African American Culture Meets New Orleans Fun at this Romantic, Gaylord Springs Wedding
Friday, February 3, 2012
Nashville is full of so many venues, and here we are sharing a venue we have yet to feature - the Gaylord Springs Golf Course. Yes, even with the Southern charm of Nashville, you can still have a lovely wedding on an award-winning golf course.
James and Shannon sent us their outdoor wedding to view and we were all too happy! They chose a more modern, but very classy venue for a very timless feel. Even with a vintage, classic edge, the couple still showed their personality and fun side by giving a nod to Shannon's hometown, New Orleans, at the reception.
All of the photos were captured (and so graciously sent to us) by Becca Yager Photography.
Shannon + James
Date ~ September 4, 2011
Ceremony ~ Gaylord Springs Golf Course (outside under the pavilion)
Reception ~ Gaylord Springs Golf Course (in the clubhouse)
Guests ~ 180
Budget
$20,000 – 50,000
Wedding Team
Photographer | Becca Yager
Planner | A Magical Affair - Jennifer
Videographer | Josh Martinez, Cine Shot Productions -- wedding video
Gown + Accessories | Ballew Bridal and Formal Salon (Collierville, TN)
Groom’s + Groomsmen Attire | Street Tuxedo
Bridesmaids Attire | Satin pencil dresses from White House | Black Market
Hair | Shauna at Elegant Hair Expressions
Makeup | Andrew, Green Hills MAC
Stationery | Jaron Jackson: Graphic Designer, Etc
Florist | GreenFinch Floral Design (Denise Bann)
Ceremony Musicians | St. Kellye was the vocalist and Kevin Mathews and Jarvis Simms musician
Reception Musicians | DJ Zoom from Memphis TN
Transportation | Nashvilleweddingcars.com
Caterer | Gaylord
Cake Artist | Gaylord
Guest Accommodations | Radisson Gaylord
My Wedding Details
How would you describe your style as a couple?
I consider our style to be unique. We feel that fashion has no rules so we express ourselves accordingly. For our wedding we chose a vintage look because we feel that we have a classic/ timeless love for one another. We wanted to pull from the authentic feelings of romance from the past.
How did you incorporate that style into your wedding?
We had a vintage style wedding. The style of our wedding was incorporated in numerous ways. First, we wanted a vintage feel through our color scheme. We chose classic ivory and black as our décor with a pop of lime green in the florals to add some drama. Our bridesmaids wore black pencil style knee length satin dresses. My vision to execute the vintage feel included their hair being pulled into a side bun with makeup that included false eyelashes and a statement red lip.
The groomsmen were dressed in black tuxedo jackets and ivory pants. They all wore black bowties and cummerbunds. We chose a slimmer fit for the tuxedos to execute our vision. The groom wore a slim ivory tuxedo with black bowtie and cummerbund and I was dressed in an ivory full lace gown. I wore my hair pulled to the side and my veil was a birdcage vintage look.
Our ceremony was under a pavilion, which I feel added to the style and romance of our ceremony. The chairs were wooden and had lace cloth wrapped around them. The groomsman walked the bridesmaids up under umbrellas and I was dropped off at the ceremony in a classic green vintage car. There was a slight rain that added to the style (totally not planned).
The reception was located at the same venue. There were floor to ceiling windows and an amazing view of Gaylord Springs. We wanted an open lighting and we choose ivory tablecloths with black sashes. We had dainty centerpieces with twigs and stones. We really wanted the romance of the reception venue to speak for it itself with minimal décor. I am originally from New Orleans so we had a second-line celebration and we had decorative umbrellas placed behind our head table. As we left our guest threw rice and we rode away in our vintage car. (see exit image below)
What was the favorite aspect of your wedding?
Our favorite aspect of the wedding was the love. We wrote our own vows, therefore our ceremony was very intimate. Many of our guest pointed out that the love that we have for each other was felt throughout the ceremony.
At the reception we made a point to inhale every moment. We got our food to go because we knew we would have a hard time eating. We spoke to every single guest and danced as if the party would never end. We truly enjoyed ourselves. The fun at the reception and love displayed at the ceremony was our favorite aspect of the wedding.
.jpg)
Where did you splurge? Where did you save/DIY?
We splurged on our venue. James and I wanted our guest to have an ideal experience. We paid for an open bar for our guest and picked an awesome menu, and that was the bulk of our cost. We saved our money through all other vendors. James located the best deals in town on our florals, photography, videography, graphic designs, and our car.
Now that the wedding day is over, is there anything about your planning process you feel you could have done differently?
Because our guest did not stick to their RSVPs, we would have gone lower with the guest count. We paid for food and liquor that wasn’t consumed.
In one sentence, what words of advice do you have for couples in the midst of their planning?
Have fun with this, relax and enjoy this moment.
About the Author:
Ashley King
Hey - I'm Ashley! I started AshleysBrideGuide.com to give Nashville brides, or folks planning a Nashville wedding, a local resource for inspiration and resources. Hope to see you at a bridal show soon! Until then, Find me on Google+.
send
Posted on February 3, 2012 |
Filed under: Real Nashville Weddings,
