Fab Friday Finds: Items for Your “Nashville” Welcome Baskets
Friday, September 5, 2008
Friday, September 5, 2008
With the help of two Nashville wedding pros, I've compiled an exhaustive list of items for your "Nashville -themed" welcome baskets. Your out-of-town guests (OOT) will be sure to enjoy a taste of Music City with these quintessential "Nashville" or Tennessee items.
Before I share this exclusive list of goods, please know that this list is based on Angela Profitt and Hillary Robson's help. These two women would have charged you like a bizillion dollars to create a list like this for you. So, you can thank me later for saving you the time and money:). Welcome Basket Recommendations by Angela Proffitt of Elegant Weddings by Angela
Angela, of Elegant Weddings by Angela, is one of the best wedding planners around. Her weddings have been featured in all of the luxe wedding publications so I was more than honored that she took a few moments to tell me what her glam brides give their guests. Ashley: What do your brides include in their welcome baskets? Angela: Personalized bottled water, goo goo clusters, small bottle Jack Daniels, moon pies, items from The Picnic (cheese straws are awesome), items from The Puffy Muffin, mints/gum, welcome packet with map of Nashville and the top 20 things to see in Nashville, a personal note from bride and groom.....this all goes in a box that closes from Beth Buchanan at Buchanan Ink and a ribbon and tag with their names and wedding date to finish it off.
Ashley: Sounds fab! It's a great mix of "Nashville goodies meet home-away-from-home comfort". Welcome Basket Recommendations by Hillary of Brocade Designs Hillary, of Brocade Designs, offers event floral design but she also doubles as a walking reference manual. She is so helpful and informative - hence her virtual lifeline to brides on our message board. Not sure what I would do without her....don't want to think about it. Ashley: What local finds do you recommend when creating a Nashville welcome basket? Hillary: I'm a fan of the eclectic out of town bags that leave guests saying "oh, that's from Tennessee--- how neat". Some of my favorite items include: For the Spirits: - Dickel: The Dickel distillery is a small and charming distillery that's a bit closer than Jack Daniels. - Arrington Vineyards: this Vineyard, located right outside of Franklin, is fast becoming a hit in Nashville & surroundings with it's award winning wines and beautiful, scenic vineyard. Prices range from 15-40 a bottle; the Raspberry is a hit and is just sweet enough, and the Vineyard offers tastings every day for free. - Yazoo Microbrews: Thrill your OOT's with a selection of brews from Yazoo, or treat them to a tour of the brewery. They have a variety of great brews on tap throughout the state. My personal fav is the Pale Ale.
For Non-Alcoholic Refreshments: Coffee: Bean Central Coffee is located in Nashville and features coffees that are fresh roasted daily. With flavors like Blueberry and Creme Brulee, you'd be foolish not to pick up a bag for your guests to enjoy in their hotel room. Sweet Treats & Confections: Lynchburg Cakes & Candy: Jack Daniels Cake, anyone? This is a fantastic & unique tinned cake, and the whiskey balls are to die for: Divine Art Toffee: The best toffee (and even some cool art pieces). Wrapping it all up Nashville Wraps: to make your OOT bags unique and well-wrapped State Shaped Baskets: Weave Crafters offers baskets in the shape of Tennessee and Specialty Wood Products offers state shaped baskets in different colors
Best Resource for finding unique state products: Pick Tennessee. Welcome Basket Recommendations by Ashley Of course I had to add a few ideas too. The Old Mill - offers handmade candy and lemonade - based in Pigeon Forge...close enough to qualify. Nashville trinkets - If you are local, you can run to any Walgreens or head to to 2nd Ave to buy "Nashville" memorabilia. But, if you are planning your wedding from afar, you can order items from My Favorite City. Tennessee T-Cakes Crema Coffee - fine espresso from my fancy friend Ben and his wife Rachel. They really know coffee and would be delighted to serve your guests. Colt Chocolates
Don't have time to create your own welcome baskets? Here are two great options: 1) Beci's Bags & Baskets - (615.423.6181) Nashville-based vendor. Choose from the Franklin Basket, with gift cards to Downtown Franklin and Goo-Goo Clusters, or the Emergency Kit, with toiletries. Delivery services are available as well. (Info on Beci's is courtesy of Wilco Wed.)
2) Kate Parker Weddings Nashville Basket - NOT locally produced but contains Nashville themed items.
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 September 5, 2008 |
Filed under: Guests, Gifts & Favors, Wedding Planners & Coordinators
