Mary Alice Sublett
Amber Housley
Leigh Hosek
Stephanie MahoneyI am so excited that my trip to California is almost here!
I have the exciting and wonderful opportunity to learn from a very successful wedding planner, Mary Dann next week for 3 days.I will be spending time in the office with her, learning about her processes and what has worked for her, doing a rehearsal, and spending an entire day working at a wedding with Mary and her assistants. Wish me lots of luck, and I will blog during my trip of what I've learned!
This wedding is a long awaited post! Leigh Ann and John were one of the sweetest couples and so sincere in planning a wedding that focused on them, the love that they have for each other, and the wonderful family and friends that would be celebrating with them. She contacted me for assistance with their small, 75 guest wedding, that they were actually going to be doing in the beautifully landscaped backyard of a close friend of the couple. We began the planning process with a visit to the Loudon's home in Hendersonville and hit the ground running, planning a June wedding. I am always one for a Plan B, just in case of inclement weather. But, with the strange shape of the backyard and its shape around the pool, we didn't have any options for a tent. So, we were praying to the Lord no rain, and it did rain that day, up until about 5 hours before the wedding and when set up began. Enjoy these wonderful images that were captured on this beautiful day by Evin Photography.
This beautiful portrait shot that was on display at the wedding, and was taken at Lillie Belle's in Franklin where Evin's studio is located. Leigh Ann was the "Barbie" bride. She looks like a replica of what a bridal Barbie would look like!
Leigh Ann enjoyed a very leisurely day of having hair and makeup done at their home in Brentwood and dressing at her wedding site.
Leigh Ann is known for her love of pink and bling. She loves any kind of diamonds, so her adorable shoes had a blinged out ankle wrap design. They matched wonderfully with her beaded gown.
With our pink and bling theme, with a touch of Sex and The City elegance, Rhonda Patton created a beautiful bouquet of pink roses with a diamond cuff.
This photo was taken of Leigh Ann and John when they first saw each other. So many brides and groom's are forgoing tradition and are seeing each other before the ceremony. Not only for the sake of time taking pictures beforehand so their guests don't have to wait, but also so that they have some time alone to see each other in a private and intimate location, rather than in front of all their guests.
Fun picture of the bridal party. I love that they had a small party, in keeping with their very intimate wedding.
For Leigh Ann's decor, Rhonda incorporated bling in all different facets. She rented table centerpieces from FABU that were covered in bling and really shimmered later on in the evening with the glow of the candles. Votives were hung from the trees that surrounded the pool area and small votives were floating in the pool while surrounded by paper luminaries. We rented pink pintuck linens for our larger tables and pink satin for our cocktail tables with Connie Duglin Linens. For a more intimate setting we created several lounge set ups with furniture and low cocktail tables from Liberty Party and high boy cocktails with bar stools. A small number of chairs were set up right in front of the ceremony space for family, while guests sat at the cocktails, lounge sets, and large rounds.
The delicious cocktail style foods were provided by Copper Kettle. They had a delicious assortment of fruits, cheeses, and other finger foods chosen by the groom himself. John was very involved in the food aspect of the wedding, even designing the wedding cake.
The beautiful cake was created by Patty Cakes of Hendersonville. John had total control over the design with alternating designs on each tier. To top it off, 4 different flavors of truffles were displayed as well as a compliment to the cake.
Leigh Ann, John, and their guests had a great time dancing and listening to the toons of DJ Emcees.
Here we are after a long, sweaty day! We've got to have our pics done at the beginning of the day when we haven't been moving furniture, running the ceremony and reception, and winding down the evening!
Leigh Ann and John, you were a darling couple and I will truly miss meeting with you two! We wish you many, many delightful years to come and we hope that all of your wedding dreams came true! ~ Mary Alice
Ladies, I want to invite you, as brides, and your maid/matron of honor, mothers, and friends to take part in the Franklin Bridal Ball!
This boutique style show premiers next Thursday, the 17th, at the Factory in Franklin, from 5:00-9:00p.m., with all of the top vendors in the Nashville wedding market. Check out the website for full details! The first 300 brides at the show will receive an adorable "Bride" hat!
Tickets are $15.00 in advance, $20.00 at the door. It is sure a show not to miss! Check out the Delightful Day booth located in Liberty Hall as we are doing an outrageous reception set up not to be missed! See all of you beautiful brides there!
I couldn't wait to share the photo's taken by the wonderful Dove Wedding Photography! We wanted to wait and do a huge posting when their photo's were finished, but I absolutely love the detail shots and the wonderful shots of the new Mr. and Mrs. Hand. When I met Amy, she had a very fine vision for what she wanted to her day to be like. She had booked the elegant and romantic Union Station hotel for her wedding in the lobby and reception on the veranda. Amy is a very discerning bride, so when she finds what she likes, she goes for it! Amy and Jason wanted a very personalized, romantic, and fun day for their guests with many touches chosen by Amy. Enjoy the wonderful photos take by Whitney and Jen of Dove Wedding Photography and see the romantic day of Amy and Jason unfold. When all the photos are finished, we'll put up more detail shots.
Amy's gorgeous dress was from The White Room in Lebanon. She had an adorable headband and veil, but on the day of the wedding wasn't feeling it, so she decided to go all naturale and forgo doing the headpieces, and she still looked gorgeous.
Amy's very classic bouquet was comprised of hydrangea, garden roses, and gardenias.
I love this bouquet shot! The florals were beautiful, created by Vickie and Petals from Heaven. Amy wanted to add a personal touch to each bouquet, having a satin ribbon cuff with their first name intial embrodered on it for their keepsake.
Amy had so many friends that she wanted to be apart of her wedding. They were a great bridal party to work with, definitely one of my favorites! Megan, the Maid of Honor sitting on the left, is another of our brides. Her big day is less than a week away!
The lobby was a beautiful spot for the ceremony. Hotel guests were very respectful of this sacred time as well keeping the space quiet, even though the hotel was fully open to its guests.
Whitney took some amazing sunset photos!
The Bake Shoppe created a delicious confection. Amy purchased her topper, their new last name, from Toppers With Glitz in different colored crystals that this picture doesn't do justice for!
Amy was inspired by a wedding planner on Whose Wedding Is It Anyways?, so I contacted her and found the resource for these unique LampLights and it fit her scheme very well, with her ivory and gold palate with the crystals.
Nashville event lighting provided these fun bulb lights draping the veranda railways and he also provided uplighting along the hotel wall with a fun pattern as a backdrop.
Whitney used one of the large lamps in the lobby at Union Station to take this gorgeous shot of Amy and Jason's wedding rings.
These shots were taken in the ladies restroom! How creative!
Congratulations Amy and Jason! We're truly going to miss working with you two! Best wishes and many, many years of happiness! It was a delightful one! ~ Mary Alice
A Delightful Day is looking for creative, energetic people to join our team as an Event Assistant. The ideal candidate is enthusiastic and hardworking who wants to work in a fun and exciting environment. After completing a training program, your role will be to assist the Lead Event Coordinator on the day of events.
Qualifications:
• Must reside in the metro Nashville area
• Availability to work weekend events - up to 12 hours at an event on Friday, Saturday or Sunday.
• Long-term availability
• Excellent social skills
• Strong analytic abilities and attention to detail
• Passion for wedding and event planning
• Access to phone, email and Internet in your home
• Access to a car
• Some related event planning experience (please include in your resume or cover letter)
Employment will be as an INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. To apply, please email us at: adelightfulday @ yahoo.com, a resume and cover letter with the words "Event Assistant Position" in the subject header. Please include 3 references with resume.
As bride's you always have, well most do, that nervousness that your bridemaids are going to hate you for all eternity for the dress you made them wear, and that they're never going to wear again. My neighbor turned me on to this site and it has the new innovation in bridesmaid's dresses. I had heard of it before, but hadn't found the site for it. It is by twobirds and it is a jersey spandex and nylon blend that you're able to create 10 different dresses with, finding a style that fits you. It is a one size fits all, sizes 0-16, and it is perfect for pregnant women as well. You've got to check it out and it comes in colors that are with the hottest trends. I absolutely love it! So chic, sexy, and fun! It also has a how to on the website to show you all the different ways you can wear it! And to top it all off, they have ties and wraps in the exact same colors to match your bridesmaids. Check them out!~ Mary Alice
On May 24th, Erin and Brian's southern wedding was a dream come true for a well planned bride. Erin had a very specific plan in mind and she worked so hard to achieve that! She came to me for day of assitance and also some planning assistance as well. She knew what she wanted and I truly believe that her wedding day was perfect! Erin and Brian's southern nuptuals began at Holy Family Catholic Church in Brentwood, Tennessee for 270 of their closest friends and family, mostly from out of town and making it a fun weekend in Nashville. The night before for their rehearsal dinner, guests enjoyed Nashville casual with sundresses, jeans, and cowboy boots and celebrated Erin and Brian at the Wildhorse Saloon.
After a very sweet ceremony, Erin and Brian were honored in a beautiful and dreamy reception at the Opryland Hotel. The bride and her bridesmaids enjoyed a fun, laidback, beauty filled morning at a suite at the Opryland Hotel having their hair styled by several stylists from Elan in Green Hills and makeup was done by Nicole, Erin's sister-in-law.
Her gorgeous mantilla veil was the one that her mother wore on her wedding day. Isn't her little sexy bride sweatshirt from Victoria's Secret adorable?!?!
Her gorgeous gown by Judd Waddell was purchased at Faccio in Franklin and her beautiful accessories were purchased at The Bride Room and created by Paris.
The beautiful photographs were taken by the husband and wife team of M. Couturier. The also provided the videography services for the day as well.
Erin's colors were a blush pink and strawberry red. These beautiful bouquets were created by the very talented horicultural team at Opryland. Mrs. Purcell just happened upon this wonderful, and convient, resource. They did a phenominal job on the florals!
To make her maid of honor, her sister, stand out, her dress was reversed in color. An adorable touch! Her bridesmaids dresses were ordered at The Bridal Gallery in Franklin.
A Delightful Day's own Amber Housley designed the papergoods for the wedding including the programs seen here, the drink menu's for the bars, menu cards, and table numbers.
Erin and Brian were a very traditional couple and wanted the first moment seeing each other to be in the ceremony. This cute picture was taken right before the ceremony began.
After the bubble exit at the church, Erin arranged for transportation for she and Brian and the bridal party to Opryland in a limo bus provided by Matchless Limos so they could all be together! She had adorable koozie's made and provided drinks and snacks for them to sip and eat on the way to Opryland. That was a perfect idea because it was a hot day!
Before entering the cocktail hour, the bridal party stopped at the picturesque Magnolia Lobby staircase for a bridal party shot. They also had a lot of fun around the delta taking more snapshots!
Gorgeous bride, isn't she?!?!
Erin and Brian arranged for their bridal party to have a small private cocktail hour with appetizers and champagne before they joined their guests at the cocktail hour.
A lounge area was created on either side of the ballroom for guests to enjoy in between their dancing. These great, modern pieces were provided by Music City Tents and Events.
Beautiful amber lighting set a romantic ambiance in the room to compliment very crisp, traditional white linens and chair covers. The sweetheart table was situated right in front of the dance floor and perfect viewing of their band from Atlanta, Excite Party Band.
The gobo design was created by Sweet Life Designs owner and A Delightful Day coordinator Amber Housley. At the beginning of the reception while guests were coming in and for the first dance, the gobo was projecting on the dance floor, and as the party got started, the gobo was moved onto the wall behind Excite.
The cake that Erin had chosen had a crisscross pattern in coordinating colors and was a breathtaking creation by the talented pastry chef's at Opryland.
Erin and Brian love to dance and that was a huge priority to them that the party was hopping and they were apart of the party dancing and spending time with their guests.
Congratulations Erin and Brian! Your day was beautiful and we were so excited to be apart of it! May you have many blessed years! ~ Mary Alice
Whew! What a whirlwind weekend it was for Amy & Jason and A Delightful Day!
A Delightful Day managed three fabulous events for Amy & Jason - Amy's Bridal Luncheon at The Standard, their Rehearsal Dinner at Stoney River and of course, the wedding day at Union Station. We already have some gorgeous photos to share from the team at Dove Wedding Photography, but here are three to hold you over till we catch our breath! ;)
Amy & Jason are off to Royal Plantation in Jamaica today and we are so jealous!!! Congrats and best wishes to one of the sweetest couples we have had the opportunity to work with!
-Amber
Mary Alice and I had a great time at the lovely wedding of Leigh Ann and John this past weekend at a private home in Hendersonville. We'll be back soon with a full recap and more photos by the delightful Evin Photography. Here are a few snapshots of the pink and bling day...
- Amber
A Delightful Day's very own Leigh Hosek is marrying Joseph this September and we are all getting soooo excited! Here are a few photos from their recent engagement shoot with David Malonar:
Less than 3 months till the big day!
- Amber
3% of every A Delightful Day Event Planning package is donated to the Nashville Humane Association.
