Couples are almost always surprised at the high cost of weddings, and part of that reason is that there are probably some expenses that they aren’t accounting for when budgeting. So I’m here to share five unexpected wedding costs that couples need to budget for when planning their wedding. Sales Tax – Many of my …
I often get requests for sustainable wedding flowers, and there are several ways to go about that. One of my favorites is to use living plants instead of cut flowers, as shown in these centerpieces. The centerpieces were created using a glass lily bowl style of vase. The dirt is hidden by a pretty layer …
Like many of my couples, Ashley & John planned their wedding from a far, this time from Utah. If you know me, you know I’m the queen of destination weddings in Nashville. It took some coordination, but we managed to plan this wedding across time zones and busy work schedules, and it turned out like …
It is the ultimate honor when a wedding industry professional trusts you to work her own wedding. Bride McKayla actually works for The Cordelle, where she held her Fall 2021 wedding, so she knows her stuff! I was able to step in and help with the floral arrangements and coordination. For this wedding we focused …
Loren & Mason’s wedding was the dream for a planner like myself. They came to me with a general idea for a theme, “Miami Art Deco,” and said “take it from here.” I love the opportunity to use my creativity to create a custom design for clients. As is common with many of my planning …
Today I’m sharing a photo dump of the flowers that I was blessed to work on for Savannah’s fall wedding. The bridal bouquet includes dried pampas grass, a dried palm, dried and bleached italian ruscus, fresh roses, scabiosa, tiny mums, and agonis branches. It was a very chilly day in November, which thankfully isn’t a …
Emma Grace and Nathan had one request: Let’s make this wedding as sustainable as possible!
I can’t believe that 2021 is halfway over! Each year that passes seems to be more exciting than the last, and I’m so happy to be sharing one of my latest projects, this massive floral wall installation I completed with other flower friends at Saint Elle in Nashville. This installation oozes Spring, with perfect seasonal …
When planning a destination wedding, couples often ask me for recommendations for guest activities to put on the “things to do” section of their wedding website. Or if I’m planning the entire wedding weekend, we will often schedule a few activities for guests with buses and shuttles to take them around Nashville. Here are some …
As a planner, I love destination weddings in Nashville, and downtown has some of the best venues for hosting these types of weddings. However, there are some unique factors to consider that can make or break your wedding day. These are my top 2 things to checkout BEFORE you book your wedding in downtown Nashville: …
