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Kelly Plans a Wedding: The Engagement Photographer

Drew and I had the great fortune of trekking across a mini-mountain {me in ballet flats, Drew in cowboy boots} one GORGEOUS January Friday with Brett Price. By the time we got to the top {with a landing and the most stunning view}, I was peeling off layers and Drew had a new friend:) 

I'm saving some of the BEST for our save-the-dates and to display at our wedding, but Brett just totally blew me away with these. With a film-making degree from UNC's School of the Arts, Brett shoots with film and digital cameras {he pulled out at least five different varieties at our session}.  He even develops his own film in his self-created darkroom {a repurposed bathroom!}. Second-shooting for Jamie Clayton has helped him navigate through the world of wedding photography, but his natural and inherent talent speaks volumes on its own.

Brett Price is professional, visionary, an incredible photographer. And after hours of chatting about movies and rock-climbing adventures, Drew wants to be BFFs with him now. :) It takes a lot to make Drew comfortable posing for countless portraits and being goofy on film, but Brett made both of us immediately feel at home, holding our vintage suitcases and kissing and laughing nonstop.  And he truly captured the essence of our relationship. As cliche as that sounds, look at these pictures and you can't help but to see our personalities and love for one another. AHHH, adore!!!!!!

Swoon!

Interested in Brett Price's work for your wedding/engagement session/what-have-you? Email me at kelly@adelightfulday.com or email him directly!

~ Kelly

StudioWed Nashville hosts Inspired Bride= recap

I always love getting to look at lots of beautiful, wedding eye candy and StudioWed Nashville hosted the Inspired Bride event at Houston Station two weeks ago and I am LOVING photos that Justin Wright!

Thanks to our many wonderful StudioWed vendors for participating in the event. If you want to set up a meeting with any of these fabulous vendors, feel free to contact StudioWed Nashville:

The Bake Shoppe

A Catered Affair

Prime Source Entertainment

Simply Stunning Events

Chef's Market

Blue Nova Designs

The Bride Room

Brocade Design Arts

Amber Housley

Nashville Audio Visual 

Amy Lynn Larwig

Hard Ink Calligraphy

Photo Booth Nashville

Kristyn Hogan

Justin Wright Photography

Lotus Blossom Photography

Classic Party Rentals

Southern Events Party Rental

Uncle Classic Barbershop

Grand Avenue Transportation

FocalPoint Cinematic

J. Hilburn Clothiers

The Sugar Wagon

2 Travel Anywhere

StudioWed Nashville vendors who weren't able to participate:

A Delightful Day Event Planning (we were busy running around taking care of brides!)

Crumb de la Crumb

Cosmo Creations DJ

Wedding Musicians Company

White Table Linens

McNeal Wedding Films

Buchanan Ink

Gorgeous tablescapes by Brocade Design Arts; lighting by Nashville Audio Visual; Rentals by Classic Party Rentals; Calligraphy by Hard Ink Calligraphy

Rentals/Decor: Southern Events Party Rental

LOVING the new benches and farm tables that Southern Events has to offer!!!

Design by Brocade Design Arts; Rentals by Classic Party Rentals; Lighting by Nashville Audio Visual

Chef's Market did an amazing taco station and their yummy cake balls!

Gorgeous cake designs by The Bake Shoppe





The Sugar Wagon has this ADORABLE wagon they bring to events with yummy homemade desserts and ice cream sandwiches. They also offer italian sodas as an alternative to alcohol at events. It's FABULOUS!

Table scape design: Amber Housley; Rentals: Southern Events and Classic Party Rentals

Contact us at StudioWed (739.5477 or emails below) if you're interested in meeting with any of these vendors! StudioWed is a complimentary wedding concierge service connecting you to some of Nashville's best vendors!

maryalice@studiowed.net

leigh@studiowed.net

kelly@studiowed.net

~ Mary Alice

Nashville Grooms

We all know that Brides get all of the attention when it comes to wedding planning! Whether it's deciding on colors, choosing a dress, and getting down the aisle, the ladies always have the spotlight. However, one company in town is making groom's their priority! Uncle Classic Barbershop in Belle Meade and Brentwood provide the relaxation and attention for the groom! From anything to a hair cut to my husband's favorite the uncle's shave, with a straight rasor, guys can get the masculine attention we know they want. Enjoy the photos taken by Phindy Studios of a Nashville groom getting the Uncle's Shave!! 

Visit their website for details; www.uncleclassicbarbershop.com or follow them on Twitter for specific updates and specials; UncleBarbershop.

~ Mary Alice

Nashville Wedding Planner

A Delightful Day

StudioWed Nashville hosts The Stylish Planner

Jeannine Kennedy, from Atlanta’s FAVOR Events and TheStylishPlanner.com blog, is coming to Nashville for The Style Plan Image Workshop! Event and wedding professionals are invited to take advantage of this one-of-a-kind opportunity, hosted at StudioWed in Edgehill Village, Monday July 26th from 9:00-4:30. Register now, spots will go quickly!

 

The Style Plan workshop is designed specifically for wedding and event professionals, and is the only workshop of its kind. The objective of The Style Plan is to clearly show professionals how to sync their virtual image and business collateral with their personal image to create a consistent and authentic brand.

Virtual Image = website, blog, and social media use

Business Collateral = cards, stationery, brochures, books, albums, etc

Personal Image = YOU

The Style Plan will:

• present personal branding case studies of fellow wedding and event professionals assist you in defining the three main qualities about yourself that should determine your personal brand
• provide an overview of social media, why and how you should implement it in your business and how to take your social media game to the next level
• present clear and concise information on making your branding consistent across three key areas: your personal image, your collateral (stationery and marketing materials) and your online presence
• provide basic style guidelines such as personal color analysis, dressing for your body type, dressing for your specific profession and type of event, determining your personal style and maximizing your wardrobe assist you in setting specific goals to improve your business
• encourage you to set personal goals for health, wellness and image that will in turn, breathe new life into your business
• provide tips to help you promote your business at networking events and through social media introduce you to a panel of experts including image consultants, personal trainers, beauty and wellness experts, graphic designers, stationers, and web and blog designers.

Register here for Nashville: http://event.attendstar.com/view-event/the-style-plan---nashville/

**Early bird registration is $150, that will increase to $175 after midnight on July 7^th.  Contributing StudioWed vendors are free, of course and can register at the link provided below using the promotion code ?FREE?.  Non-participating StudioWed vendors can register at a discounted price of $50 using the promotion code ?RIGHTPLACE?.

Each attendee of The Style Plan workshop will receive the following deliverables:

1. A Style Plan notebook with detailed notes on the above topics.

2. The Style Plan swag bag will include items generously donated by companies and professionals equipped to help you on your style journey

3. For a minimal additional fee, you will have an opportunity to have your headshots updated on-site by a professional photographer. (Details will be e-mailed in advance to workshop attendees.)

Other important info:

• Workshop registrants will be contacted by e-mail prior to the workshop and asked to complete a survey. This will allow the presenter to prepare in greater detail and best meet the expectations of the workshop.
• Workshops are limited to 20 attendees.*
• One scholarship will be awarded in each city to a new wedding and/or event professional.
• The workshop schedule will be 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with lunch from 12:00 p.m. to 1:15 p.m.
• Early bird registration is $150 per person and will close one week prior to each workshop. If space remains, after the early bird deadline, registration will increase to $175.
• Workshops will include continuous coffee & water set-up and lunch provided by a StudioWed caterer.
• 10% of all workshop proceeds will go to The Stylish Planner’s chosen charity, The Girl Effect.

Register here!

We can't wait to see you there!

~Mary Alice

Megan & Justin's GORGEOUS Engagement Shoot

Delightful couple Megan & Justin had the incredibly talented Daniel Sutton take their engagement pictures! Here's a recap of the shoot:

     
 
You can't get any prettier than that!!!

Check out their feature on Classic Bride here!

For more information/pictures by the photographer, check out...
 daniel sutton
creative push [designs] + [photos]
931.261.7908
www.creativepush.com

Happy Planning!

~ A Delightful Day
 

Nashville Engagement Session: Hanna and Bobby

When Hanna sent over her favorites from her engagement session with her fiance' Bobby, I just didn't know how she made her choices! McLellan Style did, as always, a fabulous job and we look forward to working with them in July. Enjoy Hanna and Bobby's favorites!

 
Congratulations Hanna and Bobby and we're so excited for your July wedding!!

Happy Planning! 

~ Mary Alice, Nashville Wedding Planner

A Delightful Day   

Engagement Session: Carli + Spence

I just had to share these absolutely warm and adorable engagement photos that were taken of one of our August couples, Carli and Spence. They will be celebrating their love for each other in a private ceremony with just the two of them in Hawaii on the beach and will be coming back to celebrate with friends and family at the Country Music Hall of Fame. They will also be celebrating up north with family and friends and Abby Rose Photography took this adorable engagement session of Carli and Spence on her families property. Enjoy the s'mores goodness that are these photos! You can see information on Abby Rose on her website and blog.

 
I had to include this next picture! It is absolutely adorable and if you've ever been to an ugly sweater party around the holidays, you'll understand why! This totally means...

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Congrats on some adorable pictures Carli and Spence and we are so thrilled to be a part of this process with you!!!

Happy Planning!

~ Mary Alice, Nashville Wedding Planner

A Delightful Day    

Nashville Engagement Session: Becky + Nigel

Becky and Nigel are an adorable couple that we have the joy of planning with for their March reception at 3rd aVenue South. Enjoy the incredibly adorable pictures taken by Ulmer Studios.

 






 

You can view the rest of their e-session at their blog: www.ulmerstudiosblog.com.

Happy Planning!

~ Mary Alice, Nashville Wedding Planner

A Delightful Day    

Nashville Wedding Vendors Spotlight: McNeal Video

One question I always ask brides in discussing vendors, have you chosen or would like to choose a videographer for your wedding? So many brides put it off as a option if the budget allows, or loves pictures just enough, but after the wedding I have had so many say that they regretted not having a videographer capture the moments that the photography just couldn't do justice for. What about the vows that the two of you spoke to each other, the fun sorority or fraternity song at your reception, a favorite song that the band played that you and your new groom danced to, so many memories that the videographer can capture!

One of my favorite vendors in town is McNeal Video and she is our spotlight for today! Enjoy getting to know Lynette and their team and see some fabulous videos, one of which is a December bride and groom of ours, Kate and Nate! :)

Name:  Lynette McNeal

Business:  McNeal  Video

Your Site Address and/or Blog Address:
Website:  http://www.mcnealvideo.com
Blog:  http://mcnealvideo.squarespace.com/
Screening Room:  http://mcnealvideo.smugmug.com/

How would you describe your style or work:  Classic, cinematic, and fun.   We pride ourselves on telling the story of the wedding day in an entertaining  and timeless fashion. 

Favorite thing about your job:  We  love watching the day unfold for happy brides, happy grooms, and happy families

Magazine Must Have:   I do most reading and research online, but its always nice when Cheryl brings me a copy of HER Magazine.

Guilty Pleasure: Coca Cola  (year round) and Big Brother (during the summer months)

What Do You Do When You First Wake Up?   Grab my iPhone, check my email, then head downstairs to my office. 

When It  Rains:  Unless it thunders I’m probably not aware of it since I’m usually focused on editing a wedding.

Mac or PC:  PC  - and don’t try to pull me to the other side.

What’s on your iPod?  iPhone - lots of wedding videos!

Travel Dreams:  up the stairs to the bedroom and sleep for about 3 days straight

What is your favorite part of the wedding and why:  the “magical” moments – when the bride and groom see each other for the first time – the bride making her grand entrance -- the first dance when the couple is totally unaware of anyone else around them – watching the father of the bride sweep his daughter around the dancefloor.   These are all important and emotional moments that the bridal couple themselves don’t get to see.  Photos capture the moments, but video preserves the entire experience for them.

One piece of advice for brides-to-be:  Just one?  How about three?  

1) Budget for and invest in a professional video!  After the day is over, its too late, and most brides regret it. Our brides tell us that it was the best money they spent on their wedding day.  And remember – wedding video is one of those things where the old adage is true:  you get what you pay for.  
2) Hire a wedding planner!  I can tell you from experience that having someone there to take care of all the details will make your day (and that of your vendors) much more enjoyable.  
3)Allow plenty of time when setting your timeline for the day.  Surround yourself with people that you  love, and enjoy the day!

Contact Lynette if you want to see your magical day come true through video!

Happy Planning!

~ Mary Alice, Nashville Wedding Planner

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Nashville Wedding Vendors

Name: Jen Cook & Ann Carroll
 
Business:  Photographix
 
Your Site Address and/or Blog Address:   www.thephotographix.com --- www.thephotographix.com/blog


How would you describe your style or work:  Photojournalistic with a touch of traditional and fine art... lots of FUN!



Favorite Thing About Your Job?   Working with awesome couples on one of the most special days of their lives.

Magazine Must Have… US, People


Guilty Pleasure…  Blue Coast Burrito :)

 What Do You Do When You First Wake Up?   Check emails


When It Rains… Sleep :)

MAC or PC…   MAC


What’s on your iPod?  Everything from the soundtrack from The Sound of Music, to all the pop that everyone listens to :)

 Travel Dreams…   EVERYWHERE TROPICAL!



One piece of advice for Brides-to-be...   Do what YOU & your Fiance want to do, and not what everyone else tells you that you SHOULD do. It's YOUR day after all!

~ Mary Alice, Nashville Wedding Planner
A Delightful Day