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Vendor Spotlight-Claudia Kay Photo

June 14, 2013

The weekend is almost here, yay!! So today we are featuring Claudia Kay Photo a Nashville wedding photographer.

How did you get into photography?

I originally went to college for a degree in Advertising and during the process I started taking a few photography classes. I loved being able to tell a story without any words. I’m naturally more of a listener than a talker so finding this new way to share a story was exciting to me. When I started to learn more about photography I learned more and more about myself and my passion for storytelling. Being able to photograph weddings is the ultimate story telling for me.

What do you love about photography?

I love that you can take 5 people out to the same location with the same cameras, and each person will come back with different photos. When you photograph a person or a location, whatever it is, you’re showing your perspective and the way you see that person or place.

What would you say is your photography style?

My style is fun, romantic and colorful. My shooting approach is very subtle. I mentioned earlier that I’m more of a listener, and I shoot weddings this way too. I like getting a range of photos. I make sure to get the classic portraits but my favorite shots are when you don’t know I’m shooting and I get to capture the true and more intimate moments.

Do you shoot digital or film? Digital

Tell us why brides should choose you to capture their wedding day.

I truly love what I do. I treat every wedding as if it’s my own wedding day. I shoot weddings because I love it. I invest myself into each and every couples wedding. I want each couple to be excited about being able to look back on their photos in 50 years and still be able to feel the same emotions they had on their wedding day.

Some personal questions about Claudia:

Mac or PC Mac

Tea or Coffee Tea

iPhone or Blackberry iPhone

Favorite Song Right Now The Weeks- Brother In The Night (It’s a good roll the windows down on a sunny day kind of song)

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Expert Planner Panel

June 12, 2013

Happy Wednesday!! This week’s Expert Planner question is, “What are some good ways to include a deceased parent into the ceremony?” Here is what our expert planners had to say:

Have something mentioned in the program, have your bouquet wrapped in a handkerchief or something that way special to them. Have a loose flower that you carry down the aisle and then place on the parent seat or something read in the parents honor to represent their support and their love for the wedding day.

Danielle w/Catalyst Weddings & Events

When trying to honor a deceased parent it is always nice to leave a set open for them with perhaps a picture or flower. I also love the idea of displaying wedding photos of grandparents or parents near the guest book!

Margaret w/Details By Margaret

My husband’s mother passed away when he was 15. We honored her in the following ways: Using her family bible to read scriptures from for the ceremony, displaying her bridal portrait (along with other family wedding portraits scattered around the reception space), I wore her engagement ring on my right hand, and framing a little written note that mentioned the names of the family members who were there in spirit.

Kelly w/Kelly Dellinger Events

Some ways to honor a deceased relative is to place a bouquet, single flower or framed photo of them at the place they would have been seated. You could light a candle with their name for each missing family member. A locket or charm with their photo can be tied to your bouquet. Using a piece of fabric from a mother or perhaps a tie from a father can be included in dress, bouquet or other special place. Including photos of them on their wedding day can also help to honor them.

Elaine w/Events by Elaine

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Marathon Music Works Wedding

June 10, 2013

Today’s Nashville wedding is from our fabulous planners Mary Alice with A Delightful Day, here is what she said about this wedding:

I LOVE getting to reconnect with people from my past and Sara was just one of those! We went to school together and it was great to get to work with her and her precious mother, Lisa, during their planning process! I always love seeing wedding days come together, but it’s even more special when it is someone that you know and become close with over the course of planning. Enjoy the beautiful day in June for Sara and Noah documented by the wonderful Courtney Davidson!

Vendors

Venues: Woodmont Christian and Marathon Music Works

Photographer: Courtney Davidson

Cinematographer: FullFrame Cinema

Paper Goods: Buchanan Ink

Hair: Salon FX/Brea Williams

Makeup: Sharla Pruitt

Dress: Arzelle’s

Tuxedo’s: Street Tuxedo

Florals: Brocade Design Arts

Lighting: Nashville Event Lighting

Rentals: Music City Tents and Events

Rentals: Southern Events

Catering: As You Like It Catering

Cake and Desserts: The Sweet Stash

DJ: Dan Buckley of Buckley Productions

Ceremony Musicians: Wedding Musicians Company

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Front Porch Farms Wedding

May 20, 2013

This week’s wedding come from our planner Jessica Sloane with Jessica Sloane Event Styling and Design. This wedding was also featured on Wedding Chicks, congrats Jessica!! Here is what Jessica had to say about this wedding:

Jessie and Aaron are one of those couples who are happiest when they’re around each other and they poured that love into their wedding day. From the beginning, Jessie and Aaron wanted to have a relaxed wedding day where they got to spend time with their close friends and family.

Las Paletas popsicles were served to guests upon arrival to cool off on a hot summer day. Jessie’s JCrew gown got a little makeover with buttons from her grandmother’s dress and she carried lace from her mother’s dress wrapped around her bouquet. Her bridesmaids wore different dresses and the groomsmen sported chambray shirts with local Immogene + Willie jeans. They had fun celebrating and singing along with Aaron’s band members from Apache Relay. They are two of the sweetest people and it was a joy to work with them!

Vendors:

Photography: Austin Gros

Planning, Design & Styling: Jessica Sloane

Flowers: Artisan Flowers

Venue: Front Porch Farms

Catering: Jim ‘N Nicks

Video: Needle + Thread

Invitations and Madlibs: The Bride

Dress: J. Crew

Headpiece: BHLDNHair & makeup: Jordan Byers

Jewelry & Shoes: Anthropologie

Guy’s Jeans: Imogene + Willie

Ceremony Music: Apache Relay

Popsicles: Las Paletas

Cakes: Lucy’s Kitchen

Photo Booth: Rachel Moore Photography

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April Group Meeting

May 17, 2013

Last month’s group meeting was so much fun, we’d didn’t think the planners wanted to head back to work!! The April Group Meeting took place at two venues owned by Cumberland Hospitality Group called the Silver Dollar Saloon and The Frontier Room. Classic Party Rental provided all the rentals for each venue. Our photographer Claudia with Claudia Kay Photo captured some amazing shots for us.