Monday, August 10, 2015
Nashville is home to some of the most interesting wedding gift ideas in the country. Why settle for the boring, generic gift bags filled with party favors your guests or wedding party won’t use or will most likely throw away? What a waste of money! (And no one wants that!) Instead, try giving the gift of Nashville. Music City is one of a kind, just like your wedding, so give your guests or wedding party what they deserve - a uniquely Nashville gift, and help out a local-born business while you’re at it. You can’t get more Nashville than that!
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Nashville Themed Gifts
The Anderson Design Group is a great place to get a ton of creatively designed, Nashville-themed gifts. These exceptional gift options can be anything from posters and puzzles to coasters, coffee tins, and magnets. The design of all the things at the Anderson Design Group adds a vintage look to your gifts while still keeping your choice notable. This wonderful shop is located on 29th Avenue North, or gifts can be bought online.
Of course there are many other stores that have Nashville-themed gifts. They’re a dime a dozen on Broadway, but sticking to the businesses that grew from Nashville, and in turn helped Nashville grow, will not only support the locals, but also give your guests a one-of-a-kind Music City experience they can hold on to for years to come.
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Chocolate
Yep! I’m suggesting candy - chocolates to be exact. GooGoo Clusters are one of Nashville’s oldest treats and happened to be the first combination candy bar. These delicious bites of heaven might be small, but they’re definitely worth it, and giving a couple clusters to your guests is definitely full of Nashville spirit! GooGoo has many other options for gifts like T-shirts, mugs, and much more, but the chocolate is definitely the best.
Olive & Sinclair Chocolate Co., a relative newcomer, is another chocolate gift option. This locally based artisan has been an instant favorite.
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Coffee
Very few people dislike coffee, and if they don’t like the taste, the smell is sure to get them. Why not treat your guests to their own bag of coffee from local Nashville businesses? Davis coffee is some of the most aromatic and robust coffee in the area. Although there are multiple ways to enjoy Davis coffee, you can smell it yourself by venturing into Davis Cookware & Cutlery Shop located on 21st Avenue. My nose can't help but fall in love with the smell as soon as my foot is in the door, so maybe yours will, too!
If coffee from the Davis vendors isn't what you're looking for, buy a bag from others like Bongo Java or Frothy Monkey and still get a taste of Nashville. These bags of coffee are not only useful and delicious for your guests or party, but they’re a piece of Nashville everyone will love. No money wasted here!
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Nashville Gift Bags
If you wanted to go all out for your guests or wedding party - especially those who aren’t from Nashville - try giving them a few different pieces of the city and create your own gift bag. Maybe a combination of GooGoo Clusters, a bag of coffee, and a mug plus the coffee tin from the Anderson Design Group is more what you're looking for. Mix and match to find the perfect combination for your wedding! Gifts from Nashville can also be found at any of your favorite restaurants or small shops located all around town! If you and your significant other happened to meet at a specific place in Nashville, why not treat your people to a gift of Nashville and your own history?
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Thursday, April 16, 2015
As a bride or groom, you want gifts for your wedding party that show your appreciation, and that are thoughtful and enjoyable. After all, your friends and family have been a source of encouragement, love, and patience through the wedding planning process!
A great way to do that is to incorporate some favorite things in their gift. Kimberly Washington of East Nashville's paperKuts studio offers just that - customizable boxes tailored to the likes of the groom or groomsmen!
We reached out to her to learn more about these fun gift boxes for grooms!
Where did you get the inspiration for the groom box?
The inspiration came from the same thoughts for the bridesmaid boxes. I was checking out other options and thought a cigar box would be soooo cool and unique. I've done a bowtie and matching socks as well!
What does a groom’s box include?
Most of the fellas love the idea of the cigar, adult beverage, etc., but it can contain whatever he likes! It will always include stationery!
What is the price for each box?
The base price per box is $40.
Can the contents of the groomsman box customizable? Personalized?
The groomsman box can be customized to fit the needs of the men that will receive them. It is totally up to the customer's tastes and what they want to spend in regards to which items are included, etc. How much is customizable is a question that I get quite frequently. Personalization is on my radar to explore.
Are the boxes intended as a gift for the groom or for groomsmen, or either?
The boxes make an excellent gift for the groom or groomsmen.
How far in advance would an order need to be placed?
To ensure I provide the best options and price, a 10 day request would be great, but I can get it together sooner if necessary.
paperKuts studio also offers gift boxes for bridesmaids. You can read more about them here or call paperKuts for details at 615.885.0231, [email protected].
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Thursday, March 5, 2015
It can be super challenging to find creative wedding favors that your guests will actually want to take home with them after the wedding. In Nashville, gifts like jars of jam, sunglasses and shot glasses are great fun, but for the bride who wants to splurge, here's a fun Instagram find with plenty of local flavor...
If you haven't heard of Project 615, head on over to their website and check out the incredibly unique and wonderfully soft LOCAL t-shirts. These guys have everything from "Nashville Nicknames" and "Female Legends" to "Keep Nashville Bearded" printed on the front of their t-shirts. They even do custom orders, so if you want to see Aunt Petunia wearing your big day for years to come, Project 615 might be the perfect option. The best part - Project 615 is a local nonprofit that donates 100% of their profits to help restore the homeless community in Nashville. Project 615 will leave you and your wedding guests feeling the Nashville love.
Photo Credit: Reymark Palcon
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Monday, July 21, 2014
If you have wedding guests visiting Music City for the first time, it’s a great idea to include local goodies in gift baskets for your out-of-town guests. This is also a great idea for bridal party gifts, bridal shower or wedding favors, hostess gifts, or parent ‘thank-you’s’. While you can certainly put together your favorite local items on your own, this DIY project can take more time than many people expect - and time is often in short order before your wedding! Why not let Batch Nashville put together a collection of local goodies customized just for you? Their new Batch Weddings line is the easiest, most perfectly curated and packaged way to go.
They handle the details.
We met with Batch at a recent bridal show and can attest to the delicious chocolate treats and yummy scented soaps they have to offer. With a wide variety of local goodies, there are lots of options to choose from. Edible creations like Olive & Sinclair Chocolate, the Bang Candy Company, Willa’s Shortbread Cookies or Reverb Coffee will be sure to appeal to any guest’s sweet tooth. If you’d like to include items your guests can take home to enjoy, check out options like Little Seed Farm Goatsmilk Soap, Southern Firefly candles, personalized flour sack hand towels by Batch, or TruBee Wax Lip Balm. All wedding batches are completely customizable and can be designed to fit any budget.
Welcome gifts • Bridal party gifts • Favors and hostess gifts • Parting gifts • Thank you gifts
If you don’t want to start from scratch in dreaming up your combination, they can provide a curated Batch that has been specially put together by their local experts. All Batches include customized details like packaging, colors, personalized inserts and a monogram stamp. With free delivery to local hotels and venues in Nashville, Batch can take care of the details and your guests can enjoy your thoughtfulness.
To learn more about the options Batch Weddings can provide for your event, please visit batchweddings.com. You can contact Batch Weddings directly at (615) 512-7246 or [email protected].
Photos: the Batch Weddings website
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Thursday, April 17, 2014
When you host your wedding at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, you know you’re guaranteed to receive a gorgeous, versatile space to fit your wedding theme, majestic cityscape views and impeccable service.
But another benefit of booking your wedding at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum is the built-in entertainment for your guests! In addition to the wedding or reception space, your guests can tour the entire hall of fame and museum.
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Photos above: Chris and Adrienne Scott
Guests can peruse the galleries, take part in the interactive exhibits and then return to the event when they’re ready. This is perfect for when you have a period of down time between your wedding and reception, whether you and the bridal party are in transit or you’re finishing up photos.
Guests can explore the various artifacts on display, from Johnny Cash’s famed black suit to Elvis Presley’s car. Maybe some of your wedding guests aren’t big country music fans? No worries! The galleries have several exhibitions that encompass all sorts of musical genres.
Current exhibits are Reba: All the Woman I Am; The Bakersfield Sound and Sing Me Back Home: A Journey Through Country Music.
For more information about weddings at the world-renowned Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, contact Kaylen Harmon at (615) 291-8437 or [email protected].
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