Elegant Farm Wedding- Ashlin and Dustin

Venue: Southall Eden
Planning: Premier WED
Florist: A Village of Flowers
Catering: Constant Cravings
Photography: Image Trick
Lighting: Jason Davis

Trends in Wedding Invitations for 2011

Eco- Friendly Papers
Eco-chic is cool, not to mention it fits perfectly with the "Anthropologie-esque" wedding craze. The wide range of available eco-friendly papers makes having wedding invitations that are lovely AND earth friendly easier than ever before. As always, our standard printing paper 100% cotton that is made from the by products of textile mills in a wind powered factory, but the options don't stop there.

Paper embedded with wildflower seeds can be planted after use to grow a beautiful reminder of your special day.

Tinted kraft paper, shown above in olive, creates a more customized look than standard brown kraft paper.

Shades of Turquoise

Teal, aqua, turquoise, and all their color wheel neighbors are in demand this year, and are sure to carry over to 2011. In fact, Pantone has named turquoise the Color of the Year for 2010.

Line Art

Brides are drawn to invitations with line art because they are elegantly simple and classy. It also evokes that vintage feel that is so popular right now.

Photos by the amazing Jonathon Campbell Photography.

Luxury Farm Weddings by Williamson Co. Weddings

We are so excited to partner with the talented planning forces behind Williamson County Weddings to bring a limited number of couples a Luxury Farm Wedding experience in 2011! Enjoy the impeccable style and quality you would expect from CJ's Off the Square, but in the beautiful open setting of the farm.

To inquire about available packages or to have a customized package created especially for your big day, contact CJ at (615) 465-8099.

Rustic Decor Rental Items for Farm Weddings

Oh how I love to decorate, and oh how I love to shop! Since opening up the farm for weddings, I have been collecting decor items that I think would be an asset to "my girls" as they plan the perfect look for their big day. Beginning in 2011, each bride who books her farm wedding at Southall Eden will receive a $300 credit towards our inventory of rental items. Choose from rustic barn wood and antique tables, various types of lanterns and chandeliers, glass apothecary jars, and more!

Julie and Jonathan in Nashville Lifestyles Magazine

Big congrats to Julie and Jonathan, our amazing clients whose wedding was featured in the latest edition of Nashville Lifestyles. I had the pleasure of custom designing Julie's wedding stationery from the Save the Dates right down the the table numbers and thank you notes.

The Happy Couple

Their gorgeous reception at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center.

Siblings: Its such as shame this family got cheated in the good looks department...

Folded place cards were displayed on a bed of greenery.

Save the Date on stainless steel paper featuring the Nashville skyline.

Julie chose to use photos of the couples' travel for her table numbers.

Vendors:
Wedding planning: Dawn Schenkel, Premier W.E.D.
Floral designer: Terry White, English Garden
Stationery/Invitations: Shannon O’Kelley, Southall Eden
Photographer: Sarah and Zach Henson, Tomorrow’s Memories
Venue: Schermerhorn Symphony Center
Hair: Alicia Powell, Altra Salon
Makeup: Jana Hilton
Gown: Justin Alexander, Prada shoes

Romantic Barn Wedding with Red Roses

Vintage Country Inspiration Shoot

We are so delighted to have this shoot featured on Martha Stewart's Wedding Wire blog!

“The inspiration elements for this shoot were twigs and lace. We wanted to play up the natural elements of the venue, but also create an ultra romantic setting. The altar was created by hanging a sheer ivory panel from a horizontal tree limb and framing it with lace panels on either side. The twig and crystal chandelier created interest overhead, while a simple antique table served as a resting place for candles. We incorporated soft, romantic flowers in shades of white, pink, and coral by hanging mercury glass lanterns with shepherd’s hooks on either side.

For the table scape, we incorporated the element of lace with an ivory overlay on top of the deep coral linen. The lace theme was repeated in the delicate ivory vases that held small bouquets of soft peonies, hydrangeas, and spray roses. Overheard, we suspended natural twigs, which were adorned with spray roses and mercury glass ornaments. An antique heirloom dresser was used as a cake table, while sheer panels along the back of the reception area mimicked the sheer panel of the altar.

The invitation was printed on a shimmery ivory card stock in a romantic script. The outdoorsy element was subtly incorporated by housing the invitation in a fan shaped pocket of luxurious embossed paper, embellished with a coral ribbon and square vintage style rhinestone. The coordinating stationery and accessories also utilized the shimmery ivory paper with pops of coral and pink.”

Photography By: Jennifer Cook and Ann Carroll at Photographix

Location: Southall Eden

Dress: The Bride Room (designer is Melissa Sweet)

Stationery: Southall Eden Paperie – Shannon O’Kelley

Cake: The Bake Shoppe

Hair and Makeup: Kara Gaylor

Event Design: Southall Eden – Shannon O’Kelley

Florals: Southall Eden – Jennie Watkins and Shannon O’Kelley

Rentals: Music City Tents and Events