Hampton Inn & Suites - Green Hills

The Hampton Inn & Suites – Green Hills is a boutique limited service hotel located in the heart of Green Hills. The glassed-in banquet room on the top floor of the elegantly appointed Hotel provides a sparkling setting for bridesmaid’s luncheons, rehearsal dinners, wedding receptions and birthday parties. The room will accommodate as many as 72 seated guests or 100 standing.

The Hampton Inn & Suites – Green Hills is unique in that it has both comfortable standard rooms and spacious residential style suites. The hotel provides guests with cost saving services and amenities including complimentary expanded breakfast bar, parking, local telephone calls and high speed internet access. As a Hilton affiliate, guests at the Hampton Inn & Suites – Green Hills earn both Hilton Honors points and miles. The hotel is within walking distance of The Mall at Green Hills, 15 restaurants and The Regal 16 Cinema.

Phone Number: 615-777-0001

Address: 2324 Crestmoor Road

City : Nashville

State: TN

Zip: 37215

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The Bake Shoppe

The Bake Shoppe is Nashville’s premiere confectioner, creating the most amazing wedding cakes and grooms’ cakes in the Southeast. In addition, we create many different types of individualized edible wedding and party favors. Many shapes and styles of decorated cookies and miniature cakes are available. We also offer custom packaging for handmade truffles and petit fours. Our pastry chefs are happy to create your specialty items with 100% organic ingredients. Gluten-free options are also available. Take a look at the details of the wedding cakes and grooms’ cakes we create. Please feel free to make an appointment to visit and view our cakes in person as well as peruse our photo albums

Phone Number: 615-321-2394

Address: 1418 Church Street

City : Nashville

State: Tn

Zip: 37203

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PROFESSIONAL COUNSELING CAN HEAL WEDDING HURTS

PROFESSIONAL COUNSELING CAN HEAL WEDDING HURTS

With the marriage barely two weeks old, the bride sat sobbing in my office. It seems that immediately after the wedding ceremony, as the couple joined the minister to sign their license, the bride commented, “The ceremony was so meaningful. I feel so married!” The groom, in response said, “I didn’t need all of this.” Before any further discussion could take place, the minister asked for their attention to the license, and then the couple was whisked off to their reception.

Crushed, the bride sobbed two weeks later, “I feel so betrayed. I thought we had planned a beautiful wedding together. I gave in to him, so he would feel his wishes were respected. I kept my mama from taking over, so it would be “our” wedding. I was extra nice to his mother, so she would feel included. And then he said he didn’t want any of it! I can’t even look at him. Everything has been awful. I hardly talked to him on our honeymoon, and since we’ve been home, all we do it argue.”

I asked her to say more about her groom’s comment, “I didn’t need all of this.” What did he mean, exactly? What tone of voice did he use? What was his body language? And lastly, would the groom join her for a counseling session.

The following week a sullen couple sat across from one another. Despite their misery, they were able to articulate what they appreciated about one another. Then, the groom asked to clarify what he meant.

“I didn’t mean to hurt her,” he began. “I wanted her to know that I didn’t need a big wedding to make transform my commitment to her. The ceremony didn’t make me love her more. I became committed to her long before I asked her to marry me. .

“I’m sorry I said what I said. I could have said it differently. I wish I could take it back. And, I wish she would accept my apology and hear that I love her and appreciate all she did to make our wedding great.”

Helping a newly married couple soothe wedding hurts is a definite challenge to those helping to make their special day a success. Had the minister been paying closer attention, he may have picked up on the problem and helped facilitate a better understanding immediately. Or perhaps, if there had been a wedding consultant in whom one of the couple could confide, she could have intervened.

To this couple’s credit, they sought help quickly and reconciled their relationship. To those of you in the wedding industry, your encouraging couples who have conflicts to seek professional counseling early can make a difference in their future happiness.

Rhonda Borman, LCSW

Fabu Wedding & Event Decor

FABU Event Decor is Nashville’s most creative option in the rental business – beautiful, unusual event decor that meets the taste of today’s bride. Their newly expanded showroom is a treasure trove of distinctive rental items, such as grand iron candelabras, shabby chic benches, mod couches and ottomans, and an endless amount of beautiful tabletop decor.  All of these items are available to rent from Fabu, which is nothing short of fabulous!

To setup your exclusive tour, please call 615-386-3884.

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Phone Number: 615.386.3884

Address: 4606 Charlotte Avenue

City : Nashville

State: Tennessee

Zip: 37209

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The Red House

The Red House is a unique, vibrant entertainment venue in historic downtown Franklin, Tenn. It is available for events of all kinds, including receptions, rehearsal dinners, private parties, corporate events, music showcases, CD release parties, film and photo shoots, fundraising events, and so much more!

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Phone Number: 615-714-1715

Address: 138 3rd Ave North

City : Franklin

State: TN

Zip: 37064

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Loews Vanderbilt

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Phone Number: 615.320.1700

Address: 2100 West End Avenue

City : Nashville

State: Tennessee

Zip: 37203

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Wedding Stationery

Your invitations are the first glimpse of your wedding or event that your guests will see. It should tell them something about the level of formality and style you are planning in addition to the basic who, what, where, when and why.
Your paper wardrobe includes so much more than just the invitations. Consider a ‘save the date’ card if a large number of your guests will be traveling from out of town. You may also want to create a program for your ceremony. No longer are traditional engraved invitations your only option. The stationery world has expanded greatly to offer many options for you to express your unique personality.

With the world of choices open to today’s bride, professionals become even more important than ever. There are literally thousands of choices to sift through. An experienced specialist can help you zero in on your style and save you hours of pouring over books. They are also there to help with all those sticky etiquette questions.

Another thing you may want to consider is custom calligraphy. In addition to many qualified stationery companies, TWESA counts some of the area’s most creative calligraphers among its members. Examples of their work are just a click away.

Here are some things to keep in mind as you start to put together your paper wardrobe.

• Save the date cards should be sent out 6-9 months in advance of your event
• Your wedding invitations should exemplify the occasion
• Wedding invitations should be ordered 4-6 months before the wedding to allow time for proofs and time to address them manually by the bride or by a professional calligrapher.
• No matter the size of your envelope, always have it weighed for the correct postage! Insert all of the appropriate components and take them to the post office for an accurate weighing before purchasing your stamps
• Always include a self-addressed stamped envelope for the response card
• Invitations should be mailed out 6-8 weeks before the wedding date
• Response cards should be returned to you three weeks prior to the event

Crown Tent and Events

For over 80 years, Crown Tent & Events has provided commercial and residential customers throughout the Middle Tennessee and Southern Kentucky areas with a variety of tents and accessories for events.
Crown Tent & Awning is one of the Southeast’s premiere tent and accessory companies, and it shows in our dedication to quality. Whether it is indoors or outside, we have the right tents and event accessories to take care of you and your guests, including tents large enough for a thousand people.

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Phone Number: 615-256-0485

Address: 963 3rd Avenue N

City : Nashville

State: Tennessee

Zip: 37201

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Daisy Hill Bed & Breakfast

Daisy Hill Bed & Breakfast is located within the heart of Nashville’s trendy and historic Hillsboro village. Convenient to shops, restaurants, theatres and Nashville’s nightlife. With only a six-block walk to Vanderbilt University and Medical Center, Daisy Hill is a perfect location for parents and alumni weekends or for the professional executive visiting the campus or West End businesses.

The Bengsons, Darrell, Linda and Johanna, invite you to stay at the Daisy Hill Bed & Breakfast. A classic Tudor Revival Style Home, built in 1925 in Historic Hillsboro Village. The neighborhood is listed on the National Historic Registry of Places with Daisy Hill being a contributing factor to the designation.

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Phone Number: 615-297-9795

Address: 2816 Blair Blvd.

City : Nashville

State: Tennessee

Zip: 37212

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Limousines and Transportation

Nashville Limousine Service

Limousine service adds elegance to your wedding and causes heads to turn. There are many Nashville Limousine Services from which to choose. Each offering a wide selection of vehicles. A stretch limo is the traditional choice but you may want something a little different, perhaps a classic Rolls Royce, vintage car, luxury coach, trolley or even a London taxi cab. You may also choose non-motorized transportation: a horse drawn “Cinderella” carriage or hot air balloon. The goal is to have fun and have people notice you.

Consider providing limousine service for your guests, especially if your event is in an out-of-the-way place or parking is limited. Scheduling is important in planning limousine service. Check with your photographer, wedding planner, hair and makeup person before locking in your time line.

Limousine Service ‘Need to Know’

• Book limousine service 4-6 months out. Remember, prom season: May-March
• Decide how many people will need transportation
• Ask for proof of insurance and proper licensing
• Decide if you need the car on-call or only for specific transfers
• For specialty cars get a guarantee
• Read your contract, paying particular attention to pick up and drop off times and location

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