TWESA Members Can Help in So Many Ways
April 27, 2011 by Christine
Filed under Advice from the Experts, Blog, Weddings
There are so many ways that a wedding professioal can help. they are trained to find the solution to fit you perfectly. Here is how one TWESA member, photographer Jay Farrell, helped one couple recently.
In the recent past, I had the pleasure of working with a nice young couple who had not lived in the Nashville area for very long, and wanted nice elegant wedding party photography and bride and groom photography at a nice outdoor location….as they were having a private ceremony elsewhere. The only snag they were running into was knowing where to do the group portraits. Naturally, when showing up with a group, you draw attention and often most public venues require permits…..even park property.
There were no coordinators or anything, so I told them I’d try to brainstorm and help them out. I struck out getting a permit at Radnor Lake, then suddenly I thought of Cannonsburgh Village in Murfreesboro, where I had shot a wedding 2 years ago…..I remembered it was a really cool location with lots of neat textures and buildings, open land, etc. They saw it and loved it…..I contacted the park office and they were nice enough to grant us a free permit, and were glad I came to them rather than just showing up with a group of people. The bride and her helpers really did a great job with the styling and colors of the bridal party dresses and childrens’ clothes, very well coordinated. That and the location really worked well together to allow me some great photos to make their day special. They are well satisfied customers and I have new friends now, plus print orders and referral business. All turned out very well especially considering my assistant and I were the only wedding vendor. Congratulations Betty and Aaron!
Cesar and Susan’s Wedding Day
March 12, 2011 by Christine
Filed under Blog, Featured Videos, Members Showcase, Real Tennessee Weddings, Weddings
I will not soon forget Cesar and Susan’s wedding day. Yes, it was a magical day full of love and commitment, but something else happened on that rainy first day of May in 2010… the great Nashville flood!
The wedding was scheduled for 6:30pm at the beautiful Riverwood Mansion in Nashville. Since we were doing the photos + video for Cesar and Susan, we had planned on arriving at Riverwood at 3:30 in the afternoon to shoot the rehearsal and then begin the photo session. It of course had been raining all day and I had to re-route a few times in order to even find passable roads. Fortunately, we made it… not knowing that the rain would continue off and on throughout the evening and reap unprecedented damage upon our great city!
Fortunately for us, the flood waters did not effect us at Riverwood. We only heard about the floating buildings and submerged highways via phone calls and facebook status updates!
Cesar and Susan decided to finish the reception as planned and they left at 11pm that night. Regardless of the weather, it was a beautiful wedding and the reception was full of music, dancing and a good time was had by all. Check out our blog to view the photos: Cesar + Susan :: Riverwood Mansion Wedding in Nashville :: Photography + Video
Cesar + Susan :: Riverwood Mansion Wedding Highlight Video from AndyCam Weddings on Vimeo.
Limousines and Transportation
Matchless Limousine's 1960 jaguar
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
All About Wedding Cakes
The wedding cake is the traditional finale to your wedding reception. However, today your ‘wedding desert’ does not have to be a wedding cake. Edible wedding favors such as decorated wedding cookies or chocolate truffles provide an enjoyable alternative and help your wedding stand out. When picking your desert consider all the options you have and remember to taste each one.
Nashville has some very talented sugar artists to choose from to create your wedding cake.
Classic Monogrammed Wedding Cake
Do you want a wedding cake or an extraordinary wedding cake? The answer is obvious. When choosing the person who will bake your wedding cake consider their experience, artistic ability and the cost.
Using fondant icing your cake baker will be able to create a cake with a lovely alabaster-like finish that you see in magazines. Traditional buttercream might be less costly but will give a different look. Then there are always cupcakes instead of a cake at all.
Your budget is important. Wedding cakes start at $2.00 per serving, and a one-of-a-kind sugar masterpiece can be $20 a serving. Only you can determine what your wedding cake should be. Ask how many servings you will actually need because every cake baker bases this on a slightly different serving size.
Your baker should be able to answers all your questions and provide guidance in selecting your wedding cake.
Let’s Connect!
Business Highlight
Centrally located in the heart of trendy West End, the Marriott at Vanderbilt is right across from the historic Parthenon and only 1 mile from downtown. With events spaces ranging from intimate weddings of 25 to grand receptions of 350, they offer custom menus packages, discounted room blocks, and a variety of spaces accommodating different styles and budgets. Couples can count on the trusted Marriott service standards and quality for an amazing wedding. Plus, you will receive Marriott Reward Points for all your reception and room block revenue. These can be redeemed in a variety of ways, including free hotel nights, cruises, flights, gift cards, etc!