Monday, June 17, 2013
I'm really excited that The NotWedding is coming to Nashville! This innovative "mock wedding" bridal show takes place in Atlanta, NY and Los Angeles, Charleston and other cosmopolitan cities and will host its first Nashville show on July 18 at One at Cannery Row.
What is it?
Show producers describe it as " a bridal show alternative in the form of a big, fake wedding. "Wedding guests" are brides-to-be who enjoy an emotional ceremony, a tasty dinner and a dance-party reception while truly experience the wedding vendors in action."
How to participate/attend?
If you are a wedding vendor, consider participating in the show. It's a fantastic way to truly showcase what you can offer in a wedding setting. Because this unique style, space is very limited. Contact the show producers to learn more and apply now to become a vendor.
If you are a bride, save the date or buy your tickets now. Since this is Nashville's very first show, I envision tickets will sell out fast. Don't wait until the very last minute.
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Photos from the The NotWedding San Diego show by Natalie Bra, Lauren Alisse, and Brianna Venzke.
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Monday, April 15, 2013
In 2011, I was blown away with Jamie's DIY wedding, so much so our team chose her wedding as one of our favorite weddings for the year. Her wedding was amazing and full of DIY projects that made us all feel (for a second) that we too could DIY like Jamie. Such isn't the case. She's definitely a pro. BUT, there are some valuable things that you can learn from Jamie, such as how to plan a great budget wedding. And on April 25, she and fellow budget wedding experts will host a workshop to teach you!
Date: Thursday, April 25, 2013
Time: 630-830pm
Location: Pistils and Petals, 1006 Fatherland Ave. #202 Nashville, TN 37206
Jamie has teamed with Casey and Cara, author of Cheap Ways to Tie the Knot and Wedding on a Budget. To learn more about the speakers here. To learn more about the workshop, click here - Budget Bootcamp Workshop.
Learn:
• How to break down your budget to fit any size
• Where to find the best bridal bargains in Nashville
• Tips on keeping everyone happy
• The best local budget wedding vendors
• DIY tutorials you can use for your wedding
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Monday, March 18, 2013
There are few bridal events in the Murfreesboro, TN area so if you live in that area, be sure to check out this bridal event, hosted by Street Tuxedo and MyFabulousDayStudio.com!
Bride's Night Out is a free event for brides and grooms that will take place on Thursday, March 21 at 6:30 at The Walnut House in Murfreesboro, TN. It will be an opportunity to learn about 7 wedding services in one evening, including photography, video, men's attire, music and more. Contact .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or call 615-615.890.0955 to rsvp or for more info.
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Monday, March 11, 2013
This week is truly a dream week for all of you bargain-seeking brides. If you are looking for a steal on a wedding dress, join us bright and early on Saturday morning for the annual Goodwill Wedding Gala.
If you are not familiar with the Goodwill Gala, here's a quick rundown:
The Goodwill Wedding Gala is the ultimate way to save on your wedding dress. The Gala will take place from 6am to 10am on March 16 at the Goodwill Store in Rivergate located at 2101 Gallatin Pike North in Madison, Tennessee.
The dresses:
You will find bridal gowns, bridesmaid dresses, cocktail dresses, mother of the bride/groom dresses, flower girl dresses, and more from Alfred Angelo, Allure, Eden Bridals, Mary’s, Watters Brides, etc. Most of the gowns are sample dresses donated from local bridal stores and have never been worn. No wedding gown will be priced over $400!! The sale will also include accessories such as veils, jewelry, shoes and more!
The organization:
Proceeds from the sale of these items will benefit the mission of Goodwill, which is to provide employment and training opportunities for people with disabilities and others who have trouble finding and keeping jobs.
The inside scoop:
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Be sure to arrive early - last year there were 350+ brides in line at 6am to get their dream gown for less!
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Wedding cake from Crumb de la Crumb will be served.
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Attendees will be treated to refreshments provided by C&K Catering.
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Rhonda Patton Weddings will provide inspirational wedding designs.
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Pre-owned wedding gowns have been cleaned by Nicholson Cleaners.
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Brides can register to win several prizes from restaurant gift cards to local hotel stays.
To read all about the organization, the event, and our tour of the Goodwill facilities, read our full feature via this link. For more information, visit giveit2goodwill.org or call 615-346-1601.
Before you go, browse the Goodwill Wedding Gala Look Book for a sampling of the looks that will be for sale this Saturday (all for under $400) at the Gala.
How gorgeous is this wedding gown! I can't believe it will be available for under $400 at the Gala.
The Gala will will offer dresses for brides and bridesmaids too!
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Wednesday, March 6, 2013
It's back! The Wedding Experience (TWE) hosted by StudioWed returns on Sunday, March 24. Unlike a typical bridal show with hundreds of booths and brides, TWE is a more intimate way to get advice and to find Nashville wedding professionals for your big day. StudioWed has hand-picked 30 wedding pros that will be great resources as you plan, from florals to food.
I reached out to the gals at StudioWed to learn more about this year's event. Here's what they had to say...
How is The Wedding Experience different than a bridal show?
The Wedding Experience is comprised of both educational components and individual one-on-one conversations with quality vendors, so it’s like a hybrid of other events out there. It’s less overwhelming than a traditional bridal expo because we intentionally keep it intimate and focus on personalized attention. So much goes into planning a wedding and marriage, and we want to help the process go smoother! We genuinely care about the whole experience for our couples, so we’ve tailored the structure of our event to fit their needs.
Why should brides attend?
Brides (and grooms – we’re also unique in that we appeal to couples more than just brides!!) should attend The Wedding Experience to gain the knowledge necessary to have a positive wedding planning experience, to discover what all goes into planning such a production, and to prepare themselves for all the little things that inevitably come up. We’ve combined practical advice (like how to construct a timeline) with inspirational eye candy (hello, pretty tablescapes!) and plenty of time to discuss the intimate details of each couple’s wedding with quality, experienced vendors.
What can they expect?
The Wedding Experience is a stay-all-day event (not come and go like most bridal shows) from 2 – 6 p.m., Sunday, March 24. If you’re one of the first 20 brides to pre-register, you’ll receive a swag bag brimming with gorgeous goodies you won’t want to miss! The first half of the event will consist of four short seminars, educating couples about wedding planning in general, décor, wedding-day wellness, and catering. Then we’ll serve appetizers, drinks, and dismiss guests to mingle and view displays with our StudioWed vendors.
How can a bride make the most of the event?
A bride can make the most of the event by coming ready to learn (we’ll provide little notebooks just in case you want to take notes!) and geared with whatever she knows she’s lacking in the planning process (regardless of whether her wedding’s in a week or a year – we’ve got something for everyone!). We have 30-something handpicked, exclusive vendors who are happy to help your wedding day dreams come true, so dive in!
Weddings require so much decision-making, prioritizing, and preparation; brides of all kinds can benefit from an event like this – even the ones who have had their weddings “planned” since they were 4!
Click here to buy your tickets and get a swag bag with your pre-registration!
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