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A Laid Back Summer Garden Wedding | September 1

November 10, 2020
November 10, 2020

“If you are searching for a beautiful venue with an all-inclusive approach to wedding planning, look no further! You simply will not find another venue in the greater Nashville area that could possibly be more responsive, thoughtful, professional, and helpful in transforming your vision into a reality! We cannot even count how many of our guests told us that ours was the best wedding they had ever attended!” -McKenna

McKenna & Tom’s Laid Back Summer Garden Party Wedding in Burgundy, Blue, and Champagne

McKenna and Tom had a dream of a relaxed, nontraditional garden party for their big day. Never big on blooms, McKenna opted to use only greenery and candles for her decor and friends, it looked GORGEOUS! We love how her ladies carried lanterns rather than bouquets …so pretty AND they served double duty as centerpieces after the ceremony. The groomsmen wore succulent boutonnieres and greenery accented every nook of the day for a truly bohemian chic wedding.

 

Getting Ready

Who says your wedding dress has to be white? According to Junebug Weddings, not wearing white is one of the top 5 wedding trends for next year. So McKenna was ahead of her time with this stunning gold lace gown from David’s Bridal. The ladies ordered a round of cucumber mojitos to toast in the bridal suite just before walking down the aisle. Raising a glass with your girls is a wedding trend that we can totally get behind!

 

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The Wedding Party

McKenna stunned in her golden gown while Tom rocked a royal blue suit with subtle plaid detailing. The bridesmaids only carried flowers through the print of their gown, and the groomsmen ditched the jackets for a more relaxed look. This wedding was comprised of fun and threw tradition to the wind.

 

Bride hugging her mom in the garden before the wedding / relaxed garden / fall / September / burgundy / navy Groom hugging mom before his wedding / relaxed garden / fall / September / burgundy / navy Groom adjusting his cuff in blue suit with subtle plaid detail and burgundy tie / relaxed garden / fall / September / burgundy / navy Close up of groom's plaid suit and succulent boutonniere/ relaxed garden / fall / September / burgundy / navy Groomsmen standing in garden before wedding / relaxed garden / fall / September / burgundy / navy Bride spinning in her wedding dress and laughing / relaxed garden / fall / September / burgundy / navy Bride laughing after twirling in her dress / relaxed garden / fall / September / burgundy / navy Bridal party before the wedding ceremony / relaxed garden / fall / September / burgundy / navy Close up of bridal party with lanterns in lieu of bouquets / relaxed garden / fall / September / burgundy / navyBridal party cheering in wedding portrait / relaxed garden / fall / September / burgundy / navy

 

The Details

Simple greenery accents and lace runners topped the rustic dark wood farm tables for a truly relaxed reception vibe.  Everything was simple, but elegant, and allowed friends and family to focus on great food & drinks rather than decorations.

McKenna recalled “The garden and pavilion are positively gorgeous, and CJ’s Off the Square offers myriad of options on how best to make use of the space based upon your unique needs. The food was incredible across the board (especially our wedding cake!). The bar was attentive and quick. And the DJ did an outstanding job. The ambiance throughout both the garden and the pavilion were truly breathtaking!”

 

Boho wedding invitations with greenery / relaxed garden / fall / September / burgundy / navy Close up of wedding rings laid out in a line / relaxed garden / fall / September / burgundy / navy Unique state guest book with blue and red states meeting in a heart / relaxed garden / fall / September / burgundy / navy Succulent boutonnieres for the groomsmen / relaxed garden / fall / September / burgundy / navyEmpty ceremony area before garden wedding with string lights and wooden chairs / relaxed garden / fall / September / burgundy / navy Place setting chart for wedding reception / relaxed garden / fall / September / burgundy / navy Simple place settings with lace runner on farm table / relaxed garden / fall / September / burgundy / navy Farm table with lace runner and greenery / relaxed garden / fall / September / burgundy / navy Close up of floating candles and lace runner on table / relaxed garden / fall / September / burgundy / navy Farm table settings with lace runner and eclectic plates for reception / relaxed garden / fall / September / burgundy / navy Eclectic detailed plates with greenery accent for wedding reception / relaxed garden / fall / September / burgundy / navy Simple greenery in burgundy napkin setting / relaxed garden / fall / September / burgundy / navy Table number and burgundy napkin for reception / relaxed garden / fall / September / burgundy / navy

 

The Ceremony

Our DJ took a break so that McKenna and Tom’s dear friend could sing them down the aisle. LOVE! IT was so special and touching …lots of happy tears and HUGE smiles!

 

Bride walking down the aisle with her father / relaxed garden / fall / September / burgundy / navy Bride and groom holding hands during wedding ceremony / relaxed garden / fall / September / burgundy / navy Bride and groom holding hands at the altar / relaxed garden / fall / September / burgundy / navy Distance photo of garden during wedding ceremony / relaxed garden / fall / September / burgundy / navy Bride and groom holding hands walking / relaxed garden / fall / September / burgundy / navy Bride and groom hugging in front of wedding venue / relaxed garden / fall / September / burgundy / navy Close up of bride and groom holding hands with wedding rings / relaxed garden / fall / September / burgundy / navy Bride and groom holding hands and smiling at each other / relaxed garden / fall / September / burgundy / navy

 

The Reception

The couple’s goal for their reception was to have a chic garden party feel and avoid a stuffy dinner. Charcuterie, fruit trays, and cocktails coupled with lots of dancing made for a night to remember!

 

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The Nashville Laid Back Garden Wedding Dream Team

 

Planning & Coordination: CJ Dickson for CJ’s Off the Square

Photography: John Myers Photography

Flowers:  Enchanted Florist

Catering: Red Pony Catering

Rentals: Southern Events Party and Event Rental

Entertainment: Premier the Entertainment Company

Venue: CJ’s Off the Square

 

 

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