Wednesday, March 16, 2011
We love bridal shows, especially the more intimate shows where you can mingle with other brides without having to yell and talk to vendors without feeling like you're being solicited. The Little Black Dress Revue is one of those bridal shows. You get to put on a cute cocktail outfit and head out for a night on the town while taking care of your wedding planning - how cool is that? It's hosted by Sarah Willard of Music City Events and co-hosted by photographer Gregory Byerline at the Noah Liff Opera Center.
Here's the recap of February's Little Black Dress Revue by Sarah.
One recent February evening brides and grooms gathered at the Noah Liff Opera Center for a swanky, high end cocktail party – the Little Black Dress Revue. Created for the modern bride who declines being crushed and overwhelmed by 40 vendors at once, the Little Black Dress Revue is Nashville’s only cocktail bridal show.
With bleak weather on the horizon, the event went on and couples and vendors alike had a fantastic time. Brides and their entourage were tempted with delicious food provided by Two Fat Men Catering (TwoFatMenCatering.com) and enjoyed live music by the NashVegas All Stars (NashvegasAllstars.com).
Set in the contemporary and stunning Noah Liff Opera Center, guests travel up the grand spiraled stairs to a lobby with an entire wall created of floor to ceiling windows and magnificent modern chandeliers. Gorgeous lighting was provided by none other than Bob McClung with REM Entertainment (REMMusic.us) and our draping was designed by myself and Blue Nova Designs (BlueNovaWeddings.com).
Moving into the Opera Studio, sumptuous tones of purple and sexy pinks created a sultry setting for the evening with floral and décor accents from Belles Fleurs. Displaying contrasting looks, ideas ranged from modern and chic to soft and vintage.
After a slice of heaven, also known as cake from the now-famous Maples Wedding Cakes (MaplesWeddingCakes.com), and a custom LBD cocktail by Hamilton Bartending Services (HamBarServ.com) brides were able to kick back have a fun dance lesson with First Dance’s Barry & Dari Anne Amato (FirstDance.VPWeb.com).
A drawing for the $5000 grand prize, completed the fun fete along with a quick word from myself and co-host Gregory Byerline. All in a all, a smashing success and we look forward to the 2012 event!
Sarah Willard, the lucky winners and Gregory Byerline
Thank you for the recap Sarah, it sounds like the evening was a smash! For more pictures by Gregory Byerline of the LBD Revue, go to the LBD Revue Facebook Page. A Music City Event covers wedding planning services so do feel free to contact Sarah and be sure to let her know that you found her on Ashley's Bride Guide - see what she does at her website!
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Tuesday, October 19, 2010
UPDATE: Thru Wednesday 11/3, save 50% on your ticket with my promo code "ABGRevue". REGISTER HERE
Today's Guest Blogger: Sarah of Music City Events
Calling all Nashville brides! Grab your groom or your girls and mark your calendars for Tuesday, November 9, 2010 to attend The Little Black Dress Revue…the cocktail event before you debut your long white dress.
What's different about this event?
A brand new experience for Nashville brides - or brides anywhere, really! Grab your groom or your girls and prepare for THE experience. The Little Black Dress Revue is a cocktail party designed as an actual party for couples to experience what their wedding day can be like. Instead of visiting 30-40 vendors in an 8x8 space at bridal shows, see these vendors in action! Enjoy a date night at Noah Liff Opera Center from 6:30–9:30pm with your honey and paint the town! Savor delicious hors d’oeuvres and scrumptious desserts while enjoying Little Black Dress cocktails and local brews with music by a live band. Bring your dancing shoes!
Experience first hand what your wedding day can be like at a party prepared by the best wedding vendors in Nashville. Brought to you by myself, Music City Events, and the amazing Gregory Byerline, this Dress-to-Kill (or at least render your fiancé speechless!) event is sponsored by Lipman Brothers, the oldest distributor of wine and spirits in Middle Tennessee, and Ashley’s Bride Guide. Each $10 ticket includes dinner, dessert and dancing PLUS an entry into a drawing for a Grand Prize worth over $5,000 from top-shelf Nashville wedding vendors! That’s three zeroes…and a big chunk saved from your overall wedding budget.
One lucky bride will win...
The Grand Prize package includes a groom’s cake, bridal portrait session, custom thank you cards, rehearsal dinner planning, bar service, discount on customized draping, videography goodies, limousine transportation, and {much much} more.
See a complete list of bridal vendors at the Little Black Dress Revue vendor page.
REGISTER HERE now to reserve your tickets. The first 50 registrants receive a double entry into the Grand Prize drawing, increasing your chances to go home with major savings to celebrate your big day. Have questions? Any comments? Feel free to email us here, or contact me at Sarah at aMusicCityEvent dot com, and we’ll get you taken care of. Remember to register early to double your chances for winning the Grand Prize valued over $5,000. We look forward to seeing you on November 9 at the Little Black Dress Revue.
~sarah, gregory, and the LBD team
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Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Let's face it, we love weddings. This site wouldn't exist if not for the fact that Ashley, me and the ABG team just love the whole kit and kaboodle of weddings from planning to the big day itself. I get teary eyed when the bride has her first dance with her groom or dad, I laugh and cheer when the bouquet is tossed, I've even come to love the lighting of the unity candle!! Traditions are wonderful, but sometimes it's fun to mix things up a little and put your own personal spin on things.
Today we hand the baton over to Nashville wedding planner, Sarah Willard, as she shares ways Nashville brides can add fun twists to their wedding ceremony.
Guest Blogger: Sarah Willard - A Music City Event
Weddings are steeped in tradition. Some are still eagerly embraced: the couple exchange rings as a symbol of their love and fidelity. Some traditions entice and annoy brides at the same time: the Bride and Groom cannot see each other prior to the wedding. Some are swiftly being carried away: the bridesmaids wear matching dresses (and yes, I have to say: thank goodness!). Some are quickly becoming a new tradition: slideshows of the couple growing up!Every bride has her idea of what traditions she does does not want. And every one of them wants something special and unique. It is always fun to incorporate new ideas even when – or maybe especially when - they are actually old!
A few fun traditions from around the world to think about as you plan your ceremony:
In Japan, purple is the color of love and a young bride may choose to wear an elaborately-embroidered silk kimono covered in purple iris-flowers.
Make this tradition your own - which conveniently falls into a very popular color right now! Use purple as a main color and pair it will bold yellows for the summer, or rich auburns for fall. Use irises in your centerpieces to incorporate a little about where you come from. Considering the Iris has been Tennessee's state flower since 1933, you can also give a little shout out to the lovely state we live in.
In Scandinavian customs, fiddlers and horns accompany the wedding precession to the church. Have trumpeters or other musicians lead the procession down the aisle.
Source: http://www.ingebretsens.com
The familiar English tradition of a throwing petals before the bride as she walked to the church – or her groom – invoked a happiness for the bride for her new life.
Photo source: A Music City Event
One of the most simple yet elegant of ceremonies is the Moravian Wedding Ritual. The bridal couple together lights one large candle. The flame is passed along to the guest, each of whom has been given their own candle. Each guest lights the candle of the one beside them until the entire room is aglow. This is a wonderful way to include your family and friends. I recommend doing this at the end of the ceremony – then you recess awash in candlelight!
Instead of using a traditional guestbook, that you most likely will not look at after the wedding, think "outside of the book" for your guests!
Big ticket items right now include a framed photo of you and your fiance with a wide mat for guests to sign, a vintage poster board with your wedding date and names, or a scrapbook with places to insert instant photos of guests. Why not go a little further and have a Wedding Guest Note Tree? Decorate the branches to reflect your taste and style - jewels, orchids, or moss are great touches and instantly transform the feel of the tree. Have your guest write a note on provided papers. Have fun with your note's shape, doves (traditional symbols of love, happiness, and harmony) are my favorite.
Photo Source: Jonathon Campbell Photography
Eastern European weddings set themselves apart from all others with music, song and dance. Weddings are a time to celebrate, to look forward with hope and courage and love. Weddings in Eastern Europe, as everywhere, symbolize the human spirit as nothing else can. Violins and lively gypsy music fill the air as colorful costumes twirl across the dance floor in a never-ending kaleidoscope of joy and happiness for all the world to witness. This could be excellent entertainment for your guests during dinner!
Source: http://www.krisallan.com
Whatever you choose – or do not choose – to do, be sure that it reflects you and your fiance. It is your wedding after all!
Happy planning!
Sarah Willard
Thanks Sarah! For more great twists on wedding ceremonies you can visit A Music CIty Events' blog or Wedding Nouveau, another blog we LOVE for multi-cultural ideas.
We'd also love to hear from those of you who have incorporated any fun twists in your weddings - share it in comments!
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