Wedding planning can be both fulfilling and overwhelming. Looking at wedding blogs, books and magazines can put most brides into creative overload. This abundance of amazing and gorgeous weddings can make it difficult for brides to narrow down the wedding style that is truly theirs. In wedding planning, you should be true to yourself - your ideals, your style for your wedding. Here are 6 ways to get you started:
Photography:
Chris and Adrienne Scott1. You as a couple: Do you have common hobbies? How did you meet? Guests at your wedding want to see you and your personality reflected in the event. Give the tables names that reflect your hobbies or decor that matches your favorite travel destination.
2. You as an individual: Is the groom a DJ or musician? Is the bride an artist? Let your personal talents be included in your wedding. The groom could create the playlist or even perform one song at the reception. The bride can create the artwork for the programs or invites.
3. Your dream wedding: Most people have a vision of how their dream wedding looks and feels. While sometimes it is not possible to create this entire dream due to budget or time constraints, use that ideal to fine tune and refine your wedding. Do you dream of a wedding at an amusement park but it isn't possible? Serve cotton candy and funnel cakes or have a food truck. Maybe have some small games for the guests such as a ball toss or dart game.
4. Family traditions: There are some family traditions, whether they are of weddings or other events, that can be incorporated into most weddings Does your grandma always make her famous carrot cake for every family gathering? Enlist family ahead of time or take the recipe to a baker and make mini cupcakes. Are the same candlesticks or dishes at every Thanksgiving or Christmas meal? Use them on the head table or sweetheart table for a touch of tradition. Traditions and family history are a wonderful way to include the past with your future.
5. Your preferences: Some decisions are easier during planning. What colors do you like? Too many choices. What colors do you dislike? Your likes and dislikes should be conveyed to your vendors to give them insight to your preferences.
6. Being firm: Pressure from family and friends can make your decisions seem inappropriate or too casual. If something is important to you, then be firm about your decision. What make you as a couple happy should be your focus. While your family may not understand your desire to move away from "what everyone has done for years", it can be great to create your own new traditions.
Just remember, you are unique. Let it shine during your wedding.
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There are many great bridal event happening in Middle TN. Visit one or all for a chance to be inspired and amazed by all the amazing vendors in the area.
Jan 15 - StudioWed
Inspired Bride Jan 22 - Her Nashville
Bridal BrunchJan 22 -
Put a Ring on It Murfreesboro
Jan 29 -
Sumner County Bridal Show Gallatin
Feb 5 - Perfect Wedding Guide
Bridal ShowFeb 19 -
Pink Bridal Show Murfreesboro
Feb 25 -
Live, Laugh Love Bridal Show Columbia
Mar 4 -
Here Comes the Brides Franklin
Mar 11 -
Pink Bridal Show Franklin
Mar 18 -
RippaVilla Bridal Fair Spring Hill
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A wedding is one of the most important events in a person's life, and bridesmaids and groomsmen play a big part in making the event so special. A great way to show your thanks to your bridesmaids and groomsmen is through giving them a thoughtful, personalized gift. Here are just a few ideas to show you care:
Vintage typewriter key cufflinks by Buster and boo are a funky, unique gift that can be worn by a groomsman long after your wedding day. Pick out letters in their initials for a personalized touch.
Silk ribbon & wrap charm bracelets by Charmed Design make great bridesmaid gifts. Available in a variety of colors, you can pick out charms tailored to each bridesmaid's personality. It's a gift she's sure to love.
These
stylish gold-brushed handmade white porcelain bowls from One Sydney Road are the perfect gift for retro glamour girls. A swank addition to any home, fill one of these with your bridesmaid's favorite wrapped candies for a gift she'll always remember.
For more great gift ideas, check out the Gift Giving Advisory Board's
Hostess Gift Guide and
Holiday Gift Guide.
Author bio:Mallory Whitfield is a proud resident of New Orleans, Louisiana. She started her blog,
Miss Malaprop, in 2006 as a place to share her finds and document her personal journey to live a more sustainable lifestyle. In 2010 she expanded her offerings to include an online shop dedicated to the very best in
handmade and eco-friendly gifts.
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I recently had the pleasure of visiting
Natchez Hills Vineyard and Event Center. This venue is located about an hour southwest of Nashville near Columbia.
This location features a vineyard as well as an event center. A winery is schedule to open in the near future. Weddings can be held outdoors by the vineyard or indoors in the event center. The event center holds around 125 guests. There is also the option of placing a tent near the vineyards for an outdoor reception.
Flowers by
Columbia Carriage HouseNext to the event center is a full cottage with a kitchen and bedrooms that the bride can use to change or rent for overnight use. This cottage is conveniently located across the patio from the event center. It is fully furnished and includes a great kitchen.
Natchez Hills offers packages from Venue Only to Full Service. Venue Only packages include tables and chairs and start at $2500, plus cleaning fee and tax. The venue offers a list of preferred vendors but allows outside vendors as well. Full Service packages are based on your guest count and include music, flowers, cake, lighting and many more services and upgrades.
Want private accommodations or a second venue option? The owners of Natchez Hills also run
Ridgetop Bed and Breakfast a 170 acre farm setting nearby. The venue can also arrange for shuttle service from Columbia as well.
Be sure to visit
Natchez Hills or call them at 931-285-2500
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Jessica and Kirk were married on a beautiful day in August. Both the ceremony and reception were held at West End Church of Christ.
Jessica was getting a cake from
Maples Wedding Cakes.
The cake, of course, was simply amazing. It incorporated Jessica's colors of black and white with red accents.
What Jessica didn't know was that Jay Quall was going to personally deliver the cake. Jay visited with Jessica before the ceremony.
The bride and groom didn't see the cake until they entered the reception. They were thrilled as you can see.
Vendors:Photographer:
Miller PhotographyFlorist:
MayflowersCake:
Jay QuallsCatering: Holmes Catering - 615-415-3937
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