Terece + Aaron Soar into Matrimony at the Lodge with DIY Vibe, Love Songs, + Paper Airplanes
Friday, September 11, 2015
For their Nashville wedding, Aaron & Terece McGee set their sights on a wedding that was intimately them, pulling from inspiration from the first movie they saw together, Paperman. They took the paper theme even further by using paper airplanes instead of confetti and a paper lapel pin for the groom. All of these fun details illustrated this couple's creativity and perfectly complementary tastes. It also created a singular mix of lives unlike any other.
Read all about the cute ceremony from the bride...
Terece + Aaron
Wedding Date: March 7, 2015
Ceremony + Reception Venue: The Lodge
Guests: 175
Budget: under $10,000
Wedding Team
Planner | the Bride, Groom, and Family
Photographer | Roland’s Photography
Videographer | Antoine Rucker
Gown | The White Room
Bride’s Accessories | Dillard's; Bridal Sash - Helene Couture
Men’s Attire | Mens Warehouse
Bridesmaids’ Attire | Various online, Designer: Jenny Yoo
Hair and Makeup | J. Renee (Nashville, TN)
Stationery | Designed by the Bride, Printed by: Angel Trumpets
Caterer | Friend of the Groom, Joseph Hunt
Cake Artist | The Cupcake Collection
Floral Designer | Family and Friends
Ceremony Musicians | Charity Ward (singer/songwriter)
Reception Musicians | DJ: Antonio “AJ” Benton
Rentals | Art Pancake
Rehearsal Dinner location | Amerigo (West End location)
How would you describe your style as a couple?
Minimal, Eclectic, Fun.
Where did you get your inspiration?
Pinterest was the starting point, but it really changed a lot during the planning process. We were ultimately inspired by our venue, nature, and the first movie we saw together, “Paperman.”
How did you incorporate that style into your wedding?
Our minimal cake with a simple flower topping and small floral arrangements in mason jars brought in nature and the rustic vibe of the venue. Aaron wore a small paper plane lapel pin and for our exit we had our guests throw paper planes (instead of rice/bubbles/confetti) – this added a unique/fun element to the wedding.
What was your (or your guests’) favorite aspect of your wedding?
The ceremony. From the music, to communion and the foot washing, to the special prayer and exchanging of vows, all of our guests continuously commented on how loving and intimate the ceremony was - and how special they felt to be able to witness it. Also, our guests really raved about our wedding favor which was a CD filled with some of our favorite love songs.
Where did you splurge? Where did you save/DIY?
Splurge: Bridal sash.
Save: planning, invitations/programs, wedding favors, flowers.
Who were your favorite vendors and what made them exceptional?
Roland’s Photography: Roland’s experience was grade-A; he became a part of the journey from the engagement pictures to the jumping of the broom. We gained a friend who diligently captured each moment with care.
The Cupcake Collection: They were very accommodating, and, of course, the cake and cupcakes were delicious! They took our inspiration and created exactly what we wanted. They also let us use their handmade cupcake stand made from an old tree that fit in perfectly with our décor.
The Lodge (Nelson Andrews Leadership Lodge): The staff (especially Rachel) is very accommodating and worked hard to make sure we were happy and stress free on our big day.
Now that the wedding day is over, is there anything about your planning process you feel you could have done differently?
Something we would do differently is take wedding photos (all except Bride and Groom together) prior to the ceremony so we would have a shorter cocktail hour between ceremony and reception.
In one sentence, what words of advice do you have for couples in the midst of their planning?
At the end of the day, it’s about the two of you, so don’t get to caught up in the planning. Things will likely not go as planned and that’s okay… be present in the moment and have fun. Oops that’s two sentences…oh well…we tried ;)
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Posted on September 11, 2015 |
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