{Sneak Peek} Corley & Jake

Happy Monday!  Is anyone else in as much shock as I am that it is August?!  I can't believe it.  Summer is just flying.  I've been having so much fun in the sun that I'm way behind in posting about my birthday, my Cape Cod vacation, my Boston getaway.  Hopefully, I'll catch up soon.  In the meantime, this Wedding Wednesday's sneak peek never posted Friday so here it is:

As a beautiful couple says "I Do!" & blends two families into one at the historic Opryland Hotel, there are tons of bright peacock feathers & meaningful family details to inspire every Bride.  Oh, & did I mention there is a Cinderella carriage?!  I'll see you this Wedding Wednesday with every last detail!

Please join me tomorrow with a little love & support for my monthly Still Standing post.

Photography: Joe Hendricks Photography  /  Submitted via Two Bright Lights

{Real Valentine's Day Wedding} Gina & Kenneth

Is there anything more romantic than getting married on Valentine's Day?  Combine Valentine's Day with a winter wedding plenty of warm candlelight in a brick wine cellar & it's romanticism at its finest.  Photographed dramatically in mostly black & white by Avi Loren Fox, this is a winter wedding gem:

Gina & Kenneth chose the ultimate day of love, Valentine's Day, for their winter wedding.  They gathered their nearest & dearest at The Wine Cellar, a stunning room built by European brick layers with over 13,000 red bricks.  The rustic room boasts two fireplaces that the Bride & Groom complimented with tons of candlelight & red rose petals for a warm, cozy feel.  The stage was set for the most perfect Valentine's Day wedding for a very stylish Bride & handsome Groom!


Congratulations, Gina & Kenneth!


VENDOR LOVE
Photography: Avi Loren Fox  /  Submitted via Two Bright Lights  /  Ceremony & Reception Venue: The Wine Cellar at The Newton Grill

{wedding rings} S'mores Memories

S'mores = YUM!

S'mores + Wedding Rings = Very Cool!

For me, s'mores are not only yummy treats, they hold fond childhood memories.  I can't count the number of times my Grandma & Grandpa gathered as many grandkids as they could for a hot dog & s'mores roast at Huntington Beach in California.  To this day, I can still recall everything: my family laughing, the ocean waves crashing & the warm campfire roasting my marshmallow to perfection on those priceless evenings.  It's never as often or quite the same but we still have fun hot dog & s'mores roasts in Corona Beach, Mexico.  There is just nothing as delicious as a freshly roasted marshmallow sandwiched between graham crackers & chocolate!

That was my long-winded way of telling you why I love this unique wedding ring photo so much!  Any unique wedding ring photos catching your eye lately?

Photography: Paige Winn Photo via

{Sneak Peek} Gina & Kenneth

Happy Friday!  My darling hubs & I are road tripping it to Boston for a wedding.  I'm a guest!  As a wedding planner, it's a huge thrill to sit back & enjoy a wedding as a guest.  I can't wait to celebrate the happy couple & dance the night away with my hubs!


Before we hit the road, I put together a little sneak peek of next Wedding Wednesday's wedding:

What a stylish Bride!  This romantic Bride & Groom got married on the official day of love, Valentine's Day.  Awww.  Trust me, you don't want to miss this warm, cozy winter wedding!  


Happy Weekend!


Photography: Avi Loren Fox Photography  /  Submitted via Two Bright Lights

{Real Nashville Wedding} Shelly & Kevin

What do you get when you combine historic Nashville, Tennessee locations with an autumn wedding day?  A fabulous celebration!!!  Let's take a peek at the lovely photographs from Joe Hendricks Photography:

Nashville, Tennessee is a cool city with plenty of history & Shelly & Kevin chose to accentuate that classic charm on their beautiful October  wedding day.  The Bride & Groom said "I Do!" at Belmont Mansion, an elegant mansion with Victorian opulence just minutes from downtown.  Shifting gears into celebration mode, The Bride & Groom held their reception at historic Nashville landmark of Marathon Village, an antiquated automobile factory transformed into a unique space with exposed brick & wooden beams.  They infused their day with the striking autumn colors of orange & purple from the Bride's bouquet to the paper lanterns.  The new Mr. & Mrs. rode into happily ever after in a vintage 1929 Packard.


Congratulations, Shelly & Kevin! 


VENDOR LOVE  
Photography: Joe Hendricks Photography  /  Submitted via Two Bright Lights  /  Ceremony Venue:  Belmont Mansion with Rich Events  /  Reception Venue: Marathon Village  /  Event Planner:  Wild Iris Events  /  Florist: Bouquets By Brenda  /  DJ:  Nashville Party Authority  /  1929 Packard:  At Your Service Chauffeuring

Wedding Wheels, Non-Getaway Edition

Another month, another Wedding Wheels post, my favorite post celebrating the cool & unusual modes of transportation Brides & Grooms use for their grand departure on their wedding day.  I like to mix things up a bit & today is no different.  Today's post doesn't involve any getaways, just Brides & Grooms posing by some fabulous sets of wheels.   

A cutie-patoutie silver trailer surrounded by a miniature white picket fence is a whimsical backdrop for a Bride & Groom kiss:

A spiffy red tractor doesn't have room for six passengers but it's just right for a party photo:

Why not tour a classic VW lot to lend classic cool to your wedding photo?

The army green truck has seen better days but it's surely never had such a lovely bridal party posing near it:

Be still my Wedding Wheels-loving heart, a Bride & Groom found a vintage blue pick-up truck pulling an incredible airstream trailer:

I love, LOVE!  If you can't orchestrate a grand departure in a  too-cool-for-school getaway car, you can still include awesome wheels in your wedding day!  Who knew?!

Photo 1 Hello Studios via  Photo 2 Shipra Panosian via  Photo 3 Jennifer Williams Photography via  Photo 4 Vendla Stockdale Photography via  Photo 5 The Weaver House via

{Sneak Peek} Shelly & Kevin

My heart is heavy due to the awful news of the senseless tragedy in Aurora, Colorado.  My thoughts & prayers are with the victims & their loved ones.  But I suppose this little wedding show must go on.  Another Friday, another sneak peek at next Wedding Wednesday:

This charming Nashville, Tennessee wedding is sure to delight you so tune in next Wedding Wednesday for the full deal!


Happy Weekend!  Hug your loved ones tight. 

Photography: Joe Hendricks Photography  /  Submitted via Two Bright Lights