth so we wanted our wedding to not only be a celebration of our love, but also of the wonderful people we have in our lives.

To bring things full circle, we hosted our rehearsal dinner on Broadway in Nashville to kick things off. Our ceremony and reception took place at Mint Springs Farm and the whole day could not have been more calm or perfect. The birds were chirping and the breeze was just right as we exchanged our personal vows and said our I Do’s. The reception ‘Derby Day’ details were simple and subtle, and our Edison bulb chandelier tied the whole feel of the evening together. We danced the night way to our favorite local band, Burning Las Vegas and celebrated all the love we have been so fortunate to share.

Photography: Cassidy Carson Photography | Cinematography: Lynn Productions | Floral Design: Mint Springs Farm | Wedding Dress: Lela Rose | Cake: Signature Cakes by Vicki | Invitations: Rock Paper Scissors TN | Bride's Shoes: Badgley Mischka | Bridesmaids' Dresses: Jenny Yoo | Catering: The Chef And I | Calligraphy: Claire Cohen Lettering | Band: Burning Las Vegas | Groom's Attire: Men's Wearhouse | Venue: Mint Springs Farm | Groom's Bow Tie: Brackish Bowties | Rentals: Classic Party Rentals

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Anytime Cassidy Carson steps in front of the camera, pretty things happen. Just take a peek at this Nashville wedding and you’ll see exactly what I mean. Designed around a neutrals-on-neutrals palette and a gorgeous stationery set by Designs in Paper, it’s Southern elegance done right in every way.

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From the Bride…Corey and I met in January of 2011 when we were both out with mutual friends. Our connection was instant, but we didn’t begin our relationship until about a year and a half later. But when we did start our relationship, we knew right away it was a forever thing. Corey proposed in September 2015. We had talked about marriage for a long time, and had looked at rings and chosen the perfect one (well, I gave him a picture of a Heidi Gibson ring I fell in love with). I knew he had my grandmother’s wedding set so he could use the center stone, and from there I waited. When I got home from work one Saturday evening, Corey met me outside with a big smile. He was dressed up, and he grabbed my hands and led me to the front door where he told me to close my eyes. I was excited, thinking he had cleaned my house for me (this was normal). Instead, he led me inside and through the house to the dining room, where I opened my eyes to Corey on one knee and candlelight dinner with champagne and rose petals everywhere. The phone calls were made, pictures posted, and the next day the wedding planning started!

Having worked in the wedding industry since 2008, Corey left everything up to me. I knew the venue and photographer were the first two vendors to tackle. I also knew that having worked with bridal gowns for the last 8 years, finding my dress was going to be the most daunting part! Step one was a piece of cake: I knew exactly the venue I HAD to have and didn’t bother looking elsewhere. My wedding would be at the Cordelle in Nashville and the date would be whatever was available from April to before-football-season-starts 2016. I love everything about the Cordelle and have wanted my wedding to be there since I saw pictures of the building being renovated. Next up- finding a photographer. This was a stressful decision because pictures are so important! It’s the one thing left after the day is over. When I found Cassidy Carson Lynch’s website, I knew I wanted her to capture our wedding. And she did not disappoint! Our pictures are more perfect than we imagined. Next was the dress- and oh my goodness was I stressed about that. Those who know me know how picky I am, and having tried on probably a hundred wedding dresses in my life, I really wanted to feel like a bride and not feel like I’m putting on just another dress. I made three dress appointments, and after the second appointment I told my mom I wasn’t going to find a dress in Nashville and didn’t know what we would do. But the next day at my last appointment, the first Hayley Paige dress I put on was perfect. Dress ordered! Designs in Paper created the most perfect Save the Dates and Invitations to set the tone. Christina Logan Designs would take care of the planning leading up to the day. And A Village of Flowers was set to handle the florals.

Overall, I wanted the day to feel traditional but fresh, southern, and effortless. Many people asked me what “my colors” were. I always answered “I don’t have any!”- I love neutrals too much. The ivory bridesmaids’ dresses looked so classic with our lush bouquets of greens, creams, and whites. Thinking of my guests, I wanted them to have a drink in their hand and their feet on the dance floor. I work next to Chef’s Market, so that was another vendor I knew I had to book. I wanted everyone to have a good southern meal- and they did not disappoint. The food was perfection. We opted for a band over a DJ- being in downtown Nashville during CMA fest, we needed some live music! Cornhole was on the lawn, cafe lights lit up the outside bar, the dance floor was full, and it was perfect. Our favorite part of the day (aside from the ceremony!) was being able to visit with everyone that had come to help us celebrate. We honestly had so much fun the entire time. The day went by much too quickly, but looking back, everything looked and felt exactly how I envisioned it. I wouldn’t change a thing and I wish I could do it all over again!

Photography: Cassidy Carson Photography | Cinematography: Lynn Productions | Event Planning: Christina Logan Design | Floral Design: Kelly J Ross | Wedding Dress: JLM Couture, Inc | Cake: Frosted Affair | Invitations: Designs in Paper | Bride's Shoes: Badgley Mischka | Engagement Ring: Heidi Gibson | Bridesmaids' Dresses: JLM Couture, Inc | Catering: Chef's Market | Hair + Makeup: Amanda Gros | Band: Emerald Empire Band | Groom's Attire: Tuxedo Avenue | Groomsmen's Attire: Tuxedo Avenue | Venue: The Cordelle | Bridal Boutique: The Dress Theory | Draping: Nashville Audio Visual | Earrings: Haute Bride | Groom's Tie: Me And Matilda | Rentals: Southern Events Party Rental & Vintage Prop Shoppe | Rentals: 12th Table | Veil: Alter My Heart

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Nothing brings me to tears faster than a heartfelt proposal. Especially when the groom pulls in Julie Paisley, Sugar Peach Productions, Cedarwood Weddings and Designs in Paper to help make his girl’s wildest dreams come true. What she thought was a photo shoot turned into THE “down on one knee” moment and they’ll deeply cherish the photos and film for many years to come.

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She said YES!! Aaron proposed to Anna in one of the coolest ways possible! Anna agreed to model for a “photo shoot” at our Nashville venue with Julie Paisley Photography, but little did she know, an actual planned and styled surprise proposal was awaiting her. We worked with Aaron to create a youthful, fun, boho style to reflect Anna’s playful personality.

When Aaron presented Anna’s ring in front of a custom teepee, she asked “is this for real?”, thinking it was just part of the shoot. We arranged for Anna’s parents to be on Skype to witness the special moment and setting, which included a Cupid-inspired teepee, custom signage, arrows, feathers, XO balloons and a festive celebration with a mimosa bar and color-coordinated mini pineapple bundt cakes!

Dressed in Alexandra Grecco separates and a boho flower crown, Anna was naturally gorgeous. She and Aaron perfectly fit the vibrant elements of this summer outdoor proposal party, with personalized details and colorful decor designed by the Cedarwood Weddings team. Their inspiring engagement was beautifully documented with film photography by Julie Paisley and a video by Sugar Peach Productions.

Photography: Julie Paisley Photography | Cinematography: Sugar Peach Productions | Event Design: Cedarwood Weddings | Floral Design : Cedarwood Weddings | Dress: Alexandra Grecco | Cake: Patty Cakes | Stationery: Designs in Paper | Venue: Cedarwood Weddings | Bridal Salon : Lvd Bridal

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A gown so gorgeous that it’ll makes your head spin? Don’t say we didn’t warn you because Bride has done just that. A modern celebration that’s chockfull of design details that you’re sure to love (like this chignon, that protea bouquet, and gorgeous greenery). It’s as chic as it is camera-ready and Austin Gros snapped the entire celebration share. See it all in The Vault!

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From The Bride…For the thousand of set ups that go wrong, there’s one that goes right.

A few mutual friends had thought Tim and Leland could make a great pair and decided to play matchmakers by setting up a happy hour at a cocktail bar in TriBeca.

The night turned into a spontaneous party on Tim’s rooftop and ended in his apartment where he impressed the whole crew (especially Leland) with his fully stocked bar, his ability to make muddled cocktails on the fly and his excessive order of late night pizza.

As the night wound down, Leland raced out to catch the elevator. Tim ran after her and they exchanged numbers. Five nights later, they went on their first date. Six weeks later they weathered the Sandy Storm together. Seven months later, they went on a two week trip to India and the Maldives. A year and a half later, they moved in together. And two and a half years later, they got engaged.

Despite having lived in NYC for almost 10 years, Leland still has a soft and special spot in heart for Nashville, where she went for business school. Tim and Leland wanted a destination wedding—a place where friends and family could be together for more than a few hours. Nashville was a no-brainer and 240 people descended on the city for a weekend full of festivities including a night at the honky-tonks, a Friday night BBQ with live music, a Saturday morning Kasspatrick Klassic tennis tournament (complete with t-shirts) and an elegant Saturday night Cheekwood wedding.

The vows took place in a picturesque perennial garden with the sun peeking out just in time for everyone to walk down the aisle. The couple danced out to “Islands in the Stream” and guests followed for cocktails inside the beautiful mansion. As night fell, everyone walked into a gorgeous, draped tent with long tables, white flowers and accents of gold. Tim and Leland kicked off the party with their first dance to “Signed, Sealed, Delivered” by Stevie Wonder, and the rest of the night was filled with Motown tunes, an abundance of food, lots of laughter and much love.

Highlights include:
When Tim started his vows with “I, Leland, take..” and the audience erupted in laughter…
An outfit change by bride and groom for the party
The rustic and delicious naked cake with three flavor tiers
Frozen Brandy Alexanders and fries served on the dance floor late night

Photography: Austin Gros | Wedding Dress: Romona Keveza | Cake: Dessert Designs | Catering: Kristen Winston | Makeup: Andrew Pentecost | Hair: Ashlea Mullins | Lighting: Bright Event Productions | Officiant: Ralph Griggs | Transportation: Grey Line | Venue: Cheekwood Botanical Gardens | Draping: Events Plus | Event Planning + Floral Design: Sage Nines Event Production | Glassware & Flatware Rentals: Liberty Party Rental | Linen Rentals: BBJ La Tavola | Tent & Event Rentals: Music City Tents Events

If you really want to get your guests on the dance floor at your wedding reception, take a cue from this fabulous couple who projected their favorite Nintendo Wii game, Just Dance, on the walls of their reception. Relive all the fun — and see a whole lot of pretty — thanks to Brandon Chesbro and FreshSox in The Vault!

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From The Bride…When we were freshmen in college, Aaron and I happened to sit next to each other at a McGill University football game. We hit it off immediately and Aaron asked me to find him in the 5th row of the lecture hall in our Chemistry class the following week. A few months later we went on our first date to a bring-your-own wine restaurant, which kicked off the next 10-years of fun and adventures through life together. Last year Aaron planned an elaborate scavenger hunt (on our 99th “month-iversary”) involving clues and destinations related to all the things most important to us. The scavenger hunt ended in the Duke Gardens, where he proposed in a gazebo our friends had decorated with string lights and flowers.

We first met Brandon at the engagement shoot – he took us to a friend’s farm outside of Nashville a few hours before sunset on a hot July day. We got to know him and explore the farm and surrounding forest and creek and roam among cows, wild turkeys, and even an alligator snapping turtle! Aaron and I initially felt very awkward in front of the camera, giggling nervously the whole time. But Brandon was able to put us at ease and captured the moments when we looked and felt the most natural and happy.

We decided to have the wedding in Nashville, where I grew up, even though we live in North Carolina now. This meant we had to do a lot of planning remotely, and we couldn’t have done it without the support of my Mom and bridesmaids who live in Nashville, as well as the wonderful Sarah Ann Miller from Randi Events. She listened to all of our ideas and brought to life an absolutely beautiful event at aVenue with everything we wanted – not only unique and magical displays of flowers, candles, and greenery draped across wooden planks suspended from the rafters, but a frozen yogurt dessert bar from sweet CeCe’s, and a projector setup to project our favorite Wii game, Just Dance, onto the wall so all our guests could dance along. We had the time of our lives and are so thankful to everyone who made it all possible!

Photography: Brandon Chesbro | Cinematography: FreshSox | Event Planning: Randi Events | Floral Design: Enchanted Florist TN | Wedding Dress: Monique Lhuillier | Rings: Allon Twena Of Twain Designs | Catering: Chef's Market | Makeup: Hayley Bidez | Hair: One10 Makeup | DJ: Blair Saldana | Venue: AVenue, Nashville Event Space | Bridal Boutique: Alexia's Bridal | Desserts: Sweet CeCe's

My adoration for bridal shoots grows deeper by the day. Latest case in point: this gem by Julie Paisley. With Glen Leven Farm as a backdrop, our Southern belle preps for her big day with not one, but two gorgeous gowns, and a bouquet that makes me weep tears of joy. I could ramble on and on about these pics but let’s save you the time and just hop on over to our Vault for it all – you can thank me later.

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From Julie Paisley… Bridal shoots are big in the south. It’s a tradition for the bride to get completely ready for portraits just of her before the big day. We styled this bridal shoot and pulled inspiration from the historic Glen Leven Farm. It’s a pre-Civil War antebellum home complete with peeling wall paper, old floors, exposed brick and period furniture. The bride’s style is classic and Southern so the soft blush and neutral palette really played well with the overall feel of the shoot. We also loved being able to step outside under the old oak trees to capture some images in her reception dress and of course, the vintage car added more character to the shoot. The wedding day is something every bride dreams about since she was a little girl, having a pre-wedding bridal session gives more time for the bride to live out her dream.

Photography: Julie Paisley Photography | Cinematography: Alyssa Torrech Videography | Floral Design: Petal and Pine | Wedding Dress: The Bride Room | Stationery: Olive Juice Press | Hair + Makeup: Leslie Ellis Hair and Makeup | Vintage Car: Grand Avenue | Venue: Glen Leven Farm | Event Planning + Styling: Southern Social Events | Hair Accessories: Mejuri | Hair Accessories: Alice and Mae Bridal | Rentals: Two Monkeys Vintage

Looking to incorporate a few wedding traditions in a super stylish way? Why not take cue from Mary Corder and Josh’s Big Day have your Bridesmaids’ be your ‘something blue’? Complete with Alyssa Joy Photography behind the lens this is one celebration that you’re sure to love. See it all for yourself in The Vault!

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From Alyssa Joy Photography… There is so much to be learned from Mary Corder and Josh and the way they planned their big day. They thought through each and every detail and tradition to make the event most personal to them. The couple has one sibling each, so instead of a big bridal party, they knew they wanted only their siblings at the front, as the maid of honor and best man. To honor her girlfriends, Mary Corder invited her would-be bridesmaids to instead be her Something Blues. The “blues” got to wear any blue dress of their choice, spend time in the bridal loft on wedding day, and sit in reserved seating at the ceremony. This unique spin on the traditional wedding party is just one example of why this wedding was such a personalized day. Mary Corder and Josh were both so grateful for each of their wedding vendors and really chose people who not only were very talented but that they also really “clicked” with. From the very beginning of the wedding planning process, I felt so appreciated as their photographer but also felt like a friend! This connection really made the wedding day itself so wonderful, and I believe it really shows in their photographs.

From the Bride… We didn’t meet in a coffee shop or take a class together in college. We didn’t grow up together or meet through mutual friends. We met on the apparently not-so-silly dating app Tinder, and while I never thought that would be my story, I love to share it because it led me to Josh.

After a marathon of a first date – nearly 7 hours long, best friends and even a sibling (!) included – we promised each other we’d skip the games. We promised to be real and honest and not to wait 8 minutes to respond to text messages just for the sake of waiting.

Fast forward 13 months and Josh was on his knee in my parents’ home, shaking wildly and forgetting the majority of his proposal spiel. (Lucky for him, only one line really matters after all!)

It didn’t take us long to find the venue of our wildest dreams, and then I headed to New York with my mom and sister to find the dress. I had scheduled several appointments and only ended up going to one. I fell in love with Sarah Seven’s Lafayette gown in her flagship shop on Lafayette Street, and then Sarah herself showed up to my appointment. Needless to say, the dress felt totally meant to be.

Our wedding day was truly magical. Josh challenged me early on to really think through the checklist of wedding to do’s and traditions and opt only for the ones that felt personal to us. Our vision was for an intimate and incredibly personalized day, including handwritten vows, a guest list of under 100, a team of vendors who felt more like friends, and breaks in our wedding day timeline for us to just be together and soak it all in. (Perks of having your ceremony and reception in the same place, which we highly recommend when possible!)

I credit our florist, Rosemary and Finch, to making our day beautiful. Mary Love and I met for coffee when I was beginning the vendor hunt, and we immediately clicked. I just knew I had to work with her! I decided very early that I wanted our wedding florals to be wild, white and cream, with plenty of greenery. (What can I say – I just love neutrals!) Mary Love took my vision and ran with it in the most extraordinary way. One of my favorite moments of my wedding day was seeing my bouquet for the first time. I’ll never forget it.

My biggest piece of advice for couples would be to set time aside on the wedding day to be together, breathe, and take it all in. Our planner, Kasey, advised us to take a break from the hustle and bustle to eat together in the bridal loft alone after the ceremony while our guests enjoyed the cocktail hour. I’m so grateful for those first moments as husband and wife, and that I got to spend them with Josh and not buzzing around trying to greet guests or pose for photos.

Bottom line: your wedding should be about you and your spouse. Skip the traditions that don’t give you the feels, choose vendors you genuinely like having around, and take time to sit back and take it all in. Too often weddings are planned for the guests when really, it should be about you.

Photography: Alyssa Joy Photography | Cinematography: Evan Bruce | Event Planning: TOAST | Floral Design: Rosemary and Finch | Ceremony Venue: The Cordelle | Reception Venue: The Cordelle | Bride's Shoes: Seychelles "Would I Lie" Flat | Catering: The Chef And I | Hair + Makeup: Kelley Kirker | Calligraphy: Script Merchant Calligraphy | DJ: Russ Pollard | Groom's Suit: Hugo Boss | Bride's Dress: Sarah Seven | Cinematography Editor: Josh Harrell (The Groom) | Desserts: Flour & Yolk | Groom's Glasses: Warby Parker | Photography - Assistance: Kristen Fields | Rentals: Southern Events Party Rental & Vintage Prop Shoppe

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