The Wedding Scoop | Ashley's Bride Guide http://ashleysbrideguide.com/ en info@ashleysbrideguide.com Copyright 2010 2010-03-12T06:01:18+00:00 In the Heart of the City - An ABG Bride Weds at Nashville’s Hutton Hotel! http://ashleysbrideguide.com/the_wedding_scoop/article/letcher-britt-wedding/ http://ashleysbrideguide.com/the_wedding_scoop/article/letcher-britt-wedding/#When:06:01:18Z When when when are we going to feature a Hutton Hotel wedding?  That's been my question forever!  Finally, the day has arrived.  Thanks to Kimberly, Joseph, their planner Celebrations by Design and their photographer, Shanna Mahoney, I can check out this swank wedding venue vicariously.  Yes, I've dined their but seeing a wedding there is quite different. Plus, they included the Parthenon in their wedding day pictures and I so love the Parthenon.

Nashville provides such a beautiful backdrop for weddings, whether it's off in the country on a rustic farm or plantation or at a chic, downtown city setting. 

Thanks to Celebrations by Design (planner) and Shanna Mahoney Photography, we get a peek into the special day shared by our bride and groom, Kimberly and Joseph.  They really looked like they had a great time from the pictures at Centennial Park to the symbolic ceremony and fun filled reception.

Congratulations Kimberly and Joseph, and thank you for sharing your day with us and all our readers!

]]> 2010-03-12T06:01:18+00:00 Goodwill Wedding Gala: Great Gown for a Good Cause http://ashleysbrideguide.com/the_wedding_scoop/article/goodwill-wedding-gala-bridal-gown/ http://ashleysbrideguide.com/the_wedding_scoop/article/goodwill-wedding-gala-bridal-gown/#When:06:48:36Z What if I told you you could buy a wedding dress for less while helping the less fortunate?  Or, that your bridesmaid could find a killer gown while helping the disadvantaged? 

On March 20, Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee invites you to the Goodwill Wedding Gala where bridal wear will be sold at deeply discounted prices with the proceeds going to benefit Goodwill. 

Nashville bridal gown

]]> Attire & Accessories 2010-03-11T06:48:36+00:00 What’s Hot in Nashville Wedding Colors: Whimsical Red & Turquoise http://ashleysbrideguide.com/the_wedding_scoop/article/whimsical-red-turquoise-wedding-tablescape/ http://ashleysbrideguide.com/the_wedding_scoop/article/whimsical-red-turquoise-wedding-tablescape/#When:06:26:08Z I absolutely LOVE the red and blue color combo for just about anything - from home decor and fashion to weddings.  The funny thing is - I painted my home office red and turquoise in 2006 and didnt even think about the palette for weddings...until I started seeing fabulous inspiration boards like the one by Opulent Couturier below.  I have yet to tire of these two colors combined and hope to see many more weddings in these super popular colors.

The Background:

Latrice of Opulent Couturier is back to inspire us once again and to demonstrate how event styling for your wedding day can work..  Tablescapes are a great way to design your dream wedding reception, incorporating elements that you love.

The Inspiration:

inspiration board red and turquoise feathers blue

]]> Details, Design & Florals, Inspiration & Trends 2010-03-10T06:26:08+00:00 Miss the HER Nashville Bridal Brunch? More Great Wedding Finds http://ashleysbrideguide.com/the_wedding_scoop/article/fun-finds-from-the-her-nashville-bridal-brunch-pt-2/ http://ashleysbrideguide.com/the_wedding_scoop/article/fun-finds-from-the-her-nashville-bridal-brunch-pt-2/#When:06:40:10Z Bridal Shows & Events, Vendors & Venues 2010-03-09T06:40:10+00:00 Fun Finds from the HER Nashville Bridal Brunch - Pt. 1 http://ashleysbrideguide.com/the_wedding_scoop/article/her-nashville-bridal-brunch/ http://ashleysbrideguide.com/the_wedding_scoop/article/her-nashville-bridal-brunch/#When:06:15:16Z The Her Nashville bridal show is my new favorite bridal show!  I loved the venue, Noah Liff Opera Center, which boasts a beautiful, open and airy ambiance that made the show seem very LA:).  Seriously, I felt like I'd been transported to a different city.  Not that I don't love Nashville but the show had a very different vibe than any I've attended in the past.

I attended the show with Cassie, who is here to share all of our favorite wedding finds with you.  

Enjoy ~ Ashley

 

On the last weekend in February, nFocus and HER magazine hosted a bridal brunch at the Noah Liff Opera Center. The center is centrally located; close enough to all the hottest spots downtown without all the noise and traffic. If you haven't visited the site yet, you should. It is a great new Nashville wedding venue  and perfect for any bride! The center is perfect because it will compliment any color scheme, especially with the little pops of red throughout the whole place. I particularly like the drama and sophistication of the red spiral staircase.

]]> Bridal Shows & Events 2010-03-08T06:15:16+00:00 Nashville Wedding Venue Spotlight: Events@1418 for City Chic Brides http://ashleysbrideguide.com/the_wedding_scoop/article/city-chic-vendor-spotlight-on-events-1418/ http://ashleysbrideguide.com/the_wedding_scoop/article/city-chic-vendor-spotlight-on-events-1418/#When:06:15:35Z Tucked away amongst the industrial structures on Church Street is a jewel of a building in which couples have shared and celebrated their firsts as Mr. & Mrs.  I still remember driving by there a few years ago and seeing their sign and thinking, "I'll bet that's a really cool space for an event."  I wasn't too far off the mark - Events@1418 is an excellent event space, complete with a rooftop with spectacular views of downtown Nashville.  I'm still trying to think of a reason to have a party there! 

We asked Kellie Bryson, owner of Events@1418 to tell us a little more about the space!

Our Spotlight on Events @ 1418
Kellie Bryson, Owner

Nashville event space

]]> Vendors & Venues 2010-03-05T06:15:35+00:00 Tasty Wedding Ideas from the Chef’s Market Tasting Event http://ashleysbrideguide.com/the_wedding_scoop/article/wedding-food-ideas-chefs-market-tasting/ http://ashleysbrideguide.com/the_wedding_scoop/article/wedding-food-ideas-chefs-market-tasting/#When:06:01:48Z Rarely am I excited to make the drive to Goodlettsville (I can sense those of you who commute everyday rolling your eyes - sorry!) but last Thursday was an exception. Rush-hour traffic be damned, I happily drove to the Chef's Market Bridal Tasting Event.  I made it there with ten minutes to spare and already a good crowd had arrived, eagerly waiting for the party to get started.  Everyone, including me, was eyeing the dishes being set out on the yellow and green themed stations.

Nashville wedding catering snacks

]]> Cakes & Catering 2010-03-04T06:01:48+00:00 Luxury Bridal Gowns for Less with New Sample Sale Website! http://ashleysbrideguide.com/the_wedding_scoop/article/luxury-bridal-gowns-for-less-with-new-sample-sale-website/ http://ashleysbrideguide.com/the_wedding_scoop/article/luxury-bridal-gowns-for-less-with-new-sample-sale-website/#When:06:01:22Z b. Hughes Bridal has launched a new blog that is perfect for the bride looking for a luxury gown for less.  Perhaps there's a fabulous gown that you've been eyeing but it just wasnt in the budget OR maybe you love a particular designer and would die for any stunning gown from their collection. 

Whatever the case - check this blog regularly or visit the b. Hughes bridal salon for a larger inventory of sample gowns now available for sale!

According to b. Hughes, this blog is "dedicated to the gowns that we have put on sample sale. We have other gowns available from these designers that are not listed on this site. Please contact us via email: bhughesbridalformal@gmail.com for inquiries or questions. All gowns are sampled in size 10 unless otherwise stated."

Here's a sampling...

 

Badgley Mischka Ginger Gown

Strapless fitted and flared gown of rouched pearl silk satin chiffon horizontally draped with beaded midriff accent and full skirt

Badgley Mischka Ginger Gown

]]> Attire & Accessories, Luxury Wed Finds 2010-03-03T06:01:22+00:00 A Southall Eden Farm Wedding, Filled with Southern Charm http://ashleysbrideguide.com/the_wedding_scoop/article/a-spectacular-southall-eden-farm-southern-charm-wedding/ http://ashleysbrideguide.com/the_wedding_scoop/article/a-spectacular-southall-eden-farm-southern-charm-wedding/#When:06:25:28Z

Featured Blogger: Dawn of Premier W.E.D.

This wedding has wonderful Southern charm! The bride and groom clearly knew what they wanted going into the design of their wedding. The orange in the florals paired with the wood "vases" and rustic color scheme look splendid for a fall wedding. It looks especially pleasant in contrast with the burnt red barn in the background. The cowboy boots are also a great touch to their Southern wedding!

]]> Real Nashville Weddings 2010-03-02T06:25:28+00:00 We’re All Invited! Join Us Tonight at the Grand Opening of StudioWed http://ashleysbrideguide.com/the_wedding_scoop/article/grand-openinging-studiowed-nashville/ http://ashleysbrideguide.com/the_wedding_scoop/article/grand-openinging-studiowed-nashville/#When:06:28:51Z We are so excited, no, THRILLED to announce that StudioWed Nashville is now open!  StudioWed is the official sponsor of our new, very snazzy website, and we could hardly wait for their studio to officially open its doors to us and all the brides in Music City.  Even better, the space will soon become the ABG team's official work {hang out} space! 

Located at Edgehill Studios,  StudioWed is an exclusive collection of Nashville wedding vendors representing the finest wedding professionals in the Middle Tennessee area. According to their owners, Mary Alice and Leigh, "This is a hip and revolutionary concept in local and destination weddings in Nashville; a stylish and sophisticated planning studio where Nashville's best wedding vendors come to you. Meet with a photographer over coffee in the morning and enjoy a glass as you chat with a florist in the afternoon. Best of all, there is no cost to you as a bride to use StudioWed's services, so you can feel free to spend an entire day--- or as many as you need--- planning your big day!"

studiowed-nashville-now-open

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