Weddings by Jess

Dawn and Joey were married over Memorial Day weekend. I’m so happy that I got to take part in their special day. Everything turned out perfectly, including the weather for their outdoor ceremony! On Friday night, the minute we finished the rehearsal, it started to pour rain, but it was absolutely gorgeous on Saturday, in the upper 70s with a slight breeze.

I’ll talk more about their details when the photos are up, so I’ll just do a quick run-down of their vendors for now. I want to say “thank you” to all of them for making the day as wonderful as it was!

Ceremony Venue: War Memorial/Legislative Plaza
Reception Venue and Catering: Uptown 162
Photography: Dove Wedding Photography
Florist: Dick’s Flowers
Cake: family friend
Rentals: Mid-South Tent Rentals
Trolley: FADDs Entertainment

Photo by Dove Wedding Photography.

It’s finally starting to get and stay warm outside, so here’s a summer picnic inspiration board. The Nashville area has lots of great plantations and mansions for wonderful Southern receptions.

Top: table from Toast and Tables; pie from Jehovah Jireh’s Bakery; drink dispensers from Pottery Barn
Middle: bridesmaid dress from Alfred Angelo; invitation from Relish; photo of Oakland Manor from One Source Weddings
Bottom: bouquet by The Bellevue Florist; Coca-Cola photo from Flickr; guitar photo from Kate Crafton

I love the look of vintage weddings. Here is a classic vintage inspiration board.

Top: Invitations made by Miss Flamingo on Weddingbee; parasols by Bella Umbrella; dress by Joan Shum on Etsy.
Middle: Flowers by Michelle Nonis, photography by Jessica Johnston; thank you postcard by Red Leaf Studios; cake topper from Fancy Flours.
Bottom: Tag by Blue Bird Lane on Etsy; telegram program by VintageGlam on The Knot; shoe clips from Absolutely Audrey.

Relish is a new invitation company based in Nashville that allows you to customize your invitations. You choose the paper, the color scheme, the wording, and the embellishments. They will also design your RSVPs, direction cards, thank you cards, and more.

I had the honor of attending their official launch party this afternoon and got to meet and chat with the creators, Stephanie Resch and Rebecca Vajdos. They are super nice, so if you have any special requests for your invitations, just ask them! For those of you with international friends and families, their website states that they can print your invitations in other languages, as well as printing a specific number in English and a specific number in another language. Also, contact me to find out how to receive free shipping on your order.

Tomorrow is their online launch party, and they will be doing giveaways, so be sure to check it out.

Still trying to figure out your signature drink?

Cool Spring Wines & Spirits is hosting a spring drink mixing class. It’s on May 17 from noon until 2:00 at Criallo’s Bistro & Bar, 1935 Mallory Lane. There is a $20 per person fee (plus tax & gratuity) that includes food and drink.

Email events@coolspringswines.com for more information or to reserve your spot.