Farm Wedding to Come

I have recently had the pleasure of meeting Katie to help with her Sept. 4th wedding at Southall Eden Farm to Jordan Anderson. A wedding planner was a last minute hire for this family and I think a smart choice since their guest list has shot up significantly and this is their first wedding to plan! It can get overwhelming and a little help organizing the chaos a wedding can bring is just the thing they need. I love sharing about my engaged couples when I can and they have a great story and future ahead.

Katie and Jordan met at Auburn University in their Organic Chemistry class. Jordan (who swam on the Swim and Diving team at Auburn) was smitten with Katie but she was in another relationship at the time they met. Jordan was very patient and continually pursued Katie and the opportunity arrived for them to go on a date and Katie agreed! She claims she was hooked right away! They both graduated in May with a major in Biomedical Sciences. Jordan is applying to Med school and Katie will go into Physician Assistant School. Katie and Jordan are thrilled and feel blessed that Jordan was selected as a 2010 Rhodes scholar in November! They are moving to Oxford, England on September 24th where Jordan will study Medical Anthropology at Oxford. Enjoy their engagement photo shoot photographed by Katie's personal friend, Meagan Gibson.

Downtown Nashville Wedding Reception

Tori and Levi

There are an abundance of choices for wedding reception venues downtown, however, the floods caused many brides to relocate. This wedding was scheduled and designed (I might add) for One Eleven and the floods caused damage to that building's elevator system. We had to relocate the week of their wedding. A few things were re-designed to accommodate the new space, but it turned out great! It also helped that the Bride and her mother were very gracious throughout the "moving" process. The Pinnacle Bank Building downtown on 3rd Avenue was a great setting for this young couple. The Bride wanted a mix of sleek glam/with a traditional twist. We used fun patterns, lots of glimmer and a modern palette of Green/White/Black. and touches of hot pink. She also loves Paris so we through in a few Parisian design elements along the way and of course, skittles were a must since it's her favorite candy! I found over sized skittle containers in green that when you opened them, they had the variety of flavors but the outside still matched the candy table I designed. Loved them! Thank you to http://www.keonikphotography/ for sharing the photos of the day.

Something Blue

More than a fashion accessory, adding something to your wardrobe on the day of your wedding is back in full swing. As for the colorful item, blue has been connected to weddings for centuries. In ancient Rome, brides wore blue to symbolize love, modesty, and fidelity. Christianity has long dressed the Virgin Mary in blue, so purity was associated with the color. Before the late 19th century, blue was a popular color for wedding gowns, as evidenced in proverbs like, "Marry in blue, lover be true."

Here are fun ways to add that color with out it overwhelming your design palette!

Stay cool with this custom pained paper Chinese umbrella. Guests can share in the shade by having theirs printed in your Monogram.

This blue drop crystal is perfect. You get the well-known quality of Swarovski crystal to cherish on your wedding day. Just the right size to attach to your dress, slip, garter, handkerchief or bouquet.

For a touch of vintage....try these beautiful shoe clips that can be added on the side or the toe. And the handmade vintage sash is stunning.

Wrapping your bouquet in a beautiful lace handkerchief not only keeps the water from soaking your dress, it also is there to dry your eyes during your heartfelt vows!

No matter what style you prefer your hair the day of your wedding a touch of blue can be elegant or relaxed. These combs and pins are a beautiful addition to your style. Think about having one for ceremony and switching to another for the reception.

For the Glam Bride! Try out a Swarovski Crystal Ribbon Cuff that can easily be taken off for the reception and your night of dancing!

Last but not least....my favorite "peek a boo I Do!" I love these swarovski crystal appliques. It is the perfect accessory for the bride who doesn't want the blue to be obvious.

What a great photo opt!

Photo credits:

Art Studio-Etsy.com

Mia Beads-Etsy.com

Aurora-Austrian Crystal Ribbon Cuff-Etsy.com

Vintage Bridal Sash- Etsy.com

Feather Shoe Clip-Nylora-Etsy.com

Bellesandcrystals "I do" shoe applique-Etsy.com