Finally! Photos from our March 13 Wedding @ Lakeside Resort in Smithville, TN

We handled all florals (decor/bouquets/boutonnieres), decor, linens, rentals, planning/coordinating, hair/make-up, and provided staff for set-up/tear-down.

Another fabulous bouquet...

(From May 1st) We photographed this entire wedding and did all decor/floral/etc. I will post pics as soon as I get them from Allen. I loved this one, even though it was the flood weekend and we all worked outside in the rain in full rain gear!! They got married under a tent and it was still beautiful!! Very colorful wedding, which was awesome for that super-rainy weekend!!

Video from May 22 Wedding Reception

This was taken with my cell phone, so it's not the best quality-- but, I still wanted to share. Great job I DO CREW!

May 22 Wedding

This is our 6th wedding of the year and I am just now posting photos! You can tell that I am not as with it as I have been. I will hopefully post more soon on our past weddings, but no promises. :)

I am 8 months pregnant and about to take maternity leave for the rest of the year! But, I wanted to get a few shots up and make that announcement so that it is official! We will still be booking weddings, so feel free to contact me. I am just not going to be AS invlolved. :)

Congrats to Melissa & Houston!!

The Boro Bridal Ball - March 20th

The Boro Bridal Ball

Murfreesboro Bridal Show

SATURDAY, MARCH 20th
11 AM - 4 PM
STONES RIVER COUNTRY CLUB
1830 NW BROAD ST.
MURFREESBORO, TN 37129

www.borobridalball.com

Bride's Choice 2010 Award Winner!

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This Weekend's Wedding: Bridal Bouquet and the 2 Centerpieces

Apologies...

To our loyal blog readers, we do apologize for the long delay in our posts. More frequent activity will resume as soon as possible! Thank you!

This Week's Coupon

The Inn at Evins Mill Venue

Information provided by www.evinsmill.com
The Inn at Evins Mill is a unique country inn and getaway located in Smithville, Tennessee, near Center Hill Lake. The inn provides guests all the amenities of a resort in the intimate setting of a bed & breakfast.

Property Rental
Property rental extends from noon/3:00 p.m. on day of arrival to noon/3:00 p.m. on day of departure and features…
•exclusive use of our Main Lodge, including Millstone Landing, Adele Commons, Evelyn Commons, Stone Room, Taylor Hall, Manning Overlook & Ivy Overlook
•exclusive use of the Gristmill, including Davidson Room, Knox Room & Courtland Game Hall
•exclusive use of the entire forty acre property, featuring waterfalls, hiking trails, fishing ponds, streams, a recreation area & multiple ceremony locations
•one "bridal" suite w/ pampered extras, including a gift basket of premium snacks & beverages, select bath & body products, use of waffle weave robes & a rose in a ribbon-wrapped vase
•other overnight accommodations available to wedding guests at significantly discounted prices (see below)
Minimum food & beverage order for receptions and rehearsal dinners is $25 per person for events of 100 guests or less. For events with more than 100 guests, the minimum order is $20 per person.
• With the exception of the wedding cake, Evins Mill is the exclusive provider of food & beverage service.
• Tea, coffee, lemonade and ice water come with all food orders.
• One complimentary beverage station featuring the beverages outlined above is provided in the Main Lodge from arrival through departure.
• Other beverages such as sodas, bottled water and alcoholic beverages are available but are not included in the food order price outlined above.
• Breakfast for two is included in the price of every room.
• A 20% service charge applies to all food & beverage orders.
Two Day Exclusive Rental - $3,000 to $4,000
The two day rental is designed for brides and grooms who are hosting not only their ceremony and reception at Evins Mill but also their rehearsal dinner. The two day rental price is discounted $500 to $1,000 if one of the two days includes a Sunday and/or the weekend in question does not coincide with our high season (May through November)
One Day Exclusive Rental - $2,000
The one day rental is designed for brides and grooms who are hosting their ceremony and reception at Evins Mill but not their rehearsal dinner.

Evins Mill hosts all food & beverage related activities at the Main Lodge, where up to 175 guests can be comfortably seated in the following locations:
• Taylor Hall - seating for 80
• Millstone Landing - seating for 32
• Stone Room - seating for 22
• Manning Overlook (covered outdoor porch) - seating for 40


Buffets are set-up in Evelyn Commons, while a full service bar is available in Adele Commons. Evins Mill will furnish, set-up and break-down tables, linens, chairs and serving ware for up to 175 guests.
The Lodge provides a cozy and warm setting not only for rehearsal dinners & reception meals but also for the festive traditions that often accompany them, including the cutting of the cake, toasting, the first dance and the toss of the garter!
xo Heather

Daily Venue Feature: Cumberland University's Baird Chapel

Cumberland University's Baird Chapel

Front views are below (your guests will enter here).

Main staircase (you will see it as soon as you walk in)... the door that you see to the right leads to the chapel. There is also another entrance on the left that you cannot see.

We did not find the lights for the room until after my camera battery died, so I do apologize for the poor lighting.

Stage Area

Gorgeous Ceiling

There was limited info on their site, but I do know that the rental is around $1,200 and it comes with 10 tables and 100 chairs. It

is a very large and beautiful space, especially if you can coordinate your wedding colors around the reds, blues, greens, and golds.

Virtual Tour of Baird Chapel:

http://www.ecampustours.com/VirtualTours/VirtualTourSub.aspx?FafsaCode=003485&ItemID=3

To submit an Event Request form, go here:

http://www.cumberland.edu/visitors/event_requests.html

Contact:

Cumberland University

One Cumberland Square

Lebanon, TN 37087-3408

Phone: 615.444.2562

Toll Free: 800.467.0562

Fax: 615.444.2569

Email: info@cumberland.edu

Daily Venue Feature: Southhall Eden

Southall Eden is a 5 acre farm located in the rolling hills of middle Tennessee, just two miles from the picturesque village of Leiper’s Fork and minutes from historic downtown Franklin. Its rustic charm make it a perfect location for those seeking a natural yet elegant venue for a wedding, corporate event, or party. Its hillside setting offers views of the rolling pastures and horse farms, while its 1904 farmhouse and turn of the century barn create an authentic farm atmosphere. In spring and summer, Southall Eden comes to life as its gardens and borders bloom with a beautiful array of flowers and greenery. In autumn, foliage bursts with color as the cooler air settles in. Rental rates range from $1,450-$2,450. The farm has many areas such as, party shed, restrooms, kitchenette, dining pavilion, back lawn, back and side porches, front porch, southeast pasture, hillside, barnyard, front lawn and northeast pasture.

For more information visit: www.southalleden.com

Contact: Shannon O’Kelley 615-775-408 shannon@cornbeefwindstorm.com

This Week's Coupon

Daily Venue Feature: CJ's Off the Square

Let CJ's Off the Square help you create an unforgettable private party for up to 135 guests in thier historic home and garden located just two blocks from downtown Franklin 's charming Main Street .

From beautiful weddings to corporate picnics, they offer impeccable service in unparalleled surroundings.

Finding the perfect setting is one of the most important decisions you will make as you plan your wedding.

Everything you need to create your dream wedding for up to 135 guests is right there on site to make finding the perfect look fun and easy. Together, you can create a grand experience you and your guests will remember for years to come.

Complete wedding packages start at just $4950 and include exclusive use of the facility as well as all tables, linens and chairs for your ceremony and reception.

For more information call: 615-216-7576

Or visit: www.cjsoffthesquare.com

Daily Venue Feature: The Hermitage Hotel

Experience one of a kind…

The Hermitage Hotel welcomes you and beckons you to enjoy its timeless architecture and opulent décor. At The Hermitage Hotel, we place a great deal of importance on the finer details because we believe that a great celebration doesn’t just happen – it takes caring professionals and deliberate planning. We have a select group of individuals, from our award winning Culinary Team to our Certified Wedding and Catering Professionals to cater to your every need.

Come visit and see for yourself…
Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Consultations by appointment

615-823-5132 or 615-823-6935

Pricing: Facilites rental is anywhere from $1,500-3,000 plus fees and taxes.

Link to their Wedding Info/Pricing/Menus:

http://thehermitagehotel2-px.trvlclick.com/site/files/cm/File/WeddingPacket.pdf

Contact:

231 Sixth Avenue North | Nashville, Tennessee | 888.310.8176

Event Rooms:

Luxurious Surroundings…Impeccable Service…

Enjoy the graceful elegance of our Veranda for an intimate celebration, or take in the breath taking allure of our Grand Ballroom for a more elaborate affair. From 50-350, the personalized service of our unparalleled staff and our award winning culinary team, assures your reception will surpass your every expectation. Just as you would expect from Tennessee’s only AAA Five Diamond and Mobile Five Star Hotel.

The Grand Ballroom and Lobby Capacity: 150-350 An uncommon setting for prestigious gatherings, The Grand Ballroom has an ornately painted ceiling, majestic Russian walnut paneling, and stunning oil portraits of the U.S. Presidents from Tennessee. With nearly 2,500 square feet of unobstructed space and located directly off the stunning glass-ceiling lobby, it is a spectacular setting for receptions and dinner banquets.

Veranda Capacity: 50-100 The historic Veranda overlooks Sixth Avenue and has played host to many elegant events over the past century. With its high-arched, faux painted ceiling, graceful French doors and exquisite cornice work, the Veranda is the most stunning setting for weddings, receptions, luncheons, dinners, or showers in Nashville.

Daily Venue Feature: Cedarvine Manor

The prestigious concierge of Cedarvine Manor welcomes you to Middle Tennessee’s premier events facility. We wish to offer you the ideal location to showcase your unity.

From Cedarvine Manor’s stately, tree lined entrance to its courtyards, to the lush green meadow and Jacqueline’s pond, our 22 acre antebellum estate combines the charm of yesteryear with today’s modern conveniences, to our Five Star Concierge service, Cedarvine Manor offers a myriad of picturesque locations that will provide the perfect setting for your wedding celebration. If an outdoor ceremony is what you have in mind, there are several outdoor locations from which you may choose. Whether you prefer an intimate gathering or a spectacular social event on a grand scale, we have the setting, facilities, catering and experience it takes to make weddings magical. Our expert Concierge staff will assist you in finding a location that suits your individual tastes.
At the end of your day, we offer accommodations at the Inn at Cedarvine, Our 8 room Five Star Concierge Service designed to reflect personalized hospitality offered to all of our guests.

Weddings at Cedarvine lend an unsurpassed southern elegance to your unity celebration. The grandeur of Cedarvine and the peacefulness of the estate setting, combined with our renowned Five Star Concierge Service will make your wedding one of the most memorable and amazing experiences of your life. We welcome you to come and experience all that Cedarvine has to offer.

Your Ceremony Site: Choose a beautiful, outdoor, garden setting in the manicured Courtyard facing either the sparkling fountains or the Log Cabin. You may wish to make a grand entrance by descending from the white staircase at the back of the Manor or arrive in an old-fashioned, horse-drawn carriage. The Courtyard can seat 400+ guests. For a more rustic setting, you may elect to use the Covered Bridges overlooking the turtle pond. The Covered Bridge can seat 100 guests comfortably for wedding ceremonies and provides shade, ceiling fans and the sounds of a trickling waterfall and splashing fountains in the background. Indoor ceremonies are held in the Loft of Vine Event Center. The second floor area boasts a 27 ft. cathedral ceiling, a balcony, and antique, doors through which you may enter. Smaller wedding of 30 people or less can be held on the lower floor of the Antique-filled Mansion.

Your Catered Reception:
Will be private. No other events will be taking place at your facility of choice, while you and your guests are present. The Vine Event Center Main Dining Room is on the first level and can seat up to 250 guests. There is a beautiful mahogany dance floor and stage area for your entertainment. There is additional seating on the adjacent, covered patio for up to 150 more guests.

Website: www.cedarvinemanor.com

Contact: 8061 Murfreesboro Road ( HWY 231 S.) • Lebanon, Tennessee 37090

615-443-2211 • Fax: 615-443-2123 • 800-447-9155