Five Trends for Your 2011 Nashville Wedding: #1 - Celebrate Nashville!
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
We can find wedding trends everywhere but what's hot for Nashville weddings? Based on what Ive seen, what local pros are excited about and what 2011 couples are planning, I've created a list of 5 Nashville Wedding Trends for 2011. I shared one trend on Better Nashville last week but believe me, I had much more to say:). Here's what you'll love for your Nashville wedding:
2011 Trends for Nashville Weddings
1) Celebration of Nashville: We love Nashville, whether you are a native (like myself) or moved here and found it to be a great treasure. Brides have always liked Nashville and wanted to infuse bits and pieces of our southern flair into their day but now, with the flood, brides are celebrating it even more!
- Hire local: Instead of importing wedding professionals from other cities, brides will hire more local wedding talent. Not only does this employ Nashvillians but it also it's also a great way to reduce your wedding carbon footprint:). Only Nashvililans know all the wonderful wedding venues and resources for your big day!
- Buy local: Looking for gifts for your bridal party or wedding guests? From mom to maids to wedding guests, Nashville brides will buy Nashville gifts, handmade here, that will give their guests/family a taste of what Nashville has to offer.
Loveless Cafe wedding, featuring gifts from Loveless; photo: Kristyn Hogan, lifestyle photography
Nashville-style invitations from Designs in Paper (top), Southall Eden Paperie (bottom)
- Showcase Nashville - from down home fonts to only Nashville wedding venues - couples will select venues with more local character over generic spaces. More brides will seek to tell their story and include Nashville in some way. From venues like Loveless Cafe, CJ's Off the Square and Country Music Hall of Fame to Historic Cedarwood, Governor's Club and The Hermitage - going independently-owned {Nashville-owned) is the best way to showcase Nashville flair. Can't get these wedding venues anywhere else!
Skyline used as the backdrop for a band at a wedding reception. Available from Nashville Event Lighting
Reveal Event Style created mini records that the couple sent as save the dates. She then created another set for the reception, placed on a magnetic wall to display them inside a large shadowbox! They were used as placecards.
Nashville wedding souvenir from Nashville Guitar Bar
Thistle Farms is Nashville based and offers great bath and body products, all made here! Read all about Thistle Farms and ways to purchase these charitable gifts for your wedding.
Tomorrow I will share 4 more wedding trends for your Nashville wedding! Be sure to check on Thursday. You're going to love my forecast for the year and all of the wonderful things to consider.
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 January 26, 2011 |
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