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From enchanted outdoor settings with sweeping views, to intimate and timeless chapel ceremonies, Whitestone Inn is a full service venue with the experienced staff that will bring your vision to life. 865.376.0113 | 1200 PAINT ROCK RD., KINGSTON TN | WHITESTONEINN.COM
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tellico village yacht club
Exceptional lakeside events...
Tellico Village Yacht Club is different than any other venue in East Tennessee. We have acres of green rolling hills looking out over the lake and mountains, a timeless back drop for your special day. Our exceptional culinary team will work with you one on one to create a meal that satisfies your palate as well as your budget. Working with Tellico Village Yacht Club, you will find that our staff ensures that your special day will run smoothly and successfully. All of this, at a price far below that of our competition. Images by Mile Marker Images
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BRU T RESERVE
' White Foil ’
Served at the Royal Wedding Reception of Prince Harry and Ms. Meghan Markle May 2018 Very fine bead; flowery, delicately toasty aroma with fruit and complexity; creamy, beautifully balanced with a dry, harmonious finish. At POL ROGER, confidence and intense family pride come from OVER 160 YEARS OF PRODUCING EXQUISITE CHAMPAGNE. Founded in 1849, this is one of a few grande marque champagne houses still family owned and operated. More than half the vineyards are estate-owned. All grapes vinified at Pol Roger originate from vineyards in premier or grand cru villages. Like hand-crafted jewels during the elaboration of each cuvee, each lot is kept separate, by village, vineyard, grower and grape variety. Pol Roger is one of the last producers to do riddling by hand. In effect, each bottle of cuvee champagne is hand-made. Pol Roger champagnes are the marriage of power and elegance.
THE PINK BRIDE® TENNESSEE WEDDINGS Summer 2019
Publisher’s Letter
Sales Kara Lovett Director of Sales/Knoxville Account Executive
I am delighted and so proud to present to you the second issue of Tennessee Weddings by The Pink Bride®! Like our inaugural issue, we pored over every detail and page of this magazine to present you with the best information to make your wedding planning a little easier and quite a bit of fun too! I hope each page of this new issue brings inspiration and provides introduction to the wonderful wedding professionals in this industry. This special time should be full of happy, stress-free memories. This issue is filled with real wedding features, content-rich articles, and so many great ideas you can use to plan a day that reflects the two of you. The next chapter of your love story is about to begin – how exciting! Round out your local planning timeline by attending the state’s largest, most-requested, wedding-planning-experience, The Pink Bride® Wedding Shows! Meet and book the finest wedding pros, who offer show-exclusive packages, while you preview breathtaking and inspirational setups, gather attire ideas from the stylish fashion shows, enjoy complimentary treats and more… all in one day. So much excitement just for you! Find the next show nearest you - listed on page 54. Last but not least, please let any wedding professionals you meet, via this magazine, or a Pink Bride Show®, know that The Pink Bride® sent you.
Christine Scott Chattanooga Account Executive
Cheers to a stunning wedding day that’s filled with love; and best wishes for a marriage that’s even better!
Elizabeth Jones Memphis Account Executive
The Pink Bride - We Say Yes To Love! Allison Jacob, Publisher
Allison Jacob Nashville Account Executive
I want to hear from you! Allison@ThePinkBride.com
Kaitie Gill Tri-Cities Account Executive
Allison
Publisher Jacob Marketing Inc. PO Box 31568 Knoxville TN 37930 865.531.3941 info@ThePinkBride.com
About The Covers
Publisher Allison Jacob Editor In Chief Donna Jacob Account Relations Director & Assistant to the Editor Chelsey Gatlin Creative Director Karen Pilkington Contributing Writers Chelsey Gatlin Karen Pilkington Katherine Whitehead Kendall Calkins Julie Hancock Danni Ha Samantha Viau
See more of this stunning Real Tennessee Wedding by Tara Kneiser Photography on pages 52-53
©2019 Jacob Marketing Inc. - All rights reserved. Reproduction or use of editorial or graphic content in any manner without written permission is strickly prohibited. All articles are property of Jacob Marketing Inc. Photographs used in The Pink Bride®are provided and copyrighted by their respective owners, and may not be reproduced without the owner’s permission. Jacob Marketing, Inc. is not responsible for any errors, misprints, misquotes, or omissions. All vendor information for Real Wedding features, was supplied to The Pink Bride®, by the wedding couple and/or a third party. The Pink Bride®cannot take responsibility for mis-information that was provided. The Real Wedding features are not paid advertisements, but simply i s provided as a resource to The Pink Bride®readers.
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YOU R PRE MIE R RE NTAL SOU RCE . TENTS | TAB LE S | CHAI RS | LI N EN S | CH I NA | TAB LE WAR E | G L A S SWAR E S ERVI N GWAR E | LIG HTI N G | S TAG I N G | DAN CE FLO O RS | FU R N IT U R E
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honeymoon destinations
Snapmotive
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IN THIS ISSUE Articles 115
Pop, Fizz, Clink
151
Venue Victory
160
A Look Inside The Simple Place Setting
10 Tips for Creating Your Wedding Website
164
Trending: Creating the Perfect Engagement Photos Uniquely for You
32
Evening Wedding Timeline
37
The Art of Spending
171
The Latest and Greatest Places to Register
42
Happily Hitched
182
A Groom’s Opinion
46
Spending on a Budget
187
What Is Best for Your Groom: a Suit or a Tuxedo?
55
Invitation & Save-the-Date Tips
188
Find Your Look
58
The Guest List: To Invite or Not to Invite
213
What Not to DIY for Your Wedding
62
How to Write a Gracious Thank You Note
67
Feel Your Best in the Dress
220
6 Classic Wedding Traditions to Never Forget
72
Wedding Day Hair Dos & Don’ts
224
Becoming a Mrs.
80
Floral Checklist
232
Sweet Treats
87
Lush & Lovely
240
Get Your Skin to Glow for Your Big Day
99
6 Tips for Planning the Perfect Elopement
252
Expert Advice
256
Checklist For Your Honeymoon
18
You’re Engaged Now What?
24
Roles & Responsibilities of the Bridal Party
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Real Weddings 20
Macy Garland & Greg Cox
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Stephanie Elmore & Taylor Hudson
48
Susan Bolton & William Clever
52
Kendall Calkins & Joe Getley
60
Brittany McGavic & Adam Clanton
77
Jessica Siegel & Jeremy Dial
82
Mary Chamberlin & David Byrd
95
Lissa Lowe & Bud Hart
104
Niyomi Gandhi & Sarav Patel
110
Nikki Smith & Jordan Cates
131
Brittany Tenbarge & Kyle McCafferty
147
Shannon Edmunds & Lucas Smith
156
Jane Romano & John Valliant
167
Ericka So & Michael Wang
177
Shannon Reed & Brandon Graham
184
Kristen Lambert & Ben Lee
191
Stephanie Burry & Geoffrey Fries
194
Katie Weir & Josh Gracin
199
Haley Hatmaker & Alex Fletcher
206
Blaire Hall & Kyle Mitchell
221
Azlinn Alder & Jarrod Edwards
225
Tricia Edwards & Mark Faulkner
237
Stefani Whalen & Ken Hulsey
241
Rachel Sernitsky & Kevin Gilbride
248
Macy Fain & Ryan Galyon
254
Courtney McDuffie & Benton Green
Divine!
52 Tara Kneiser Photography
Engagements AnDe Ragsdale & Taylor Hale
46
248 Features
Kelsey Prater Photography
56
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A Note From the Publisher
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Cover Wedding
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Your Guide to Tennessee Venues
134
The ABC’s of Wedding Venues
141
Ultimate Wedding Planning Checklist
261
2019 Honeymoon Destinations
266
Pink Pro Wedding Directory
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THE GUEST LIST TO INVITE OR NOT TO INVITE Have you talked to this person in the last 12 months?
NO Is this person a familiy member or friend?
FAMILY MEMBER
Would your parents prefer that you invite this person?
YES! Is this person a familiy member or friend? Did you at some point
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FRIEND
Can you imagine your wedding day without this person?
Do you spend time with them outside of work?
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the
Ultimate Wedding Planning Checklist By Katherine Whitehead
Congratulations - you’re engaged! We’re so happy to share this special time with you and we can’t wait to start planning the wedding of your dreams. When it comes to tying the knot, you may be feeling a mixture of happiness, excitement, and unsure of where to begin. From the dress to the venue, there are so many things to think about over these next few weeks and months. But - you’re in luck! We’ve crafted a complete checklist with step-by-step instructions that’ll send you racing to the altar in no time!
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INSPIRED BY LOVE. CREATED BY YOU. ONLY AT SANDALS. Say ‘YES’ to Sandals® Resorts, the leader in destination weddings and honeymoons. Presenting 16 gorgeous all-inclusive resorts throughout the Caribbean, you can exchange vows along a white-sand shore or share your first kiss in a chapel set over the turquoise sea–the sky’s the limit! The icing on the cake: enjoy customizing your wedding with over a million beautiful mix and match décor inspirations and the services of a dedicated Wedding Entourage to handle all the details.
CONTACT ROYAL TRAVEL - A Leading Agency Worldwide
(865) 977-1402 WWW.THESANDLADY.COM
Sandals® is a registered trademark. Unique Vacations Inc., is an affiliate of Unique Travel Corp, the worldwide representative of Sandals Resorts.
2019 HONEYMOON D E S T I N AT I O N S By Julie Hancock
After the long and sometimes grueling months of wedding planning and preparation, you and your new spouse deserve the honeymoon of your dreams! Not sure where you want to go? Can’t decide between white sand and blue waters or striking mountains and deep fjords? No problem! We’ve compiled a list of some of the most amazing honeymoon destinations as well as an idea of what type of couple would most enjoy said location, all in the hopes of helping you decide where to have your perfect honeymoon!
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ACCOMMODATIONS Hutton Hotel 615.712.2302 www.huttonhotel.com Nashville TN
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First Things First 423.267.5383 www.firsthings.org Chattanooga TN
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BACHELORETTE PARTIES Bach Weekend 615.669.0608 www.BachWeekend.com Nashville TN
50
Good Fortune Soap and Spa 423.473.6727 www.goodfortunesoap.com Chattanooga TN
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from across Tennessee
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Photography by Janae 615.513.9995 www.photographybyjanae.com Hermitage TN
27
Shanell Bledsoe Photography 173, 259 865.544.8870 www.shanellbledsoephotography.com Knoxville TN
Dillard’s 615.297.0971 www.Dillards.com Nashville TN
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Glass Bazaar Gifts 865.584.9072 www.glassbazaar.com Knoxville TN
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Bangs and Blush 865.456.0006 www.bangsandblush.com Knoxville TN
64
CoolSpot Cryotheraphy 615.457.2530 www.coolspotcryo.com Nashville TN
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Ballew Bridal & Formal 901.854.6400 www.ballewbridal.com Collierville TN
5
Dr. David Gilpin 615.942.7301 www.drdavidgilpin.com Nashville TN
128
Glitz Nashville 615.646.9964 www.GlitzNashville.com Nashville TN
189
Good Fortune Soap and Spa 423.473.6727 www.goodfortunesoap.com Chattanooga TN
65
Gloria’s Bridal & Formal 901.767.1500 www.gloriasbridalformal.com Memphis TN
186
Harper & Olive 615.292.4407 www.HarperandOlive.com Nashville TN
69
Low’s Bridal & Formal 870.734.3244 www.LowsBridal.com Brinkley AR
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Hello Beautiful 423.534.1905 www.hellobeautifulesthetics.com Gray TN
66
The Gilded Gown 865.329.4905 www.thegildedgown.com Knoxville TN
173
Orange Blossom Artistry 865.406.1224 www.orangeblossomartistry.com Knoxville TN
BRIDAL SHOPS
CAKE
BEDDING Sleep Number www.sleepnumber.com 901.381.0126 - Memphis TN 865.297.5030 - Knoxville TN 423.899.8050 - Chattanooga TN 615.354.5995 - Nashville TN 205.981.3006 - Birmingham AL 423.262.0214 - Johnson City TN
257
Frederick Wildman & Sons, LTD 212.355.0700 www.frederickwildman.com New York, NY
Cakery Bakery 865.247.4439 www.cakerybakerytn.com Knoxville TN
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CARS TN Acura Dealers 615.377.0500 www.garyforceacura.com Brentwood TN
BEVERAGE/ BARTENDING
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Elissa Wood Photography 423.794.7684 www.ewoodphotography.com Johnson City TN
BRIDAL REGISTRY
BEAUTY/ HEALTH
WEDDING VENDORS
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AFTER I DO
Pink Pro
Providence Wine and Spirits 615-473-7558 www.providencewineandspirits.com Mount Juliet TN
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CATERING Archer’s BBQ 865.394.9580 www.archersbbq.com Knoxville TN
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Avon Acres 615.333.2650 www.AvonAcresMemphis.com Memphis TN
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Bacon and Caviar 615.944.3462 www.baconandcaviar.com Nolensville TN
175
Beast + Barrel 423.805.4599 www.beastandbarrel.com Chattanooga TN
253
Buddy’s Custom Catering 865.588.0051 www.buddysbarbq.com Knoxville TN
235
Calhoun’s Banquets & Copper Cellar Catering 865.673.3399 www.coppercellarcatering.com Knoxville, TN
107
Chago’s Cantina 615.386.0106 www.chagoscantina.com Nashville TN
108
Corky’s Ribs & BBQ 615.373.1020 www.CorkysBrentwood.com Brentwood TN
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Downtown Dish Catering 901.544.9103 www.downtowndishcatering.com Memphis TN
128
Impressions Catering 423.614.4051 www.impressionscatering.net Cleveland TN
258
Infinity Events & Catering 615.369.6474 www.infinityeventsandcatering.com Nashville TN
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Pratt’s Catering 423.246.2500 www.prattsbarbeque.com/catering/ Kingsport TN
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FITNESS
Tellico Village Yacht Club 8, 124 865.458.4363 www.tellicovillageyachtclub.com Loudon TN The Sand Lady from Royal Travel 865.977.1402 www.thesandlady.com Maryville TN
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Whitestone Inn LLC 865.376.0113 www.whitestoneinn.com Kingston TN
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Studio Novo 615.679.9962 www.novonashville.com Nashville TN
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The Sweat House 615.490.6565 www.the-sweat-house.com Nashville TN
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The Sand Lady from Royal Travel 865.977.1402 www.thesandlady.com Maryville TN
TYLT Cycle 901.598.8320 www.tyltcycle.com Nashville TN
75
INVITATIONS/ CALLIGRAPHY
FLORAL PRESERVATION Flowers Forever LLC 901.496.1707 www.flowersforeverinc.com Byhalia MS
HONEYMOON Linda Dancer with Honeymoons Inc 931.337.0770 www.LindaDancer.com Crossville TN
FleetWood 865.584.4554 www.fleetwoodphoto.com Knoxville TN 86
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JEWELRY/ACCESSORIES Lamon Jewelers 865.690.9568 www.lamonjewelers.com Knoxville TN
FLOWERS
DESTINATION WEDDINGS
T Villager Designs 615.390.5902 www.tvillagerdesigns.com Nashville TN
Shed Fitness 615.424.8973 www.shedgroupfitness.com Nashville TN
190
Always in Bloom 865.558.5769 www.alwaysinbloom.com Knoxville TN
203
Branching Out 615.915.0043 www.branchingouteventflorist.com Nashville TN
94
Echelon Florist 865.690.7427 www.Echelonflorist.com Knoxville TN
92
Enchanted Florist 615.647.7712 www.enchantedfloristtn.com Nashville TN
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LB Floral 865.313.3404 www.lbfloral.com Knoxville TN
86
Lisa Foster Floral Design 865.951.0660 www.lisafosterdesign.com Knoxville TN
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Flower Shop 865.981.4222 www.maryvilleflowershop.com Maryville TN
35
Melissa Timm Designs 865.399.4916 www.melissatimmdesigns.com Knoxville TN
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Bringin’ the Booth Photo Booth 103 252.715.1076 www.facebook.com/pages/category/Photography-Videography/Bringin-the-BoothPhoto-Booth-2027542230826485/ Knoxville TN
Samuel Franklin’s Floral & Home 865.457.1133 www.samuelfranklin.com Clinton TN
91
PHOTOGRAPHY
MUSIC/ ENTERTAINMENT Choice DJs 615.243.8570 www.choiceDJs.com Nolensville TN
253
DJ Express 423.764.9000 www.djexpress.info Bristol TN
218
Harpstrings 423.239.7152 www.harpstrings-studio.com Kingsport TN
233
Sequoyah Entertainment 865.335.5722 www.sequoyahentertainment.com Knoxville TN
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Sound Force 800.529.9278 www.soundforce.net Chattanooga TN
230
Sound Revue 865.388.2286 www.soundrevue.com Dandridge TN
245
PHOTO BOOTH RENTALS
AngelaDawn Portraits 865.617.2366 www.angeladawnportraits.com Knoxville TN
230
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