RACHEL + KEVIN’S CHIC GARDEN-INSPIRED WEDDING

We helped Chicago natives, Rachel and Kevin, travel to Nashville to tie the knot with a strikingly chic garden-inspired wedding at The Bell Tower.

For their big day, the couple desired a fun atmosphere illuminated by candlelight. They opted for a neutral color palette of champagne with blush, gold and silver accents.

Thanks to our friends at Quest, curtain-style draping added romance and provided a stunning ceremony backdrop. While our eye-catching crystal chandeliers added drama and ambiance.

"Secret Garden" style florals from Forget Me Not Designs were the icing on the cake. Among these included a single blush spray rose boutonniere for Kevin and a loose style bouquet with anemones, blush roses, eucalyptus, and greenery for Rachel. An impressive 10 foot curly willow arch interwoven with white stock flowers framed the altar. Loose greenery, black, white and metal lanterns, and candles in tall glass cylinders were scattered down the aisle.

Stylish signage and sweet table numbers were artfully calligraphed by White Ink Calligraphy.

Gorgeous gold chiavari chairs added the perfect amount of glamour to the ceremony, while beige linens and ivory napkins subtly set the tone for the reception. Thanks, Liberty Party Rental!

Rachel and Kevin affectionately call each other "bird." In honor of their sweet mutual nickname, Rachel gifted Kevin with custom lovebird cufflinks! It was the sweetest, most thoughtful detail that meant so much to them.

The couple's precious Pomeranian pup, Roxy, was the pre-ceremony star of the show, and they made sure to include her in their wedding photos.

For cocktail hour, guests enjoyed a variety of passed hors-d'oeuvres including cranberry bruschetta, coconut-crusted shrimp, miniature hot chicken and waffles, and Thai basil chili lamb lollipops.

A plated dinner followed with delicious southern biscuits and honey butter along with pre-set balsamic grape and apple salads to start. Entrees included red wine braised short ribs and bourbon-glazed salmon with lemon-scented asparagus, parmesan risotto, and southern-style green beans.

For dessert, bite-sized Bundtinis from Nothing Bundt Cakes were a crowd favorite!

As the evening came to a close, the couple decided to forgo a traditional send-off. Instead, they moved next door to Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint for a fun afterparty. It was the perfect way to cap off their magical evening and enjoy a late night bite!