Anitha + Peter’s Wedding at Houston Station Blends Families + Design Styles
Friday, December 18, 2015
Anitha and Peter’s urban, yet airy, Nashville wedding was a welcome treat for all the guests that had never been to Music City. And what's a wedding in Music City without incredible music? Nothing! If Peter and Anitha leave us with any words of advice, they're these: Choose a great venue and hire a great band!
See how this couple successfully combined Houston Station's urban-industrial aesthetic and their own ethereal style decor to create a strikingly sophisticated and warm wedding in the heart of the city.
Anitha + Peter
Wedding Date: March 14, 2015
Ceremony + Reception Venue: Houston Station
Guests: 130
Budget: $30,000 – 40,000
Wedding Team
Venue | Houston Station
Planner | Emily Herron
Photographer | Q Avenue Photo
Gown + Belt | Maggie Sottero/The White Room
Hair piece | Etsy
Bridesmaids’ Attire: Short off-white or white lace dresses, mix-matched from Modcloth
Hair + Makeup | Leslie Ellis
Stationery | Jessie Early
Caterer | Chef Christopher
Cake Artist | Nashville Sweets
Floral Designer | Sarah Ball
Reception Musicians | The Malemen Show Band
Rentals | Stockroom Vintage, Southern Events, Let’s Booth It
Lighting | Nashville Audio Visual
Transportation | FADDs Party Bus
Rehearsal Dinner Location | Holland House Bar and Refuge
Wedding Details
How would you describe your style as a couple?
We are very relaxed and neutral. We love natural and warm colors and tend to stay away from bright and loud features.
Where did you get your inspiration?
We loved the loose flower arrangements with the neutral tones and wild greenery. A lot of inspiration came from our planner Emily Herron. We had a general idea of colors and the overall warm feeling, and she was able to make that a reality.
How did you incorporate that style into your wedding?
We wanted a venue that is close to the center of Nashville. We had a lot of out-of-town guests, and we wanted them to experience Nashville, even at a wedding. The colors correlated with the interior brick and urban feel, giving a warm and welcoming feeling.
What was your (or your guests’) favorite aspect of your wedding?
The food was a hit as well as the band, there wasn’t a single person sitting once the band began.
Where did you splurge?
I believe we splurged on the band; we spent a good amount of time researching different bands. We wanted to make sure they were versatile and could play modern and classic.
Where did you save/DIY?
We ended up renting most items to keep from having more to clean up at the end of the night. My favorite DIY item was the cake topper.
Who were your favorite vendors and what made them exceptional?
The Malemen Show Band. They had so much energy and played nonstop.
Chef Christopher. Our guests are still raving about the food!
Now that the wedding day is over, is there anything about your planning process you feel you could have done differently?
I think it went smoothly. If anything messed up, we were having such a great time that we did not notice.
In one sentence, what words of advice do you have for couples in the midst of their planning?
Take a moment and breathe. The day of your wedding is so fast and the things that you were so worried about at one point you will not notice when the time comes. Get a great band; that was the key to our success because live bands get the crowd going. Everyone was laughing and dancing all night.
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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+.
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Posted on December 18, 2015 |
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