Southern Weddings

I love roses.  Love ‘em!  And while I usually lean towards ivory and pale pink blooms, there’s something about the creamy white and rich reds and oranges of these Enchanted Florist centerpieces that takes my breath away.  Stunning!  Southall Eden in Franklin, Tennessee proved to be the perfect venue for the couple’s intimate ceremony and reception, with large, open spaces, bright Italian street-style lighting and an authentic farmhouse.  Let’s all take a moment to enjoy the dessert spread and simple, two-tiered wedding cake (from Publix!).  Who wants to bet there weren’t any leftovers?  Check out The Photographix’s blog post about Jessica + Dane’s wedding here.

Tell us about finding your wedding dress: I actually did not try on very many. I initially wanted a much slimmer look, but after trying on a few I found I was so much more comfortable in the a-line, dropped waist style I picked. I knew I wanted a certain fabric- dupioni silk, because I loved the rich texture of it. I saw a picture of a short dress in a magazine and loved the hem. I then met Maria Elena Bishop, a tailor in Hillsboro Village in downtown Nashville, and she helped me turn those little bits into my dress!
Describe your wedding flowers: The flowers were very important to me. I was so excited to see how all the florals turned out! They were roses with bittersweet “halos” and kumquats! I loved the kumquats because they were so unique!

Describe your wedding cake: I had desserts for everyone: a variety of little pies and cheesecake bites, so that was the main dessert. But, for tradition’s sake, I ordered a small two tier from Publix. It was ivory with little loop-de-loops around the base.
Were there any wedding traditions or new ideas you included in the wedding? My cousin lent me a ring that her father gave her mother on their wedding day. It meant a lot to have a family heirloom with me on that day.
What was your most memorable moment about your wedding day? I wouldn’t know where to start! The day seems kind of like a blur with little moments that will stand in my memory forever! I will always remember hiding before the wedding so that Dane wouldn’t see me!  My hiding place was perfect, I could peek out a door and see everyone as they arrived. That was exciting.
Did you write your own vows?  If so, what was your favorite phrase, verse or line? We did not; we had a very traditional service.
What’s next for you as a couple?  What are you looking forward to in the future?  We are enjoying married life and looking forward to traveling as much as we can these next few years before we start a family. Just waking up next to each other is super exciting!