Lindsay and Brian kicked off their wedding weekend in style with an alfresco-inspired rehearsal dinner and welcome party at The Bell Tower.

With Lindsay being a Nashville native and Brian from Connecticut, they really wanted to introduce his family to the city. It was most important to them that they express their love and appreciation to their guests for traveling, and to give them an authentic Nashville experience with plenty of southern hospitality!

The couple hoped to create a truly alfresco experience within the space. So, we brought the outdoors in!

The overall design was evident from the get-go, with a beautiful invitation suite by Momental Designs depicting a sketch of The Bell Tower to set the tone.

The evening also included live trees from Green Resources, Infinity wooden farm tables and rustic arrangements by LMA Designs, which really put guests in an outdoor mindset.

Since a true southern experience was the goal, that also meant a southern-inspired menu!

During cocktail hour, guests noshed on refreshing summer bites like cranberry bruschetta and tequila-infused watermelon. Heartier selections included candied bacon, mint raspberry lamb lollipops and fried oysters.

Afterward, guests enjoyed table-side wine service as they sat down to pre-set watermelon salads before a plated dinner. Entrees included house-smoked baby back ribs and buttermilk fried chicken breast.

And it doesn't stop there! More guests joined afterward for the welcome party and were treated to late night bites of brisket tacos and hot chicken sliders.

For any guests with particularly sweet teeth, an Infinity dessert station opened with s'mores, tiramisu and strawberry shortcake shooters.

They capped off the night with specialty whiskey and bourbon tastings in the Tasting Room.