It is finally 2022 and it is booking and planning season! Tennessee is filled with many talented DJ's, bands, and strings that offer plenty of awesome services. Did you know that a DJ’s job is way more than just playing music? Depending on the venue , and if there is a different area for the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception DJ's provide a ton of set ups for sound and microphones. Your DJ will emcee your reception and make sure your guests are taken care of. They set the mood, read the crowd, make all of the important announcements, and run the timeline of all of your events planned. Hiring a professional wedding DJ is one of the most important things you can do for the success of your wedding! Check out some of our DJs, bands, and strings that will make your wedding day the best!

Sequoyah Entertainment

Jason Lovely with Sequoyah Entertainment provides a higher standard of Entertainment Services. They have built a reputation of...

Tennessee Couple Hosts an Intimate and Sophisticated Destination Wedding in the Mountains

Kathryn and Anthony opted for an intimate destination wedding at Omni Park Grove in Asheville, North Carolina overlooking the Blue Ridge Mountains after a memorable road trip they took there years before. Kathryn and Anthony met on a dating app while Kathryn was living in Boston, Massachusetts. Anthony was living in Cookeville, Tennessee and after a few months of a long-distance relationship, Kathryn moved to Cookeville as well. They made a road trip out of the move, which was the first of many road trips afterwards due to their mutual love of traveling.

“Asheville was our last stop when Anthony helped me move before we hit Tennessee and we celebrated New Year’s Eve there. Ever since then, we both have been in love with it. We went there several times after that throughout the years and thought it would be the perfect place for our wedding and for our family to travel to,”...

Why You Shouldn't Hire Friends to Work Your Wedding

Today we're talking all about why you should not hire your friends to work at your wedding. Don't fall for this common wedding mistake couples make to save on costs! Having friends or family work the day of your event is one of the biggest wedding regrets couples experience.

Join us for valuable tips and a few stories about what we've seen as wedding planners when couples ask their friends to work the event. For expert wedding planning help, grab your FREE copy of our Floral Guide Cheat Sheet! From bouquets to centerpieces, this guide can help you figure out all the florals may you need for your wedding

The number one reason you shouldn't hire your friends to work your wedding is they may not be as experienced as a professional wedding vendor.

Even though they might be giving you a good deal or gifting you their services for free, you might not be getting the level of service you should expect. Services like photography, DJ,...

Hi everyone and welcome to a new week at The Bride Link! Today, we are going to be going through some amazing barn weddings here in Tennessee. These venues scream southern charm with panoramic landscapes and views of the smoky mountains! Whether you are looking for a more upscale luxury barn or a more rustic and relaxed barn, Tennessee has got you covered. 

Mountain Mist Farms Venue

A complete guide to faux wedding flowers

Today, on The Bride Link, Silk Stem Collective is here is to give ya'll some information about faux wedding flowers! When it comes to setting the tone and style of a wedding, florals are one of the most important decisions. Picking flowers is also one of the most fun parts! But amazing flower arrangements typically don’t come cheap and many couples struggle to stay within their floral budget. With the ever-improving quality of faux flowers, more and more couples are considering fresh flower alternatives as a less expensive, more durable floral option. 

First, let’s look at two of the most popular faux flower options: Sola wood and Silk Flowers.

Sola Wood Flowers

What are sola wood flowers?

Sola wood flowers are an affordable and sustainable alternative to fresh flowers. They are made from thin, lightweight pieces of wood similar to balsa wood (think of the material used to build a model airplane). The thin pieces of...

Zachary and Gabby met each other while in middle school. She describes him as the typical shaggy-haired football player that all of the girls were into. Gabby was the middle school cheerleader who always claimed to not have a crush on Zach. One year later Zachary asked Gabby to be his girlfriend and she was thrilled, her parents were not as thrilled. Who knew such a beautiful relationship could come from a silly middle school crush.

Their proposal story begins with a family cruise. As to be expected on any family vacation there were going to be lots and lots of family photos taken. Zachary’s mom and Gabby had planned a family photoshoot on the beach before they hopped on the cruise ship to start their vacation. While taking pictures Gabby notices that most of the family begins to migrate behind the photographer, at this point, she didn’t think anything of it yet. Then Zachary takes her hand and starts walking her towards the camera. They walked up to a metal rose that...

Get ready for this perfect wedding full of southern charm mixed with just the right amount of glam! Lindsey and Brady chose to be married at Knoxville wedding venue, Heartland Meadows. The simple elegance seen throughout the entire property combined with the rustic feel of the barn was exactly what the couple was looking for. Lindsey describes their theme as farmhouse vintage and what better place to achieve that theme than a barn. 

The popular grey barn was the perfect backdrop for Lindsey and her bridesmaid's soft pastel color palette.Lindsey wore a vintage long sleeve dress covered in lace. Her bridesmaids wore different style dresses each in different colors. Lindsey wanted her bridesmaids to be able to choose their own style of dress to ensure that everyone was happy with the choice.The bouquets complimented the girl's dresses perfectly.The groom and groomsmen wore grey suits with a special touch. Each groomsman got to pick their own socks based on their...

Planning Your Wedding Around Football Season

Are you dreaming of an incredible fall wedding? We love them, too! Keep in mind, any wedding during the fall will also have to contend with football season. If you're planning your wedding during football season, use these tips to help guide you! Get more expert wedding planning advice from The Bride Link! Download your FREE copy of our Layout & Linen Cheat Sheet!

If your wedding falls on game day, expect some die-hard football to send their regrets. Depending on who is playing, you may have more people missing from your guest list. 

You can also expect the hotels to be at total capacity during a home game. If you live in a football town, there is a lot more happening than just your wedding, so expect to have a more challenging time finding a hotel to block rooms for your event, especially if your venue is close to where the game is taking place. Traffic may also be an issue, primarily if your wedding venue is near the...

Cara-Lee and Scott met at a 90’s themed birthday party for a mutual friend. Despite the fact that Cara-Lee had paid Scott almost no attention all night, he finally asked her to slow dance. After they shared that dance Cara-Lee left the party without sharing her information with Scott. Knowing that he couldn’t let her get away he tracked her down on social media and asked her on their first date.

Since their first date they have been inseparable! Cara-Lee and Scott got engaged at her sister’s wedding during the bouquet toss. Instead of tossing the bouquet she turned around and handed it to Cara-Lee as she said “It’s your turn”. As the music changed she noticed Scott making his way through the crowd once he got to her hedroppeddown on one kneeand proposed!Cara-Lee was so happy to be able to say “Yes!!” in front of her family and friends.Much thought was put into Cara-Lee’s engagement ring, it was custom made by her uncleto add a...

Kristin and Darin met through mutual friends but they really at a little Atlanta landmark called Johnny's Hideaway. It was one of their favorite spots to go to on a night out and it still is! Darin told Kristin that he was meeting friends at the bar on the rooftop of their place. Kristin headed up after and there Darin was holding two glasses of martinis with a photographer to capture the entire moment. They then celebrated by going to Doraku Sushi, the place they had their first date, and had their whole family there to surprise her. After dinner, they headed out to have a few more celebratory drinks at Johnny's Hideaway and all their closest friends were there to surprise them!

The engagement ring was a rose gold band with a solitaire 1.7 karat diamond that was hand-selected by Darin and made by Solomon Brothers. The engagement shoot attire was a flowy white dress for the garden photos and for the beltline pictures the attire was casual but with a pop of color. With the ...