Weddings With Reese

25% off all wedding packages

2009-09-18T17:04:00.000-05:00

Hey guys! We are offering a 25% discount for all wedding packages for weddings falling between now and January 31, 2010!

Contact us for info! This is your chance to get a great deal on some great help for your wedding. Call us now before your date gets taken :)

Giveaway winners! Katie and Jeremy!!

2009-09-14T10:38:00.000-05:00

While I was super surprised only 2 people entered, that is fine, as we have ourselves a winner!
I am searching for a way to get a hold of you Katie, so if you read this, call or email me!!!

Can't wait to meet you guys and work with you on your wedding!

Day of Coordination Giveaway!

2009-09-01T14:14:00.000-05:00

Yes, you read that right! Christina and I are going to give away our services to one lucky couple! There are a few "rules", but there are no strings attached. Of course we would love a rave review when it's over, but otherwise, we just want to offer this to a deserving couple!

Rules
1. The wedding must be taking place within the next 6 months (on a day we are not previously booked)
2. The venue must be booked already (Thus letting us know that this is a "real" wedding that is actually going to happen!)
3. The "Pear Package" is what you will be receiving.

To Enter Giveaway:
1. Become a follower of our blog! You won't win unless you are following!
2. Post a comment on this post about your wedding. Date and place, and also why you think you should win.
3. Winner will be chosen by random drawing on Monday, September 14, and the winner will be notified via email. We will post the winner on the blog after we have contacted them.

Please let us know if you have any questions! We are always available via email at weddingswithreese@yahoo.com or by phone at 615-364-6334

7-25-09 Christa and Michael

2009-08-31T20:30:00.000-05:00

This wedding was very close to my heart, as Christa is my best friend! So not only was I her wedding planner (of course), I was also her matron of honor. And it was an honor, for sure. Christa is a very chic city girl, and this wedding needed to reflect that. Everything we did was to reflect the true Nashville feel. From the local musician we tracked down to play acoustic guitar for the ceremony, to the constant amazing views of the skyline, I think we hit it right on.

The ceremony on the Shelby Street Walking Bridge was the perfect setting, with the perfect weather, for the vows. As a venue you can use for your entire wedding if you so desire, I think this is sort of a hidden gem. The Titans Stadium Club provided an amazing view of the city, and the perfect place for Christa and Michaels' 200+ guests.

The most beautiful bride!

Who is this guy!?? It was funny though!

That's what happens when you get married on the same day as Beer Fest!

The light was perfect and Chris and Adrienne captured it perfectly.

Gorgeous!

Yum!!! Thanks Mignon!!!

Oh so sweet!

Wedding Coordination- Weddings With Reese

Photography- Chris and Adrienne Scott

Cupcakes- The Cupcake Collection

Hair and Makeup- Amy Lynn Larwig

Flowers- Caprice of The Enchanted Florist

Catering- Centerplate Catering

I cannot say enough to all of the vendors. Everything was flawless, and though I was in the wedding, and felt like I needed to "work", I didn't even have to!! Thank you all!

Obviously all of our vendors were AMAZING! I wouldn't have picked them if they weren't!

Jill and Steve 6.20.09

2009-07-13T14:30:00.003-05:00

These are a few pictures I took at this amazing wedding! I will post a full recap soon with professional pictures.

TIffany and Justin 10.04.08

2009-02-02T19:36:00.004-06:00

Well this post has been a long time coming! I am using the first part of the year to get caught up on old weddings and posting about them!

First off, had to post the picture of the Manolos! Hello Sex In the City!

This wedding was on probably the most gorgeous day in October! It was perfect! The ceremony took place at the Historic First Presbyterian Church in downtown Franklin. It has the most amazing stained glass windows! Don't get too envious though, they only allow members to be married there :(

The reception took place at Oaklawn in Spring Hill. This Civil War era home is a hidden treasure! Contact us if you would like more info on this venue. The home served as a perfect backdrop to Tiffany's dream reception!

The AMAZING Angela Disrud was the photographer that we booked for this wedding. I couldn't have been more impressed with anyone. She was by far my favorite vendor for the day! I always love photogs, but she was exceptional.

The beautiful peacock cake was provided by The Sweetest Day, one of my favorite Nashville cake designers. Stephanie's cakes are always gorgeous and delicious to match.

Catering was provided by Puckett's Grocery in downtown Franklin. They put on an amazing spread of good Southern food, and at a very reasonable price!

Enjoy the amazing photos and please contact us for any further info!

Neeley and John- 11/15/08- "Non-professional pics"!

2008-12-01T15:10:00.005-06:00

When Neeley contacted us to coordinate her large wedding, we were impressed with this bride's organization and attention to detail. Her guest list of over 600 people didn't scare us at all! With over 500 attending, this was definitely the biggest wedding we have worked with thus far.

Sonrise Photography was amazing to work with. They set up a slide show of some of the images in the lobby at the reception, and they were amazing. Can't wait to get some"real" pics soon! After the candlelight service, The Graymere Country Club was the site of this larger than life wedding reception. We utilized every available space at the club to accommodate all the people. The entire dining room, bar, outdoor porch, a huge tent, and a smaller lounge tent were used. The color scheme of teal and brown was beautiful, as you can see in some of the pictures.

The cakes, by the Bake Shoppe were amazing as always! Neeley's 6 layer cake was incredible and breathtaking for sure. It almost reached the ceiling! The flowers were designed by a friend of the family, and turned out amazing.

Best wishes to Neeley and John! I loved working with you guys, and your families are amazing! (Especially you Woody, without you, those lanterns just may not have been!)

More pictures to come!

Kristin and Matt! 9-27-08

2008-10-22T16:06:00.004-05:00

September 27 was a beautiful day, perfect for a wedding. It was a bit warm in the day, but by 5:30, it was perfect. Traveller's Rest provided a gorgeous site for an intimate wedding and reception.

Christina and I had the pleasure of working with Kristin and Matt for the better part of a year planning their wedding. They are a very sweet, down to earth couple with simple and elegant taste. I was thrilled to work with Stephanie, or La Photographie, for the first time. She is a hip, retro kind of photographer, and fit in perfectly with the style of the wedding.

Kristin chose simple potted orchids for centerpieces that were sent home with family members and friends. Whole Foods provided the orchids at a wonderful price. Alexander's Catering provided a tasty plated dinner of beef tenderloin and scallops. There were also vegetarian and vegan options. The gorgeous cake was made by a family friend.

Last but not least, my favorite florist, Caprice, with Enchanted Florist, provided the florals. As always, they were amazing!

Going Away Party at Arrington Vineyards

2008-09-14T16:26:00.004-05:00

Even as the remnants of Hurricane Ike came through Middle TN, Arrington Vineyards proved once again to be an amazing place for a get together! Neither wind nor rain could stop these ladies from getting together to say farewell to a dear friend.

Amy contacted me to help her get this party together, and I was delighted to do it for such a sweet lady! She wanted something "fallish" and done in blues and browns. She really just wanted something truly unique and special for her friend to show her how much she has meant to Amy. Not only did we have fun putting it together, we also did an "extended" wine tasting to determine the best wines for the event! If you haven't tried AV's wines, you are missing out!

The girls enjoyed their wine with a boxed lunch prepared by Amy's personal friend, and packaged in boxes from Nashville Wraps. Centerpieces were done by yours truly, and the gorgeous wine glasses came from World Market (only THE BEST new store in Nashville!).

Go check this place out! Unfortunatly, it's not availible as a wedding venue, but maybe someday! In the meantime, it's a great place for a shower or maybe a bridesmaid's luncheon. Bring your own food, and buy wine there, and you are in for a great time!

Amy- thanks for getting me out for my first event since baby Olivia came!! And here's a new picture for anyone who cares to see.....!

6/14/08 Wedding Recap

2008-08-26T10:25:00.003-05:00

Here are some official pictures from the gorgeous Tuohy/Milburn wedding held at the Bellemeade Plantation! These go along with the "unofficial" pics from yours truly, of which I am sure you can tell which are mine!

After a rather warm, but beautiful ceremony in the gardens, the guests enjoyed some wonderful Southern food and plenty of drinks to the sounds of Johnny T and Due South. The band kept the party hopping until the very last minute that we were allowed in the venue. Janet, with Draping Designs, staged an amazing reception site with flowing white fabrics draping all of the entrances, the dancefloor, and the outside patio.

Heather and Will were amazing to work with, and even at 34 weeks pregnant, it was one of the greatest weddings I have been a part of!

The "wedding baby" is here!

2008-08-03T12:16:00.003-05:00

I just wanted to let you all know that my daughter, Olivia, came into the world on Thursday July 31 at 12:48 am! She weighed 7 pounds 4 ounces and is 20 inches long. She is a wonderful baby and we could not be happier!! I was secretly pleased to see that she has red hair like her mommy!

Please do not hesitate to continue to call or email with wedding issues/questions/inquiries. I am more than happy and ready to work on your weddings, baby or not! She is very accomodating and after accompanying me to numerous weddings while still an "inside" baby, she loves them just as much as I do! Also, Christina will be availible to come to vendor meetings and such for these first few weeks, as I recover from the c-section.

Pro pics from 5-3 wedding!

2008-06-09T20:32:00.004-05:00

Thank you to the FABULOUS Evan Baines! These pics are so elegant to say the least! He really has a unique style and I forone, love it!

Please see my post below for all the details on this fabulous wedding!

Congrats Kim and Giles!!

2008-05-19T21:04:00.004-05:00

I have been looking forward to this wedding ever since I met this wonderful couple! Both Vandy trauma nurses, they honestly are so in love it is ridiculous!

Their wedding took place at Kim's mother's beautiful house in Gallatin this past Sunday afternoon, May 18. There was a great turn-out of about 65 and it was a wonderful, casual and intimate wedding. The ceremony took place in front of the house and the reception took place in the back.

After some initial fears about rain (Kim, don't lie, I know you were freaking out!) and some reassurances by me (the weather predicting wedding planner) we pulled it off without a drop of rain! Ok, ok, it rained for 10 seconds about 10 minutes before the ceremony, but other than that, it was perfect!

One of my favorite parts was that they had Cracker Barrell cater, as that was where the couple had their first date!! How appropriate!

I could not help but take a picture of this GORGEOUS bouquet! I am partial to callas myself, but this is amazing.
These sweet little arrangements were on each table and on the guest book table as well.
Kim and Giles decided to have these Koozies as favors to match their spring/outdoor, casual scene, and they were a hit!

The color scheme was bright and cheerful, apple green, sherbet pink, and bright orange. It fit perfectly into the scene and we brought the pool into the picture by adding a ton of pink rose petals (which of course blew all to one end, but still remained a great touch).

The fabulous cake was done by a family friend, and I know the couple could not have been happier with the turn out. It was delicious and fit perfectly in with the theme!

Congratulations to Kim and Giles and I hope you guys have an amazing TWO-WEEK honeymoon (note the jealousy!!) It was a pleasure working with you guys!

OK, I'm off to bed! I am now 30 weeks pregnant and still feeling the pain from yesterday! One more wedding to go before the baby comes!

Congratulations Alice and Michael!

2008-05-04T11:47:00.011-05:00

Yesterday marked the end of months of meticulous planning for Alice and Michael! They are now officially Dr. And Mrs.!

I took remarkably few pictures (as always seems to happen) but will share the ones I did get! I anxiously await the fabulous work of Evan Baines, photographer extraordinaire and will share those when I get them, as my pictures are obviously the work of an amateur! (He showed me a few throughout the night and I was amazed by his ability, to say the least.) Update: He just sent me one fora preview! See above pic!! Wow!

The ceremony took place at Legislative Plaza, and despite 20 mph winds, it went without a hitch. The sun shined all day and the temperature was perfect.

After a cocktail hour on the mezzanine, the reception took place inside the War Memorial Auditorium. This venue is really a hidden gem in Nashville and is such a fabulous space to transform into whatever you can dream of.

The very simple tablescapes, designed by the godmother of the bride, were perfect for the space, and allowed the focus of the eye to be drawn where it should be, to the bride and groom and their fabulous dancing skills! (I can't tell you how much fun we had watching them dance, they were phenomenal, to say the least! Jealous.....)

The couple ate dinner in the "green room" before joining the wedding and we tried to make it a little bit pretty for them!

And for a special segment here, the "secret goings on of a wedding planner"! As some of you know, I am now 28 weeks pregnant, and while I sort of forgot about that last night (being so busy), I did have my mom and my friend Christina there to ensure that I did find time to sit during our 18 hour day! I love you guys!

And thanks to the Clean Plate Club, we were all treated to the best wedding food I may well have EVER had (and I'm not saying that just because I'm pregnant!)

I know the guests had an amazing time, and I know that we here at WWR also managed to enjoy ourselves, and pull off this pretty fabulous night!!

Again, professional pics to come!!

Trying Something New!

2008-04-08T14:37:00.015-05:00

I know, I know, it's been a while! I have some great new brides who I have been spending a lot of time with, so I know you understand that they come before the blog!

So I am going to find one picture that inspires me, and "plan" a wedding (or parts of it) around it! I think it sounds like fun, and maybe you will get some new ideas!

So here's todays! Peonies are really only readily availible in the spring, and who doesn't love them? I know I do. I'm sucker for pink too...but that's a whole other day!

So a venue....hmmmm....let's go with Cheekwood. I'm thinking the Willis Perrennial Garden. I can't get the pic to do right, so click the name for the link. Let's keep it in the early afternoon, to take advantage of all of the beauty of the site, and the weather. I think it will be 70 degrees and sunny....

Food, light hors de orveures I think, and quite a few good desserts, focusing on the cake of course! Fresh, spring ingredients should be key. I always have to find a way to throw in my favorite cupcakes around here too!

Hmm, decor.....BBJ Linens has a gorgeous new linen I've been dying to try! Chair pad to match, and a chair tie....with a brooch perhaps?

Centerpieces- more peonies! And some green in there too.

Flower petals for the exit for sure.

I think Crystal Mann with Mint and Sage Photograpahy would be perfect for this event too!

Guest book cards, in the proper colors of course.

Just think spring, and light and airy, pinks and greens (a tiny bit only) and laughter and green mint martins and pink bubbly champagne!

Let's talk showers!

2008-02-23T13:54:00.006-06:00

As a bride, I thought one of the greatest parts of the wedding process was the showers! They were a great break from the planning process, and were a chance to see the people you cared about but hadn't had time to see in the past months!

I am willing to bet that if you are getting married, probably some of your friends are heading in the same direction, and you may be planning a shower for one of them! Here are some fun ideas for different types of showers.

1. Color Themed shower- Let's go with black and white for an example.

Invites~ On the invitations you can make up a little poem to let everyone know that they should wear black and white.

"Jenny and Chris are tying the knot, Come join us for a shower at 6 on the dot. The theme of the party is black and white, So come dressed in those colors to shower her that night!"

Decor~ Wrap silverware in black napkins and tie them with a white ribbon. Print black and white pictures of the bride and groom and place them around in black and white frames. Wrap gifts in the colors. Provide favors that also reflect the theme.

A "color" themed shower makes for some great pictures!

2. Couples' Cookout shower- Admit it, most grooms do not want to go to any sort of shower that involves tea sandwiches, petit fours, and giggling women! But they do like to see all of the gifts that come along with all of that. So, make a guy friendly shower.

Invites- Make it clear on the invitation that it is a shower for both the bride and the groom.

Decor- Casual! Red and white checked tableclothes, wildflower bouquest for centerpieces.

Food/Drink- Hamburgers and hot dogs, pasta salad, typical cook-out food. If the group is one that drinks alcohol, provide beer and wine, and maybe a mixed cocktail or punch.

There really is a lot of room for creativity for showers. Some brides may want the traditional, girls only, tea party type shower, and that is wonderful. But some may want to do something outside of the box! Be sure to ask the bride her opinion, in a subtle way, about the type of shin-dig she imagines, and then go from there. It's all about showering your friends with love and good wishes, and not to mention fun!

Perfect Wedding Guide Bridal Show

2008-02-17T20:07:00.010-06:00

Today's show was awesome! I can't believe the great turnout we had. though I shouldn't be surprised because the venue, the Frist Center, was amazing!

We did a drwaing today for a free "day of" wedding coordination package, which was a hit. The winner was the lucky Miss Krista Batts of Brentwood! I called her after the show to tell her she had won, and she was really excited! Her wedding is on September 20th. We talked for a few minutes about what she has planned so far, and once I heard that her colors were burnt orange and chocolate brown, I was sold!

We also set up the infamous "coffee bar" and added pink lemonade and green tea for fun. It was a hit as there were lots of caterers giving out food, but no drinks to be had! (Ok, except for at the Ashley's Bride Guide booth, but since we are such great friends, I was glad to share the beverage wealth with her!) I used my current fave color scheme, apple green and chocolate brown, for the table. Southern Events was in charge of the rental items for the show, so I made a couple of special phone calls, and voila! Gorgeous linens appeared on my table!

Colors are typically hard to convey well through the wonderful Internet and digital cameras, so the above picture is about as close to the real color as any other pictures I took today!

As always, my favorite part of the day was talking to some great ladies who were at various stages of the planning process. I met quite a few who had gotten engaged just this past week and were so cute and excited! What a great time!

Thanks go out the the Perfect Wedding Guide and especially Krinda Hie for putting on a great show!

Adorable summer favor idea!

2008-02-09T13:32:00.000-06:00

Believe it or not, summer is right around the corner! These fans would be adorable sitting on each seat at your outdoor ceremony. The bamboo fans featured here are pretty inexpensive, coming in at $1.25 each, and are customizable with colored ribbon. They would also be great for a spring bridal shower!

Brianne and Dan

2008-01-25T13:11:00.000-06:00

Make a slideshow - it's easy!

First of all, I cannot even start this blog without saying a huge THANK YOU to Mclellan Studio of Franklin. They are certainly at the top of my list for photographers, and you can see why by viewing the slide show above. Some of the pictures were not done justice by this slide show, so I will sporadically post other pictures throughout this post.

Brianne and Dan were married this past September at the Carnton Plantation in Franklin. The venue is amazing. There is not enough to be said about the old Southern charm that is apparent in every aspect of the property. Although I did manage to scare a few of the catering staff with stories of the ghosts that are said to roam the property, everyone managed to get through the night without seeing any of them!

Suzette with Constant Cravings put on an amazing spread for the reception of good traditional Southern food. A 3 piece string quartet played before and during the ceremony and then Four on the Floor kept everyone rocking into the night at the reception; the dance floor was always full! The kids (young and old alike) had a great time with the fully stocked candy bar.

Brianne's biggest desire was to have a colorful wedding, and I think we pulled that off without a doubt. Gobo lights on the ceiling set the mood, and colorful candle holders and bridesmaids attire tied it all together. One of the cutest things was that the bridesmaids all wore red shoes, and the bride wore blue! There is a great shot of that in the slide show above. The cake was beyond amazing and also included all of the colors that were featured throughout the night.

This wedding was one to remember for sure! The families were amazing, and the bride and groom were so much in love.

It's a must have!!

2008-01-22T16:11:00.000-06:00

The Real Simple Weddings edition is out!

I ordered mine through Crate and Barrel... along with a beautiful shower curtain that led me to painting my guest bathroom bright green, but that's beside the point.... anyhow, it's not been released in bookstores yet, and it is worth having for ANY bride.

The checklists in it are better than any I have ever seen. Think of the most simple breakdown of what you need and that's what you get from them. I love the magazine Real Simple anyways, and their wedding edition is lacking nothing! There are some pictures and ideas as well, but it's really more of a planning guide for brides.

I strongly suggest it, and am going to be keeping mine around for a long time!

Easy DIY Idea

2008-01-19T13:22:00.001-06:00

Well, you've got to love Martha Stewart! I came across this idea in Martha Stewart Living many months ago, and have since tried it out for myself. It came out just as cute! The idea was originally posted for home decor, but I think it ttranslates really well into a wedding centerpiece idea! You can use lace (as shown) or even burlap for a rustic, fall wedding.

Here's the "how to" link , and just try one or two out first to get the feel for it before deciding to make a whole wedding full of them! It can be done without a lot of work, and would make great little gifts to send home with your bridesmaids and family members who attend your wedding. This is a great way to DIY a little something for your wedding that you don't even have to be too creative to do!

Weddings The Bridal Show

2008-01-17T08:18:00.000-06:00

What a great show! I hope you all got to make it, as there were tons of great local vendors there! I got to see lots of old friends, and meet some new ones as well.

There were so many beautiful brides there and it was a pleasure meeting all of them!

I hope you all had fun, and look for an email over the weekend with special offers inside. Once I get through the email list of over 2000 brides it will be to you!

Um, did someone say cupcakes?!

2008-01-15T08:27:00.000-06:00

There's something about a cupcake with pink frosting that just screams "EAT ME!" Don't you agree? Well, I can tell you where to go to get the best cupcakes in town... http://www.cuppycakesbakery.com/

Obviously they make tons of other cupcakes than just ones with pink icing, but those happen to be my favorite! Cuppycakes Bakery is owned and operated by Jessica and Cathy Parsons, dear old friends of mine who have an incredible talent for baked goods. I have seen them crank out some beautiful creations for showers, luncheons, office parties, and weddings. They have also recently branched out to wedding cake/ cupcake combos that are simple and beautiful.

So if you're looking for a unique way to do your wedding "cake" give these ladies a call, and see what they can put together for you. I know from first hand experience that these cupcakes are worth every penny and more! They are more than happy to work with you if you want a flavor/color not listed as well.

Alice and Micael- 5.3.08

2008-01-13T09:51:00.001-06:00

Just this past Friday I had the pleasure of finally meeting Alice and Michael, who hired me months ago from out of state. They are a dynamic couple; Michael is an Army doctor who just returned from Iraq, and Alice runs her own very successful company. We met for tea at the Hermitage Hotel, the amazingly beautiful "home base" for their wedding. Their ceremony will take place at Legislative Plaza, and the reception will be right inside at the War Memorial Auditorium. The Pat Patrick Orchestra will be playing, and I know it will be an amazing evening!

2008-01-13T09:34:00.001-06:00

Make a slideshow - it's easy!

Jane and Matthew were married at 4th Avenue Church of Christ in downtown Franklin, TN. The reception was held at the Marketplace in the Factory (sadly, no longer availible!). This wedding allowed me to come into contact with one of my favorite photography teams, Bamber Photography. They are a husband/wife team that are simply a pleasure to work with. Not only that, their work is amazing!

This wedding was a new challenge for me, as the bride and bridal party were to be putting together the bouquets and needed guidance! Although not my forte, I think we did a pretty great job on them!

Blumebox!

2008-01-13T09:09:00.000-06:00

http://www.blumebox.com/

I came across this adorable website by accident one day as I was browsing. I am so glad I did! They make the cutest little "bud vases" called Blume Buds in tons of color schemes. They would be adorable as place cards at your reception, and would be perfect for any shower or bridal luncheon. They also have larger "vases" that could be used as centerpieces in coordinating colors. I like the bud vases a lot better, just for the sake or quality, but the large vases are cute too in that they can tie the color scheme together. At just over a dollar each for the bud cases, it's a great bargain! Check it out!

Lindsey and Jeremy

2008-01-12T11:58:00.000-06:00

I'm going to begin this blog with one of the sweetest couples I have ever worked with. Lindsey is a dear friend of mine who I have known for years. She is just about the cutest, sweetest girl you will ever meet, and this translates into one of the cutest, sweetest brides! Jeremy is one of the last honest to goodness "good men" out there, and they had been together for a phenomenal six years before getting married! Talk about high school sweethearts! They came to me sort of at the last minute with a desperate plea for help. Lindsey just couldn't figure out how to get everything done on the day of the wedding, and needed someone to coordinate it for her. So, I came to her rescue!

The ceremony was held at beautiful Brentwood United Methodist Church, and the reception took place at Vanderbilt Legends Club. Lindsey's color scheme was mostly red with yellow and purple thrown in as accents with the flowers.

I was lucky enough to meet Pam Hogancamp with Ribbons of Chocolate at this event! The display she set up was to die for! She was one of the most wonderful "catering" vendors I have ever worked with.

As it was a dessert reception I encouraged Lindsey to let me demonstrate my, at the time, new idea for a coffee bar, and it was a huge hit with all of the guests!

All in all it was a fabulous day, and the couple sped off into the night to begin their happily ever after!

Welcome!

2008-01-12T11:50:00.000-06:00

Congratulations on your engagement, first of all. This can be one of the most fun times in your life; I mean, you're getting married! So let's start planning!

This blog has been a long time coming, but with so many weddings getting underway I have been busy! I will post pictures of weddings that I have coordinated, and also wedding tips, trends, and vendors I love. Feel free to look around, and ask questions about anything you'd like!

I have a lot of catching up to do, so I am going to be posting quite frequently for the next few days~ keep watching for lots of updates!

Happy Planning!