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BEFORE THEY WED

PLANNING THE PERFECT REHEARSAL DINNER

You've spent months planning the big day, but don't overlook the details of the days leading up to it. Set the tone of your wedding weekend with a stylish rehearsal dinner and welcome reception.

Held the night before the wedding, this is the perfect opportunity for family and friends to gather in a not-so-hectic setting. It's typically a more relaxed evening full of excitement and anticipation.

Traditionally planned by the groom's family, it's becoming more common for either both sets of parents to share the responsibility or for couples to step in themselves.

Follow our five tips when planning the perfect rehearsal dinner!

1. Pick a unique venue.

Don't feel obligated to go the restaurant route. Especially if you're going traditional with your wedding the following day, the rehearsal dinner is a great opportunity to get creative. We love to impress out-of-town guests and ensure they have a true Nashville experience. Picking a venue that showcases the city and its unique history is a great way to introduce your guests to Nashville.

Betsy + David spoiled their guests at their elegant rehearsal dinner with an unparalleled view of Music City at The Bridge Building.

Guests on Riverfront
The Bridge Building View
Elegant Rehearsal Dinner Setup

Photos by Melanie Grady & SheHeWe

2. Keep it casual.

You don't want your rehearsal dinner to outshine the wedding. Incorporate your style, but keep it casual. From the attire to the speeches, a more casual rehearsal dinner will encourage mixing and mingling and ensure everyone is comfortable, especially those who may be meeting for the first time.

Cocktail Hour Table

Photo by Eden Ingle Photo

3. Choose a fun theme.

Whether it's inspired by a location, a color palette or one or your passions, incorporating a theme is a fun way to kick off the wedding weekend.

This sweet couple moved to Italy after their nuptials, so they began their wedding weekend with an Italian-inspired rehearsal dinner at The Quarter. Printed linens, Italian sodas, and fun centerpieces brought this theme to life.

Italian-inspired Rehearsal Dinner
Rehearsal Dinner Setup

4. Think about the food.

Let the food shine! It can either complement your wedding day menu or it can be completely different, so get creative with it! If you're opting for a formal plated dinner on the wedding day, give your guests a taste of Nashville for the rehearsal with a fun build-your-own BBQ station.

Lindsay + Brian's Southern-inspired menu included baby back ribs and buttermilk fried chicken, plus hot chicken sliders as a late night bite.

5. Plan some icebreaker activities.

The rehearsal dinner is a great time to introduce close family and friends to each other who may not have met yet. Whether it's board games, casino games, or cornhole, there's nothing like a game night to keep spirits high and ensure everyone feels part of the group.

Cornhole on Riverfront
Arcade Games at Reception
Wedding Day Jenga

Photos by SheHeWe & Caley Newberry

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STEPHANIE + DREW’S MODERN GLAM WEDDING https://infinityhospitalitygroup.com/stephanie-drew-modern-glam-wedding/ Wed, 14 Nov 2018 19:26:38 +0000 https://blog.infinityeventsandcatering.com/?p=11632 A classic wedding ceremony & reception at The Bridge Building with a modern, glamorous twist.

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Good food and drinks, and a fun, laid-back experience for guests were Tennessee natives Stephanie and Drew's biggest wishes for their modern glam wedding at The Bridge Building.

Utilizing a color palette of black, white, gold and silver, the overall vibe was simple and classic with a modern twist.

Stephanie and Drew chose to begin the day with a first look on the Pedestrian Bridge. And their precious chocolate labradoodle pup, Pepper, was also in tow!

A sweet ceremony followed, where Pepper was the flower girl! She totally stole our hearts and was dressed for the occasion in a gorgeous floral collar by LMA Designs.

Soaking up the southern sun, cocktail hour followed on the riverfront where guests sipped the couple's signature cocktails. Stephanie opted for The Sinclair, made with vodka, lavender simple syrup and lemon juice served in a collins glass with a lavender sprig. Drew chose The Buck Stops Here, a mule made with your choice of base spirit, ginger beer and a lime wedge served in a collins glass.

Along with their drinks, guests noshed on an array of light bites like ahi tuna baskets, fried green tomatoes, hot chicken sliders and prosciutto-wrapped melon.

After mixing and mingling, the bride and groom made their first entrance as husband and wife. They danced to "You Are The Best Thing" by Ray LaMontagne. Dinner stations were opened shortly after. Guests enjoyed a trio of salads, mashed potatoes and assorted grilled flatbreads stations.

And in honor of fall and its upcoming festivities, the couple opted for a chef-carved roasted turkey breast station served with a cranberry praline glaze. Oh, how we love fall!

For guests that left room for dessert, a golf-themed cake and matching cake pops were up for grabs in honor of Drew's second love.

This was such a fun group of people! So laid back and everyone had so much fun. We even had a few arcade games for guests to play like Pacman and Big Buck Hunter.

To wrap up, the couple was sent off through a sparkler tunnel onto The Honky Tonk Party Express bus with their entire wedding party. Then they drove around Broadway, complete with "NASH" and "VILLE" hats!

Congratulations to Stephanie and Drew!

Stephanie's Modern Simplistic Wedding Dress
Stephanie's Modern Clutch and Rings
Stephanie and Bridesmaids Jumping

WEDDING DETAILS

Date: September 22, 2018
Bride & Groom: 
Stephanie and Drew

Location: The Bridge Building
Guest Count: 195
Colors: Black, White, Gold, & Silver
Photographer: Caley Newberry
Florist: LMA Designs
Bar & Catering: The Bridge Building
Desserts: Nashville Sweets
Linens: Liberty Party Rental & BBJ Linen
Draping: Nashville Audio Visual
Band: Emerald Empire
Arcade Games: GoodFellas Gaming
Transportation: Honky Tonk Party Express
Production Design: Infinity Hospitality
Planning: Brittany O. & Marina | IH

Stephanie and Drew's Simplistic Modern Wedding
Stephanie and Her Bridesmaids
Stephanie and Drew's Dog
Drew and His Groomsmen
Stephanie and Drew With Dog
Stephanie Walking Down Aisle
Stephanie at the Alter
Stephanie and Drew's Simplistic Modern Wedding
Stephanie and Drew With Wedding Party
Stephanie and Drew Personalized Drinks
Stephanie and Drew's Modern Glam Reception
Stephanie and Drew's Modern Glam Wedding Cake
Black and Metallic Patterned Linen Tablescape
Stephanie and Drew's Remembrance Table
Simplistic Modern Floral Arrangement
Simplistically Modern Table Piece
Stephanie and Drew First Dance
Stephanie and Drew First Dance
Stephanie and Drew's Reception
Arcade Games at Reception
Reception View
Stephanie and Drew Spotlighted
Stephanie and Drew GOBO
Stephanie and Drew Send-Off
Stephanie and Drew Send-Off
Stephanie and Drew's Wedding Party on Bus

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