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4 Reasons Nashville Grooms (and Brides) Love Street Tuxedo

2012-05-23T06:42:32+00:00

We have shared various reasons why Street Tuxedo is the best choice for your tuxedo rental needs, and we've shared lots of weddings in which the grooms and groomsmen looked dapper in the tuxedos they rented from Street. It's easy for us to go on and on about why we feel they're great and that you should work with them. But, instead of us trying to convince you even further, we are going to look to your peers to tell us why they love Street Tuxedo. These are all from reviews from real brides and grooms who recommend Street Tuxedo and why they loved working with them for their wedding!

Photos by Mary Rosenbaum

Nashville Newlywed Launches Rental Company, Stockroom Vintage, + Shares Fave Venues for Vintage Weds

2012-05-22T09:56:32+00:00

Newlyed Elizabeth Ulrich-Fanguy, owner of Stockroom Vintage, is a passionate chick with an old-soul. She has been collecting vintage pieces since she was a kid. The child of a furniture maker, she was born into a family with an appreciation for handmade, restored, and repurposed beauties. It's no wonder that for her own budget wedding, her family recommended that she use her own pieces. And, that's just what she did.

Soon after she accomplished the feat of a lifetime, a vintage wedding for under $5k, she decided to share her specialty collection, custom-search and event styling services with other Nashville brides. And while her pieces are stunning, she is staying true to her budget wedding roots and amassed a collection that every Nashville bride can afford.

Discover the Nashville City Club: An All-Inclusive Wedding Venue with Stunning Views of Nashville

2012-05-21T06:32:19+00:00

AshleysBrideGuide.com welcomes the Nashville City Club to our list of Nashville wedding resources. If you are not familiar with them as a wedding venue, you might be surprised to find that it is an all-inclusive, downtown wedding location for Nashville brides and grooms. We were!

A few years ago, I had the great fortune of attending a business event at The Nashville City Cub. What stood out the most during that visit was their exceptional food and service. Because they are an established, full-time restaurant, with an Executive Chef, food is their forte. Ironically, most brides that choose Nashville City Club for their wedding venue discover their incredible food after falling in love with the venue's stunning views.

If you are a city-loving bride and want your guests to experience a taste of Nashville's vibrant downtown, add the Nashville City Club to your list of reception locations to consider. Because they are all-inclusive, you can literally show up with your dress, groom, guests, and photographer. You can even have a small ceremony at the same location.

Whether you are interested in great food and city views or an all-inclusive venue that alleviates some of your stress, you can't really go wrong with the Nashville City Club.

Photo by Scoobie's Photographic Images

Budget-Minded Couple Splurge on Picture This Nashville + Take The Kiosk Photo Booth to Reagan, TN!

2012-05-18T06:21:32+00:00

We love featuring local Nashville weddings, but Reagan, TN is local enough and this wedding just shows the importance of finding vendors you love - wherever they are located. For Kyla and John's budget-friendly wedding, Picture This Nashville really brought the fun (all the way from Nashville) and made the day for them and their guests.

Thanks to Shannon Fulton Photography for sending us photos from the ceremony and reception. Other photos are from Picture This Nashville (as marked).

Kyla and John's Picture This Guestbook cover

Grand Opening of Something Old, Something New, a Pre-Owned Wedding Dress Boutique in Lenox Village

2012-05-17T06:32:04+00:00

Something Old Something New (SOSN) has something for every bride looking to maximize her wedding budget. The wedding consignment boutique located in Nashville's Lenox Village features new, sample, and consignment wedding items at affordable prices, including bridal gowns, bridesmaids dresses, mother-of-the-bride gowns, shoes, jewelry, hair accessories, veils, and reception décor. Something Old Something New also caters to local party-goers, supplying the Nashville area with gorgeous second-hand dresses (most under $40!) perfect for any gala or prom.

Special thanks to Joe Hendricks Photography for kindly providing images of the salon and gowns.

Good News for Short Engagement or Procrastinating Brides: Save $500 on Summer Weddings at Noah Liff

2012-05-16T11:46:34+00:00

If you are recently engaged but have decided on a short engagement, or have been engaged for some time but have yet to find a venue for your summer wedding, now is the time to visit The Noah Liff Opera Center and take advantage of a special rate for select dates this summer.

According to Sarah Willard, their event manager, this contemporary venue is offering $500 off wedding packages (for new clients) for weddings that take place Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays in July or Fridays in August!

The Noah Liff Opera Center is one of Nashville's newest and most stunning wedding locations. The rate applies to only a few dates that will fill fast, so if there is any interest, contact Sarah at 615-832-5242 for more details.

Photos: Matt Andrews Photography, Scoobie's Photographic Images, and Martin O'Connor

Food Ideas for Your Nashville Wedding from Chef’s Market - Edible Spoons, Popcorn Bar, BLT Bites

2012-05-15T11:42:53+00:00

Nashville catering company, Chef's Market, invited engaged couples to their open house and tasting event to give brides an opportunity to chat with them in a more intimate, conversation-conducive setting than a bridal show. It was a great event that allowed couples to see Chef's Market's creativity, when it comes to food presentation and displays, and to taste just how delicious their food can be.

If you're not hungry now, you probably will be by the end of today's feature!

Wedding Inspiration: Robust, Exotic, Miami-Inspired Wedding Palette by Rhonda Patton

2012-05-14T06:00:09+00:00

Some brides know exactly what they want for their wedding style. Sharmaine was one of those brides. She wanted a modern, Miami-inspired wedding, full of rich colors. Rhonda of Rhonda Patton Weddings & Events can execute on just about any wedding concept and she did just that for Sharmaine, delivering "tropical and exotic flowers, a robust color palette and layers of texture."

Looking for inspiration or resources for your Nashville wedding? Take a quick look at Sharmaine and Lance's wedding design by Rhonda Patton and pin your faves to your wedding board. Then, visit Rhonda's blog for full details on their Miami-style wedding at Nashville's Cannery Ballroom.

Congrats Sharmaine and Lance!

Wedding Team:

Event Planner - Phoenix Forrester Events
Event Floral Designer - Rhonda Patton
Reception Venue - Cannery Ballroom
Cake - Cakes By Rebecca
Photography - Lori Ann Photography

From Traditional Vows Straight Into a Dance Party, This Couple Knew How to Celebrate Their Day

2012-05-11T06:05:17+00:00

When Amy, lead planner of Swizzle Events, told us about this lovely, Tennessee wedding, she started her description with, "Laura Beth and Matthew are a sweet couple with a quintessential sense of style. When we began working on their wedding plans, Laura Beth shared that she wanted a timeless, Audrey Hepburn style combined with a fun nightclub environment. Challenging? Maybe. Fun? Definitely."

Amy and the bride, Laura Beth, really speak to the day's higlights! And of course, the photos from Erin at The Collection are a perfect complement to walk you through the style and design.

Wedding Stationery Advice from Local Stationer paperKuts Studio: Avoiding Costly Mistakes + DIY Tips

2012-05-10T06:00:56+00:00

A few months ago, Kim, owner of paperKuts Studio shared advice at our Smart Bride Bootcamp on shopping for wedding stationery. There were so many questions presented by brides at our camp that I thought you, our online readers, might also want to know a little more about wedding stationery. So I reached back out to Kim to ask specific questions that might benefit you.

Invitations give your wedding guests the first impression and taste of your wedding style; so, it helps to get expert advice on how you want to be represented and where you can save vs where not to cut-corners. Here's what Kim had to say about wedding stationery during our Q+A.