Nashville Wedding Vendor Spotlight: Your Day of Fairy Tales for Budget Brides
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Tueday, September 29, 2009
Tonight, I am speaking at Wedding 101 and sharing inside secrets that will keep you sane and help you hire the best wedding vendors! If you are free tonight, be sure to register and come out as I spill the beans! Also, there will be great wedding vendors showcased and you'll get to chat with them one-on-one. Today, I am happy to share my interview with Hillary of Your Day of Fairy Tales. She is 100% focused on serving budget brides and loves finding great vendors / fab finds for less! In fact, she is planning her own wedding on a tight budget so she can totally relate to real conversations about money (or the lack thereof):). She sees smaller budgets as wonderful challenges versus liabilities. She's here to rescue the recessionista bride! Spotlight on Your Day of Fairy Tales Hillary Capes, Nashville Wedding & Event Planner http://www.YourDayOfFairyTales.com How did you get started in weddings? I have been around weddings my whole life. My mom is a florist, my grandma is a cake decorator and my dad was a wedding photographer in Illinois. I started my company in June 2008 with a year of college left to go. My degree is in Event Planning from MTSU and I love what I do! I wouldn't change it for anything!
What do you like most about weddings? I love planning special events and being detail oriented. Most women have dreamed of their wedding day since they were little and being able to help them plan their fairy tale day and make that dream a reality is what it is all about.
What's your favorite wedding pic/video and why?
(Photo Courtesy of Mary Davidson Photography)
I love this photo because of the simplicity of the event. This bride was not one who wanted frills and lace, but very simple. I love how using candles and lighting and a few florals completely transformed this church! What is your service philosophy? My service philosophy is that every bride should be able to have a wedding planner for their day no matter their budget. Events become stressful and that is where I come in. No bride should have to be under stress during these fun times in their lives. What are your strengths compared to others in your category? / Why should a bride hire you? It takes a lot to plan a wedding. I can easily handle any given task and am super flexible. I am not going to tell you something can be done if it can't with the budget or resources you have. I believe in honesty and integrity and that is what my business was founded on.
Who are your 5 favorite Nashville wedding vendors' helpfulness, professionalism, style? 1) Alison at Classic Party Rental - She is my savior on Auto Cad! She can make any space work for any number of people! 2) Amber with Lotus Blossom Photography - We haven't had the opportunity to work together on a wedding yet, but she is super creative and love reading her blog! 3) Blair from Nashville Party Authority - I have worked with Blair and NPA for many years even before I started wedding planning and they never seize to amaze me! They put on one party! 4) Mark and Noelle from McCoy Made - I just met these two and they are such good people and so talented! My Fiance and I actually are booking them for our wedding next July! 5) Bride's Boutique in Clarksville - Carly and Edith are super talented and are very upfront and honest with you! If a dress does not look good on you, they will tell you when they see it and don't push things on you, such as a more expensive dress! What do you read/watch regularly to stay on top of wedding/event trends? I read the Martha Stewart Weddings Blog as well as the DIY Bride Blog. Southern Weddings Magazine is another favorite of mine! Let's discuss current wedding trends. What trend do you love? I love that outdoor/country themed weddings are so hot right now. With the green movement and natural, it makes for a really gorgeous wedding. I also love the unique catering ideas that brides and their caterers are coming up with!
What trend do you hate? Gobos with your name on the dance floor! They are nice, but they are starting to be over done! Oh no! I was gonna say - I love gobo monograms on walls. Ok - now, which past trends that you are glad are gone? Matching bridesmaids dresses! I love it when a bride has her maids where different styles of the same color dress!
(photo from weddzilla)
Trend you're sad is gone? Unique wedding bouquets not just in round shapes! Brides see these pictures in magazines of hand tied bouquets, and I wish that they would go back to having varying shapes such as crescents and cascades! What are your favorite wedding websites? / Neatest wedding find? I am IN LOVE with weddingbee.com and projectwedding.com. They both have so many inspirational pictures and great DIY Tips. Advice for brides? Have fun and don't get so stressed that you want to call off the wedding. If you get to that point, call in a wedding planner and let them help! It is okay to ask for help! Remember it's just one day that leads to the many other years of a marriage!
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 29, 2009 |
Filed under: Wedding Planners & Coordinators, Wedding Resources
