Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Some engaged couples fall in love with the Country Music Hall of Fame simply because it's a beautiful venue. But for those who appreciate country music, Nashville or American history, it’s a complete experience that gives the couple, and their guests, a firsthand taste of Nashville. Unlike any other venue (Nashville or otherwise) a Country Music Hall of Fame wedding offers your wedding guests...a Museum!
The Museum
The Country Music Hall of fame is a non-profit, local history museum. The "...Museum presents the crown jewels of its vast collection to illustrate country music's story as told through the turns of two centuries. A treasure trove of historic country video clips and recorded music, dynamic exhibits and state-of-the-art design, regular menu of live performances and public programs, Museum Store, on-site dining, and fabulous public spaces all contribute to an unforgettable museum experience."
Photo: The Collection
Couples can add a tour of the Museum to to their wedding day festivities, where their guests can see the new and permanent exhibits and step into studioB (the only studio tour of music city) and explore music history in sound and visuals. Guests can also visit the Museum store and take home favors from local companies - such as Goo Goo Clusters, Nashville Toffee, Olive and Sinclair, mason jars, shot glasses - and all sorts of quirky and fun gifts.
Another perk of having a wedding at a place known for country music...an entertainment manager who has connections to so many different kinds of bands, as there is so much talent to draw from in Nashville!
Photos (above and below): Dove Wedding Photography
Taylor Swift exhibit at the CMHOF Museum; Photos: Country Music is Love.
Popular museum exhibits; Photo: Flickr.
Museum Store; Photo: The Tennessean.
Then, more of Nashville!
After your guests experience all that the Country Music Hall of Fame has to offer, they don't have to drive anywhere to take in more of Nashville. They can simply walk out of your reception and step into Nashville nightlife or stay overnight, and wake to enjoy the city by day.
Brides from Nashville to Los Angeles get married at the Country Music Hall of Fame. There's nothing like this uniquely Nashville, historic location.
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Monday, November 5, 2012
Two weeks ago, the lovely ladies of the The Bride Room headed to New York's Fall Bridal Market. During market season, we take our wedding stalking to another level and anxiously await The Bride Room's updates via their blog, Twitter, Facebook and now Instagram! (If you don't follow them, be sure to do so via the preceding links.) We rely on them to see the hottest in bridal fashions from top designers like Jim Hjelm to Monique Lhuillier. And this year, we enjoyed every minute!
Below are some of their favorites (and ours). We soooo look forward to seeing these new beauties (specially the illusion necklines) on fabulous Nashville brides!
The Bride Room is located in the Green Hills area of Nashville, TN. Contact them at 615.297.9899 to schedule an appointment and to find your dream gown!
Special thanks to gals at The Bride Room for sharing your NY trip with your Nashville friends.
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Wednesday, July 25, 2012
When it comes to your wedding, the sky truly is the limit in a city like Nashville where talent abounds. Our city attracts the best of the best when it comes to talent, due to our strong music scene and central location. All of this bustling creativity makes our wedding scene on par with cities 2-3 times our size.
That's why I love wedding photo shoots. Most of the time, pros are restricted by what brides and grooms want. And what you want is usually what you have seen on other blogs, in magazines, or on Pinterest. A wedding shoot is a collaboration between a team of wedding pros who come together to inspire us to think beyond what we see all around us and to imagine something more. These shoots leave us with ideas for our own wedding and allow us to see the enormous creativity that wedding professionals possess.
Such is the Betsey Johnson-inspired shoot. This shoot was one of my favorite examples that dare couples to be different. It's wild, chock-full with crazy bold colors; every aspect is inventive, vibrant and alive! The photos are rich, the venue is spectacular. All of the vendors involved are truly inspiring.
My favorite photos from this fantasy shoot are below, but be sure to visit Gregory Byerline Photographer (click here) for full details on how they put the shoot together and to see even more incredible photos.
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The dream team responsible for the concept and execution are:
Gregory Byerline Photographer (photographer who rocked it, as usual!)
Music City Events (decor, planning/coordination)
Noah Liff Opera Center (location)
Street Tuxedo (tuxedos)
Belles Fleurs Designs (concept, flowers, decor)
Relish (invitations and paper goods)
Betsey Johnson Nashville (dresses)
REM Entertainment (event lighting)
Music City Tents & Events (rentals, linens)
Dulce Desserts (cake, cookies - incredible)
Ribbons of Chocolate (chocolate fountains)
Blue Nova Designs (draping)
SUNNYband (headbands)
Amy Lynn Larwig (make-up stylist)
Salon P’Nash (hair stylists)
Paint Your Event (live event painter)
Feel free to pin any of your favorite images, use this shoot to inspire your creativity or contact any of the vendors above to reimagine your wedding.
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Filed under: Inspiration & Trends, Luxury Nashville Wedding Finds, Photography, Wedding Planners & Coordinators, Wedding Venues and Locations
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Monday, June 11, 2012
There is no doubt that the Country Music Hall of Fame is a Nashville landmark that is known the world over. It is a visual representation for the music that made our city famous and houses much of our city's history. It draws tourists and celebrities from all over the world and is a popular local destination for events and tours. But what you may not have known is that is is an INCREDIBLE wedding venue that offers everything you need for a stunning Nashville wedding, steeped in history, that invites your wedding guests to get a wonderful taste of Nashville.
If you are not familiar with weddings at the Country Music Hall of Fame, take few minutes to learn more about their venue and all of the services they offer to handle every aspect of your big day, from full catering to Hatch Show Print invitations.
Photos: Dove Wedding Photography
About Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum
Main Contact: Jo Ellen Drennon
Phone Number: (615) 416-2001
Email Address: info{at}CountryMusicHallofFame{dot}org
Follow via Twitter: @CountryMusicHOF
Like them to learn more via their Facebook fan page: www.Facebook.com/CountryMusicHOF
How many years have you been in business?
We have been at our current facility since 2001.
How did you get started in weddings?
As such a unique Nashville attraction, we wanted to be able to let brides hold their weddings at a one-of-a-kind location. We hold so much music history within our walls and have a gorgeous view of downtown Nashville - a very special combination.
Photo left: Kristyn Hogan; photo right: Austin Gros
Photos: Joy Marie Photography
Photos: Dove Wedding Photography
Photos: Dove Wedding Photography
What do you like most about weddings?
It gives us the chance to be a part of someone’s special day. We take our role in a weddings very seriously. “Will the Circle Be Unbroken,” etched in our rotunda space, lends itself to weddings, and we take pride in our ability to share and assist in the beginning of a couple’s journey together.
What are your strengths compared to others in your category? Why should a bride hire you?
We are a one-stop-shop, we will coordinate everything from your catering, to your red carpet entrance, to a customized Hatch Show Print poster, to your getaway car.
We have galleries that contain artifacts from country music history, beautiful spaces, lighting options, and an entertainment manager who has connections to book so many different kinds of bands (as there is so much talent to draw from in Nashville!) We can also provide other services like valet, red carpet arrivals, (we know it best!), and the bride and groom will always have a wait staff member “shadowing” them for any services that they need throughout the night.
We also have our in-house catering, Two Twenty-Two Grill & Catering, and our chef Jeremy Foy will work with the bride and groom to customize a menu that fits their taste and style. Our team has extensive knowledge and experience to create the perfect wedding day.
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Thursday, May 31, 2012
We love to know what's trending in weddings, and whenever we have questions in floral trends, we look to Rhonda Patton Weddings & Events. Rhonda is a self-proclaimed "fashion-forward, FLORALnista astute with premium fashion and modern floral intelligence." She's in-the-know because she wants to be and she takes the time to study the trends that will appeal to her brides.
Rhonda has shared with us information on what is trending for the "Sophisticated, Modern Bride," as she gleaned from the interests along the East and West Coasts.
Trend 1: Color Inventions
Color plays a vital role in this invention - strong, rich saturated colors are essential.
My color raves for 2012 and beyond....
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Purples make me Plum Crazy!
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Beautiful Blues: Indigo, Royal, Cobalt, Lapis and Teal...are all a thrill!
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Haute Pink is Poppin! (I heart haute pink and metallic gold color combos)
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Jewel Tones are Jammin'
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Red Reeks with Excellence!
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I'm Musing over Metallics!
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Neutral Palettes deserve a round of Applause! (I'm falling in love with the all white weddings too...)
Fashion is a pre-requisite to the wedding industry and ironically my color raves are are the popular choice.
Color palettes from Pantone; first sketch is a Pantone composite by Dexigner.com; second sketch composite by InStyle
Trend 2: Element Inventions
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Acrylic or lucite (which are both major players in the event industry)
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Mirrored or opague elements
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Upholstered elements
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Blinged (crystal) enchanced elements
Photo: Rhonda Patton's blog
Photo by The Collection
Trend 3: Flower Inventions
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Layering of textures
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Groupings (of one sort of flower)
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Swaying flowers (flowers sway out of a vase to the left or right versus stems completely submerged into a vase)
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Flower sculptures
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Flower contouring
Photo by Kristyn Hogan
Photo by Kristen Steele Photography
Photo by Divine Images
Photo by J. Stemmer Photography. See more from this wedding on Karen Tran's blog here.
Trend 4: Candy Station Inventions
Robust candy or dessert stations to include color coordinated sweet treats. Candy bars remain trendy and I predict this trend will be a popular choice for modern brides for 2012 and beyond.
Photo by Roland's Photography
Photo by Kristyn Hogan
Photo by The Collection
If you're loving these new trends and want to know what Rhonda Patton can do for your wedding design, contact Rhonda Patton at 615-727-4429.
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