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2020 Bridal Planner, Page 1
The Bridal Planner
PHOTO BY WHARTON PHOTOGRAPHY
A SUPPLEMENT TO THE CHRONICLE OF MT. JULIET
Page 2, 2020 Bridal Planner
LET THIRD COAST SALT MAKE YOU PUT A COMFORTABLE FOOT
GLAMOROUS FOR YOUR SPECIAL DAY
FORWARD AT YOUR WEDDING
A ttention beautiful
Brides! “You deserve the best in this
Salt Therapy is what put them on
the map — plus it’s in their name!
Breathing issues and skin disorders
new chapter with your handsome as well as anxiety are just a few of
Groom...why not let the BEST SPA the reasons people do salt therapy.
help you with your skincare? Why Their esthetics room carries
not decrease your stress levels two organic lines, Indie Lee and
through Salt Therapy? Relax with Suntregrity. They offer an array of
a Couples Massage with your love? treatments in their skincare rooms,
Weight loss and detoxification both results-driven such as Wilson
with Sweat Pods? Gorgeous glam County’s first Dermalinfusion Facial
Microblading Brows? We’ve got and our amazing Oxygen Facial as
ya!” says Shari, owner of Third well as productive treatments like
Coast Salt. chemical peels and microneedling.
In less than four years, one of Don’t forget waxing, Brazilians and
Mt. Juliet’s newest and brightest microblading.
small businesses has won Best Spa To celebrate winning Best Spa
and Wellness Center for four years! and Wellness Center, they are
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Third Coast Salt couldn’t be more offering half-price salt for all of
proud of this honor and promises to 2020 when you pre-book and prepay Designers make them in all styles,
love on any bride that enters their through their website. Visit www. ome say shoes make the including more formal versions
doors. thirdcoastsalt.com or call 615- 200- woman, but if they’re uncomfortable, perfect for weddings and other special
Third Coast Salt is located at 1283 6365 to learn more. shoes very well may break the woman events.
North Mount Juliet Road inside the “A huge thank you to all of our -- especially at a wedding. From * Ballet pumps: Ballet pumps, once
same building as Smoothie King. brides for believing in us,” said the bride to the guests, choosing the made famous by style icon Audrey
Visit soon. “We are here to stay,” Shari. “Allow us to help you be your wrong shoes could sideline you from Hepburn, can be worn with skirts or
says Shari, grateful owner. “Let us most confident, beautiful self for dancing or cause pain through the slacks. Their low profile helps keep
heal you.” your wedding day. Call us to discuss night. A smarter step is to put just as feet comfortable, and they may come
They specialize in halotherapy private events for your bridal party, much thought into the shoes you will as flats or with a tiny heel. Embellished
(salt therapy), skincare, massage schedule a Couples Salt Massage or wear as you will into other parts of with bows, flowers or ribbons, these
including Couples Massage on the schedule months out to get your skin your wardrobe. shoes will dress up any outfit.
second and fourth Saturday, sweat youthful for your most memorable Unless you’re wont to go anywhere * Sandals: Particularly for warm-
pods and microblading. you.” without high heels, your feet may weather events, sandals can be quite
be unaccustomed to them for long comfortable and fashionable. Giving
ADULT RELAXATION ROOM AVAILABLE FOR durations of time. At a wedding, where a peek of toe and ankle can be just as
BRIDAL PARTIES | SKINCARE | it’s all about mingling and dancing, sexy as stilettos, without the pain.
MICROBLADING COUPLES MASSAGES comfort should be considered just as * Flip-flops: Many brides choose
CALL TO SCHEDULE YOUR APPOINTMENT TODAY! much as style. to don flip-flops under their gowns
That doesn’t mean you have to simply because they can be so
forgo an attractive shoe just for comfortable. Flip-flops needn’t be the
something comfortable. It’s possible run-of-the-mill rubber kind found in
to have the best of both worlds. Here the discount bin. They can be dressed
are some considerations. up to match your gown or purchased
* Wedge heels: Unlike other types with gemstones and other decor
of heels that put the brunt of the already attached.
pressure on the ball of the foot, wedge For those who prefer heels for
heels distribute body weight evenly photo ops and looking fabulous,
throughout the foot. Therefore, you consider bringing along a change of
might find these are some of the most shoes just in case foot pain flares up
comfortable types of heels around. later in the evening.
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2020 Bridal Planner, Page 3
TUCKER’S GAP - “WHERE DREAMS COME TRUE”
Y ou have been dreaming
about your fairy tale wedding for
County, and just recently
The Best Event Venue
for the 2020 Best of Mt.
quite some time, from what to wear Juliet along with the 2020
to the perfect location. Tucker’s Wilsonian Award with the
Gap Event Center and their fabulous Mt. Juliet Chamber.
team can make all your dreams They still have a few
come true! dates available for 2020
There are over 13,000 square feet and are now accepting
of climate- controlled space nestled reservations for 2021.
on 53 beautiful private acres. Photo Credit: Stevie
Three outdoor ceremony sites are Ramos
available with one under cover
and completely protected should
the weather not cooperate on your
special day.
The venue includes a 5000
square foot main hall, perfect for
large weddings with plenty of room
for dancing, a separate Bar area,
catering kitchen, Groom’s Lounge
and an elaborate 2200 square foot
Bridal Suite embellished with
crystal chandeliers, beautiful
mirrors, two bathrooms, kitchenette
and a fully lit makeup mirror for
the most exquisite “getting ready”
pictures!
Tucker’s Gap Event Center has
received Wedding Wire’s Couple’s
Choice Award and The Best of
Lebanon Award, 3 years in a row.
In 2019 they were voted the Best
Wedding/Event Venue in Wilson
~ 770 906-0489 | tuckersgap.com ~ ~ 2900 Callis Rd. | Lebanon, TN ~
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FIND A GOWN THEY ALL WILL LOVE
C lose friends and family
members are an important component
Size matters
The body shapes and sizes of the
women in your bridal party will be
need a brighter-colored dress.
Price Tag
It is an honor to be asked to be part
This may enable a woman with a larger
bust size to select a top with supportive
straps while another bridesmaid can
of a couple’s wedding day. Individuals different, and this should be kept in of a bridal party, but that honor can be opt for strapless. Many stores have
who are especially close to the bride mind when selecting a gown style and very expensive. The bridesmaids are increased their inventory of separates
and groom are often asked to become cut. There are certain dress shapes expected to pay for their wardrobe, hair because of their growing popularity.
members of the wedding party, which that are universally flattering, such as styling, and makeup, as well as parties * Choose one color and then let the
means a bride-to-be will be asking one A-line. Try to avoid gowns that are and gifts for the happy couple. As a bridesmaids choose the style they like
or more women to play an integral role in extremely form-fitting, as only a few of courtesy to the women who already will the best for themselves. The look will
the celebration. To set these ladies apart the bridesmaids may be able to pull off be investing a considerable amount to still be cohesive, but it won’t be boring
from other guests at the wedding, they this look successfully. The remainder be a part of your wedding, make every with one type of gown. Also, each
are often asked to wear coordinating could be left feeling self-conscious effort to select a gown that is affordable. bridesmaid will be comfortable with a
bridesmaid gowns. Selecting a style and and uncomfortable. Plus, form-fitting There are plenty of retailers offering gown that flatters her shape.
color that is fitting to the unique people clothing will be restrictive and can be stylish options that may not be as * Go with a tea-length gown. These
of the bridal party can be challenging, difficult to move around in -- particularly expensive as some specialty stores. gowns have become quite trendy and
but it’s not impossible. considering the gown will be worn for Other Tips are less formal and cumbersome than
As if choosing your maid of honor an entire day. Once you’ve decided on the basic full-length gowns. Plus, there is a
wasn’t tricky enough, you now must Flattering Color elements, consider the following greater likelihood that the gown can be
make a host of other decisions as well, As a bride you may have a colorscape suggestions to find a gown that the used again at a later date.
all while playing stylist to the wedding in your mind for the wedding. But what bridal party will enjoy. * Purchase the bridesmaid gowns
party. Fashion sense is as unique as looks good in table linens and flowers is * Take one or two bridesmaids at the same store where you will be
a fingerprint, and it is unlikely the not always the right choice for clothing. shopping with you. Try to select ones purchasing your wedding gown. Most
bridesmaids will be able to agree on Take the skin tones and hair colors of with opposite body types so you can see shops will offer a courtesy discount if
every aspect of the gowns they will be your bridesmaids into consideration how the gown looks on a woman who the bridesmaid gowns are purchased at
asked to wear. However, there are ways before choosing a dress. Green- and is thin and one who may be more full- the same store.
to narrow down the choices and be as yellow-hued dresses may not look nice figured. Ensuring bridesmaids are happy in
accommodating as possible to their on women with olive skin tones, while * Think about choosing separates. their gowns takes a little work but will
needs. very pale colors may wash out women The bridesmaids can mix and match be well worth the effort.
with fair skin. Those with dark skin may tops and bottoms to find a fit that works.
e l la ’s
Cap& Spa, inc.
Salon
Hair
Nails Extravagant Flowers
Massage for an
Make-up
Extraordinary Day
615-754-0570 615-889-2534 | www.basketofflowerstn.net
1400 N. Mt. Juliet Rd, Ste. 102, Mt. Juliet, TN 4211 Lebanon Pike • Hermitage, TN 37076
2020 Bridal Planner, Page 5
HOUSTON’S CAN MEET ALL RAMONA & CO. MAKES THE SMALL
OF YOUR CATERING NEEDS THINGS HAVE BIG MEANINGS FOR
YOUR WEDDING
W
engagement
hen
party,
planning your
bachelorette/
Meats and Catering. The feedback from
customers influenced the menus that are
being used today.
bachelor party, wedding reception, a Traditional southern fare at its finest
special banquet or event, or just a family is on the catering menu at Houston’s.
meal, the place to shop for the food is Recipes from the Houston family, as
Houston’s Meat & Produce in Mt. Juliet. well as special food dishes that have
Quality food is a must for any special been perfected over the years can all be
event and this can always be found at served at your reception or next special
Houston’s. event. Pick-up, delivery, and on-site
Preparing any special meal begins service are all available. Houston’s
with meat selection. Houston’s is specialty is on-site grilling.
the premier, old fashioned butcher A multitude of dishes are available
shop in Middle Tennessee. Whatever on the catering menu at very reasonable
your taste, be it USDA Choice beef, prices. Choose beef stroganoff, pastas,
R
Premium pork, or fresh, never frozen smoked or grilled meats or a boxed lunch
chicken, Houston’s is setting the table served with a wide variety of vegetables. the Mothers off their feet with
for you. Their experienced meat cutters Topping off your special meal with meaningful gifts from Ronaldo or
amona & Co is your
strive every day to make every meal a Mississippi Mud Pie or banana pudding Brighton as these will stand the test
stop for all of the “Small Things” that
memorable one. will make the meal complete. of time!
come with weddings. Items such as
For over twenty years. Houston’s has Hor D’oeuvres, party trays, cheese We will definitely not forget
jewelry for the wedding party, all the
been cutting meats and creating special trays, fruit trays, veggie trays and meat about YOU, the Bride! Do you need
way to a gift for your new Mother in
dishes for the people of Mt. Juliet. Jerry trays are also available to compliment some amazing outfits for Wedding
Law! Those items may be small but
Houston started in the grocery business any catered meal. Showers, Bachelorette Party and
mean so much!
in 1972 at Green Hill Market. His family Having a delicious meal to help Honeymoon? We have you covered!
Our small boutique can give you
continues to grow the family business celebrate your special wedding day, Choose from our boutique clothing,
one on one attention and consultation
every day and continues his legacy. family event or meeting makes the day a jewelry and accessories to look
for any item on your list. Let us help
To meet the needs of their customers, success. Call or e-mail Houston’s Meat and feel absolutely amazing! Let
you choose coordinating Kendra
the idea of catering began to grow and and Produce to receive a proposal for Ramona & Co make all of those
Scott items for your bridesmaids,
Houston’s expanded from the little meat your next party, meeting, reception, or “Small Things” on your list have
Flower girls, Mother of the Bride
market in Mt. Juliet to Houston’s Fine celebration. BIG meanings!
and Mother of the Groom. Sweep
FULL SERVICE GRILL AND DELI. HOMEMADE DELI SALADS.
FINEST QUALITY MEATS.
Traditional southern fare at its finest is BOUTIQUE CLOTHING, JEWELRY, GIFTS & MORE
on the catering menu at Houston's.
615-758-7226 | www.houstonsmarket.com
401 S. MOUNT JULIET RD., STE 535, MT JULIET, TN
Mon-Sat: 9am-7pm | Sun: 12pm-6pm 615.758.8811 | WWW.RAMONAANDCO.COM
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ACHIEVE YOUR WEDDING GLOW WITH
SOUTH BEACH TANNING COMPANY
W hen you are walking
down the aisle, besides everyone
owned and operated tanning salon by
Mt. Juliet residents Alex & Michele
Friedrichsen. With many options,
noticing your beautiful dress, hair, they are able to give you the perfect
shoes and of course glowing smile skin tone for your special day. If
& face, don’t forget your gorgeous you prefer UV tanning whether it is
radiant skin that compliments all their air-conditioned Premium Beds,
of these. South Beach Tanning or their exclusive High-Pressure
Company is your bridal destination Beds imported from Germany you
for the perfect wedding day color. will see results. Prefer Sunless
First opened in November 2006, tanning? Try their state-of-the-art
South Beach Tanning Company is UV FREE Norvell Sunless Booths
proud to be Mt. Juliet’s only locally or their Custom Airbrush Tanning
by a Master Certified Artist. And of The South Beach Difference? –
course, everyone will benefit from Providing you with an experience
our Anti-aging Red Light Therapy that exceeds your expectations
units. and delivers exceptional results, a
SBTC has the best equipment and beautiful tan & energized spirit. And
prices in Wilson County. You have the South Beach Staff…guaranteed
enough decisions to make for your to make your special day and each
day and they will help relieve some of your visits an incredible tanning
of that stress by guiding you to the experience.
perfect plan. Being part of the South So, before that amazing day, go
Beach Tanning Family, members visit them for a personal consultation
are also able to visit any of their and tour so they can help get you to
current (and growing) 45 locations the perfect shade you desire!
nationwide.
Mt Juliet’s ONLY Locally Owned and Operated Tanning Salon
Save the date and book your
Bridal
Airbrush Party Now
Come to us or we can come to you.
Brides glow FREE with a
minimum party of 3
(Grooms are also welcome)
Call for details and bookings!
Congratulations!!!
141 Adams Lane Suite #22
Mount Juliet, TN 37122
(Located in the Adams Lane Plaza)
615-773-8470
2020 Bridal Planner, Page 7
MOSS’ FLOWER SHOP, TRANSFORMS
VISION INTO REALITY
EXPERIENCE THE MILL
B eyond the Ordinary,
Moss’ Flower Shop transforms
look and vibe specific to each
wedding and couple. Offering
personal attention and one-on-one
your bridal vision into reality. consultation to capture the perfect
Their Master Designers help turn flower and color combination for
your wedding into an event that will your wedding.
be admired and cherished for years Their 3rd generation, family
to come. Moss’ design team works owned flower shop has serviced
within your budget to capture the the community for over 60 years
and continues as your locally
owned florist today. Moss’ prides
themselves on offering high
quality, master designed floral
arrangements paired with top-notch
customer service. Whether simple
elegance or lavish sophistication
A
they can make the wedding you’ve
always dreamed a reality. Bouquets,
stage of Edgerton Hall. Within The
corsages, boutonnieres, church
s grand or as intimate as Mill’s statuesque complex, you will
settings and reception decor- all are
you would like your wedding to be, The find the place for the ultimate wedding.
their specialties. They source both
Mill at Lebanon provides an historic Reception options are as numerous
locally grown specimen flowers
landmark setting of architectural as the wedding options.
and from flower markets across the
significance with detailed personal The Mill will be glad to discuss the
globe. They are familiar with all the
services. pricing of these venues with you at any
local venues for on-site setup and
Imagine a cozy ceremony in the time. Email laura@themillatlebanon.
design.
cedar-lined Loft with the soft warm com or call 615-443-6901 extension
Let this award-winning florist
glow of over a one hundred year old 1.
and their master designers create
natural cedar, or a more traditional If you have any questions, or
the perfect setting for you to say “I
ceremony on the dramatic stairway of require additional information, please
DO”. Call 615-758-5972 today to
the expansive Atrium with its massive do not hesitate to send an email or give
schedule an appointment.
cedar columns. Still, you may prefer The Mill a call. They look forward to
a more magnificent spectacle on the helping you plan your “special day.”
“Never Underestimate the Power of a Flower”
As grand or as intimate
as you would like your
wedding to be, The Mill
at Lebanon, built in 1908,
provides a landmark
setting of beautiful
historical significance.
300 N. Maple Street,
Let us help create the Lebanon, TN 37087
wedding of your dreams 615-443-6901, ext 1
with unique floral designs.
THEMILLATLEBANON
Call for an .COM
appointment today!
615-758-5972 | www.MossFlowerShopLLC.com
3690 N. Mt. Juliet Road, Ste 400, Mt. Juliet, TN 37122
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HONEYMOON PLANNING HOW-TO
W ith all the work that
goes into planning a wedding, it can
be a well-deserved escape once the
wedding has come and gone.
Couples can take the following
for the wedding, couples will likely
just enjoy the time away. Take this
into consideration when planning a
make any reservations too far in
advance. The best deals are often
available a few months before the
be easy for couples to overlook their advice to ensure their getaway goes honeymoon. If a dream trip isn’t in trip.
own honemoons. But in the middle off without a hitch. the budget after all the wedding bills * Spread the news that you’re
of all those seating arrangements * Be budget-conscious. Many have come due, don’t fret. A less newlyweds. Hotels love hosting
and reception hall negotiations, couples could enjoy a honeymoon expensive getaway is still a getaway, newlyweds, and many will upgrade
couples also need to plan and look to Siberia in the dead of winter after and couples will enjoy their well- rooms for recently married guests.
forward to the rest and relaxation their big day has passed. After all deserved break no matter where it is Couples should not be too brash
that awaits, which will no doubt the stress of planning and paying they’re putting their feet up. about it, as fully booked hotels won’t
* Plan an off-season honeymoon. be able to upgrade their guests. But
That dream honeymoon might be let the hotel know you’re on your
affordable after all if couples can honeymoon when checking in, and
wait till it’s not the height of tourist they might just upgrade your room
season. Most weddings occur during and comp you a bottle of champagne
the summer months, when tourist as a gift.
season is in full swing. Couples who * Think outside the box. When
can put off their honeymoon until asked about a dream honeymoon,
the off-season will no doubt find couples will often bring up Hawaii or
their dream honeymoon is much even Paris. While those are beautiful
more affordable. places to spend a honeymoon,
* Start early. It’s never too early they’re also expensive. Fortunately,
to start planning the honeymoon. there are a bevy of locales, be it
The earlier couples begin to research domestic or international, that
possible destinations, the better feel aren’t nearly as pricey as the most
they will have for what they can and popular honeymoon destinations but
can’t afford. Research can be done still make wonderful options for a
well in advance to give couples an honeymoon getaway couples won’t
idea of what their dream trip will soon forget.
cost. But don’t book any flights or
CREATIVE | ELEGANT | PROFESSIONAL FLORAL DESIGN
a s t e r s
S 615•758•8411
tyle m
FLORIST in MOUNT JULIET
2176 N. Mt. Juliet Rd., Suite 103
Mt. Juliet, TN 37122
11381 Lebanon Rd. Mt. Juliet, TN 37122 615-758-2181
claibornesflorist@gmail.com
2020 Bridal Planner, Page 9
CHOOSE THE PERFECT PAIRING
AT MT. JULIET WINE AND SPIRITS
A champagne toast. A fine
scotch shared between father and son.
serve to your friends and loved-ones.
From brainstorming signature cocktail
ideas to how much you should plan
bridal
announcement
parties,
showers,
bachelor
A custom bourbon bar for the reception. to serve during cocktail hour and the and bachelorette
The perfect wine to complement your reception, the staff can help ensure you parties.
exquisite menu. These are the parts of have enough to keep your guests happy. The city of
your big day that will be remembered When it comes to wedding-day Mt. Juliet’s very
for years to come. wine and spirits, Mt. Juliet Wine & first fine wine and
The friendly and knowledgeable Spirits is your key to finding delicious spirits store, Mt.
staff at Mt. Juliet Wine and Spirits options that will fit your budget and Juliet Wine and
knows the importance of your special keep your guests’ glasses full. The staff Spirits is a warm
day, and can offer the expert advice researches wine and spirit offerings and and unique place
and information you need to make the can provide custom tasting notes for of never-ending
perfect selection of wine and spirits to your bar or staff to share with guests. conversation. The
From reds and whites to bubbles and weekly tastings consultation with Mt. Juliet Wine &
bourbon, the possibilities are endless. every Friday night from 4:00 to 8:00 Spirits’ staff to discuss your needs,
Your wines can be chilled at pick-up or pm and all day Saturday offer a social wants, and budget. The staff aims
delivery per your specifications. atmosphere where you can learn the to please and make this part of your
Grooms are no longer just along for history, origin, and notes of the world’s wedding plans as easy as possible.
the ride, special orders of hand-picked finest wines, spirits, and high gravity Not your average wine and spirits
bourbons, whiskeys, and scotches can beers. More importantly, the tastings store, Mt. Juliet Wine and Spirits offers
be made to cater to guests’ tastes for can help you decide on what kinds of high-level knowledge, class, and most
your special day. wine and spirits you enjoy and would importantly, the finest quality wines
Want your family and friends like to feature on your special day. and spirits. The staff attends tastings
input? Plan a wine tasting for your If you already have a special all over the region to ensure the store
bridal shower. Whatever your price beverage in mind that is not available, offers the highest quality wines and
range, the staff can help you find just special orders can be placed. Quantity spirits available today. Let them help
the right beverages to serve to pop the discounts are available for weddings. you make your wedding day exactly
cork on your celebration. Don’t forget Call or stop by to schedule a how you always pictured it to be.
Let us help you prepare for your special day!
BRANDI POTTER PHOTOGRAPHY
Special quantity discount | Champagne for your
wedding toast | Pre-chilled beverages
Wedding consultations | Bourbon Bar for groom
Special orders available with one week notice.
11344 Lebanon Rd, Mt Juliet | (615) 288-3496
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T.J. COURTNEY’S RESTAURANT TIPS FOR MAKING SEATING
OFFERS SOUTHERN FARE CATERING
ARRANGEMENTS
O
AT REASONABLE PRICES
T om Courtney and his culinary
team have been in business for over a
available catering for any wedding
type ceremony for groups of 10 people
to 2,000 people. Full-service wedding
ne of the biggest decisions a
couple makes regarding their wedding
reception concerns where to seat their
relatives of the bride and groom
next. Many couples prefer to separate
their families at the wedding, so the
groom’s family may sit on one side of
decade and pride themselves in great prices are the best in town at $15
guests. Many a bride and groom has the room and the bride’s family will sit
southern fare at reasonable prices. per person. Call for a more accurate
felt the crunch of compiling responses on the other. This means there will be
They are excited about new breakfast quote customized to your needs and
and then coming up with an acceptable two parental tables. Consider seating
offerings and T.J.’s Pizza & Hot expectations.
seating arrangement for the reception. grandparents or other close family
Chicken coming back into the mix The customers who have patronized
Seating guests is not a task exclusive members at these tables to ensure
next door to the restaurant. Courtney’s the restaurant through the years mean
to brides- and grooms-to-be. Anyone they have a place of prominence in
provides a full line of catering and the world to Tom. He is grateful for
holding a special party, whether it’s at the room. This usually means being
delivery. them choosing Courtney’s and is
a reception hall or a restaurant, must close to the dance floor to have a good
Courtney’s offers a senior special always excited to have new customers
determine seating arrangements. view of all of the festivities. If your
every weekday from 2-5 p.m. where come by and experience what they have
Before you begin to make seating parents are divorced or there are any
the purchase of any meat and two sides to offer. Tom is very proud of Mt. Juliet
arrangements, you will need the entire other strained feelings among parents,
gets a second meal of equal or lesser and Wilson County and is thankful for
list of people attending the event. you can further separate into another
value for free. A breakfast buffet is how good the community has been to
Having a final headcount is essential. table for stepparents, to avoid any
available on the weekends until 11:30 them.
While you may want to do a seating unpleasantness or confrontation.
a.m. Courtney’s Restaurant is located
chart early into the reception planning, Many wedding receptions are full of
Customers are often treated to live 4066 N. Mt. Juliet Road. Call (615)
it’s best left until a few weeks before friends and even coworkers of parents
entertainment on Friday and Saturday, 754-7548 or visit their website at www.
your wedding day, when you know whom the couple tying the knot do
and a talent show is held once a year tjcourtneys.com to see the daily menus
who will and will not be in attendance. not even know. You may need further
for local artists to participate in. or learn more about their specials.
Next, know the number of tables clarification of their relationships and
Courtney’s also caters all around
you will be alloted in the party space. who gets along before seating them.
the area for many different events.
A catering hall may have a set number In fact, ask a parent to take care of
From TV shows to office gatherings to
of seats that can fit at each table and arranging their own friends so you
school award ceremonies, Courtney’s
can usually provide you with a map will be certain the arrangements will
is there to provide home cooking for
of the room or a blank seating chart. be comfortable for everyone.
large groups. A separate room in the
Many standard reception tables can A friends’ table is usually a
restaurant is available to serve as a
comfortably seat between 8 to 10 mingling of friends or your own
banquet facility that can hold events
people. Squeezing in more people can coworkers who are of similar ages.
like receptions, rehearsals, and more.
make for an uncomfortable dining A friends’ table can make guests who
Courtney’s is excited to make
experience. arrived solo feel more comfortable
If you are a visual person, you may because they can converse with others
benefit from writing guests’ names on who are like-minded.
small pieces of paper and physically Seating children can be tricky. You
moving them around your seating may be inclined to seat youngsters
chart, much as you would do if you at their own table, which is fine if
were trying to arrange furniture on a the children are mature enough to
room layout. Otherwise, write things handle sitting by themselves. But
down as you plan. young children sitting apart from their
When arranging the seating, figure parents may be nervous. Furthermore,
out the head or bridal table. This is one the parents will continually have to get
of the easier tables to seat because it up and check on the kids. Very young
is traditionally filled with members of children are best seated alongside
your bridal party and their respective their parents.
spouses or dates. If your bridal party Keep in mind that there is software
is especially large, consider flanking and even some smartphone apps that
your own sweetheart table with two make it even easier to make seating
tables for the bridal party on either arrangements. Tech-savvy couples
side. may prefer this method to the old-
After arranging the bridal table, fashioned pencil and paper technique.
focus on seating parents and close
4066-B N MT. JULIET RD, MT. JULIET, TN
615-754-7548
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WEDDING ADVICE: BE OPEN ENGAGED? CONGRATULATIONS! NOW WHAT?
HAVE NO FEAR; HERE ARE SOME TIPS FROM A
TO IDEAS AND EXPERTISE
F
PHOTOGRAPHER’S POINT OF VIEW.
all his friends and family kept gushing
irst, always hire vendors to him about how beautiful his bride
you like on a personal level not just a looked. He wished he could have been
professional level. It helps to have a the first one to see her. Come on, could
good friendship and trust with your that be any more romantic!? This gives
vendors. It makes the planning and you more photos and a special picture of
wedding day go so much smoother. your first look.
Secondly, if you’re not interested
in splurging on a wedding planner,
just do yourself a favor and hire a day
of planner. Trust me the day easily
O
gets away from you and you’ll want
someone to lean on to answer all the last
looked impressive, but it cost me a small minute questions on your behalf. They
nce you announce your plans fortune. Also, people filled up on the can keep things rolling and on schedule
to get married, there’s a good chance that dessert bar so much, they no longer had and give you less to have to think about.
people close to you will be ready and room to taste my special-ordered wedding Less stress on you equals a happy bride!
willing to dispense their share of advice. cake.” Now what about a “First Look,” do
Some words of wisdom will be priceless, Tip #3: Don’t overextend you or don’t you? If I could give one
while others you can store away for Your wedding will hopefully be a once- piece of advice to couples, it would be
another day. in-a-lifetime event. Therefore, couples to strongly consider doing a first look.
When polling married couples, you often plan to spend a good deal of money Let me just say I’ve never had a couple
will likely find they would change “this” to ensure their special day is perfect. regret doing a first look, but I have had
or “that” about their weddings if given Weddings are still viewed as a high- them regret not doing a first look. Here’s
the chance to do it all over again. Here is priority expense and most couples save why; it takes all the nerves and jitters Lastly, don’t forget the wedding is
some advice that you can choose to follow for a long period of time despite sluggish away and puts you both at ease and one day, but your marriage lasts forever.
for your wedding day. consumer spending reports. According you’re so much more relaxed during Don’t sweat the small stuff. Don’t let
Tip #1: Trust your vendors to the market research and analysis firm your big day. It’s an actual romantic and the planning become all consuming and
Couples often have unique ideas for IBISWorld, nearly 60 percent of couples private moment between the two of you so stressful that you can’t enjoy it. Just
their wedding day. It may seem tempting go over their budgets when getting that you’ll never forget. breathe and focus on forever as Mr. &
to spell out what you want in minute detail married. Some do so at the risk of being in I had one groom say to me that he Mrs.
and insist on wedding vendors carrying debt afterward. wished he had done a first look because Tori Wharton Smith is a photographer
out your wishes to a T. But the smarter idea “It can be easy to get carried away all day leading up to their ceremony and co-owner of Wharton Photography
may be to give vendors a little more free in wedding spending,” shares Deirdre
reign -- after all, they are the professionals. H., Michigan. “I went way over budget
“I had a vision in my head of what I when getting my wedding gown and a
wanted my centerpieces to look like,” few other components of my wedding.
offers Jean M., Connecticut. “I gave the My husband and I struggled the first year
florist my suggestions and the ‘feel’ of of our marriage trying to fix our finances
what I was trying to create, but ultimately and battling a bad case of money-related
I left the finished product up to her. When stress.”
I walked into the reception hall and saw Try to stick to a budget as much as
my centerpiece baskets overflowing with possible so that you can enjoy yourself
fall-hued flowers, berries and twinkling not only on the wedding day, but also long
candles, I was so excited I had left it up to after the honeymoon has ended.
the expert.” Tip #4: Keep it in the family
When deciding on particular aspects Selecting members of your wedding
of the wedding, you can give your general party can be challenging because there
ideas, but leave the finished product to the may be so many special people in your
professionals. Don’t list every song you lives right now that you want to honor.
want the DJ to play or micromanage all Choosing a best man and a maid/matron
of the poses the photographer should take. of honor is a large responsibility because
After all, experienced pros have likely these people stand out in the wedding.
done this dozens of times in the past and Although couples struggle with their
could produce results you never dreamed choices and want to please everyone, your
possible. safest bet is to choose a family member.
Tip #2: Scale down “I ended up choosing my best friend
Unless you are planning on auditioning over my sister as maid of honor,” says
for the show “Over-the-Top Weddings,” it Clara T., Arizona. “Although we were
might pay to make your wedding more very close at the time, we’ve since grown
about being personal and less about apart due to work relocation. My sister and
wowing the crowd with special effects I, however, talk and hang out frequently.
and expensive treats. It’s easy to be lured I regret not having asked my sister to be
into extra dinner courses or be persuaded my maid of honor, considering hers is a
to release doves at the ceremony, but will friendship I know will last a long time.”
these extras impact your relationship or It is easy to be overwhelmed when
the life you will be building together? planning a wedding, and couples can
“If I had to do it all again, I would expect to be bombarded with advice.
skip the dessert bar I had at mywedding,” However, it could pay to heed the advice
says Alice C., Ohio. “The spread of pies, of couples who have already lived and
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