The couple picked an all-star wedding team who understood and respected their vision, and then they stepped back and allowed the weddings pros to execute. The result was a day filled with laughter, great food, and a warm atmosphere. And while “stunning” wasn’t a top priority for the couple, they got that too! Their day, from beginning to end, was absolutely breathtaking.
Kristen + Adam
Wedding Date: October 10, 2015
Ceremony Venue: St. George’s Episcopal Church
Reception Venue: aVenue
Guests: 180
Budget: $20,000 – 30,000
Wedding Team
Venue | aVenue
Planner | Grey Boroff from Randi Events
Photographer | Erin from The Collection
Gown | Romona Keveza from b. Hughes Bridal
Men’s Attire | Tuxes owned by groomsmen
Bridesmaids’ Dresses | Bella Bridesmaid
Hair + Makeup | Jen of OneTen Makeup
Stationery | Jess Foley
Caterer | Chef’s Market
Cake Artist | Dulce Desserts
Floral Designer | Friend
Ceremony Musicians | Members of St. George’s
Reception Musicians | Bueller Band
Rentals | 12th Table
Transportation | Nashville Trolley
Wedding Details
How would you describe your style as a couple?
We are both very laid back and I would say an inviting couple. We are big social butterflies. Neither one of us have met a stranger. Our typical evenings involve wine and conversation with friends at someone’s house.
How did you incorporate that style into your wedding?
We wanted our wedding to feel like a big, welcoming party. I didn’t want anything too elaborate or fancy. We wanted the occasion and the guests to be the main focus. I loved the idea of the exposed brick throughout the venue and beautiful flowers throughout with simplistic centerpieces. We had a “lounge” type area in the center of the receptions with a couch, rug, and coffee table. Made you feel like you were just hanging out with your friends at someone’s home.
What was your (or your guests’) favorite aspect of your wedding?
We made a great decision with the band. The band Bueller did an amazing job getting everyone to dance and come together. One of our favorite parts was when the band was playing Journey’s “Faithfully.” A large group of our friends circled around us and sang loudly. It was a very special moment for all of us.
Where did you splurge? Where did you save/DIY?
I would say we were pretty economical about most things except the photographer. It was very important, for me especially, to have pictures that really captured the moment and that were beautiful. We knew the day would be a whirlwind and we may not remember everything, so to have pictures you can look back on is so important to us. We saved money on décor. We did not DIY, but we really didn’t go crazy on décor with draping, etc. We wanted it to feel clean and open.
Now that the wedding day is over, is there anything about your planning process you feel you could have done differently?
It went so smoothly and turned out so gorgeously that I really don’t have anything I want to change. The wedding planner did most of it, so it was kind of nice to walk into the venue and see everything for the first time.
In one sentence, what words of advice do you have for couples in the midst of their planning?
Enjoy it and do not sweat. People want to celebrate you and do not care about your centerpieces and drapery.
