Something fun just happened in Nashville and we must share the news! Tess Mann, fashion designer for the Couture by Tess and Tess Mann Haute Couture bridal gown labels, recently released her latest collections called Nostalgia and New Discovery at the Travel Through Fashion Time Fashion Show at OZARI inside L&L Marketplace in Nashville, Tennessee. Mann owns a couture bridal gown boutique in Cookeville, Tennessee where she carries her own labels as well as other luxury and international designers available for purchase. “My two latest collections were presented at our fashion show. The Nostalgia Collection is a new collection donning various fashion techniques from different eras while assimilating modern touches. New Discovery is a smaller collection that has utilized designs from previous Couture by Tess collections and re-imagined based on clients' feedback over the years,“ said Tess Mann.Nashville fashion and wedding industry professionals, editors, a select...

Choosing wedding flowers and a wedding florist is a big decision! When you meet with your wedding florist, it's critical to communicate essential details during your visit. Doing this ensures your wedding day flowers translate to how you envisioned them to be. Your wedding florist will work with you to find the best florals for your wedding day, along with planning the logistics. For even more help, download our free wedding Floral Cheat Sheet!

 For now, here are our top 3 tips when meeting with your florist and choosing flowers for your wedding!

 1. Budget

Sticking to your predetermined budget for wedding florals is essential! 

If you have a specific idea in mind for your bouquet, for example, but prefer a more simple centerpiece, make sure to ask your florist about what will work best according to your budget. Your florist knows which flowers are in season and where there is flexibility in creating your wedding day florals. 

 2. Examples

For specific ideas...

The wedding hair and makeup challenges every bridal party faces can be a tricky road to navigate. Hair and makeup for a wedding can be pricey, so having all your T's crossed and I's dotted before you book anyone and pay a deposit should be your priority. Bridal hair and makeup should be done by a professional or, at minimum, someone who's had experience with wedding parties. If wedding hair and makeup for your event are high on your must-have list, then be sure to allocate enough for pro services in your budget.

Trust us when we say, beauty services for your wedding need to happen efficiently and expertly, especially if you want that complete wedding experience. Use our easy to follow tips below and check out our FREE Clean-Up Fact Sheet! As the bride, the last thing you should worry about is where you left your phone, who packed your purse, and where all your other things are going. Let's get started!

1. Talk with your bridesmaids and wedding party about who...

Tommy and Haley wed on the expansive grounds at Macedonia Meadows in Cookeville, Tennessee complete with picturesque outdoor landscapes and a large reception farmhouse barn.  The couple met through Tommy’s sister at one of his men’s travel softball games where they hit it off and the rest is history.  Haley describes her wedding day as perfect.  The couple was thrilled with the nature-filled atmosphere and wonderful weather.  They styled their day with whimsical pampas grass paired with greenery, macrame, and tan and ivory accents abound.  Their biggest piece of advice for other couples looking to save on budget is to shop on Etsy for décor elements.

Despite it being the most peaceful day ever, Haley does recall a funny moment, “My coordinator was taking my maid of honor, bridesmaids, and myself back to our bridal suite in a golf cart because guests started to show up while we were taking photos. In the process, she went off the...

Wedding Organization Advice

So, how to wedding planning? Couples search for this common phrase soon after they get engaged and need to plan a wedding. The best answer for how to plan a wedding starts with getting organized! But getting organized for wedding planning is more complicated than it sounds. Managing wedding planning duties takes practice, discipline, and research. Executing the perfect wedding is incredibly challenging, especially if you've never planned one before. But, with the right tools and motivation, you can do it!

We always recommend hiring a professional; the bride cannot also act as the coordinator. So, if you're looking for answers on how to start wedding planning, the first step is to decide who's going to help you. More specifically, who's your problem solver on the big day! Use these tips for getting organized and score your FREE copy of our Floral Cheat Sheet to help you on your way!

CREATING YOUR ASANA TASK LIST

Let's talk about how to stay...

Budgeting The Amount Of Alcohol To Order For Your Wedding

Today on The Bride Link, we're discussing wedding bartending! Keep these tips in mind when planning a bar for your wedding. Wedding bartenders like Vital Event Services are an excellent choice for couples looking to serve drinks during their event. An experienced bartender at wedding will help keep your guests safe and serve alcoholic beverages in accordance with all the rules set by the state and your venue.  In Tennessee, every bartender must hold a valid Servers Permit to serve drinks during an event. Also, the bartender is the only person allowed to serve alcoholic beverages. Self-serving drinks, drinking before the bar opens, or operating a bar without a permitted server is prohibited and could result in your bar or wedding ending early. All venues that allow bar service requires couples to hire a licensed bartender, and some even require additional insurance coverage!

First things first, you want to...

Hi everyone!! Today, on The Bride Link we are introducing this elegant and classic wedding that was held here in Tennessee! Catherine and Morgan met through mutual friends during their time at college and as soon as they met they knew that there was a special connection between them! After dating for a little while, Morgan knew that he wanted to propose to Catherine. He began planning the perfect proposal for her! Their proposal day started as a date to Biltmore Estates during Christmas time. They spent the day exploring the village, shopping, and wine tasting. Soon it was time for them to take the tour of the house. As they were walking towards the house Morgan led her in front of a giant lit up Christmas tree and proceeded to get down on one knee! Their tour wasn’t until 9:15 at night, that means that Morgan was carrying the ring around in his pocket the entire day. 

The couple had their wedding ceremony at Church Street United Methodist Church with the reception...

Wedding Processional Order Made Simple

Today we're giving you tons of tips on planning your wedding ceremony processional! The order for your wedding processional can be set anyway you want; there is no official wedding party order! Feel free to do what feels right for you. If you're looking for a simple wedding processional, check out these valuable tips! 

To help figure out where everybody's going to stand when you're up at the altar getting married and how to seat your parents or grandparents in the front row, grab a FREE copy of our Ceremony Cheat Sheet!

1. Make sure that you leave plenty of room between people walking down the aisle. 

Nothing is more critical when planning the order for your wedding processional! Start by considering the width you need. Make sure that there's plenty of space for people to walk down the aisle without banging their elbows against walls or guests. There must be enough space to do this comfortably! The last thing you want is...

Wedding Horror Stories

Wedding horror stories are a thing! Ideally, wedding days are full of beautiful moments between friends and family. Every detail is planned out, from the perfect dress to the décor. However, with a crowd of people and multiple vendors, anything can happen. Horror stories like these are yet another reason we highly recommend hiring a day-of wedding coordinator, ensuring a professional takes care of everything behind the scenes. Here at the Bride Link, we have compiled a list of 5 scary wedding mishaps and ways to avoid them! For more tips to help keep your wedding on track, download our FREE Emergency Wedding Kit Checklist!

 Fire Drill

There is nothing like a fire alarm to ruin the mood on your special day! While candles create a dreamy ambiance for your wedding day, it is crucial to make sure they are strategically placed out of harm's way. Flowers, linens, and long gowns are all susceptible to the flame from candles. Choosing LED candles, or...

The proposal was at the Hermitage Museum, in Norfolk during a picnic lunch. David planned a picnic during one of the later days in December. As he began to unpack the lunch, Jessica noticed it was more of a special lunch not like their usual lunches. After it wasall set up, he pulled a box out of his pocket and after he asked Jessica to marry him she said YES! They celebrated with a bottle of champagne that was hidden behind the basket - talk about romantic! 

Jessica and David chose to have an outdoor wedding at the Norfolk botanical garden called Butterfly Garden with a bright floral theme for their wedding. Jessica and her mother created invitaions that matched her floral theme by incorporating a variety of floral backgrounds. It was important for the couple to showcase the natural beauty and landscapes around them so they kept other decor minimal. 

Jessica has love for lace that inspired her to chose a dress made of mostly lace and David complimented her dress with...