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Cabana, Vendors & Sweetinis Oh My!

The long-awaited 1rst Annual Nashville Wedding Vendors Holiday Meet-Up

was held on December 21rst at the loud & hip & totally cool Cabana -

where they make the best Sweetinis this side of the Mississippi River!

But that’s another story, right girls?

(note the empty glasses below)

A crowd of 25 or so showed up to meet - some for the first time -

and to take a much needed break from all things wedding.

We FINALLY got to meet Lori Burcham -

the gal behind Crumb de la Crumb.

She & her husband have embraced Nashville as home

& we’re lucky to have them here.

Check out her website & see what an artist she is.

In fact, she recently made a birthday cake for Taylor Swift -

lookout Music Row!

Amy Thomas of Swizzle Events was there (love love her).

Lori Burcham crumbdelacrumb.com & Amy Thomas swizzleevents.com

Amy McNeil of 4th Leaf Studio is a doll.

She hated seeing me drinking Sweetinis alone

so she ordered 1 (2) for herself - now that’s a friend I intend to keep!

Amy Thomas, Me & Amy McNeil 4thleafstudio.wordpress.com

I was really glad to see Rosemary Stanton of Stanton Photography.

A sure way to get to see my daughter

is to invite her to dinner & drinks! Just kidding girl.

She’s a phenomenal photographer. You should check out her work.

Me & Rosemary photographybyrosemary

Eugene & Heather of 2Duce2Videography dropped by.

How cute are they?

Eugene & Heather 2duce2.com

Michelle of Hartz Photographic &

Sharon of Jonathon Campbell Photography were there as well.

Both gals have beautiful websites-be sure to check out their great work.

Michelle hartzphotographic Sharon johnathancampbell & Amy

Toni Smith of Celebrations by Design was there with her friend.

Toni also sampled the Sweetinis.

Still waiting on that recipe!

Toni EventsbyCBD

Emily Humphries of Simply Yours Weddings arrived in time to visit.

Emily & I go way back &

through all kinds of extreme wedding weather, don't we Em?

Thankfully, my girl Kristen was there with her camera.

She ALWAYS has her camera with her

just in case she needs to take pictures of

…oh…let's say....

newly famous authors like Ree Drummond (aka The Pioneer Woman).

Check out her blog to see shots from our night out at Davis-Kidd

and to see of course, her extraordinary work in weddings.

I’m so glad we met this summer by way of Twitter.
You’ll be reading about Kristen when I interview

her for A Bella Vendor Spotlight…coming soon

me, Emily simplyyoursweddings & Kristen kristensteelephotography

So many other great Nashville Vendors were there to share in the holiday cheer.In fact, it was such a hit to meet up,we've decided to do it again in January.Our motto:
All work & no play make wedding vendors very very dull.And dull is definitely something we're not!
(all photos property of Kristen Steele Photography)

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Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas
and
God Bless Us Everyone!

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Spice Up Your Christmas Wedding

Put a little Spice in your Christmas Wedding with these ideas...

Candy Red Valentinos?

Wear these fabulous shoes to match your

Bridesmaids red satin dresses!

Add some Christmas love to your ceremony programs...

Wrap the church pews with holly berries and ribbon &
use greenery such as pine, ivy & magnolia leaves...

Holiday chair decor...

Beautiful centerpieces & tablescapes...

use ornaments, lots of glass for reflecting, spray bare branches white,

have candles, silver & gold glitz, ivy & lots & lots of tiny twinkling lights...

Place cards...

Guest favors...
ornaments, chocolates, spiced cider mix...

Toast the holidays with your signature drink...

And end the night with holiday poppers...

FABULOUS!
other photo credits: MStewart, Brides, HawaiiWeddings&Events,
Ramblin’Rose, Squidoo, PinkFrosting, Valentino, PolamasNest on Etsy

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Cj's Off the Square & b.Hughes Bridal

What's the best way to usher in the holidays?
An open house of course!

Starting with an evening at

CJ's Off the Square

in Franklin, Tennessee.

Be sure to check out this beautifully renovated historic home.

A fabulous venue for any event!

Emily (Simply Yours Weddings & Etc), me, Kristyn (Kristyn Hogan Photography), Latrice (Bridal Opulence)

...the signature drink - Apple Cinnamon Martini

...and Maples Cakes

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Nashville's

b. Hughes Bridal

held their open house & recieved a crowd

of very enthusiastic brides & wedding vendors.

The food was delicious, the gowns were beautiful

& the all girl band was way too cool!

Ashley (Ashleys Bride Guide), Shannon (Southall Eden), Amy (Swizzle Events), me

Karen (b.Hughes Bridal) & Ashley

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Chelsea & Logan ~ A Tennessee Wedding

October 24, 2009

Franklin, Tennessee

~Last Saturday evening Bella Weddings

had the privilege of being part of the loveliest wedding.

Chelsea was a breathtaking Bella Bride,

the Groom was extraordinarily handsome,

& the Factory was transformed into a magical place

for celebrating the marriage of this sweet couple.
Congratulations Chelsea & Logan!

~many thanks to my sidekicks & the loves of my life...Rosemary & Sarah~

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Fall Wedding Ideas

fall wedding pictures

to inspire you this year & the next

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