How to "pick" the right flowers

We at Nashville Event Planning now offer a floral service.  We will help design and create the most beautiful centerpieces and bouquets.  Being that we are planners, we understand the importance of staying within a  budget, so we will work closely with you to ensure you get the biggest bang for your buck and are more than happy with the results.  We are looking out for your best interest!

There are several things that you should take into account when deciding on the flowers you will have on your big day.  One of those things being the season.  The season in which you order your flowers is very important because it will determine what flowers will be available at that time.  It also could make a big impact on your budget if the flowers you choose are scarce because they are out of or at the end of their season.  Here is a list of some stunning flowers often used in weddings, and the seasons in which they are available:

 Amaryllis

Carnations

Poinsettias

Ranunculus

Sweet Peas

Orchids

Gerberas

Juliet Roses and Garden Roses

Hydrangeas

 Peonies

Summer

Billy Balls

Spider Mums

Alstroemerias

Freesias

Stock, fall daisies, mustard yellow spider mums and dahlias

Calla Lily

Yarrows

While choosing the flowers for your bouquet, you want to keep in mind the size of the bouquet vs. the size of the dress.  If you have a giant bouquet with a slim fitting gown then you might be hiding your beautiful dress that everyone is dying to see!  Or on the other hand, if you have a smaller bouquet with a voluptuous ballgown, your flowers might get lost in a sea of dress.  Make sure to find something that will complement your dress.

Remember that the more expensive flowers aren't always a bad idea.  Some options higher in price might cover more ground, like peonies.  They're more expensive, but they are bigger so you don't have to use as many flowers to create a centerpiece or bouquet.

Give us a call so we can get started on designing your perfect day!  We will give you what you need from the coordinating right down to the invitations and flowers.  Make us your one-stop-shop so that we can take care of all the work and you can sit back and relax!

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Sweeten up your candy buffet!

Candy buffets have become extremely popular over the last few years for several reasons.  For one, they make inexpensive wedding, baby shower, birthday or any kind of favors.  Your guests will love being able to pick out their own treats to take home and you will love not having to spend a fortune on it!  Another reason is that they add flair and help tie in your theme or color scheme.  They also give your guests a way to be more interactive.  

Typically a candy buffet includes rock candy, m&m's, marshmallow twists, hershey's kisses and other easy to eat goodies.  They are set up in vases on a designated table, along with mini bags for your guests to tote them in.

  This new craze has caused bakers to begin experimenting with the endless opportunities to create something that's never been tasted or seen.  They're changing the game of baking and creating mini masterpieces for wedding display.  (See Picture Below)

Pie bar is a great way to share your favorites with guest

Because of this up and coming trend, we are now offering to style various types of dessert bars along  with our candy buffet packages.  This will add variety to your dessert options to those who love all sweets or even to those who don't like candy yet still want a party favor.  You'll know for sure they won't be able to leave empty handed when they have so many delicious options to choose from!
Call us for more information. 

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Chevron:pattern of 2013

This year we've seen tons of new and old trends.  We've kept mint around as the popular color of 2013, and lace has made a comeback.  But aside from colors and fabrics, there is a new craze emerging: chevron!  This pattern has been making appearances on cakes, linens and even bridesmaid's dresses.  There's so many ways to incorporate this vintage-modern pattern into your wedding, baby shower, corporate event or even birthday party.  Check out some of these cool ideas:

This grey and beige color scheme is very classy and makes for a natural, serene atmosphere.

Yellow is the perfect spring/summertime color!

This chevron, lace gown is stunning.

Wristlet wallets are a great bridesmaids gift! 

Chevron looks great on, especially paired with a contrasting color ribbon at the waist.

This is a great look for wedding invites!

I hope these ideas gave you some great inspiration!  We would love to add some chevron to your event!

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Summer Weddings

Here's a little summer wedding inspiration for you guys!  We'd love to do any of these for your big day!

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"Saying Yes to the Bridesmaids' Dress"

I was inspired by the show "Say Yes to the Dress: Bridesmaids" to write a blog about choosing the right bridesmaids dresses.  Sometimes, picking out your bridesmaids dresses can be just as big of a task as picking out your own dress was.  You want your girls to be comfortable, confident and of course you want to like the dresses too!  The ultimate decision depends on which dress YOU love.  Here are some tips that are sure to make your search for the perfect dresses a little easier:

1.   Don't crowd the dressing rooms.  Bring who is necessary.  The more people you invite, the more opinions you're inviting.  Too many opinions can lead to being overwhelmed and confused.

2.  Consider getting your bridesmaids to make a list of their visions of the dresses.  Maybe some prefer strapless, or a certain color.  Don't lose control of the decision, but be open-minded to their opinions.

3.  Be understanding.  Don't put your best friend in a tight fitting, satin dress if it's hugging her in all the wrong places just because that's what you've been dreaming about.  Consider a looser fitting fabric, like chiffon.  I'd rather have a smiling, comfortable bridesmaid in my pictures than one that looks bitter and cramped.

4.  Keep skin tones in mind when choosing the shade of the dress.  For example: You might want to pair a lighter hue with a fair skin tone.  Otherwise you run the risk of them looking washed out.

5.  Don't make your bridesmaids look bad in order to make yourself look better.  You will be beautiful.  You want your friends to look and feel beautiful too.  Be a good friend!

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Candice & Tony's Wedding

We had a blast planning Candice and Tony's wedding!  They got married on June 1, 2013 at Loveless Barn.  The venue is naturally charming, but we vamped it up by adding burlap and lavender accents along with fun mason jar and lantern centerpieces.  We built a crate cake stand, which really brought out the rustic essence of the theme.  

Thanks to all of the vendors:

Planner- Nashville Event Planning

Photographer- Ace Photography

Caterer- Loveless Barn

Cake-Faboo Cakes

Venue- Loveless Barn

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