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.
Nashville Event Catering
February 17, 2009 by admin
Filed under Event Planning, Featured, Weddings
Catering can make or break your wedding or other event. The cost of your catering is important as it can consume one third of your budget. Yet there are other considerations: food selection/quality, catering presentation/event decor, catering staff. The best caterers combine aesthetics, taste and outstanding service at an affordable price.
Catering Food Selection
When planning the event decide what type of catering you desire. Factors to consider include: formality, time of day and budget. Your catering could be a simple cake and punch reception or a multi-course dinner. Buffet catering is less formal and allows guests to mingle, while seated dinners give your event an upscale feel. The choice is yours, but the need for a qualified catering professional remains the same.
Catering Presentation
A good caterer will provide setup at your venue. Every location is different and provides different items. Your caterer can fill gaps with rental equipment and can tell you the items you need (and don’t). Some caterers handle this aspect completely, meaning they, not you, are responsible for returning items after the event. The decor for your event and the setup for your catering should be complimentary.
Catering Staff
Often overlooked is the impact the catering staff has on your event. Does your caterer use staff who understand service, or ‘cheap labor’? The level of service depends on your formality, but at all times you want courteous, well-groomed servers for your event. The professionals of TWESA offer options at every level of service and menu. Additionally, our members are fully licensed professionals who take pride in their catering.
Nashville Wedding Catering
Many of our members specialize in wedding catering, check out their sites. When planning your wedding do not skimp on the catering. After the ceremony, your guests will remember the food. Make sure your catering matches the theme and style of your wedding. Find a caterer who will work with you not just someone who can prepare food. Presentation and taste are both important.
Nashville City Club Bay Shrimp Cocktail Shooter
Catering ‘Need to Know’
- Know your budget and the type of event as well as the date, time, location and approximate guest count
- Make sure your caterer is licensed and insured
- Compare the level of service the caterer offers
- Ask about options for children
- Few caterers offer tastings. Ask for references instead
- Make sure you get everything in writing, including time of arrival, start time and length of service
- It is customary to provide meals for the vendors that will be on-site for the length of your wedding, i.e. the photographer, musicians, and coordinator. Be sure to discuss your options on this with your caterer. Some will offer special vendor meals at a reduced cost
Wedding Locations In Middle Tennessee
Nashville and all of Middle Tennessee is blessed to have some of the most beautiful locations for your wedding and reception. From historic homes and mansions to five diamond hotels, from chic and funky lofts to romantic garden venues; no matter what you are looking for you can find it here. Pop over to the Site & Facilities to get a glimpse of all the beautiful venues that Nashville and Middle Tennessee
Planning Your Event In Nashville
January 25, 2009 by admin
Filed under Event Planning, Featured
If you are planning your group or corporate event is Nashville or Middle Tennessee you have found the one place to source all of your vendors. TWESA is proud to have over 200 of the areas best event professional on its rooster. What ever you need to make your event a success, you can find it here. All you rental, decor, food, location and transportation needs are a simple mouse click away. Don’t forget the entertainment; they don’t call us the Music City for nothing!
