This gorgeous rehearsal dinner, designed by Hillary Yeager of Nashville’s Brocade Designs, makes me excited for fall which (considering how much I adore summer) really takes a lot!  Inspired by the rolling hills of Tuscany, the rich gold, currant, and rust hues work so beautifully with the wooden and crochet details.  I’m a sucker for fruit in centerpieces, and absolutely adore the grapes and apples …

Nashville’s Southall Eden is not your typical wedding venue! This inspiration shoot, photographed by Jennifer and Ann from Photographix, shows off the gorgeous property, in the rustic yet romantic theme of twigs and lace. All of the elements come together to create a classic down-home Southern wedding feel. The altar was created by hanging a sheer ivory panel from …

Our wedding month has arrived! And, overall, I’m feeling cool, calm, and collected.

The last weekend in July was a whirlwind of wedding activities: hair and makeup trials, dress fitting, and meetings with our coordinator, our caterer, and our photographer.

I was definitely reminded why we hired professionals. Each vendor asked questions we hadn’t considered: Who will walk the mothers down the …

This board started as something entirely different but I really like the end result.

Clockwise from top left: Erika Ebert via Poppytalk, Wedding via Nibs, Brides, The Wiebners, Rebekah Westover, Cronin Hill Photography via {frolic!}, SugarLove Weddings via The Bride’s Cafe, Gertrude and Mabel via The Bride’s Cafe, the Knot, Paper Jo via Darling Dexter

Definitely an intimate barn wedding, with lots of …