Real Weddings: Erica + Shaun

Pretty flowers, pale pink dresses, and an elegant outdoor venue… Laura and Steve’s Nashville wedding is garden party perfection! The details of their wedding truly couldn’t be prettier. They chose a palette of pale pink and mint green and selected hydrangea, peonies, and roses in arrangements by Enchanted Florist to decorate the outdoor gazebo at CJ’s off the Square. I love the paper flower escort cards and the gorgeous chandeliers but I can’t stop drooling over her amazing Louboutins! What a marvelous day with marvelous photos by Kristyn Hogan!

Liz and Jamie’s wedding brings together two things I love: Great Gatsby and Historic Cedarwood. They wanted a wedding true to their Southern roots, something elegant and sophisticated yet fun, and were inspired by the romanticism of The Great Gatsby. It was also important to their families that they be married in a church, but the couple wanted an outdoor ceremony so Cedarwood’s outdoor cathedral was the perfect venue! Gorgeous paper goods used throughout the day, vintage elements such as pearls and feather embellishments, and beautiful florals in shades of ivory and yellow all helped to create an event that was elegant yet not too stuffy. A huge thank you to the amazing team at Cedarwood as well as Dove Wedding Photography for these beautiful photos today!

A typical ballroom wedding just wouldn’t do for Erin and Wes—they something a bit more personal and unique. The couple decided Belle Meade, a plantation home and horse farm in Nashville, was the perfect place to host their wedding. In keeping with their surroundings, the couple made escort cards from horseshoes and  horseshoe charms hung from the white and pink bouquets and boutonnieres. Brocade Designs created beautiful centerpieces of roses and dusty miller in mercury glass containers. We love the pop of pink napkins on the gray tablecloths and the chic bridesmaids dresses by Monique Lhullier!

I absolutely love unique color palettes and Jenni’s blend of fall colors with her groom’s Scottish tartan is a breath of fresh air! It was such a warm wedding with lots of DIY details that perfectly blended both season and culture. Jenni and Bill both look gorgeous and positively giddy! Of course we love the romantic Nashville farm estate Cedarwood, and these photos by Chris and Adrienne Scott Photographers bring the gorgeous day to life!

I never get tired of a bride in cowboy boots!  Jennifer and Drew’s wedding was held at Nashville’s gorgeous Cedarwood, and it’s full of relaxed beauty and Southern charm.  Josh and Meg of Souder Photography captured all of the lovely images.

Amanda and Jason’s wedding at Nashville’s Historic Cedarwood was an intimate affair—the kind where “mac and cheese was a mandatory,” the bride describes, and where only the couple’s closest friends and family are on the guest list. “We had lawn games, a camp fire, and we celebrated the way we would have if we had friends gather at our home for an evening of games and laughter” the bride says. Photographer Kristyn Hogan captured luscious arrangements of red and purple blooms, pieced together by Cedarwood‘s talented team. We love that the couple hung images in the cocktail area for guests to admire, that bird decor graced both their tables and custom paper suite, and that their comfort food menu included sweet tea and lemonade!

There’s something about military weddings that always seems incredibly feminine to me. Perhaps it’s the juxtaposition of the strict military dress that makes lush florals and a soft color palette even more girly? Whatever it is, Christina and Andrew’s gorgeous Nashville wedding is a perfect example of that romantic and feminine feel. The Enchanted Florist put together the perfect recipe for romantic flowers: peonies, lisianthus, tea roses, hydrangea, and callas in pretty pink and coral shades. Their The Hermitage Hotel reception could not have been more elegant with lots of rich gold and pink details, the ideal location for a picture-perfect sword arch and other gorgeous moments all captured by the wonderful Kristyn Hogan Photography.

Maggie and Brian’s wedding was created with the ideal recipe for the perfect pretty wedding! Stunning venue, jaw-droppingly gorgeous florals, a beautiful color palette, and sweet details. They were married at Jacksonville’s Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens, an amazing location with a mix of vintage, romantic, and modern elements. I love the cool slate grey Jenny Yoo bridesmaids dresses against the different hues of blush, peach, and ivory blooms by Liz Stewart Floral Design that include my favorite flowers! Maggie and Brian’s wedding was absolutely beautiful as shown by the gorgeous images by Brooke Images!

Rick & Jennefer were married on a beautiful April afternoon at Nashville’s Historic Cedarwood. I could not be more in love with the lovely handmade and shabby chic feel of their wedding! Every little detail was unique and personal to them, from the piece of Jennefer’s grandmother’s quilt sewn into her handmade gown, to the handkerchief favors and the decor from their personal collection of antiques. This wedding is just oozing with gorgeous details and amazing images by Kristyn Hogan!

Jeff, a UCLA alum, and Lisa, a Chicago transplant and Vanderbilt alum, created a quintessential southern garden wedding in Nashville at historic Cedarwood.  They chose songs from the Beatles and Van Morrison for ceremony music, and an awesome replica of the UCLA stadium for the groom cake. Lisa created a lot of DIY details, including a vintage quilt photobooth and mad lib program.

Sara and Conner met while were both were on vacation in Nashville. There was an instant connection, and after spending as much time together as possible during that trip, they began dating long distance and were married at Nashville’s Cedarwood just over a year later. Their festive, intimate dinner party was a nod to Sara’s Southern roots. Magnolia leaf place cards were set atop each place setting on long wooden tables where each flower was handpicked by the bride. The couple’s monogram was sprinkled throughout, even on the wreath above the historic home’s door. From their ceremony on the rolling hills of the estate to the reception glimmering with candlelight, we are smitten with this entire day, beautifully photographed by Erin Lee Allender!

Lauren and Jack’s Westmoreland Country Club wedding is so beautiful, it’s like a dream! The club, with its immaculate landscaping and tent with twinkling lights was the perfect choice for the couple’s late summer event. Filled with the most beautiful blooms and greenery, the overall feel is romantic and sophisticated with just a touch of whimsy and the reception tent feels like a hidden secret garden! Lauren is a vision in a flowing Mikaella gown, beautifully accented with a colorful, lush bouquet designed by Four Finches. There’s not a single detail we aren’t completely smitten by, and it’s all captured beautifully by Bonphotage!

Romantic, chic, and stunning, we are completely smitten with Kimberly and Joshua’s wedding at Newport, Rhode Island’s Belle Mer Island House. The waterside venue was the perfect setting for their nuptials, which featured lovely ivory blooms from Greenlion Weddings, curtains billowing with the seaside breeze, and a soft yet classic feel. Kimberly brought a little bit of her Michigan home to Rhode Island, with favors of jam canned by her family with fresh Michigan berries. Each and every image from the amazing Rebecca Arthurs Photography is positively gorgeous!

This vintage glam black and gold wedding inspiration shoot from Kristyn Hogan and Cedarwood Weddings is absolute perfection! Gold mirrors, frames, and artwork combined with antique lace and soft florals creates a stunning backdrop at Historic Cedarwood in Nashville, Tennessee. The ruffled icing on the cake by Patty Cakes is adorable, and we also love the cool idea of a coffee bar stocked with flavored syrups. The gorgeous stationery from Designs in Paper is one of the best details! Our eyes are completely lit up over this one!

Lauren and Stewart’s candlelit Nashville wedding and reception is so breathtaking! The drama of the flickering light during the ceremony at Scarritt-Bennett Center is softened by Lauren’s vintage-inspired lace dress from Bella Couture and pale pink bridesmaids dresses by The Dessy Group. Classic bouquets accented with cameo pins and pastel flowers, all by A Village of Flowers, add to the antique look of the reception at aVenue—we adore all of the lace, floating candles, and those fabulous chandeliers! Even the Jay Qualls cake gets a dose of old-school with vintage brooches festooned on the layers. Kristyn Hogan shared these gorgeous images with us—they perfectly capture the romance of Lauren and Stewart’s day! See the entire gorgeous event in the gallery!

There are so many gorgeous elements in Jennifer and David’s wedding, held at The Blue Dress Barn in Benton Harbor, Michigan. The site itself is rustic, but touches like feathers and lush blooms in bouquets and arrangements from Posh Petals and Jennifer’s absolutely amazing Paloma Blanca gown—complete with an unbelievable rhinestone-and-lace capelet—upped the glam factor in a major way! French Country details and a chocolate wedding cake festooned with more feathers from Dee’s Specialty Cakes just furthered the sophisticated feel at this woodsy location. The images from Amy Carroll Photography captured the magical, charming sentiment of this wedding. And we totally adore the bride’s lottery ticket wedding favors, tied in festive bags with a penny! We’re somewhat teary just looking at the emotion on Jennifer and David’s faces—what an absolutely breathtaking affair!

Fall in the South is so picturesque it may as well be a postcard, and the photos from Dove Wedding Photography of Holly and Will’s big day back up that declaration. With a rustic cathedral backdrop set outside amidst wildflowers and autumn-inspired bouquets by Cedarwood—the antebellum Tennessee farm estate where the entire event took place—Holly saw her dream of a gorgeous, jewel-toned wedding come to life. Her Paloma Blanca gown is the epitome of Old South sophistication, while bluegrass music from Howling Brothers, fireside cider, and an unexpected twig detail on the Patty Cakes wedding confection make it clear this affair was all about having a down-home good time.

New bride Ariel says she isn’t originally from the South, but we’d never guess it from the looks of she and groom Stephen’s Nashville fete. After meeting at a barbecue (we told you!), getting engaged and deciding to settle down in the Music City, Ariel and Stephen knew it was the right place for their wedding, too. The ritzy venue, Riverwood Mansion, contrasts beautifully with the shabby-chic vibe of the entire event, including the bride’s delicate Maggie Sottero gown, and lush bouquets and floral arrangements filled with roses and hydrangeas from The Enchanted Florist. Ariel even had perfectly curled Southern hair, courtesy of Green Pea Salon—we love the waterfall braid detail! Pour yourself a fruit tea cocktail like the ones guests enjoyed at this affair, and let your jaw drop at these stunning images from always-amazing Michelle Cross Photography!

Jacquelyn and Ryan’s wedding wasn’t just timeless and elegant. It was filled with personalized details that gave a nod to the couple’s relationship, and Clary Photo was there to capture every precious detail. The bride asked The Rebel Florist to fill bouquets and centerpieces with plush peonies because the park in which Ryan proposed was filled with the blooms. They wed inside the Missouri History Museum, beneath a classic white chuppah. For favors, the couple gave a donation to PAWS in honor of their adopted German Shepherd, Moose—each guest found a picture of the pup and a note from the couple at their place setting!

It’s pretty much impossible to look through the photos of Lynn and Stefan’s wedding by Kellie Kano and not immediately feel happier. Lynn knew she had to have yellow flowers because every since she was a little girl the color has always put a smile on her face. Thanks to Hedge Fine Blooms and all the other details in this sweet wedding, we’re now smiling too! Their big day was effortlessly elegant and set to the beautiful backdrop of Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards in Charlottesville, Virginia. Every detail of Lynn and Stefan’s wedding is all about happiness and love so sit back and enjoy!