REAL NASHVILLE WEDDING: Brittney and Brian -- The Tropical Lovebirds

BRIDE: Brittney

GROOM: Brian

WEDDING DATE: March 7, 2011

WHERE ARE YOU BOTH FROM ORIGINALLY?

Brittney is from Clarksville, TN and Brian is from San Diego, CA.

WHAT DO YOU DO?

Brittney is a dispatcher at a non-emergency ambulance company and Brian works as a driver for a propane distributor.

HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN TOGETHER?

4 years, 8 months

HOW DID YOU MEET?

We met at work at a previous company.

WHAT ARE YOUR WEDDING COLORS AND/OR THEME?

Our wedding reception colors are purple, silver, and white. There is not much of a theme to the reception, but we definitely wanted the atmosphere to be inviting to our closest family and friends.

IS THERE A DETAIL ABOUT YOUR WEDDING OR RECEPTION THAT YOU CAN'T WAIT FOR YOUR GUESTS TO SEE?

We got married in Hawaii and we're having the reception two weeks after we get back. It was just the two of us for the actual ceremony so we really wanted to bring something back for our family and friends to see. We had the wedding recorded, including photography, and we'll play this at our reception during the dinner hour. We can't wait for everyone to see it!

IS THERE ANYTHING SPECIAL YOU'RE DOING TO PERSONALIZE YOUR WEDDING OR RECEPTION TO MAKE IT UNIQUELY "YOU?"

We have done lots of stuff ourselves, like our favors and invitations, so we have personalized a lot of those things. We picked our favorite colors and an awesome wedding cake topper with the bride and groom running with a football. We just chose what we liked when it came to the small details.

WHAT'S SOMETHING YOU'VE LEARNED AS YOU'VE BEEN PLANNING YOUR WEDDING?

It can be stressful!...and that's okay. We both got to a point where we realized it will all come together and to stop worrying so much about it. The people / vendors we chose have been so helpful that it became easier to trust them with the harder stuff so we could really focus on the smaller / easier details.

ANY ADVICE FOR OTHER BRIDES-TO-BE?

You will know when it's right. For the longest time we couldn't find a place to hold the ceremony. We are both shy and wanted to really focus on each other instead of everyone looking at us! So we opted to have a more intimate ceremony and celebrate with everyone at a later date. Not everyone was thrilled at first that we decided not to have the "traditional" ceremony, but we did what was right for us. In the end, it has all come together and we will have even more time to spend with our guests on the day of the reception.

ANYTHING ELSE YOU'D LIKE TO ADD?

Have fun!!!!

REAL WEDDING: Jenna & Christian -- Sunshine, Birds, Flowers, and a Light-Up Dance Floor

THE BRIDE: Jenna is an Operations Assistant at The Background Bureau, and she is originally from Owensboro, KY.

THE GROOM: Christian is a Project Analyst at The Nielsen Company, and he is originally from Monticello, KY.

TOGETHER FOR: 2 1/2 years

HOW DID YOU MEET? They went to U of L together. Christian was working the front desk at a dorm on campus, and Jenna was there to meet a friend. They all went out to dinner that night, but Christian and Jenna never stopped talking to each other.

YOUR FAVORITE STORY ABOUT YOUR RELATIONSHIP: One Easter, Christian found out Jenna had never been on an Easter egg hunt. Jenna came home to find the door to her living room locked. When Christian let Jenna inside, he informed her that he had hidden Cadbury creme eggs around the apartment. They always try to find creative ideas like this to surprise each other.

YOUR ENGAGEMENT STORY: Christian got down on one knee to ask Jenna after a candle-lit breakfast.

WEDDING DATE: June 9, 2012

WEDDING COLORS OR THEME: Navy, Yellow, and Hot Pink. They'll focus on sunshine, birds, summer, and love.

IS THERE A DETAIL ABOUT YOUR WEDDING/RECEPTION THAT YOU CAN'T WAIT FOR YOUR GUESTS TO SEE?: The light-up dance floor!

IS THERE ANYTHING SPECIAL YOU'RE DOING TO PERSONALIZE YOUR WEDDING/RECEPTION TO MAKE IT UNIQUELY "YOU?": [Jenna] We're personalizing a lot of different things about our wedding. My dress has been called "SO YOU" by every person who's seen a picture of it. We'll have memorial candles for our lost loved ones. The light-up dance floor is a must because we both like to dance so much. And since our monogram is a T, we're toying with the idea of including tea and teapots or teacups in some way, possibly as a favor.

WHAT IS SOMETHING YOU'VE LEARNED AS YOU'VE BEEN PLANNING?: [Jenna] The wedding is just one day; the important thing is the life you build together AFTER the wedding.

[Christian] Some things are insanely more expensive than originally planned while others are ridiculously more cheap than imagined.

ANY ADVICE FOR OTHER COUPLES?: [Jenna] Focus on the marriage, not the wedding. It's not worth it to go into debt for one day of your life.

[Christian] Keep your future husband in the loop.

ANYTHING ELSE YOU'D LIKE TO ADD?: [Christian] Don't forget the reason for your wedding in the first place.

New Wedding Blog Feature! Announcing REAL NASHVILLE WEDDINGS at Embassy Suites!

If you're a regular to the world of wedding blogs, you know that lots of bloggers occasionally feature "real weddings" to give brides and planners alike some inspiration and ideas about what's popular for weddings. While I enjoy reading these and looking at the pictures as much as the next gal, I do sometimes find it frustrating because I wonder how "real" some of the features are. Too often there is little explanation about the people themselves or all of the work that went into their event. Or it is quite apparent that their "budget" is limitless, which is not something to which most of us can relate.

I decided today that OUR brides should get some internet love and attention, so I'm going to start a new blog feature for REAL NASHVILLE WEDDINGS at Embassy Suites! I have the great pleasure of working with some wonderful couples on real weddings all throughout the year, so it's time you met them too! Check back soon for the first installment, and keep an eye on our Facebook page and Twitter for updates. We're looking forward to showing you how Weddings Are Sweet at Embassy Suites!

Beautiful and Affordable Weddings at Embassy Suites Nashville Airport -- We're the Bride's Choice for 2011!

We've been chosen as a recipient for the 2011 Bride's Choice Award from WeddingWire! Read on for a special press release from them:


Nashville, TN -- Tuesday, January 25, 2011

WeddingWire, the nation's leading wedding technology company, is thrilled to announce the Embassy Suites Nashville Airport has been selected to receive the prestigious annual WeddingWire Bride's Choice Awards 2011 for Ceremony and Reception Venues!

Recognition for the Bride's Choice Awards 2011 is determined by recent reviews and extensive surveys from over 750,000 WeddingWire newlyweds. Our past clients are among those that shared their experiences on WeddingWire, the largest wedding review site in the nation.

The Embassy Suites Nashville Airport stands among the top five percent of wedding professionals in the WeddingWire community, representing quality and service excellence within the wedding industry. Awards were given to the top wedding professionals across 20 service categories, from wedding venues to wedding photographers, and were based on the overall professional achievements throughout the past year.

"WeddingWire is honored to celebrate the success of the top-rated wedding professionals within the WeddingWire community," said Timothy Chi, WeddingWire's Chief Executive Officer. "With the annual Bride's Choice Awards program, WeddingWire has the unique opportunity to recognize the best wedding professionals across the US and Canada. We applaud the Embassy Suites Nashville Airport for their professionalism and dedication to enhancing the wedding planning experience last year."



We are happy to announce that the Embassy Suites Nashville Airport is among the very best Ceremony and Reception Venues in Nashville and within the WeddingWire network, which includes leading wedding planning sites WeddingWire, Martha Stewart Weddings, Project Wedding, and Weddingbee. We would like to thank our past clients for nominating us to receive the Bride's Choice Awards 2011!

For more information and to see our reviews, please visit our WeddingWire Storefront today by clicking here.

For more information on the Bride's Choice Awards 2011, please visit www.weddingwire.com.

Thanks so much to everyone who voted! Our past clients have great things to say, so for those of you considering us for your wedding ceremony or reception, we look forward to being your choice as well!

Bridal Shows & Wedding Planning in Nashville

We exhibited at the Her Nashville Bridal Brunch this past Sunday, January 9th -- so much fun! This was our first time at that particular event, and it was a very cute boutique show with knowledgeable vendors and a wonderful fashion show at the end. It was definitely a great way to spend a chilly Sunday afternoon! Here's a quick shot of our booth:

I decided to use navy, bright yellow and pink, and a little crisp white as a color scheme, and I paired it with a bird motif that is so popular now. We're all looking forward to springtime and warmer weather, so it's a great look for spring and summer weddings!

If you're looking for another bridal show, don't forget ours is THIS WEEK -- on Thursday, January 13th from 5:30pm - 7:30pm here at the hotel. It is called the "Looking Forward" Wedding Showcase, and it will give you a chance to see the hotel, enjoy refreshments, win prizes, and speak to some of the amazing wedding professionals we work with on a regular basis. We love them, and we know you will too! The show is absolutely free, and you can RSVP here. Feel free to call or email me with any questions. Hope to see you there!