Friday, January 30, 2015

Vintage Carnival Themed Wedding

We are so excited to be able to share the photos below. We had the opportunity this summer to work with Ace Photography and Drakewood Farms on styling this creative and fun photo shoot. Brides if you are wanting a different style for you wedding a carnival theme is the way to go! 

Cake and cupcakes by Faboo Cakes. 
Flowers by Posh Florals by Nashville Event Planning
Gorgeous picture captured by Ace Photography



Thank you to the following vendors: 

Floral and design: Nashville Event Planning
Cakes: Faboo Cakes 
Rental: Grand Central Party Rental
Venue: Drakewood Farm
Photography: Ace Photography
Dress: Glitz Bridal 
Formal Wear: Street Tuxedo

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Sunday, January 25, 2015

Wedding Trends For 2015

British Inspiration: The stylish details below bring to mind afternoon tea and garden parties.  Tables are often uncovered or simply adorned with a vintage lace cloth. Lush garlands get turned into runners and loosely styled floral centerpieces hang from above.

Popular Floral Design: Garden roses, juliet roses, peonies, hydrangeas, dahlias and ranunculus continue to be go-to favorites among brides. These flower are elegant but simply chic. 
Florals by NEP at Drakewood Farms

Greenery: We are seeing more and more greenery. Herbs like rosemary and mint, lemon leaf, magnolia leaf, and ivy.  Greenery is being used as table runners or chair swags, to frame cocktail menus and to give vintage chandeliers a soft look.
Design by NEP
Champagne fun: Champagne towers and bars have returned! A more casual, colorful option: mixing in fruit purées to create a signature cocktail that matches your color palette.

Cocktails: Craft beer; shots of different bourbons; wine samplings; sangria or soda bar; couples are letting guests sample their favorite drink or signature family beverage. These types of different drink stations are a great way to engage your guests

Family-style dining. Guest interaction is a big goal for today's couples.
Just a taste: Tasting stations are a great way for couples to show off their favorite foods in manageable portions. 

The Cake: Couples are choosing cake flavors that are rooted in their hometowns or family heritage, where they began dating or a favorite destination. A popular cake we will see more of in 2015 is the naked cake (pictured below).

Texture and more texture: Lace patterns, pleats, and textured material also remain strong trends for brides going for a vintage or soft, romantic feel. For a modern wedding, the texture might be a herringbone or other geometric pattern. 
Photo Credit to Ace Photography
Wedding color Ideas: Navy, Cream, Blush-Coral-Peach and Powder Blue-Sage and Sandalwood-Royal Blue, Cream, and Kelly Green
Florals, design and planning by NEP.

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Sunday, January 18, 2015

Drakewood Barn Weddings

We are excited to share some great pictures from a few weddings we helped design and plan at Drakewood Farms. If you are looking for the perfect barn/outdoor setting this venue is perfect! From the beautiful rolling farm land to the 1850 antebellum home. If you need more information please contact us and we can help set up a meeting. 


All florals by Nashville Event Planning 

Arch decor and florals by Nashville Event Planning team. 

Florals by Branching Out,  event rentals Grand Central Party Rental, and event design Nashville Event Planning




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Monday, September 1, 2014

S'Mores Bar for the Perfect Fall Wedding

A s'mores bar is a fun way to enhance your dessert table or wedding favors, especially if you plan on having kids at your wedding. This campfire favorite makes for a sweet treat year round. If you are interested in this sweet treat please call us today! 
Check out: Sunday Sisters 












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Monday, August 25, 2014

Michelle and Jacob's Reception Details

Michelle and Jacob's wedding was romantic and the perfect wedding every little girl dreams about. From the beautiful backdrop of historic War Memorial to the detailed draping around the room, our team helped design a chic wedding that exceeded Michelle and Jacobs expectations. The color palette was soft pinks, with pops of silver and white. Michelle wanted every decor detail simple, but elegant. It was important to Michelle to make her wedding feel warm and inviting, so she had our event team set up various seating areas around the room using vintage southern furniture. We are excited to share the pictures!


















Huge thanks to the amazing team of vendors for making this wedding possible!  
Event Design and Planning: Nashville Event Planning 
Reception Venue: War Memorial 
Ceremony: St. Edwards 
Photographer: KG Photography 
Event Rentals and Draping: Grand Central Party Rental 
Florist: Vicki with Branching Out
Caterer: The Chef and I Catering 
Nashville wedding band: The Downtown Band 
Wedding cake designer: Signature Cakes by Vicki 
Candy Buffet: Nashville Event Planning
Hotel: Nashville Homewood Suites
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Saturday, February 15, 2014

Prioritizing Your Planning

We all know that wedding planning can be an overwhelming process.  The moment that ring is slipped on your finger you are overcome with excitement and joy.  Once the initial shock and excitement settle, it hits you that you have no idea where to start!  Well I'm going to give you a few tips that will help you begin the planning process with confidence.


The first thing you want to do is speak to a planner.  It's extremely important to speak to a professional and get as much information as you can, even if you choose not to make a commitment to them at that time.  We offer free consultations at Nashville Event Planning so there is nothing to lose!

After speaking with a planner you will want to decide on a budget.  Your budget is one of the most important decisions you will make because it will dictate which vendors you are able to use.  Talk with your fiance', parents, grandparents or whoever you think will want to pitch in on the big day.  These days couples are straying from the traditional financial delegations, so it's important to discuss who is paying for what.  We will be able to help you through this process so you get the biggest bang out of your buck!

Once you've decided on your budget, start brainstorming and getting ideas of how you want your wedding day to look.  This is the part most brides enjoy and look forward to.  Keep in mind that the wedding style you choose will influence the venue, and possibly the dress you choose as well.  For instance, if you decide to have a rustic western theme, you will probably want your wedding to take place at a venue that has a barn, field or other southern accents.  To be more cohesive you could choose a southern style wedding gown.

 
       
As far as which to choose first, decide which is most important to you: dress, venue or style.  Which are you not willing to budge on?  Which will you be most happy with?  Which is most budget friendly?  All of these questions will get you a few steps further in your planning.

Next you will want to choose your wedding date.  The reason you want to decide these things before choosing your date is because there is no guarantee that your desired venue will be available on the date you've chosen.  It's best to not get attached to anything before papers are signed.  Try your best to roll with the punches and be flexible.  However, like I stated earlier, if the date is something you are unwilling to budge on then plan accordingly.

There are many more decisions to be made beyond these.  I hope this gives you an idea of how to get started.  Nashville Event Planning really does aim to keep you happy, calm and collected throughout the entire process.  We can help you with anything and everything you need.  Our goal is for you to be completely overjoyed at the results of your wedding day.  We strive to make you happy!  Call us today and set up a free consultation to see how we can make the days up to, and the day of your wedding as easy as possible!


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