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From Kristyn Hogan…Rachel & Jim met each other while running against each other for President of their student government at Belmont University. Rachel won, but when telling the story, Jim insists that he came out the winner with the love of his life and when you see them together, you just know they are meant to be.

Rachel & Jim had a stunning classic, black-tie wedding at the Nashville Symphony, with a gorgeous outdoor garden ceremony and a sophisticated reception that gave classic a modern twist.

Their ceremony was highlighted by a canopy of trees, silver chiavari chairs and classic marble statues & fountains that gave the feeling of an enchanted garden in the middle of the city. When the ceremony was over, guests were led to an indoor candle-lit cocktail hour with white circular seating and varying shapes and sizes of cocktail tables.

Walking into the reception, the feel was transformed into a modern sophisticated take on a classic ballroom wedding. The reception was held in the Symphony hall, where the signature lighting fixtures were lowered and floor to ceiling draping gave the large room an intimate feel. Tables were varied shapes and sizes (square, half moon, and even banquet style with booths) and were covered in varying metallic and black linens. The metallics were highlighted with candlelight, mirrors, lucite, varying place settings and unique floral arrangements.

The bride and groom made their grand entrance through crossed draping which was opened to reveal them for the first time as husband and wife and they sat at a large square head table in oversized white leather “king & queen” chairs. Guests enjoyed the evening with a plated meal, signature coffee bar, lounge area and dancing. After dancing the night away (Rachel in her Monique Llhuillier party dress) the couple made their way through a shower of sparklers into a vintage Jag and whisked away to Hawaii for their honeymoon.

In planning my very own bridesmaids get-together for a sun-soaked summer day, this sweet inspiration from Amber Housley Weddings and Cedarwood Weddings popped up at just the right time. Loaded with pinks, tangerines and aquas, bottles of bubbly and florals galore, you can bet I’ll be pinning every single inspiring image from Kristyn Hogan!

From Amber Housley Weddings… The gorgeous cherry blossom tree on Cedarwood’s beautiful property only blooms for a short period of time, so to get all this gorgeousness timed on just the right day was a challenge, but was oh so worth it!

Concept: Our bride is getting married at a beautiful historic farm, her venue for the day. Instead of a traditional bridesmaids luncheon, she takes advantage of the venue’s outdoor beauty prior to the ceremony. Gathering her bridesmaids and together dressed for the wedding, the photographer has time to capture images of friendship and festivities, include gift giving, nibbles and a champagne toast.

Inspiring Cedarwood Wedding in Nashville

Not only is this Historic Cedarwood as pretty as they come, it’s as special as they come too. Captured by Sara Kristen Photography, this is the union of two people that have so much heart is seems to shine through every image. And although the details were basically perfection, their focus on charity and their story of love (the description is worth the read) takes center stage, making this gallery heartwarming to say the very least.

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From Sara Kristen Photography…This beautiful and inspiring wedding was unique because it centered around giving back, helping an organization called “ordinary hero. It’s a non-profit organization that seeks to bring public awareness to the orphan crisis and provide opportunities to change the lives of children in need.

I’ve noticed that more brides recently are wanting to make a difference and include something in their wedding that will help support charities or build their community. With this wedding, the bride and groom wanted to honor their family’s story – past, present, & future. Which included the groom’s late wife who passed away a year before, just after having adopted a beautiful baby boy from Ethiopia through the “Ordinary Hero” program. Here’s a video of the groom telling his story (you might need a tissue, I cried buckets when I watched it) .

From the Bride…For a girl who really never “dreamed” about my wedding day, I admit that it turned out to be everything I could have ever hoped for or imagined. To say that the day was “perfect” just won’t suffice. I don’t necessarily believe in things being “perfect”, but I do believe in things being just what you need – and for me, my wedding day was what I needed…and what my husband and his 4 beautiful children (who are now my 4 beautiful children) needed. It was a day to celebrate a relationship that only God could have orchestrated. While, in turn, giving honor to my husband’s late wife, Beth, who passed away a year ago in August. In lieu of wedding gifts, we decided to accept donations to a memorial fund set up in Beth’s honor. We asked for donations that would help women & orphans in Ethiopia provide a better way of life for themselves & for their families. This is what made my wedding day so unique – it wasn’t just about me or my husband or even our kids. I know that doesn’t necessarily go with the norm – but there are too many people in this world who need help and if I can use “my” day to focus the attention on the needs of others than that makes it all worthwhile.

My favorite memory from the wedding would have to simply be the ceremony. I know it may be cliché to say that, but it was honestly the one thing that calmed my nerves & kept me smiling. The vows were beautiful & I was excited to be entering into a new life with Michael & the kids. I especially like that we could share this moment together.

Rustic Wedding at Historic Cedarwood

When two New Yorkers opt for a destination wedding down South, lovely things happen. But add Kristyn Hogan, Cedarwood Weddings and FocalPoint Cinema to the pretty little mix, and you’ve got an affair that’s blog-worthy in every. single. way. From an al fresco barbecue feast to the post-wedding bonfire, this is exactly the kind of day we’d not-so-secretly loooove to be a guest at.

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From Cedarwood Weddings… Robin and Mark reside in New York City and despite their power jobs (business development with Google for instance) they insist their personal style is low-key and light-hearted. Robin and Mark wanted a ‘slower than New York’ pace for their wedding, and decided a destination wedding in Nashville was just the ticket. Robin says she and Mark chose Cedarwood because it offered a beautiful setting and relaxed style close to downtown Nashville, so guests could head out to the Honkey Tonks afterward.

Wedding attire was casually elegant with bridesmaids dressing in their favorite color and groomsmen selecting different pastel colored ties. Inspired by the natural beauty of Cedarwood’s historic farm, Robin chose neutral tones and soft colors to enhance our restored farm-house, old barn and meadow. Rustic rustic wood farm tables paired with vintage crocks, old books and burlap grain sacks created the country chic style Robin and Mark wanted. Unexpected touches throughout the property, an alfresco barbecue feast and bonfire enhanced the overall southern ambiance.

Robin and Mark’s ceremony was a unique tribute to their relationship. Robin shares, “Our wedding vows were very special to us, and we really wanted our ceremony to reflect our view of life which is to live happy and laugh a lot. Our officiant Caroline was Robin’s childhood friend and the bulk of the ceremony centered around the reading of a light-hearted story focused on family and friends. Part of the story included a beer toast that was rather important to the plot of the story Caroline was reading. When that moment came and there was no stock at the altar, the Best Man ran to get the bottles of beer we had forgotten. In his haste, he forgot to get a bottle opener, so he opened the bottles of beer with his teeth. We felt pretty lucky to have a best man with that party trick up his sleeve in our wedding! The ceremony in Cedarwood’s beautiful country meadow surrounded by love and laughter gave us the warm and playful ambiance we wanted.

Summing up their Cedarwood Country Chic Wedding, Robin and Mark describe the day as “an elegant evening in the Tennessee Countryside – stunning, vibrant, perfect.

When planning out our editorial calendar for 2014, I knew I had to start with a big, beautiful wedding so it was a no-brainer to turn to Cedarwood Weddings and Kristyn Hogan. The duo is like pure wedded gold and today’s celebration is one of their bests. Cute as can be flower girls included.

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From the stunning bride… I think what made our wedding so special were all the small details and personal touches we added into the wedding so that each person that attended could feel welcomed, like they were getting to know us even better, and like there was something everyone could enjoy, even the kiddos. I tried to keep everyone in mind when I was brainstorming ideas. For people who didn’t like cake there was a dessert bar, for the grandmas there was seating around the dance floor, for the ladies we invited them to kick off their shoes and throw on some flip flops, for the kids we set up a kid’s table with a lot of crafts and candy. The uniqueness of our wedding was all centered around Cedarwood. I have never been to a wedding at a place as magical as Cedarwood. With all of the features of Cedarwood, such as the meadow, the barn, the plantation home, the hidden lake, and that truck, it is truly a one of a kind unique wedding destination.

My absolute favorite moment was my Maid of Honor’s speech/song. Carlyle was my first friend when I moved to Richmond, Virginia, so it was a no-brainer to call upon her to be my Maid of Honor. She is gorgeous, hilarious, and oh-so witty, and her song just knocked it out of the park! I am glad we have it recorded and every time I watch it I cry with laughter! However, close seconds were being given to Joseph by my father and step-father and dancing our first dance together. During both of those moments I had time to reflect on the moment and take it all in. I felt very blessed in those moments to be marrying my best friend, on a gorgeous day, surrounded by our most favorite people.

Originally Joseph and I decided we wanted to get married in Nashville because he had taken me to Opryland on a Thanksgiving vacation and I fell in love with the hotel. It was a gorgeous place and my mind just ran wild with the possibilities. However, on our “venue trip” to Nashville we checked out Cedarwood and my eyes light up! At one point I remember Joseph turning to my mom and telling her, “Well I think this is it, look at Sarah’s face!” There was a perfect mix of a southern country rustic feel and elegant details, which is exactly what I was looking for. At the end of the day, I don’t think you could have planned a better wedding to suit my style. Cedarwood did an absolute perfect job getting to know me and providing exactly what I was looking for.

Although I didn’t actually make items, I did make sizable contributions to Etsy, LOL. I wanted to include lots of personal details throughout the celebration, from monogramed welcome bags and s’mores favors to monogramed hankies for our parents and grandparents. We love cute signs with personality, and (in addition to the hand lettered signs made by Cedarwood) got several from Etsy vendors, like the “Last Chance to Run” ceremony sign that had everyone laughing. Other personalized items included Koozies, water bottle labels, thank you notes, and napkins with assorted quotes. My favorite personal touch was the video game controller cuff links for the groom. We even dressed our dogs for the celebration from LAdog!

My diamond stud earrings were my something borrowed from my mother. My silver bracelet is actually a bracelet that holds my grandfather’s ashes on both ends with his birthstone (since his birthstone is blue, this was my something blue.) My pinky ring was my grandmother’s wedding ring from my grandfather. My veil was made by Joseph’s aunt.

All the bridesmaids purchased their own dresses, shoes and jewelry to fit their individual styles. The majority of the girls has purchased more than one dress and were extremely indecisive about what to wear. About three hours before the ceremony, I just laid everything out and mixed and matched until I had selected a good combination of styles and colors or each one. Some girls even ended up wearing someone else’s dresses! I was so happy with how it looked and so were they.

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Christmas Cedarwood Wedding

Okay, truth be told, this isn’t a Christmas wedding. It’s a 1940’s, Old Hollywood inspired wedding, but you’re about to see exactly why I’ve been saving it for today. It’s filled with magic (thanks to Cedarwood Weddings) and that magic is perfect for a special day like Christmas Eve. Jenna Henderson captured it all – from the stunning invites from Designs in Paper to the candlelit reception under the stars.

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Nashville Wedding at Mint Springs Farm from Teale Photography

From the stunning bride… My idols are Doris Day, Natalie Wood and Audrey Hepburn. Their music and films were the foundation of my childhood. I am a romantic and value the power and emotion they can evoke. I love to sing, bake and indulge in a great bottle of wine. Nick is in graduate school at Vanderbilt, pursuing a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering. He is a rational thinker that values vintage and classic things proven to stand the test of time.

We met six years ago while pursuing our undergraduate degrees. Over time, we became casual acquaintances, and I mentioned to Nick that I was having trouble keeping up in a calculus class. Being the mathematically-oriented guy that he is, Nick worked out a tutoring arrangement. Nick shares, “Around the third or fourth tutoring session, I realized that Lauren didn’t really need tutoring, and was actually quite capable at calculus. I also found that I was starting to look forward to those early-morning tutoring sessions more and more as the semester wore on, so I tried to keep them going.” Little did Nick know, I already had an A in the class and our “tutoring sessions” were simply a way for me to see him on a regular basis! Eventually, we began to find all sorts of excuses to be at the same places at the same time and one thing lead to another, and we fell in love. In the course of one year, our relationship went from typical to long distance when Nick started graduate studies at Vanderbilt and I moved over a thousand miles away to pursue a Master’s degree in Connecticut. The distance apart was difficult, which is to be expected, but because of it, we realize that we were made for each other and should never take our love and time together for granted. Four years later, we were engaged to be married with plans to make Nashville our home.

Instead of a large wedding, we chose to have one solely focused on our commitment to each other. We fell in love with the elegance and rustic charm Cedarwood offers, and the fact that this venue caters custom designs events for couples who wish to walk away from their wedding feeling excited, stress-free, and with beautiful memories and photographs.

My personal style is classic, with simple silhouettes and fun accessories, and I love finding ways to add color, whether it’s an occasional electric blue skirt or red shoes, to keep my style fun and vibrant. At the same time, I also love pearls and classic design, for their simplicity and elegance. We wanted to be married outside with a natural backdrop where we will exchange our own personally-written vows and a place with lots of character developed over time. Nick and I are determined to be together for the rest of our lives, so it is symbolic to be married in a place that reflects those same qualities. Cedarwood is a stately antebellum estate with the dignity and beauty of a historic landmark.

I wanted a wedding with a1940s-inspired vintage Hollywood theme. The staff at Cedarwood went out of their way to add touches of this theme throughout all of the decorations. The walkup from the parking lot was a red carpet, the guest book was a repurposed film reel, and paper goods, cake and almost every detail fit our taste, and Cedarwood made sure to incorporate lots of personal touches to the celebration. It exceeded all of my expectations. Everything was well executed, and that is really what made the day. It was easy, beautiful and fun.

A Nashville destination wedding is one idea that I can most definitely get on board with. I mean, not only is Nashville one of the coolest cities on earth, it also happens to be a pretty amazing place to host a wedding. Case in point? This pretty little affair captured by Teale Photography, a rustic meets romantic celebration with the perfect amount of whimsy. I’m talking a gorgeous pink Elizabeth Dye gown (YES), lace table runners and peonies a plenty. Start your swoon-fest right here in the full gallery.

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From the Bride… While I had cherished every single moment we had ever shared, I’d been waiting six years, four months, and four days for this one – I got to say “I do” to my very best friend and it couldn’t have been more perfect! The road to get here was long, filled with beauty, adventure, mystery, and a few forks, but worth every mile. Chad and I have been surrounded by the most wonderful family and friends along the way, and to be able to share this most special celebration with them meant the absolute world to us. We knew we wanted this day to be one big LOVEFEST!

Chad and I had separately moved to San Diego about seven years ago, leaving behind many friends and family on the east coast, and making many new ones on the west. We decided the best way to get everyone together in one place would be to have a destination wedding. Music has had a large influence in both of our lives and so it wasn’t long before we decided that Nashville had exactly what we were looking for – somewhat centrally located, a city with an enormous energy, and beautiful landscapes in every direction!

We knew our venue was “the one” before we even entered the property! With its rolling hills, immaculate barn, crystal clear lake, and countless chandeliers, Mint Springs Farm just took our breathe away from start to finish. They executed each and every detail with such beauty and perfection. Despite the difficulty of coordinating a wedding from out-of-state, Brandy, our Mint Springs liaison, completely captured the Rustic-Chic vibe we were going for, just based on my Pinterest board and a few conversations. The tables were filled with vintage books, containers of all shapes and sizes, romantic floral arrangements complimented with beautiful mint green succulents, and lots and lots of peaches! We chose to use postcards from all of the places we’ve visited together as table names and more peaches as escort cards – one of my favorite DIY projects from the wedding!

But as much as I loved all the little details, I must say that it was the moments throughout the day that made our wedding so special. From our Beatles-themed ceremony music as a tribute to my late father and our extremely personalized ceremony, to walking down the aisle with my mom by my side and having a family member as each ceremony participant (including my brother as the officiant), to having Chad’s mom be able to join us via FaceTime for the whole ceremony and reception as her health did not allow her to be present, to being the subject of the worlds most amazing FLASH MOB and to all the laughter created from our DIY photobooth – we were able to share our love with all those around us, which is what we wanted most. Our love, our adventure, has always been deepened by the people we have gotten to share it with. We are so grateful to all of our incredible vendors for helping us create and capture memories that we’ll all share for a lifetime!

Nashville Wedding from Michelle Lange Photography

We always tell brides that your wedding photographer should feel like a friend. But Michelle Lange? She took it one step further. Because when this photographer turned matchmaker set up these sweeties on a chance blind date, she proved nothing is out of her realm of awesome. Cedarwood Weddings planned the day to a T, with Designs in Paper behind every paper pretty. So go ahead and lose yourself in this Nashville destination soiree with a trip to the full gallery right here.

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From the Bride… When Matt proposed to me at the most beautiful castle (called Casa Loma) in Toronto, Canada, I did not think anything could top how romantic and beautiful that moment was for the both of us. Well, I was wrong! Our wedding day at the Historic Cedarwood home in Nashville, TN was a day we will never forget.

Matt and I met on a blind date in New York City back in May of 2009. A mutual friend, Michelle Lange, set us up; who lucky for us offered to be our wedding photographer 4 years later! Matt is from upstate NY and I am from St. Louis, MO, so when we started to talk about where we would like to be married we knew right away that we wanted to do a destination wedding. We had always loved the city of Nashville and with Matt’s music background, we began our search for the perfect wedding venue. I had done lots of online research and narrowed down a few places to visit. The Historic Cedarwood home had caught my attention as I stalked their blog pictures the days leading up to our first visit. As soon as Matt and I pulled into the parking lot and saw the beautiful white antebellum home and its amazing property, we immediately said “this is it!” It was love at first sight for us on that blind date and that initial visit to what would end up being our wedding venue!

We immediately picked a date and sent out our save the dates. As this hockey life is ever changing and with a lockout looming, we made the decision to move overseas to Zurich, Switzerland for the 2012/2013-hockey season. Planning a wedding from overseas is not an easy task, but fortunately the ladies at Historic Cedarwood were so accommodating and made our dream wedding come to life! They had me set up a Pinterest board that they followed to get a feel for our style and kept in touch with us via email and Skype throughout the year. They truly are amazing at what they do!

The day before our wedding we had to decide if we wanted to tent where our guests would be dining due to a chance of rain. I had not worried about rain up until a few days before and was disappointed that we had to make the decision to tent it. My emotions were way off because the tent ended up making our reception that much more intimate and romantic. It also didn’t end up raining and turned out to be the most beautiful 80-degree weather Nashville had seen in weeks!

My most favorite moment of that day was when Matt and I pulled up in a trolley and walked into our fairytale. Everything had been planned exactly how we wanted! We also had planned a surprise for our guests and performed a song by the Pistol Annie’s called “I Hope You’re The End of My Story”. I will never forget the feeling of singing with my new husband in front of all of our family and friends. Looking back on our day, I would not change one thing about it. It was absolutely the most perfect day and one that we will cherish for the rest of our lives!

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I don’t usually start my Monday mornings out in happy tears, but after pressing “play” on Red Carousel Films’ capture of this Cedarwood Weddings soiree, I didn’t have a choice. You see, when you come across bride and groom so deeply, madly, truly in love, it’s all you can do not to wipe away a tear or two yourself. Ariel Renae filled up a gallery of crazy gorgeous photos, and you can see lots more of this rustic chic day right over here.

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From Cedarwood Weddings… Jessica and Johnathan are a Renaissance couple with sophisticated tastes that bridge European Old World to Modern Chic styling. Jessica envisioned her wedding in shades of white – white fluffy flowers, fabrics and candlelight. She wanted an elegant, classic foundation to their wedding decor so that she and Johnathan could incorporate aspects unique to them as a couple. The setting at Cedarwood was dignified yet relaxed, with a ‘shot of Southern’ courtesy of cocktail hour in the Cedarwood barn.

Jonathan’s career spans music and fashion, and Jessica is his beautiful Southern muse who enchanted him when they met on a rock music cruise in Miami. Jessica resided in Nashville at the time, and Johnathan in Los Angeles. He flew to Music City to visit Jessica a few weeks later and they shared their first kiss overlooking Nashville’s downtown skyline. After several cross country visits, Johnathan and Jessica knew they were destined to spend their lives together and Jessica joined him in Los Angeles in 2011. Johnathan proposed to Jessica in butterfly fluttering fashion. On one of their visits to Nashville, Johnathan set up a surprise ‘date’ for Jessica. When she opened her eyes they were standing in the exact spot of their first kiss, only this time he proposed, surrounded by the friends and family Johnathan had gathered to celebrate the moment.

From the Bride… We were really set on having a romantic, evening, outdoor wedding. We also wanted a location that would be somewhat convenient for our friends and family. When Cedarwood was recommend we both instantly feel in love with charm of the property and the gorgeous grounds. It was beautiful and inviting, but not too formal – exactly the feel we were looking for.

The incredible thing about Cedarwood is how versatile a canvas it can be for so many design options. We saw so many ideas from past wedding held at the venue, but really worked off our own visions. It was important for it to have a romantic, classic feel, but still have it represent us as a couple. We designed our own alter, save the dates, invitations, rings, and wedding dress so that they would be exactly what we wanted. Johnathan has incredible taste that I have been fortunate enough to benefit from. We had a surprisingly easy time agreeing on our decor and details of the wedding. We were so happy with what we created on the day of the wedding – of course, with the incredible help of the Cedarwood team.

There are too many to list. I think for both Johnathan and I the top of our list would be seeing each other for the first time during the ceremony. It was such a powerful moment for both of us. We are both so blessed to have the most wonderful family and friends and seeing them gathered together to celebrate us was amazing. Our friends and family got along so well that we ended up celebrating until the wee hours of the morning.

Try and enjoy the whole engagement stage. We waited a few months to start planning so that we could just celebrate and enjoy the engagement before the chaos of wedding planning. Johnathan was incredibly involved in all aspects of the planning, partially because his experience in event planning, but also out of his desire to give us (me) a beautiful day to remember always. We truly tried to enjoy the whole experience of the engagement and wedding planning with a realization that it was such an incredibly special time that would pass by quickly. Of course we wanted a beautiful wedding, but the marriage was what excited us the most. We were planning our big day, but focused on all the days to follow it. We stayed really laid back and relaxed throughout the entire experience. This is a once and a lifetime experience, enjoy it.

As I was flipping through every gorgeous image (is that light insane or what?) from Krista Lee Photography, I fell in love with the love. The love that brought about a wedding so spectacular from Cedarwood Weddings. When I read the couple’s story, it only solidified what I already knew… these two are something special. And their wedding? Amazing.

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Historic Cedarwood Wedding from Rachel Moore Photography

From the planners… Our bride Lisa wanted a neutral toned, vintage-inspired wedding. When we met, her ideas ran the gamut from rustic-chic burlap, lace and mason jars to elegant photos of antique crystal and candlelight. In order to synthesis a spectrum of ideas into a cohesive plan, we start with a couples relationship dynamic. Mike is a music producer, touring musician, and songwriter. Lisa has a love for all things vintage and antique. She restores old pieces of furniture and has a passion for interior design. They met in British Columbia when Mike saw Lisa in the audience while playing guitar onstage, and they say, “Our love is the love they make movies about.” How romantic is that?

When we learned that Lisa planned to wear a birdcage veil, wave curls and red lipstick with her low back mermaid cut gown, it was a clear leap to the roaring 20s high-style vintage styling. We blended vintage elements into a stunning Great Gatsby-esque celebration at our southern historic estate, reminiscent of a lavish summer lawn party. Dramatic sheer drapes bellowing in the breeze, European caf lights strung between massive trees on an antebellum lawn, crystal chandeliers, florals with orchids, gardenias, pearls and feathers, an antique Victorola, and an art-deco champagne bar transformed Cedarwood into a timeless luxury summer celebration.

From the bride & groom… Lisa: Mike and I met 12 years ago when he was touring in British Columbia Canada.

Mike: I remember it like it was yesterday. Lisa was the single most beautiful woman I had ever seen and even though I was on stage, I could not keep my eyes off her.

Lisa: After the show he found me and we ended up being together until he resumed his tour for a few months. We dated off and on but his career was kicking off and I wasnt about to get serious with a band guy.

Mike: I knew that I loved her and for all the years since we met, I wrote and called her and sometimes she’d respond and sometimes not at all. She was the love of my life and I was afraid the one that got away. In 2012 I decided to write one last time. Fast forward, she told me to come visit her in Canada and I did immediately. The instant I saw her again I knew there would never be another for me.

Lisa: Since then we have been inseparable. I always say our love is movie love. Mike is my soul mate, my whole heart and the love of my life. Everyday I am reminded how lucky I am to have someone love me as much as he does. Being with Mike for the rest of my life is all my dreams come true.

I’ve got a big case of the warm fuzzies after spending more time with this wedding than I’m willing to admit. Designs in Paper drew me and (I presume) every single guest into a day which can only be described as beautiful. Cedarwood Weddings put it’s stamp on the soiree, so of course you know it’s stunning. Rachel Moore Photography‘s images are visual proof.

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Vintage Nashville Wedding from Brandon Chesbro

From the blishing bride… I think what made our wedding day so unique and special was all of the people that were there to celebrate with us. My mom and dad currently live in Indonesia and most of our friends are from all over the world, while Scott’s family and friends are all from the East Coast, so it meant a lot to us that almost all of our friends and family would travel from so far to be there with us. That said Scott and I really wanted to incorporate our time in Nashville together, but also all the things that had defined our relationship and hope to define our marriage and we did that through the favors, heritage photos, and all the small details throughout the wedding day!

I think what inspired my wedding style was the idea of laid-back elegance. I wanted every guest to feel at home, but at the same time really get to enjoy the beauty that Cedarwood has to offer. I love shades of coral and tangerine because I think that they are warm and inviting but still pop with energy. Cedarwood was wonderful in that they fully embraced my idea of incorporating candlelight and crystals throughout the night to give everything a soft sparkle. I wanted our wedding to have a little bit of magic to the night.

Scott and I knew Cedarwood was what we were looking for the second we walked onto the property. The historic house, the wrap-around porch, and gorgeous grounds were just what had imagined for our big day. And the part that sealed the deal for Scott were the mason jars filled with candles found throughout the property in the trees! It was an outdoor venue that was gorgeous!

My favorite memory of the day was actually standing up on the altar exchanging vows with Scott. I can’t really remember all the vows (ha ha), but the grin across his face made me smile so much I couldn’t stop smiling either. It was just that moment I realized Scott and I were actually getting married!

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Something special happens when Brandon Chesbro steps behind the camera. The simple becomes spectacular and pretty weddings become works of arts. So when you cross Brandon’s crazy talent with the expertise of The Enchanted Florist and CJ’s Off the Square…let’s just say it’s a wedding well beyond your average “I do.” With delicate, ethereal details and a vintage inspired design, this Nashville soiree will have your heart from the very first look.

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Historic Cedarwood Wedding from Love is a Big Deal

From the Bride… I envisioned the style of our wedding being a cross between the aesthetic of a Wes Anderson film and the Great Gatsby. I also wanted to incorporate a lot of natural elements such as tree branches and moss. My goal was to create a romantic, quirky, personal, and ethereal environment. A large part of why I chose CJ’s Off the Square was because of their already-established romantic environment, and the capability of their design team. Amy, our wedding planner, was able to listen to my ideas and then flawlessly bring them to life. We couldn’t have been more thrilled with the outcome!

Aside from walking down the aisle and our ceremony, it is hard to pin point which parts of the day were most memorable. I especially enjoyed hanging out with my bridesmaids before the wedding just listening to music, drinking champagne, and getting pampered. It was such a fun and relaxing morning with my closest friends. I also had a blast dancing to our band, The Wooten Brothers. Jon and I fell in love at Bonnaroo, and music has always played a large part in our relationship. So, having such an amazing band to play at our wedding was absolutely phenomenal. I know it sounds cliché and cheesy, but the entire day truly was like a fairy tale.

If I had one piece of advice for brides that are currently planning, it would be this: don’t sweat the small stuff. It is inevitable that something will go wrong somewhere along the way. But it’s how you handle the bumps and drama that counts.

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Vera Wang

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Claire Pettibone

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Today we have a lesson in Southern weddings done right. Of course, Cedarwood Weddings is a must, and with the added mason jars, beautiful blooms, and amazing cupcake tower (seriously… how great is that?), this wedding from Love is a Big Deal is kind of my favorite. It’s sweet, it’s hospitable, and it’s filled with so much Southern Charm. You’re going to adore it.

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Historic Cedarwood Wedding from Frenzel Studios

From the beautiful bride… Daniel and I wanted two main things for our wedding – a beautiful outdoor setting and a fun, casual experience for our guests. We found both at Cedarwood.

Historic Cedarwood was the first and only location we looked at when searching for a wedding venue. Since most of my family was flying in from New England, we wanted to find somewhere that we could have both the ceremony and reception in order to cut down on travel for out-of-town guests. Cedarwood had several beautiful options for ceremony sites and the covered patio allowed us a place to dance and set up food and drinks without having to worry about the weather.

Since the first meeting with the Cedarwood team, we could tell our wedding was going to turn out exactly as we had pictured it. Cedarwood has amazing floral designs and lots of vintage pieces to use in ceremony and reception decor. They worked with us to make our vision come to life, and it turned out just the way we had hoped.

I moved to Nashville from New Jersey several years ago and fell in love with Tennessee and living in the south. Daniel grew up in Tennessee and we both wanted the wedding to have a laid-back southern feel to it. The mason jars, lace, burlap and old barn helped us to accomplish that.

We wanted the entire day to have a romantic look, so we chose light pink, peach and aqua as our main colors. We accented with lace, burlap and vintage blue pieces. The bridesmaids wore long dresses and the groomsmen had matching blue ties. The wedding party was stunning.

In order to provide a fun atmosphere at the reception, went with an 80’s band that had everyone up and dancing the entire night. We also chose to go with an informal invitation and set up a photo booth, which proved to be very entertaining. Our photographers – Love is a Big Deal – were there to capture all of the fun on camera, and they did so beautifully.

Overall, Daniel and I just wanted our wedding to be a night that our family and friends really enjoyed. It was everything we hoped it would be, and a year later we still look back and pictures and talk about what a great time it was. Our vendors were some of the best ones in Tennessee, and we are truly thankful to all of them for helping to make our special day so perfect.

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Jim Hjelm

Fall 2015

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As a lover of all things wedding and a new mother to boot, it’s not hard to get me teary eyed. I got a little misty eyed the other day over a car commercial. But this couple has me straight up weeping. Frenzel Studios captured a love so pure, I didn’t even have to read their story to know they were madly and deeply in love. But then I read their story. And oh my goodness, pass the tissues. This is a Cedarwood Weddings soiree at heart (and you know how much we love those!) but it’s even a little more special that normal. Click here to see it all!

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Cedarwood Wedding from Love Is A Big Deal

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From the groom … I grew up admiring my parents’ marriage, and that of the seven aunts and uncles on my dad’s side of the family, and the six on my mom’s side. So from a young age, I knew I wanted to be married and have kids. I was shy and insecure, and so I spent years focused on school and work—things I was good at and comfortable doing. When I reached my 30‘s, I decided to focus more on finding love and I made a mess of it. I couldn’t meet anyone who I loved, or made me feel loved. Then, I met Angela. We met online and wrote long emails to each other. I knew right away I would fall in love with Angela and I did. She is talented, smart, witty, and stunning, but what I love (and fell in love with) most is her kindness, patience, and courage. I admire, adore, and love her. All the things I’ve wanted for myself—marriage, kids, a family, a home—are more tangible and real now that I’m with her. One of the things I’m most proud of is that a woman like Angela loves me. I want to marry her, and spend the rest of my life repaying her for that feeling.

From the beautiful bride … Prior to moving to Austin in 2010, I lived in Nashville for 18 years. I was in long relationship throughout my youth & twenties, resulting in a failed engagement and a lot of heartache. I worked in the music business until I was diagnosed with a chronic heart disease at age 26 and unable to continue working. For several years after becoming sick, I felt like my hopes for the future had changed irreparably. I spent 3 years alone, in and out of hospitals, learning to live with and treat my condition. I reluctantly signed up for Match.com in March of 2012. I received Damon’s email within hours of activating my account; his sincerity immediately set him apart. We exchanged letters for a week before meeting at the Butterfly Gardens for our first date. He was the only person I met online, and I closed my account a week later. We both knew from our letters that we had found the person we would marry. It was simple and effortless. On our first date, I told him about my heart condition and he was un-phased by the limitations that I face in daily life or the challenges that we face as a couple because of my illness. His selfless spirit has given me back the future, and family that I had hoped to have. Being his first love has revitalized my love of being in love.

We both find romance in history and vintage things. Our vision for our wedding was an experience that was artistic, rustic, whimsical, classic, warm, simple, timeless, playful, and incredibly sentimental – and we could not have imagined a more memorable event than the one that Cedarwood created for us. The romance was in the finest details, and the staff was incredibly attentive to our every need and move – guiding us seamlessly through the day. The setting was like a storybook, everywhere we turned were little reminders of us. The styling Cedarwood created was more personalized than anything we could have imagined or done ourselves. It was unforgettable.

We got married on the same date as my grandparents 45 years prior. We honored their love and the bonds of family by presenting my grandmother (Grammy) with an antique brooch and photo from her wedding day as a reminder to everyone present that “love is patient, love is kind and love is preserving.”

We are alike in a lot of ways, but also very different in others. Damon is a lawyer- studious, stylish, and classic (loves J.Crew). I am an artist/ illustrator with a more playful, colorful, understated style (love Anthropology & Madewell). We both wanted a simple, romantic, vintage themed wedding that would be an intimate experience with the people closest to us, but we didn’t know how to go about it. We tirelessly searched the web for ways to bring it together in Austin, San Antonio, Houston, or Nashville – the places that mean something to us. Then we discovered Cedarwood in Nashville, TN. We knew immediately that we wanted the team at Cedarwood to design our wedding because their attention to detail was obvious and we knew just from what we saw online that their vintage inspired styling would compliment our love of antiques, rustic settings, and all things whimsical.

Cedarwood incorporated my illustrations throughout our event styling. We love little birds (which I use as a logo in my business) and so there were little birds perched all around. Also, our first date at the butterfly gardens in Austin, TX was represented with vintage butterflies on our cake! In fact, every detail we specified, from hazelnut flavoring in the cake to the cool mint color that complimented our wedding invites, became part of our wedding décor and design.

What I haven’t mentioned already is how incredibly attentive and thoughtful the staff was to any needs our guests had. The bride’s father was on crutches and he said that every time he turned around someone was taking his crutches off his hands, or handing them to him as he needed them again. Our smallest guest, a 5 year old boy named Brayden was saddened to see that the other little boys had flowers pinned to their suits and he did not. After asking everyone why he didn’t get one – one of the sweet staff members came to the rescue with a little flower to pin to his suit…which he then stared at the whole night. There are so many examples of the staff being leaps and bounds ahead of our needs, including arranging an all vegetarian menu. With my heart condition as a constant factor in everything we do – from getting dressed, to running errands, to making plans – the peace of mind that Cedarwood provided during this important time in our life is invaluable.

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Now this is what I call a wedding… and no surprises here, it was planned, designed, flora’d and housed at Cedarwood Weddings. But aside from the gorgeous locale, this whole day pulls at my heartstrings. The bride wore pearls, gifted to her by her mother in law before she passed away, while dancing with her love to bluegrass played by her grandfather. A beautiful wedding, captured fabulously by Love is a Big Deal!

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Nashville Wedding Inspiration from Nathan Westerfield + Brocade Designs

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From the beautiful bride… More than anything, Justin and I wanted our wedding to have a sense of place. Both our families have lived in Tennessee for generations, and we wanted this day to reflect the South the way that we see it. Instead of a groom’s cake we served apple pie and we filled the barn with bluegrass music, some of which was played by my late grandfather, Benny Sims. We had a custom mixture of vintage stamps for our invitations that tied in the color scheme and southern touches of the wedding day. We couldn’t imagine a better venue than Cedarwood for this. The full hydrangea blooms, white-washed walls, and shady barn were a perfect backdrop for our Southern theme. Of course there were other things that I loved. We had milk and cookies from Justin’s favorite cookie shop and an incredible dinner from Nashville’s Copper Kettle. Also, I loved the succulents in the boutonnieres so much I potted a few for my back porch. Most special, though, were the pearls I wore—a gift from Justin’s late mother for me to wear when I married him. Our wedding day was full of so many sweet memories and we left feeling we had shared a little bit of our home and ourselves with our guests.

From Cedarwood Weddings… We love Emily and Justin’s story. In true Southern style, they met in sixth grade and Emily says although she liked Justin from the first moment she saw him, he needed about four years of friendship before he realized she was perfect! Their courtship began in high school and continued through college at Belmont University in Nashville and then on to graduate school for Justin and Dental school for Emily in Memphis.

Their Southern Home Style Wedding in rich blue, gray and soft pastel florals featured gorgeous paper goods and hand lettered calligraphy. The celebration can be condensed into the message printed on reception table placemats: “It may have taken them ten years but Justin and Emily are thankful you came to join in the celebration! They wanted an evening filled with southern hospitality from the freshly baked pies to the hanging mason jars. The day is full of special touches for both of them. Emily is wearing pearls that Justin’s mother gave them as a family heirloom. The bluegrass played during the cocktail hour honors Emily’s late grandfather Benton Sims, who can even be heard playing fiddle on some of the tracks. The Suiters are blessed to share this night with such wonderful friends and family. Now eat up, drink up, and dance!”

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Jim Hjelm

Fall 2015

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Brides and grooms to be, take note. A wedding modeled after this inspiration shoot from Brocade Designs + Stockroom Vintage is top of my “Must See” list. Nathan Westerfield captured a shoot so beautiful I’m sweetly requesting an invite – with gorgeous calligraphy from HardInk Calligraphy – if any of you decide to recreate something as timelessly elegant as this. And if you choose to do so, we’ve got a gallery filled with so much gorgeous inspiration (the chair ties? Genius)!

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Romantic Vintage

From the designer… Our shoot was hosted at the beautiful Riverwood Mansion, inside the impressive home’s “triple parlor,” historically used for formal family gatherings and social events. The home was constructed in stages beginning in 1799 and concluding in the 1820s, and is a mix of Federal and Greek Revival Styles. Many presidents have graced the lands with their presence, including Andrew Jackson, James K. Polk, and Teddy Roosevelt.

The concept for the shoot was to embrace an updated vintage theme with echoes of Victorian styling. The initial concept was developed on Pinterest. After selecting a concept and theme, Hillary of Brocade collaborated with stylist and vintage event rentals owner Elizabeth Ulrich to coordinate the overall look and feel of the shoot.

We incorporated modern and vintage pieces to create a feeling of elegance and refinement: our ceremony area was simple with chiavari chairs and seafoam chair ties, and an aisle of peach and ivory petals. Our “cocktail parlor” featured a mantle with assorted blooms and candles, a conversational couch, our cake, and a beautiful bar. The bar provided tips on how to be a gentlemen and was the perfect spot to pick up a cocktail (our signature for the shoot: a peach old fashioned, garnished with fresh mint and a lemon twist). Vintage champagne glasses, decanters, and tray finished the look.

The cake rested upon a vintage bureau from Stockroom with heirloom plates tucked inside of the drawers. We simply embellished the cake with rose petals. Our guestbook was a treasured book of poems, where we asked guests to highlight their favorite passages and leave notes — with a sign from Elizabeth Hardin of Hardink Calligraphy.

In the dining room, 4 tables were set for our intimate party with peach crinkle taffeta linens, vintage plates, and golden goblets. The centerpieces were candelabra dripping with white hydrangea, roses, and berries – and the mantle was styled with photos from family members inside domes of glass with floral embellishments.

Everything about this inspired shoot aimed to be soft and romantic, vintage and modern, impressively timeless.

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Photography: Nathan Westerfield | Floral Event Design: Hillary Yeager, Brocade Designs | Shoot Design: Hillary Yeager, Brocade Designs + Elizabeth Ulrich, Stockroom Vintage | Styling: Elizabeth Ulrich, Stockroom Vintage + Hillary Yeager, Brocade Designs | Venue: Riverwood Mansion | Models: Liz Young + Holly Lucas | Makeup: Amanda Montoya | Gowns and Accessories: Modern Trousseau, “Hattie” + “Lisbon” | Vintage Rentals: Stockroom Vintage | Rentals: Classic Party Rentals | Cake: Dulce Desserts | Invitation Design: Brocade Designs | Calligraphy: Elizabeth Hardin, HardInk Calligraphy

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Nashville Wedding from Kristin Sweeting Photography

If you ask me, the best thing about a wedding is two families blending into one. And a day that pays homage to both the bride and groom’s heritage makes that experience all the more special. Set at the Houston Station in Nashville, this Hindu wedding is a celebration of family blending in the prettiest darn fashion. Kristin Sweeting captured all the love, and my morning will officially be spent cozied up in the gallery right here.

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Nashville Wedding from Michael Howard

From Kristin Sweeting Photography…Janhavi and Oliver’s laid back Hindu wedding in Houston Station in Nashville. Janhavi and Oliver planned their Indian/Hindu ceremony to be honoring of both their heritage, their families and their friends. The ceremony was followed by a cocktail hour catered by Smoke et Al and then a delicious reception with Indian food, dancing, and Indian Desserts.

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It’s the classics that get me every time. The bow ties and full-length veil. The elegant tablescape and five tiered cake. The church ceremony and the backyard reception. It’s that all-around sense of Southern elegance that ensures these Nashville nuptials will stand the test of time, guaranteed. And whether you’re smitten with the beautiful blooms by Big Events Wedding Co, or the stunning captures from the talented Michael Howard, there’s only one place to be, and it’s the ever-so-gorgeous full gallery waiting right here.

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Nashville Wedding from Kristyn Hogan + Cedarwood Weddings

From the Bride…I first want to say that without the help of every single person in the credits below and my loving parents, this wedding would not have happened! Our families mean so much to Parker and me and this home is very special to us. We will forever be grateful for the sweet memories we shared that night in my parent’s backyard. Parker and I have been together since high school, headed off and graduated from Auburn together and are true Nashvillian homebodies. In fact, we met each other on our church’s spring break mission trip, the same church where we had our ceremony. From the ceremony to the reception, I felt as though each stop had significance to our relationship. AND, to have our families and all of our friends celebrate with us after seeing Parker and I through years of dating was simply perfect and a memory we will always cherish!

My sister had her wedding 2 years ago and we formed a wonderful bond with every vendor including our kind and very creative photographer, Michael Howard. He captured moments during our wedding that we love to look at now and will treasure forever. The Bride Room in Nashville is another place we formed a great relationship with two years ago, so when I got engaged I knew the first place to go! The ladies that work there are not only the kindest women, but they make every bride feel like you are the only bride which just makes you feel so, so special. Buchanan Inc, Leland Riggans, Kristen Winston Catering, Street Tuxedo, Bella Bridesmaid and Element salon were hands down the greatest at making sure those big and small details got done!

Last, but certainly not least, Big Events Wedding Co. Their team is fantastic and everything a bride could ask for in a wedding planner! They are creative, dependable and truly wonderful people that we had the pleasure to work with during this special time. They were the ones to mention a backyard wedding, guarantee it was possible, and sure enough, seamlessly made it happen! What I found to be so special about having a backyard wedding was knowing that our wedding planner, Denise Sikes, not only watched me grow up in that back yard with her daughter and one of my dearest friends and bridesmaids, Ellie, but she and her team also created the perfect night for me, my husband and our families. From the ceremony to the reception, it was more than we could have ever asked for and a beautiful and perfect start on this new journey. A huge thank you to all that made it happen. We are truly blessed.

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Augusta Jones

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There is a little spot in Nashville where the prettiest of pretty weddings are produced and it goes by the name of Historic Cedarwood. It’s a place where vintage details run a plenty and everything is designed in house – meaning the gorgeous florals, the ceremony by candlelight, those tablescapes dripping in lace – all those details crafted at the hands of Cedarwood Weddings. Not to mention that this day is completely personalized to a couple who is one half guitarist for Train and the other half insanely gorgeous Bride. Now add Kristyn Hogan swooping in and working her magic behind the camera and the results are all sitting pretty in the full gallery. Have a look.

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