Budget Saving Tip:  You can buy table runners online in just about any color and in a variety of fabrics for less than $4 each.  Also, notice the variety of sizes and containers of the flower arrangements.  Sure there were tons of flowers but not all were big expensive arrangements.   Besides the mason jars of flowers, there were lots of single buds and petals mixed in with candle holders of various sizes and shapes.

Stylist and Planner: Amber Housley  http://www.amberhousley.com

Florist:  Hillary Yeager Brocade Designs Arts  http://www.brocadenashville.com

Photographer: Erin Lee/The Collection   erin@thephotographycollection.com

Rentals:  Front Porch Props and Southern Events

Going along with a loose theme evoking an antique schoolhouse, guests were directed to sign the guest book, grab some refreshing lemonade, and sit and mingle prior to the ceremony… all tasks written on a chalk “To Do List” stationed at a small greeting table.  Bonnie incorporated another school desk and chalkboard in the reception pavilion with an “assignment” written for guests to take home their favor notepads.

The farm tables were decorated with purple and green glass vases of varying heights and bright fuchsia blooms with baby’s breath.  Guests were served on antique china and silver.  Floating above the tables were suspended branch “chandeliers” with crystals intertwined.

Small cakes {including a two-tiered “wedding cake” for cutting} were displayed on a table with miniature lavender cupcakes, for a homegrown touch.  The bride changed into a short ivory dress and sandals for the couple’s sparkler departure.

Planner:  Kathy Best

Photography:  Matt Andrews

Florist:  Rita Woodard

Catering:  Mrs. J’s Baking & Catering

Music:  Aaron Loy

Wedding Cake:  Denette Blankenship

Rentals:  Southern Events

Invitations:  Betsy White

To make the wedding look homey and inviting, Front Porch provided multiple pieces of mismatching vintage furniture for guests to lounge on, accented by burlap and pastel printed pillows.  Shepherd hooks suspended mason jars with wildflowers, lining the aisle of white folding chairs.  Groomsmen played bluegrass instruments prior to the ceremony’s start.  A literal “family tree” was displayed at the programs table with old portraits of family members at their weddings, clipped in with teensy clothespins.  Guests signed a print from Kristin & Jake’s engagement session.  The completed, signed frame was displayed at the reception.

Cream and antique-inspired details tied the reception look together.  Kristin used Front Porch Props’ lanterns as part of her tables’ centerpieces, along with stacked books wrapped in crocheted lace and watercolor prints and paintings.  Her favors were stacked beneath the stained glass window wall in Front Porch’s candy wagon:  handmade preserves which read “Spread the Love – June 24, 2011.”

The college sweethearts cut a small cake with frosted flowers and served chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry cupcakes from The Cupcake Collection.  Once the guests were “all danced out,” the fun-loving group jumped into the swimming pool.  It was the perfect ending to a perfectly lovely wedding.

Planner:  Kathy Best

Hair/Makeup:  Salon Ya Ya

Bridesmaids’ Attire: Etsy

Photography:  The Collection – Erin Lee

Videography:  Andy Hughbright

Florist:  Catherine Wilson

Caterer:  Just Us GIrls Catering

Wedding Cake:  The Cupcake Collection

The bride’s attendants were striking in taupe-hued lace cocktail dresses.  Andy’s groomsmen were dressed in vintage derby hats and brown suits.  The couple’s flowergirls wore orange floral wreaths above their natural dresses in various styles.  The bouquets carried were composed of wheat, berries, leaves, carnival roses, and branches in bright autumn colors {the feathers in the men’s hats gave a nod to these}.

Wedding guests were seated for the ceremony on wooden church pews facing the old oak tree in the front yard of Front Porch Farms.  Copper urns of beautiful hydrangea arrangements lined the stairs leading up to the house. At the reception, lanterns were hung above the many sage green tabletops.

As a thank-you, the bride and groom gifted their guests various treats: berry wine jelly, ginger garlic mustard, and zesty watermelon jelly to name a few.  Kitschy thumb-in-cheek postcards served as the “guest book.”  In lieu of a traditional cake Liz and Andy served an assortment of desserts, prepared by the wedding caterer, Copper Kettle.

Planner:  Kathy Best

Hair/Makeup:  Natural Oasis Salon

Photography:  The Collection – Erin Lee

Florist:  Enchanted Florist

Caterer:  Copper Kettle

Bartender:  Hamilton Bartending Services

Dessert Bar:  Copper Kettle

Michele and Matt themselves sat at beautiful brown dining room chairs draped with fabric garlands at their sweetheart table.  At their place settings were antique silver pieces, a three-piece china plate set and charger, and miniature Cinderella pumpkins, along with their mason jar wine glasses for toasting.  Front Porch Props’ wooden cathedral window framed the table and completed the look.

Pastel gourds and white Cinderella pumpkins, surrounded by fall leaves on top of burlap runners, decorated the reception’s farm tables.  Michele brought in homemade signs to designate the bar, candy favors, and food.  As a gift to their wedding guests, the couple provided trail mix with candy pumpkins.

Planner:  Kathy Best

Photography:  The Collection – Erin Lee

Florist:  Rebecca McCalley

Caterer:  Bacon & Caviar

Music:  Nashville Party Authority

Cake:  B. Jackson’s Bakery

Kelley wore a stunning ivory satin BHLDN gown and fascinator.  Her bridesmaids were dressed in turquoise strapless frocks topped by red cardigans, tying in the wedding colors.  Kelley’s vision for the day was for it to be “farm-y but elegant.”  Mason jars were hung from the great oak tree out front with turquoise ribbons and blooms inside. Burlap and buffalo checks were utilized in the reception table’s linens.  Mrs. J’s provided a Southern buffet of barbecue, macaroni and cheese, and cole slaw.

Guests danced to the darling local Randy McClellan Band.  Decker Chaney provided the scrumptious mini cakes, served in tiny mason jars with fabric-covered lids {designating the various flavors}.  Denard chose a tiered Krispy Kreme confection as his groom’s “cake.” The couple also prepared a marshmallow roasting pit at the outdoor fireplace near the pavilion, for s’mores!

At the end of the night, Kelley and Denard were sent off via tossed lavender seeds.  It was a fragrant and lovely close to the early evening!

Tis the Season to get engaged!  During this exciting holiday season, Front Porch Farms would like to congratulate couples with a $1500 discount off the remaining 2012 Friday and Sunday dates  if booked before January 30th.  We will also discount $1,000 off November dates. This is only for a limited time and dates are available on a first come first served basis.

Contact Kathy & Brian today.