Matron of Honor vs. Maid of Honor: Can I Have Both?

Once you’ve decided who you will be asking to be in your wedding party, you then have to narrow down your options for maid of honor. But how do you choose amongst all your close friends and family? If you have more than one person in mind who fits all of your Maid of Honor needs, you may find yourself wondering if it’s okay to double up. The answer is: Yes!

February 2, 2022

Natalie & Chris – Yacht Wedding at Sunset

Natalie and Chris swiped right and it was a love match! After years of establishing a strong foundation of friendship & love through a series of creative dates. Chris proposed and swept Natalie right off her feet. Soon after their engagement we met with Natalie and Chris to discuss their dream wedding…as it turns out, their dream was a fantasy for us! We followed them down to the surf and sandy beaches of Florida’s coast to plan a sunset “surf’s up” ceremony!

January 11, 2022

Wedding Photography: How Much Coverage Do I Need?

So you’ve been on the lookout for a wedding photographer and you’ve found the perfect match.

Now you’re probably wondering how much wedding day photography coverage is right for you. While that answer varies for everyone, most photographers will outline a few different package options for you to consider. Make the most informed decision before finalizing a contract. It can feel daunting to have to make this choice. What if you make the wrong one and miss out on the perfect photo? No stress here!

December 22, 2021

Hosting a Thanksgiving Wedding

If you really think about it, having a wedding is like hosting your loved ones on Thanksgiving. You want all of your guests to feel welcomed, eat well, have fun and be wowed by the decor.

November 24, 2021

Haley + Jordan / Saddle Woods Farm

and Jordan met while they both were working as nurses on a cardiac step-down unit. After a year of being coworkers and establishing a strong friendship they started dating. Together they enjoy the outdoor life with activities from swimming and kayaking to a stroll at the local farmers’ market. Saddle Woods Farm was clearly the perfect venue to cultivate this love for the outdoors. It was where we turned Haley and Jordans dream of a glitzy, glamorous 1920’s wedding into a roaring success!

November 5, 2021

Wedding Invitation Wording

nvitation wording. Whether you want to keep your wording classic and traditional or creative and whimsical is entirely up to you. Whatever route you choose, there are still basic elements that should be included regardless.

October 27, 2021

Amanda + Weston / Romantic Backyard Nashville Wedding

While one of the main goals of a Nashville wedding could be to create an intimate setting. For some couples small and intimate isn’t exactly what they envision when planning their big day. For Amanda and Weston small and intimate may not have been on their agenda. But they, like many others, found themselves in a predicament as their wedding day drew closer and closer. A pandemic hit causing everything around them to temporarily close down.

October 8, 2021

When should you start planning your wedding?

One of the first questions that comes to mind when couples begin talking about starting their life together is “when should we start planning the wedding?”. Well, it is never too early to start. Here are a couple of pro pointers to get you started off right!

October 6, 2021

Heather + Kevin / Saddle Woods Farm – Elegant Boho Wedding

Some of the most beautiful souls find each other though a chance meeting. What Heather and Kevin hadn’t counted on was exactly who would be setting up this serendipitous meeting. Or that it would strike a love match.

September 19, 2021

Amanda + Phillip / Arrington Vineyards

Few things are as innately pleasing as when something comes back full circle. Amanda and Phillip’s wedding gave us that magical opportunity to witness such an event! A beautiful winery nestled in the rolling Tennessee hills, Arrington Vineyards, was the exquisitely scenic backdrop to Phillip’s proposal. Of course they could think of no better place than this picturesque setting for their dream wedding. The lush views offered at the vineyard provided Phillip and Amanda the perfect opportunity to have a wedding that was both extravagant and intimate. Weddings & Events by Raina was more than happy to curate the personal touches. Design all the stylish details. Add all the fun activities. Truly make Phillip and Amanda’s wedding an elegant and romantic event to be remembered and envied by all in attendance.

September 10, 2021

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