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

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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

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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

Scott Wedding Bouquet

Here is our pro shot! Great job, Brit!!

Engagement Session Teaser

This is one of our 2010 brides, Holly, with her fiance, Josh...

Many more to come!

Daily Venue Feature: Oaklands Mansion

Oaklands Historic House Museum grounds and visitor center are available for private functions AFTER 4:30 P.M. The grounds may be available during museum hours with approval of Oaklands Historic House Museum. By hosting/participating in an event at Oaklands, you and your guests have given permission for any photographs or videos taken to be used in Oaklands publications.

In order to maintain the historical integrity of Oaklands Historic House Museum, the following guidelines must be followed. Failure to comply with these guidelines may result in the forfeit of your damage/cleaning deposit. Oaklands Historic House Museum will be glad to furnish you with additional copies for your caterer, florist, or event planner. Please read carefully to avoid any misunderstandings. We look forward to working with you on your event.

Due to fire codes, the maximum capacity of Maney Hall at Oaklands is 150 seated and 200 standing. Oaklands reserves the right to contact the fire marshal if maximum capacity is exceeded.

DESCRIPTION OF FACILITIES:

Maney Hall rental includes:

• Grand Ball Room
• Tables and Chairs
• Portable Bar
• Audio/Visual Equipment
• Catering Kitchen
• Storage Area/Coat Room
• Hallway
• Restrooms
• Front Porch of Visitors Center
  

The staff offices, gift shop and the presentation room will be locked and unavailable.

Groups larger than 110 will require valet parking at the lessee's expense. Valet service must be approved by Oaklands and a copy of insurance provided. Valet service must be approved by Oaklands and a copy of insurance provided.

There is no bridal or groom changing room available at this facility.

Grounds rental includes:

• Front lawn of the mansion
• Parking lot available for frame tents only. (Stakes will not be allowed in the pavement)
• Due to the underground irrigation system tenting of the grounds will need prior approval for specific locations.
• Access to exterior electrical outlets located at the visitor center and the mansion.
• Groups larger that 110 will require valet parking at the lessee's expense. Valet service must be approved by Oaklands and a copy of insurance provided. Valet service must be approved by Oaklands and a copy of insurance provided.

(Visitors center and restrooms will be locked and unavailable unless rented separately).

• Rental of Maney Hall is required for groups of 40 or more.

-WEBSITE- http://www.oaklandsmuseum.org/rental.html

-CONTACT-

Physical Address:
900 North Maney Avenue
Murfreesboro, TN 37130

Phone: 615-893-0022
Fax: 615-893-0513
Email: info@oaklandsmuseum.org

Daily Venue Feature: TPAC's War Memorial Plaza & Auditorium

At this magical historic venue, you may hold your ceremony, reception, or both! It is a gorgeous location, holding 400 at its maximum capacity, with convenient parking available.

For detailed info, please visit http://www.tpac.org/facilities/weddings.asp. You must go there and email a staff member for rental rates.

Daily Venue Feature: The General Jackson Showboat

Come aboard the General Jackson for a fabulous wedding! Accommodating smaller weddings (up to 60 guests), the General Jackson is the perfect spot for that unique and intimate experience. Ranging from $7,000-$12,000 (including fees/taxes), you and your fiance can provide your wedding guests with an unforgettable experience. The price will be determined by your choice of meal/style and if you want you and your guests to attend the "show" that evening. Your wedding ceremony is at 5:45, guests boarding at 5:30. The bride boards 1 hour prior to everyone else. I have included a PDF form below with all of the info that you would need.

MORE INFO:

http://www.generaljackson.com/site/files/cm/GJ%20Wedding%20Packet%202009.pdf

Contact:

Phone- 615-871-5653 Wedding Department

Email- weddings@gaylordhotels.com

Daily Venue Feature: Union Station

Elegance Is The Perfect Backdrop At Our Nashville Wedding Facility.
Let the romance begin under the vaulted stained-glass ceiling of Union Station - a Wyndham Historic Hotel. The premier choice among Nashville wedding venues, this magnificent hoteloffers a variety of elegant banquet rooms, each architecturally unique. Enjoy exquisite stone arches, an open-air walkway, gold-leaf medallions, and breathtaking sculptures that will leave a lasting impression on your guests. Whether you want to celebrate in our expansive grand lobby, or in a more intimate setting, let our stunning Nashville wedding facility set the stage for your happily ever after.
· 12,000 square feet of lovingly restored and architecturally unique event space
· Grand Lobby - With its 65-foot-high stained glass ceiling, bas-relief angels, and gold-leaf medallions, it takes the cake for a romantic setting. Accommodates up to 500 guests.
· McKinley and Majors Rooms - Magnificent stone archways and paneled ceilings create a warm and welcoming environment for your affair. Each room accommodates up to 170 for banquets and receptions up to 230, or can be combined for larger groups.
· Louisville and Nashville Room - This elegant room fits great for a reception of approximately 200 guests, or a sit-down dinner for 120.
· Montfort Lewis Room - The ideal choice for intimate gatherings of up to 40 guests.
· Veranda - This intimate outdoor terrace is the perfect option for banquets or receptions.

Daily Venue Feature: Cheekwood Art Museum & Botanical Gardens

Price: $900-$1400 including deposit
Categories: Ceremony &/OR Reception options
Address: 1200 Forrest Park Drive Nashville, TN. 37203

Phone: (615) 354-6377
Capacity: Max 800
Style: banquet hall, mansion, restaurant, botanical gardens
View: garden/park, pool/pond
Hours: Cheekwood is available for wedding ceremonies and receptions after 5:00 pm. The Pineapple Room Restaurant is available after 5:00pm. The Potter Meeting Room and Massey Display Hall are available during business hours for meetings and luncheons. All events must end at 12 midnight.

About: Cheekwood is a 55-acre botanical garden and museum of art that is available for Weddings, Receptions, Rehearsal Dinners and Special Events. We have 5 beautiful garden sites available for ceremonies and 4 unique reception sites to meet all of your needs. Our Professional staff looks forward to working with you ...
Insurance: Cheekwood requires special insurance for private events. Please contact Cheekwood Rentals for information about the specific insurance needs for your event.

Scott Wedding

Congrats Meg & Jason!!

This wedding was at Cannonsburgh Village in Murfreesboro. I have been to Cannonsburgh before and we do engagement sessions in the village but this was our first wedding and we loved every minute of it. It was stress-free and the MPRD Staff were incredible to work with!

For this wedding, we provided decor, linens, centerpieces, floral, and all bouquets + event staff for all set-up and tear-down. We also provided photography, however- these photos are not from our photographer. They are just shots from my per

sonal camera. I will post pro shots as soon as they are available to me! Thanks!

Bridal Bouquet: Circus roses with Peacock feather accents- wrapped in an ivory satin ribbon.

All of the bridesmaids carried the same bouquet, but smaller and with less feathers. They wore navy satin gowns. It was

beautiful!

Groom's Boutonniere- circus rose, green hypericum, and a peacock feather- wrapped in a navy satin ribbon; all others had hypericum accents, but no feather! :o)

"Platter" style guest book... very cute!

This was the set-up before nightfall... once it was dark, all candles and centerpieces provided a wonderful glow for an intimate reception.

We added small arrangements to the bistro tables for a pop of color...

Chef's Market catered the wedding and Julia's Homestyle Bakery provided the cheesecake bar this past weekend. Yummy!!

We froze... but we made the best of it, of course!

Thank you to Phillip, Kendra, Allison, Mike, Britni, and Stacy for making this day come together beautifully! And last but not least- thank you to the bride, groom, and their families for allowing I Do Weddings to share in this special day!!

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