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The Best in Nashville Weddings - Survey Results!

Monday, March 9, 2009

This is probably one of the most exciting days ABG has seen, the day I share the highly anticipated findings from my survey of recent Nashville brides who revealed their top picks in Nashville weddings.

My goal is to help you find great wedding vendors - based on insight from real Nashville brides who were married in 2008.  They have shared their favorites with me and I am sharing the final list with you.

Please know that this initial list is not exhaustive.  Obviously, not every great vendor is not on this list.  In fact, over the next few months, I will share additional findings from the survey, including some of the new-to-the-scene, boutique-style vendors, runners-up or rising stars, who are also great to consider as you plan.  The report will also include bride testimonials and much more.  It will also include my insight into the hottest new spots for your 2009/2010 weddings, great new vendors who were too young to make this year's list, etc.  Stay tuned it will be a must-read.

Best in Nashville wedding vendors

Today, I want to congratulate all of these amazing winners, especially McNeal Video, who was voted "Nashville's Favorite Wedding Vendor"!


BEST OF THE BEST

Nashville's Favorite Wedding Vendor

McNeal Video

Best Nashville Wedding Blogs

A Delightful Day

McNeal Video

Gray Photography

Best Value

Signature Cakes by Vicki

Bledsoe Photography

Jennifer Dunaway Photography

Best Investment

McNeal Video

Elegant Weddings by Angela

Michael Howard Photography

Best Splurge

McNeal Video

McLellan Studio

Nashville Event Lighting

Photo Booth Nashville

Best Personality

McNeal Video

Faccio Bridal

Elegant Weddings by Angela

 

Most Professional 

McNeal Video

Michael Howard Photography

 

 Vendors Who Wow

Michael Howard Photography

McNeal Video

Gray Photography

 

Vendors Brides Couldn't Live Without

McNeal Video

Michael Howard Photography

Elegant Weddings by Angela

 

ATTIRE WINNERS

Bridal Gown Selection & Service

Faccio Bridal

The White Room

The Bride Room

Dress Alterations

Oakwood Cleaners

Attire - Men's Tuxedos

Street Tuxedo

Ambassadors Formalwear by Gilda

Men's Warehouse

Attire - Mother of Bride

Arzelle's

Faccio Bridal

David's Bridal

CAKE & CATERING WINNERS

Cake Artistry

Maples Wedding Cakes

Dessert Designs

Signature Cakes by Vicki

Catering

Chef's Market

Chef Christopher

Copper Kettle

 

COORDINATION & DESIGN WINNERS

Wedding Coordination

Elegant Weddings by Angela

A Delightful Day

Occasions by J. Darrell Brown

 

Event Design

Reveal Event Design

A Delightful Day

Flowers/Floral Design

Elaine McCord Florals

Rhonda Patton Weddings

Fresh by CarryAnn

Specialty Event Lighting

Nashville Event Lighting

Signature Tents

Bradfield Company

Event Rentals

Southern Events

Music City Tents and Events

Liberty Party Rental

Paper Goods

Buchanan Ink

Designs in Paper

Rock Paper Scissors

HAIR & MAKEUP WINNERS

Hair

Aqua Bella

Eye Candy Salon

Sherita Leslie

Mary Elizabeth Long

Rodelle's

Makeup

MAC

Mary Elizabeth Long

Sherita Leslie

MUSIC WINNERS

Music - Live

Blue Tone Music

The Respectables

Wedding Musicians Company

Music - DJ

Spangler Entertainment

Nashville Party Authority

PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEOGRAPHY WINNERS

Photography

Dove Wedding Photography

Michael Howard Photography

Gray Photography

Videography

McNeal Video

Turning Point Productions

 

VENUE WINNERS

Bridal Shower Venue

Martha's at the Plantation

Belle Meade Plantation

Lillie Belle's

Savannah Tea Company

Ceremony Venue

Historic Cedarwood

Carnton Plantation

Scarritt Bennett

Reception Venue

CJ''s Off the Square

Historic Cedarwood

Carnton Plantation

Engagement Dinner/Small Party Venue

Amerigo

Buca di Beppo

Monelle's

Engagement/Bridal Pictures Venue

Cheekwood

Centennial Park

Downtown Franklin

Bachelorette Party Venue

Big Bang

Cabana

OTHER WINNERS

 

Unique Touches

Photo Booth Nashville

Officiant

Ralph Griggs

Transportation

Matchless Limo

Signature Limo

Engagement Ring & Wedding Band

Shane & Co.

Genesis Diamonds

Jared

About Ashley's A-list, The Best in Nashville Weddings 2009

After receiving numerous requests from brides for advice, recommendations and ideas, ABG started a search to find the Nashville area's absolute best in weddings, based on real insight from recently married brides, grooms and their parents.

The survey

In its inaugural year, the Best of Nashville weddings survey was made available to brides, grooms, and parents who cast their votes between December 1, 2008 and Jan 31, 2009.  They submitted an astounding 2100 of their favorites in Nashville weddings, from wedding photographers to bridal makeup artists.  

The winners

Ashley's A-list winners represent brides' favorites in Nashville weddings.  Being selected for Ashley's A-list is an enormous achievement because Nashville brides have spoken and the list represents the vendors they love!  While national praise is noteworthy, nothing is more rewarding than obtaining the adoration of those in one's own community.  

We congratulate our spectacular winners and nominees. We thank all recipients for doing a fabulous job, offering stellar customer service and unparalleled creativity.

The list of winners, runners-up and qualitative findings will be available later this year.  Join our mailing list to be alerted.  

Thanks to all of the Nashville brides who took time to give us great insight.  A special thanks goes to Meagan Frazier, an ABG newlywed and Krista Farmer, who were a tremendous help in this enormous undertaking.

Winners - please contact us for badges for your website.

About the Author:

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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

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