Wednesday, January 13, 2016
The Spin Wheels Cotton Candy Cart was one of the most popular booths at Sunday's Enchanted Brides bridal show at the Hutton Hotel. No surprise right? Who isn't drawn to cotton candy? Can you imagine the look on your guests' faces when they see cotton candy at your wedding? They make the perfect wedding favor or dessert addition.
Heather and Bryan of Spin Wheels
We learned about Spin Wheels Cotton Candy Cart last year through our interview with Nashville wedding planner Toni, of Celebrations by Design. Spin Wheels Cotton Candy Cart offers made-to-order cotton candy cones in 30+ flavors, including: Sassy Apple, Piña Colada, and Maple Bacon. Some flavors are even gluten free.
At this weekend's bridal show, they debuted the Spin Wheels Ice Cream Cart, a fun new addition to a childhood favorite. Each package comes with your choice of two flavors of ice cream, two candy toppings (such as Oreo or M&M), two sauce toppings (like caramel or strawberry), and cones & dishes for a sundae or an ice cream cone, with hand-scooped Purity ice cream.
Spin Wheels can be hired for your wedding for as little as $275 for 2 hours and 50 servings. Contact owners Heather and Bryan at (615) 484-1045.
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Tuesday, September 22, 2015
It’s no secret that vintage has made a comeback. Times past have become the style of the present, and it’s no different for weddings! Rustic beauty, '60s Bohemian, classic cars - they’re all themes and accents that brides have added to their big day. The vintage look inspires a creative sense, giving all kinds of nostalgic feelings to those who see it.
So, how do you add vintage charms to your day without breaking the bank? It’s simple, and that’s what we’re here to tell you about. Of course, we couldn’t list everything you could find with these amazing places, but we do have a few ideas to give you! We’re bringing you some great ways to make your wedding vintage while still staying true to your Nashville-self.
Let us begin!
Stockroom Vintage, stockroomvintage.com
This Nashville shop has excellent options to add to your wedding: table accents, vases, silverware, dishes, and much more. They offer one-of-a-kind custom and handmade goods to the greater Nashville area. Stockroom Vintage is exactly what you’re looking for when it comes to event rentals, props, and styling services for your photo shoots and wedding receptions. There is no limit to what this amazing service can provide for any bride, even those seeking a different style.
While rustic vintage might not be what’s best for you, how about a world adventure style? Or outside winter wonderland? The possibilities are endless with Stockroom Vintage!
Source: Stockroom Vintage's Facebook page
Nashville Flea Market, thefairgrounds.com
On the flip side, the Nashville Flea Market is home to a smorgasbord of neat finds that you can take home! Old signs, antiques and knick-knacks to add to your photos, wedding venue, or take-home gifts. The greatest thing is that even if you’re only looking for a piece for your photo shoot or wedding day, that doesn’t mean you can’t use it in your home. Old frames are a dime a dozen there, and you can use them for nearly anything.
Gather up old photos at the flea market, have your guests write a message on them, and put them in a frame for years to come. You get a memory of your wedding day in a frame and nifty notes from your family and friends. Or find some old boxes or vintage suitcases, have your family and friends write you a letter (maybe a prediction) and put it in to open it 5 or 10 years later on your anniversary. Plus, you get a cool antique box in your house as a time capsule!
Photo source: Nashville Guru
8th Avenue Antique District, facebook.com/pretopostmodern
We can’t narrow it down to one shop on 8th Avenue. There’s no way! All of the 8th Avenue shops are chock full of vintage delights for you to add your big day. Our favorite idea is grabbing some of those old postcards and creating a guestbook for your guests to sign! You can also use some of the neat cameras as props, grab some vintage posters for your guests to sign, or even grab a one-of-a-kind gift, from zodiac tumblers to vintage jewelry! Grabbing a few of those old records isn't a bad option to create a trendy entrance table for your guests either.
Maybe the vintage you’re looking for is less rustic and more '70s or '80s chic. If so, Pre to Post Modern has all of your vintage needs. Pretty in Pink, colorful decor - they have it all. It’d be perfect for those brides looking for a flashback to their childhood. These props could even be used in a neat bride wedding party photo shoot!
These antique district shops also house knick-knacks that are the epitome of Nashville, which could make interesting gift baskets and table accents.
Photos: Pre to Post Modern's Facebook page
Do you have any hidden vintage gems that aren’t included on this list? Leave a comment to help your fellow bride!
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Filed under: Inspiration & Trends, Unique Wedding Ideas, Rentals, Wedding Style - Vintage,
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Wednesday, September 9, 2015
One of the latest trends in the wedding world is the use of nifty bars as favors for your guests. These creative food options have sprung up over recent years as an interactive element to the wondrous event that is your wedding. Yes, food still needs to be a prominent thing during the reception. You can’t have your wedding guests starving when you throw the bouquet, but that doesn’t mean that your can’t give them something a little more to enjoy.
Nashville is home to quite a few businesses that can help any bride or groom create the delectable bar they want. If DIY is the way you’re leaning, these options work for you as well!
Here are a few ideas that brides have loved in the past - plus, they can be made by a catering company right here in Nashville or by some simple DIY.
Top left photo by Ace Photography; top right photo by Jonathon Campbell Photography; bottom photos by Noteable Blends
Coffee Bar
If you don’t love coffee, you’re not human (just kidding!). A coffee bar is a genius idea, though. Not only do you get to try all kinds of coffee from great vendors, like Nashville-based Noteable Blends, but you get a fantastic smell during your reception, too!
Need a pick-me-up? Grab a cup of joe from the coffee bar, and then dance the jitters away.
Got a crazy drunk uncle or lush sibling? (It’s okay everyone has one.) Well, there’s a tap for that at the coffee bar.
There are certain services that give you the added perk of a barista to make nearly any coffee drink your guests want. If you don’t like coffee, or if you want to mix it up a little for everyone’s benefit, you can also try serving coffee and other drinks like tea. You can even DIY it with some of the Nashville coffee houses, too. Maybe there’s a coffeehouse that's significant to you?
Jess' Nashville wedding
Cupcakes
Cupcake bars have become an alternative to the wedding cake option as of late. The option of a cupcake bar instead of one large cake with a single flavor for everyone to share is the recent trend. A cupcake bar has the variety you’ve been looking for, and Nashville favorite The Cupcake Collection creates dozens of different flavors every day. They love making cupcake bars for their brides!
Some brides prefer stacks upon stacks of cupcakes for everyone to enjoy, but if you still want the cake you can have the cupcake bar along with it. Opting for a smaller cake for you and your groom and being surrounded by endless options of cupcakes may make the wedding experience more enjoyable for you and your guests and less of a hassle.
S’mores
It seems like a messy idea, but it’s not as bad as you think. You get the best part of campfires without the hassle. A couple of bowls filled with ingredients, a stack of long wooden pokey things, and a couple of Bunsen burners is all you need. (Don’t put the burners too close to the tablecloths though. That’d be bad.)
I’ve seen these simple tables easily made at events all the time. They’re a hit! Some catering places are up for the option, or you can go the DIY way if you prefer. If you’re feeling a little adventurous, you can even add ingredients instead of just a chocolate bar. GooGoo Clusters, Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups - the possibilities are endless!
Photo: The Bang Candy Company
Candy
Speaking of candy, that’s another great option. Candy bars have become increasingly popular among the wedding crowd. This option has endless combinations you can create, and it’s something that can be tailored to fit your wedding theme. If you’re up for a DIY project to save yourself some money, you can venture to various stories in Nashville, like The Bang Candy Company or Colts Chocolates, to find the candies you want.
Of course you can DIY it to your heart’s content, or you can leave the heavy lifting to a Nashville planner like Details by Margaret. Perhaps you and your significant other can tailor the candy types to something from your own history; it’s entirely up to you. This is an option that is elegant, fun, and can also serve as a wedding favor to your guests. Don’t forget the scoops, the jars and bags, plus all the candy you can eat!
Kernels Gourmet Popcorn
Popcorn
The popularity of popcorn bars are on the rise. You get the choice of sweet or salty (or both), and your guests can try something new. Obviously there are more options than the generic butter flavor, such as white, caramel, or cheddar. You can also try chocolate-covered, cinnamon, cheese-flavored, drizzle - we can’t even name them all!
Similar to the candy bar, the possibilities are endless and the perfect wedding favor. There are a few Nashville businesses to help you on your DIY search, like Prohibition Popcorn, Popcorn Village or Kernels Nashville.
Whatever your choice, theme it up! Try something new or have a little bit of all bar types. This is your wedding, and it only happens once, so why not try something you may never have a chance to again?
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Filed under: Cakes & Desserts, Food/Catering, Inspiration & Trends, Reception Entertainment, Photo Booths, Unique Wedding Ideas,
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Monday, August 24, 2015
Regalo Design has done it again! First off, who would even think of helping grooms plan their proposal?! It's so smart and helpful but definitely not a service that most folks would even think of as an option. (Nashville grooms thank you.) Not only do they offer this specialty service, but they make sure each one is unique.
Take Ben's proposal to Betsy. We won't spoil all of the neat details. We'll just say that their proposal included a Nashville scavenger hunt, a pro photographer (aka Amber of Smith Studios Photography) who did a killer job capturing it all, and a perfect plan by Regalo Design to ensure its success.
This has to be one of the cutest and, of course, best-orchestrated proposals ever! There's adorable video, details, and photos galore on the Regalo Design blog. Click here to enjoy!
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Filed under: Engagements & Proposals, Grooms, Groomsmen & Tuxedos , Luxury Nashville Wedding Finds, Unique Wedding Ideas, Wedding Planners & Coordinators,
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Wednesday, August 19, 2015
The Color Bar, located right here in Nashville, is quickly gaining popularity among bridal parties. This service allows each member of the party to create jewelry they’ll love in the exact style they want! Simply choose the type of jewelry you want, like earrings or a necklace, choose the metal, and pick the vibrant stone color you desire. From there, the team helps you build your perfect piece.
Scheduling a time is easy and creator Kendra Scott is delighted to serve brides and other parties in designing their dream accessory while having a great time with friends.
We first learned about the Color Bar at Kendra Scott from planner Sarah Patton, of Social Bliss Events, who raved that “The Color Bar is a perfect place to create a bridesmaid gift, have time to bond with your best friends, and, more importantly, to leave with a custom piece of jewelry full of memories."
“Kendra Scott is new to Nashville, and Social Bliss Events knew it would be the perfect partnership. This is the type of high-end activity that Social Bliss clients enjoy. We were blown away by the customization of each piece, customization that we strive to give to each bachelorette client. We would not have chosen anyone instead of our go-to photographer to capture the details and vision inherent to the excitement of a Kendra Scott Color Bar party.”
Read on to answer a couple of questions you might have for your own party!
What attracts your customers to this style of jewelry and service?
Kendra Scott is a well-known designer who produces both classic and trendy pieces. It is the perfect idea because many brides want custom wedding jewelry. With the color bar, you are able to give your bridesmaids a chance to make that jewelry their own. The bride can choose a certain stone for them to use or pick a custom setting and let the bridesmaids choose their color palette. The color bar is a fun group experience – from the commencement with a champagne toast, to creating your own piece of jewelry, and finally to having a personal shopping experience in the trendy Hill Center Green Hills.
Are there packages for bridal parties? If so, what’s included?
Kendra Scott Color Bar offers parties year round. The Color Bar parties include a cocktail while you shop, a sugary treat (cupcakes), and personal one-on-one help creating your jewelry. At the end of your experience, you walk out the door with your custom piece in hand. Parties are typically 1-1.5 hours, depending on the group size.
What should your customers expect if they were to use the Color Bar?
An absolutely unforgettable time! As soon as you walk in the door, the staff will greet you with a welcoming smile and direct you to the Color Bar area where you can begin to enjoy champagne and cupcakes. The area is adorned with balloons, napkins, flowers, and other stylish decorations. They go above and beyond to make your party extra special. After you’ve had time to take a look around, you will be directed to the touch pad area where you will have a step-by-step walkthrough on how to create your custom piece. The touch pads are basically huge iPads where you click on the type of jewelry (ring, earring, or necklace) to beginning narrowing down your options. After you have selected the style of your jewelry, you will pick out your stone. When you've completed your specifications, the staff will hand-craft your custom piece right in front of you. It is exciting to watch them make it right before your eyes! Best of all, you walk out of the store with your newly-created jewelry. There’s no wait time, and you did it all while hanging out with your best friends. Talk about a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Organize a party with the Color Bar by contacting via email at [email protected] or phone at 615.600.4353 for their Green Hills location.
All of the lovely photos above were captured by Abby Demmer Photography via a collobrative photo shoot with Social Bliss at the Color Bar.
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