From Beyoncé to Bach, Harpist Kirsten Agresta Copely Provides Live Music at Nashville Weddings

Tuesday, May 5, 2015

When asked what new wedding find our readers might love, Toni, of Celebrations by Design, raved about Kirsten Agresta Copely, a talented musician in Nashville that provides a unique take on both traditional and modern wedding music.

Kirsten is an acclaimed harpist that has played on shows like "the Today Show" and "Late Night with David Letterman."  She’s also played with numerous musical artists, including Mrs. Carter (aka Beyoncé), and for royalty.  (Check out her gallery here.)  When she's not traveling with legends, she offers her musical talent at weddings in Nashville and around the country.  She can play anything from classical to your favorite modern love song.

Live music at a wedding can add so much dynamic and interest to the event.  It provides something that recorded music just cannot.  Read more below about Kirsten and what she has to offer.  Be sure to check out her website for some samples of her beautiful music.

What can having a live musician at a reception or ceremony add to a wedding?
Live music provides the ambience for a wedding event and reflects the personality of the bride/groom.  Whether the music is traditional or modern, the versatility of the harp offers endless possibilities.

Are you able to play “our song” or other songs we request?
I have a vast repertoire of songs from classical to popular, and am also open to transcribing a song for the harp if it’s possible to do so.

Are we able to meet and plan before the big day?  If so, what should I be prepared to have with me (questions, examples of music, etc.)?
I offer a complimentary consultation with you and your betrothed to choose your ceremony music at my studio.  You can bring ideas for music with you, or allow me to play some examples of different choices for you.

Do you have a video we could share with our readers?
I do not have a video available for posting, but any interested clients are welcome to visit my website for more information, sound samples, and media.

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Posted by Holly Nashville Newlywed | Filed under: Bands, DJs, Music, Reception Entertainment, Photo Booths, Unique Wedding Ideas, 0 comments »

Stacey Wines: Beverage Tasting Experiences for Weddings and Events in Nashville

Tuesday, March 31, 2015

From the moment I discovered Stacey Wines at a recent tasting, I knew the service would be a great resource for engaged couples and wedding planners here in Nashville.  

Consider this: You are tasked with planning a bridal shower but want to do something uncommon and interactive. You're looking to kick off a bachelorette party that celebrates the wine-loving bride. Or, you're a couple looking to host an intimate engagement party with an experiential element.  If you find yourself wondering where to start, Stacey of Stacey Wines is exactly the girl you need.  A beverage tasting with a pro is a great addtion and the options really are limitless.  That's why I fell in love with Stacey's service!

I reached out to Stacey and got the answers you need to save yourself a little time.  My Q&A with Stacey is below...

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What is Stacey Wines and what services do you offer?

Stacey Wines is a beverage brokerage that manages the marketing, promotions, and sales of alcoholic beverages in the Southeast.  Our main objective is pairing people with exquisite brands of exceptional value.

What types of packages do you offer with your services?

Stacey Wines has an event services division called Salut! Elite Event Services that offers tastings, beverage consultations, accessories, customized labeling, signature beverage design, and other personalized services.

Packages make everything simpler when planning an event, which is another reason I was drawn to Stacey Events.  Stacey makes everything easy with the packages above!

As a beverage broker, I appreciate that Stacey's offerings are not limited to wines but all sorts of hidden gem adult beverages.

How many people can you accommodate?

We can service up to 500 people in a single event.

We think your services would be great for bridal showers, rehearsal dinners, and intimate weddings!  Have you done bridal events and, if so, can you give us some ideas of what you have done?

We have been involved in some fun bachelor/bachelorette parties as well as gorgeous weddings!  We've customized cognac bottles, produced spirits and cigar smokers for bachelors, and created signature drinks and stirrers for glamorous weddings.

What are all of the ways that a bride and groom use your services?

A bride and groom can use our services to achieve a more customized experience for their special moments.  Whether it's fun group tastings, customized wine and spirits for gift favors and keep-sakes, specialty cocktails, or bartending services, we've got it covered.

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Interested?  I knew it!  Contact Stacey at [email protected] or 404.849.6909 and let her know that Ashley's Bride Guide sent you.

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Posted by Ashley King | Filed under: Bridal Showers, Luncheons, Parties, Food/Catering, Reception Entertainment, Photo Booths, Unique Wedding Ideas, 0 comments »

Music City Events Shares Unusual Decor Ideas for Your Nashville Wedding

Monday, March 23, 2015

When it comes to wedding decor, most brides are familiar with candles, mirrors and tall glass cylinders with tissue poms.  Plus, with Pinterest throwing ideas at you every few seconds, decorating for your wedding can feel overwhelming and monotonous at the same time.

That's where a talented wedding planner adds value.  A great planner can help you expand your thinking to incorporate so much more.  

I spoke with Sarah, lead planner and owner of Music City Events, who shared ingenious ways to decorate your Nashville wedding.  Here are a few of her ideas:

LARGE COUTURE BALLOONS

36" white balloons are a simply marvelous way to highlight the cake table at your reception.  They add a stunning decor element for your wedding ceremony for less the $300!  Balloons for your reception, with elegant fabric tassels, add a very festive feel for as little as $4 without helium or $8 with helium!

Sources - partyballoons.ie (right); simplypeachy.com (left)

TREES

Take a nod from nature (or the future Queen of England) and consider incorporating full size potted trees into your wedding!  Trees create a garden area in the entrance to your wedding, which is a stunning first look for your guests.  Use trees between long banquet tables for an amazing and dramatic setting.  All you need are a few simple flower arrangements and candles to finish the look.  Music City Events created this look for a seated 350 person reception for less than $3,000.

Source - Reception by Music City Events

BOXWOOD HEDGES

Boxwood hedges will be all the rage for 2015 and moving into 2016.  You can create a box with plush lounge furniture and fill it with boxwood hedges, or use shaped boxwood to even compliment your cake table!  If you're handy, build your own white boxes trimmed in boxwood for your reception or ceremony decor.

Source - Instagram

ALL WHITE DANCE FLOORS

There is something so very chic about an all white dance floor and it allows you to play with color and lighting like no one's business!  Play with color and all whites for a dramatic setting at your reception.  A white dance floor also gives you the ability to create killer monogram statements.

Source - Reception by Music City Events; Photo by Bombs Over Betty

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Posted by Engaged Bride Olivia | Filed under: Inspiration & Trends, Luxury Nashville Wedding Finds, Reception Entertainment, Photo Booths, Wedding Planners & Coordinators, Wedding Style - Modern, 0 comments »

Get to Know Nashville Party Authority, a Professional & Experienced Wedding DJ Company

Monday, October 13, 2014

Newly-engaged couples: If you’re looking for a wedding DJ with lots of experience in keeping the dance floor packed all reception long, look no further than Nashville Party Authority!

We got to speak with Blair Saldana of Nashville Party Authority about what makes their services unique and why brides should look their way for their wedding reception needs. Learn more about Nashville Party Authority here:

Tell us about what services you offer to brides.

We are wedding DJs and proud of it! We love music and we know music. We’re experts at positioning it and mixing it in such a way that it entertains. But music and DJ mastery is only a portion of our skillset. We are seasoned public speakers and capable party planners. We routinely compose wedding and reception itineraries, all while working closely with, and deferring to, our clients and their wedding planners. In addition to our DJ service, Nashville Party Authority offers top-of-the-line lighting, karaoke, photo booths and professional dance instruction.

How did you get your start in your business and in the wedding industry?

My business partner and I both have radio personality backgrounds. This opened up the opportunity to DJ private parties and wedding receptions in addition to radio. We had both feet in different ponds for a couple of years before we decided to devote ourselves exclusively to the wedding DJ business. Why specialize in weddings? Well, you might say the wedding business chose us. Before long, we found ourselves in high demand as weddings DJs. We’ve never looked back. It was absolutely the best decision of our careers.

What makes your services unique?

I think one of the biggest things that really sets Nashville Party Authority apart is that we are full-time wedding professionals. These days, everyone communicates via email, but should a bride call, there’s always someone in the office to answer that call. You can count on us to answer our emails promptly and we are devoted 100 percent to our brides. In other words we’re not weekend DJs. This is what we do, it’s all we do, and we do it well. Our staff has distinct skillsets such as backgrounds in radio, public speaking, theatre, party planning, audio production and video choreography/dance so our clients get a lot of expertise for their buck.

Why do you love working in the wedding industry?

When we bring a bride and groom, their friends, their families, parents and grandparents together on the dance floor, it makes for the perfect moment, and we’re ecstatic to orchestrate that moment. It’s a great feeling. We love to entertain people. We love to make them dance. It’s as simple as that.

                                    
What’s your advice to brides who are just beginning the wedding planning process?

I would tell her to be very thorough, to ask lots and lots of questions—you can’t ask too many questions— and to trust her instincts. When she interviews the right vendor, she’ll know it. When she finds that professional, don’t hesitate, book the date. Chances are this vendor is in very high demand and if you don’t go ahead and book it, someone else will.

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Posted by Newlywed Leah | Filed under: Helpful Vendor Interviews!, Bands, DJs, Music, Reception Entertainment, Photo Booths, 0 comments »