A Tennessee Bride’s Story: Country Meets Modern at a Tennessee Spring Wedding
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
This is a super cute country wedding. Who doesn't love gerber daisies and the mason jars are very whimsical. The reception overlooks beautiful views of Tennessee. Thanks Mandy and Charlie for letting me feature your wedding! Special thanks to Spangler Entertainment for introducing us to this wonderful couple.
Bride - Mandy Uptown of Mt. Juliet, TN
Groom - Charlie Belote of Gallatin, TN
Our Wedding Details
Wedding date and time -June 13, 2009 6:00 pm
Ceremony and location - Sycamore Springs Bethpage, TN
Guests - 175
Wedding Style:
My wedding style? Country Modern
My colors and why I choose them? Tiffany Blue and Teal Bridesmaid dresses and Kaki Suites
My theme? Gerber Daisies and Mason Jars
Personal touches? Our families set up the entire event. We had a special table that amazed.
Wedding wow factor? The location is beautiful. All tables had gerber daisies, were lite by mason jars with candles. There were also Mason Jars hanging from the trees. My cake was amazing. Tiffany Blue Sugar daisies and embossed stamped.
Favors? Program fans and matches. We exited with sparklers. Gifts for bridesmaids / Groomsmen? Necklaces and earrings that were specially made for them by one of my good friends, and bracelets. Groomsmen? Brown Suspenders and a bottle of Jack Daniels. What I did for the kids? Not many kids attended. They got flower girl presents. Most special moment for me? Kissing my husband!! and My dad and I had a special dance that everyone loved.
My Wedding Vendors:
Cake- French Confection,
Photo- Karrie Porter Photography,
Attire - My dress, Bridesmaids and Tuxedos - The White Room
Music- Spangler Entertainment
Rings- Shane Company
Video- Dean Dean
My faves
Everyone we worked with were absolutely amazing. They all were more than we could ever dreamed.
How I found my vendors? My sisters used The White Room, Spangler Entertainment and French Confection before and they were awesome.
My Wedding Rewind:
What I would do differently if planning again? I would have hired a coordinator the day of the wedding. Also I would have gotten more beer. We floated one keg before everyone was done eating.
Best value for the service/product? Karrie Porter Photography
Neatest find? My location- Sycamore Springs in Bethpage. Not usually advertised for weddings but we rented the entire location for the whole weekend for $1500.
Sycamore Springs Retreat
Hwy 31E
Bethpage TN 37031
615-452-7500
About the Author:
Ashley of Ashley's Bride Guide
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! Happy Planning.
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Posted on October 21, 2009 |
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