Nashville wedding and event planner

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From perfecting your timeline to developing your design board, our team pays close attention to every last detail. If you're looking for genuine wedding inspiration and practical tips to make your celebration unforgettable, you've come to the right place.

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Wedding Day Emergency Kit Must Haves

items on your wedding day checklist are perfect. Everything from the flowers to the color of the napkins. But then, unexpectedly, disaster strikes! Whether the maid of honor’s dress suddenly doesn’t fit right. Or that your elaborate up-do is unraveling fast. Every wedding needs a wedding day emergency kit to assist the bridal party in handling the unexpected with ease. The Weddings & Events by Raina team always has a suitcase of survival items for any and all wedding day disasters.

November 3, 2021

Bridal Beauty, Bridal Party, Bride/Bridesmaids, Bridesmaids, Helpful Hints, Wedding Stress

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st the happy couple and their families who are paying the price for the big day. There are so many satellite events such as the engagement party, bridal shower, bachelor and bachelorette parties. There are also travel expenses, attire, hair and makeup, and the gifts that go with each of these events. In the end, it can unfairly target friends and loved ones time and wallets. It certainly makes it understandable that someone might consider turning down the option to be a bridesmaid. However, how does one go about doing that without risking the loss of a relationship with a close friend?

Politely say NO to being a bridesmaid

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Being by your friend’s side through all the highs and lows of the wedding planning process is something every good friend wants to say yes to. Calming her on the big day. Seeing the sweet but nervous smiles throughout the ceremony. Crying along with her as she exchanges vows with her soon to be spouse. We all want to support those closest to us and to be there when they need us most. But being able to afford bridesmaid these days…. It does not come cheap. In fact, it’s getting remarkably expensive. On average, it costs approximately $3K. We have found that many ladies just can’t afford it without forgoing paying rent or buying groceries.

Creative Ways to Afford To Be A Bridesmaid

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The first look is a magical intimate moment, full of emotion. It is a lovely alternative for the happy couple to get the most out of their wedding photo coverage with beautiful photos and, likely, the only moment alone they will have a chance to enjoy together. Trust us, alone time is rare thing during the wedding day.

First Look – What You Need to Know

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“I Love You.”
We hear people say it all the time—at the end of phone calls and whenever parting ways.

Even though you may not always say it, make sure that they know you care. Go beyond simply saying “I love you” with a special gift from NanoStyle. With their I Love You in Different Languages Jewelry collection you have many beautiful options.

120 Ways to Say I LOVE YOU With NanoStyle

12 Great Gifts for Moms

Did you get something for the woman who has been with you through everything? We don’t mean your maid of honor; we mean a gift for Mom.

March 3, 2021

Bridal Party, Bridal Traditions, Helpful Hints

Fleriza
Bride
“I would give Raina and her team 10 stars if I could.”
Jessica
Bride
“I am so grateful I was able to get Raina to plan my wedding.”
Stacy
Bride
“Raina van Setter was the best wedding planner imaginable!! Paid attention to every detail and made our day magical, we wouldn’t have had the amazing wedding without her and her fantastic team! ”
Molly
Bride
“Far exceeded our expectations!! She made wedding planning a breeze. We feel so blessed to have had her as our wedding planner!!!”
Sandy
Bride
“Our guests emphatically stated that our wedding was one of the best weddings they ever attended.”
Lisa
Mother of the Bride
“Our daughter’s wedding was PERFECTION! We have Raina to thank for that!”
Karen
Caterer
“Hands down one of the best wedding planners in the business.”
Kim
Bride
“She made me feel like Cinderella! Raina is, hands down, the best wedding coordinator. She took care of literally everything.”
Mercyette
Bride
“Every vendor she recommended was a dream. Even held my hand when I was nervous during the ceremony line up.”
Emelie
Bride
“Raina is PHENOMENAL! Five star plus, plus, plus ++++! Such a JOY! Raina is the BEST!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🤩”