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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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SAMANTHA + REECE’S CHEERY SPRING WEDDING https://infinityhospitalitygroup.com/samantha-reece-cheery-spring-wedding/ Mon, 15 Jul 2019 08:00:10 +0000 https://blog.infinityeventsandcatering.com/?p=15469 A cheery spring wedding filled with sunflowers & rustic touches at The Bell Tower.

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Samantha and Reece made it official with a cheery spring wedding on a sunny afternoon at The Bell Tower.

This sweet couple met when they were set up by mutual friends. "We were living in different states and met in Nashville one weekend with our friends," Samantha told us.

They knew it was meant to be, and Reece later proposed at the Opryland Hotel after a romantic dinner while the two were staying there for a Valentine's Day/pre-deployment celebration. With Nashville near and dear to their hearts, they decided it was only right to tie the knot here as well.

After visiting a few venues, they chose the The Bell Tower as they loved the character of the building, its convenient downtown location, and general ambiance.

For the big day, a rustic vibe paired with a sunny modern palette of navy blue and sunflower yellow created a cheerful atmosphere.

After a sweet ceremony between the windows, chic lounge furniture from Mayker Creative spruced up the patio for cocktail hour. While honeycomb lucite escort cards led guests to their seats.

Since great food was high on the priority list, a variety of Infinity favorites were up for grabs out on the patio. These included candied bacon, mini tomato bisque and grilled cheese shooters, key west crab cakes, hot chicken sliders, ahi tuna baskets, and coconut crusted shrimp. And we haven't even gotten to the dinner menu yet!

For dinner, balsamic grape and apple salads were waiting as guests took their seats. Entrees served included chef-carved slow roasted prime rib with sun-dried tomato creamed spinach and cheddar cheese and chive smashed potatoes. As well as bourbon-smoked bruleed scallops with balsamic grilled vegetables and lemon roasted fingerling potatoes. We'll take one of everything, please!

Later on, the couple danced to "Our Love Is Here To Stay" as guests looked on from the mezzanine with full bellies and hearts.

Music City Rhythm Revue kicked off an epic dance party where the couple had a blast dancing the Hora surrounded by loved ones in what was definitely one of our favorite moments of the day!

Keep scrolling for more from their cheery spring wedding.

Lucite Wedding Welcome Sign
Samantha Holding Sunflower Bouquet
Reece and Groomsmen
Sunflower Wedding Ceremony Programs
Reece Standing on Pedestrian Bridge
Reece Standing with Groomsmen
Wedding Rings Sitting on Sunflower

WEDDING DETAILS

Date: April 13, 2019
Bride & Groom: 
Samantha and Reece

Location: The Bell Tower
Guest Count: 136
Colors: Navy & Yellow
Photographer: Melanie Grady
Paper Goods: Dear Addie
Florist: LMA Designs
Cake: Nothing Bundt Cakes
Specialty Rentals: Mayker Creative
Linens: Music City Tents
Band: Music City Rhythm Revue
Catering & Bar: The Bell Tower
Production Design: Infinity Hospitality
Planning: Kristina & Shannon | IH
Samantha Looking Up at Reece
Cheery Sunflower Wedding Bouquet
Sunflower Boutonnière
Samantha Standing with Bridesmaids
Smiling Ring Bearers
Flower Girl Walking Down the Aisle
Samantha Descending The Bell Tower Staircase
Cheery Spring Wedding Ceremony
Sunflower Wedding Centerpiece
Samantha and Reece
Drink Selections Displayed on the Bar
Ahi Tuna Baskets
Crab Cakes
Cheery Spring Wedding Party
Sunflower Wedding Centerpiece
Mayker Creative Lounge Furniture
Lucite Honeycomb Escort Cards
Cheery Spring Wedding Centerpiece with Wooden Table Number
Samantha Standing on Pedestrian Bridge
Spring Wedding Reception Table Setting
Spring Wedding Cake Table
Bundtinis
Guests Dancing at The Bell Tower

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Betsy + David’s Elegant Rehearsal Dinner https://infinityhospitalitygroup.com/betsy-david-elegant-rehearsal-dinner/ Wed, 26 Sep 2018 22:14:39 +0000 http://blog.infinityeventsandcatering.com/?p=10755 An intimate & elegant rehearsal dinner at The Bridge Building.

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Betsy and David's wedding weekend began with an elegant rehearsal dinner at The Bridge Building.

David's parents hosted their family and close friends for an intimate dinner in honor of the soon-to-be newlyweds. Afterward, they were joined by even more guests to celebrate the kick-off of their big weekend.

David's mother Beth found a beautiful invitation that consisted of beige, ivory and gold which consequently became the theme and overall look for the evening.

As a result, we created a space that was elegant yet simple, utilizing warm beige linens, crisp white napkins and glamorous gold Chiavari chairs.

The couple's main goal was to treat everyone to a wonderful meal with a fantastic view. It was important that everyone was taken care of and that no detail was missed. We definitely made that happen!

The evening began with passed hors d'oeuvres including candied bacon, pepper jelly pimento cheese bruschetta, margherita flatbread, antipasto skewers, artichoke beignets and coconut crusted shrimp. Guests sipped on the couple's signature cocktail from Nashville Event Bartending, as well as some of their favorite local brews.

For dinner, guests were served chef-carved herb roasted beef tenderloin with grilled asparagus and garlic parmesan mashed potatoes or grilled halibut with sautéed haricots vert, and roasted corn and charred tomato risotto.

After dinner, family and friends of the couple took a trip down memory lane, reminiscing about old memories. Everyone took turns to congratulate the pair and wish them well. It was a fun way to incorporate the whole room and you could feel how excited everyone was for them.

Elegant Rehearsal Dinner Seating Chart
Elegant Rehearsal Dinner Centerpiece
Elegant Rehearsal Dinner Setup

EVENT DETAILS

Date: July 27, 2018
Location: The Bridge Building
Guest Count: 132
Photographer: Melanie Grady
Florist: Roots Floral Company
Paper Goods: Dear Addie
DJ: Ryan Fine
Bar: Nashville Event Bartending
Rentals: Liberty Party Rental
Catering: The Bridge Building
Production: Nashville Lighting & Production
Planning: Shannon | IH
Place Card
Elegant Rehearsal Dinner Tablescape
Candied Bacon
Plated Salad
Elegant Rehearsal Dinner Setup
Elegant Rehearsal Dinner
Pedestrian Bridge
Elegant Rehearsal Dinner Centerpiece
Elegant Rehearsal Dinner Setup
Guests on Riverfront
Wedding Monogram Gobo

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