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Soft Colors, Breathtaking Florals, & Candles Set the Tone for Brianna + Chris’ Brillant Wedding Day

Friday, May 8, 2015

With over 200 guests, Brianna and Christopher were able to create an intimate celebration of their love for each other.  The couple worked with different Nashville vendors to help create a day of love and fun. Their vision of “vintagely romantic” came together with aspects of flowers, décor, calligraphy, dancing, and, of course, a bar full of beverages!  

Even through the struggles and the stress of wedding planning, they became husband and wife and celebrated their big day with their closest family and friends, which is all that really mattered.

Brianna + Christopher 
Wedding Date | September 6, 2014
Ceremony + Reception Venue | aVenue
Guests | 205
Budget | Luxury

Wedding Team

Venue | aVenue
Planner | Sarah Ann Miller with Randi Events
Photography+ Videography | SheHeWe
Gown | Fabulous Frocks of Atlanta. Dress is BHLDN
Gown Alterations | Gizzelle James of Gizzelle James Couturiere in Atlanta
Bride’s Accessories | J. Crew earrings, Chanel shoes, groom’s grandmother’s hanky, bride’s mother’s dress for garter
Men’s Attire | J Crew suiting and The Tie Bar tie and pocket square
Bridesmaids’ Attire | Jenny Yoo dresses from Fabulous Frocks of Atlanta and J. Crew earrings
Hair | Candie Nightingale at Shine Salon and Rose Reynols at T Wesley Salon
Makeup | LeeAnne Blairs
Calligraphy | Lisa Webb with The Lyrical Pen
Caterer | A Dream Come True
Cake Artist | Dulce Desserts
Floral Designer | The Enchanted Florist
Ceremony Musicians | Jet Set String Quartet
Reception Musicians | The Downtown Band
Rentals + Lighting | Designed by Randi Events
Transportation | Hello Trolley
Rehearsal Dinner Entertainment | The Original Buttsketcher from Dallas, TX
Bridal Physical Preparation | Pure Barre Nashville

Wedding Details

How would you describe your style as a couple?

As a couple I would say we are classy but fun.

How did you incorporate that style into your wedding?

Our wedding words were “vintagely romantic.”  We wanted soft colors throughout with lace and unique flower placement.  Our goal was for people leaving our wedding to say, “The party was so fun and the room was so romantic.”  Lots of candles!

What was your (or your guests’) favorite aspect of your wedding?

The reception; we danced from start to finish!  But, I would also say the ceremony.  It was such a special moment and although we had over 200 people there the space felt intimate.

Where did you splurge?  Where did you save/DIY?

Not sure we would call it a splurge, but there were things, regardless of cost, that we weren’t going to change.  Those were the food, alcohol, photographer/videographer, and the calligrapher.  It was extremely important to the bride to have continuity on all paper/signage/mailings.  The calligraphy was designed by her and the calligrapher and was the same on everything from the Save the Dates to the seating chart to the hand towels in the restroom; it was everywhere!  We wouldn’t say we did many things on our own, but we did provide the majority of the flower holders and table décor.  These were vintage candle sticks we found at thrift stores or that we just had, but the best part and probably some of the most beautiful arrangements were on/in the mother of the bride’s silver pieces (pitchers, saucers, trays, etc.).  We also used doilies from our mothers and grandmothers.

Did any of your other vendors stand out as exceptional?  If so, please tell us who and why?

SheHeWe were very helpful through the entire process and made us feel at ease at our engagement pictures which then helped the day of to run smoothly.

The Lyrical Pen saw me through everything! The good, the bad, and yes the ugly. But she stuck with me and we created our script that we used on everything. From the napkins to the invite to the thank you note. She was a rockstar.

We also would have to say A Dream Come True catering. They were so professional yet personable. They came to our house for the tasting a we had a dinner party out with a couple and really enjoyed the experience. They also got to know us and when it came time to pick last minute serveware to use they stuck with the theme of the wedding down to the coffee creamer.

A wedding to me is about the details and all of our vendors helped with that but these three really stick out.

Now that the wedding day is over, is there anything about your planning process you feel you could have done differently?

Honestly, I wouldn’t change anything.  I think if anything could have been done differently I wish I would have kept everything in a notebook or at least written in a journal about what we were doing/going through.  All of our details and decisions were made on email or over the phone so we do not really have a good wholesome recording of it all.

In one sentence, what words of advice do you have for couples in the midst of their planning?

When the tough moments come just remember you will be married at the end of it and everyone you love will be in one room to help you celebrate!

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