Floral and Draping Workshop – Learn how to be a Wedding Decorator

Workshops

Workshop Details

Elliott Events will host a training workshop in Middle Tennessee in January 2014 ( Dates TBA). The workshop is designed to teach invaluable skills to someone interested in starting an event or wedding decorating business. This workshop is also a great tool to current designers that wish to expand their business and introduce new ideas to their market.

The workshop will provide you with hands on experience in the following areas:

*Ceiling Drape * Floral Arrangements

*Wall Drape * Personal Flowers

*Chutzpah’s

We will also have a Q&A session where I will answer questions and discuss pricing and other valuable information.

You will also be provided a wholesale list of where to purchase products for your future endeavors.

Two day workshop cost – $1500

Please call Tiffanie Elliott at 615-485-2193 or email Tiffanie@elliottevents.com for more information

*Workshops are not open to individuals in the Middle Tennessee area

{Bride Spotlight} Emily + William

It’s Elliott Event’s last wedding of the year, and I am so happy it’s Emily and William’s! It’s been such a great planning experience with these two! They are so in love, and I can’t wait to finally make their wedding dreams come to life! Emily and William, we wish you nothing but the best, and you will be a beautiful bride! Enough from me, here’s some more about Emily and William!

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{Bride Spotlight} Brittany + Chuck

I have known Brittany for many years. We are AXO sorority sisters, and the process has been so much fun. They are getting married at Marathon Village this weekend. You will be seeing Chandeliers, Draping, Unique lighting designs, yummy food, awesome florals and much more! The Elliott Events team is excited to be a part of Brittany and Chuck’s special day! [Read more…]

Nancy and John Paul’s Wedding Set-up!

We are SO excited to share set up and sneak peak details from Nancy and John Paul’s Enchanted Forest themed wedding today! The lovely couple held their reception at the National Dance Clubs of Murfreesboro and have been a blast to work with. The already beautiful venue featured a large open floor plan with elegant chandeliers, hardwood floors and its own unique charm. We loved being a part of the transformation and seeing the couple’s vision come to life!!
Here is a great picture of the studio before we got started:

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Our team got an early start today and began to work on flower arrangements, draping and our beautiful statement piece! Here are a few exclusive behind the scenes shots from our day!

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And now a drumroll for our final transformation…

IMG_3117 (800x325) What a beautiful day! Congratulations to Nancy and John Paul! We were so honored to be a part of your special day!

Stay tuned for more details from this amazing wedding and more breathtaking transformations from the Elliott Events Crew!

{Bride Spotlight} Nancy + John Paul

This week’s wedding is going to be so beautiful, Nancy and John Paul! It’s towards the end of my wedding season, and these two have been such a pleasure to work with. They have allowed and trusted me to design the wedding of their dreams, and I can’t wait to bring their vision to life this weekend! Enjoy their engagement photos by Cody Emberton with Freestone Photography! [Read more…]

Hollywood Glam Style Shoot

Last January, Wedding 101 asked me to lead the design and flowers for a Hollywood Glam style shoot at The Capitol Theatre in Lebanon. As soon as I heard them say, “I was in! The venue featured beautiful emerald colored curtains which provided the perfect backdrop for our color palette of shimmering golds and ivories. As with any Elliott Events’ wedding, there was plenty of bling to add to the final, glamorous details of the shoot! The end result was art deco meets Gatsby! [Read more…]

Celebrating my 6 year anniversary

Carnell and I have been together so long it is hard for me to remember life without him. He is the best thing that has ever happen to me and I feel so very lucky to be his wife. I got a little sentimental last night and watched our wedding video. Looking back we were just babies getting married. I was 23 and he was 24 and in reality we didn’t have life figured out (like we thought) but what we did know is that our love was unconditional. As I look back on our wedding day 6 years later I am so thankful Carnell chose me to be his bride. I still feel like the luckiest girl in the world. Here is a look back on our wedding day. It was truly the best day of my life.
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{Bridal Spotlight} Shaie & AJ

I’ve been prepping for Shaie and AJ’s wedding all week! What better way to celebrate this special time than with a bride spotlight! They have been such a wonderful couple, and I am thankful that they chose me to be a part of their special day! Can’t wait to see them walk down the aisle this Saturday! Enjoy some fun details about their love story! [Read more…]

Lyndsey & Kevin are getting married!

This weekend one of my college friends and sorority sisters is getting married. I was so thrilled she chose me to help her plan her wedding day. I have had a great time planning with her and can’t wait to share all the photos from her wedding day. Here are some of their engagement pictures from Amber Davis Photography. But first here is a throw back picture to 2007 spring break in Mexico! Lyndsey and I played dress up.

Congrats Lyndsey on finding your perfect mate! I know you are going to be a gorgeous bride!

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{You’re Invited} Grand Reveal Party at Vanderbilt Marriott!

I’m so excited to be a part of the planning team for the Vanderbilt Marriott Grand Reveal Party taking place on July 29th! I have been working with a great team of wedding professionals to execute the design for a fake reception being held at one of their newly renovated Parthenon Ballrooms! Brides will have the opportunity to win amazing giveaways like free airfare for your honeymoon! That’s just one of the several giveaways happening on the night of the event! Be sure to check the Grand Reveal Party website for more details! [Read more…]

{Tuesday Tip} What to Expect for Your Wedding Day Timeline

One of brides’ biggest worries is the day of timeline. Will you have enough time for 11 girls to have their hair and makeup done? What about pictures? Will you feel rushed between the ceremony and reception? Well, ladies! Below is a day of timeline from one of my past brides. Remember, unhealthy the times are completely dependent on YOUR wedding day. This is just an example of how your day would flow. [Read more…]

{Couple Spotlight} Jessica + Brandon

I am so excited about this week’s wedding and couple spotlight because it’s featuring my brother and soon-to-be sister in-law! I have had the great pleasure of helping Jessica and Brandon plan their June 28th wedding at Traveller’s Rest in Franklin. I can’t wait to watch them and our families unite as one! I love ya’ll and wish you nothing but the best in your new journey! In celebration of their upcoming nuptials, wedding details, and their engagement photos from Shots by Cheyenne! [Read more…]

Wedding Tip Tuesday: 5 Things to Ask Your Wedding Planner

Tuesdays will be the new day for wedding tips! We are starting this off with 5 things to ask your wedding planner. These are questions that should probably be asked before any contracts are signed! You want to be sure that your planner is going to be taking care of the things you need taken care of…and as we discussed last week, duties and responsibilities do differ among different types of planners. Make sure you are getting what you need by asking these 5 questions: [Read more…]

What’s The Difference?

There is a lot of confusion in the wedding industry regarding wedding planners. Wedding planner is a broad term that branches out into different categories. There’s full service wedding planners, day of coordinators, and wedding planners and designers. Let’s talk about the differences between these 3 types of planners! [Read more…]

{Couple Spotlight} Natalie + Will

We’ve spent the week prepping for Natalie and Will’s May 31st wedding at the Parthenon! I can’t wait to see Natalie’s vision come to life on her special day. I have loved helping her during such a special time in her life, and she has been such a pleasure to work with! The Elliott Events team is wishing Natalie and Will nothing short of an amazing wedding day and well wishes as they start their life as husband and wife! I’ll be back in a few weeks with photos from their glamorously elegant wedding, but in the meantime enjoy some of their favorite photos from their engagement session with SheHeWe Photography! [Read more…]

Vendor Spotlight

They are often asked “Why Angel Wings?” Melodie smiles and simply answers, “My family and I, (Brendan and daughters, Arionna and Trinity), have always felt — through all the highs and lows we have encountered over the years — God has protected us with His guardian angels…Just as we protect our clients’ memories on their special day.”

Angel Wings mission is to commit every day to creatively defy the norm and deliver a superior product without fail. A commitment to excellence and innovation, and their fabulous humor, is what make them stand out above the rest.

Brendan & Melodie Purcell

The fierce owner and leader: Melodie
The man brain of Angel Wings: Brendan

How did you get into this business?
We’ve always had a passion for capturing unexpected moments. It all started while working for a dance studio when Melodie was asked to photograph and pose all of the dancers. She had a unique eye for posing and the photos turned out great. A few months later one of the students mother asked her to photograph her upcoming wedding. From there on we were hooked. There is nothing more exhilarating and rewarding as to be part of a bride and grooms best day of their life.

How long have you been in this business?
Angel Wings Photography launched in 2000

What events do you enjoy working the most?
Anytime we can be a part of someone’s special day is an honor.

Have you worked with Elliott events? If so, did you enjoy working with us? Not yet, but we look forward to working together!

Do you shoot in color and black and white? Both

Do you shoot in digital or film or both? Digital

What is your turnaround time? 4 weeks

How would you describe your photography style?
Photography redefined; Capturing the most unexpected candid moments from your most treasured days. – Jounalistic/Edgy/Classic

What do you think distinguishes your work from that of other photographers?
We look at every event as having the Four P’s of Photography.

Product-We believe there’s a real need to be creative and ‘stand out from the pack’; we’re different and that our photos don’t just look like the most recent Pinterest board but always something new and creative.

Presentation-We aren’t just a company that shows up to an event, shoots, and heads back home. We are a company that presents itself in an amazing, fun environment. We love to laugh; everyday! So we like to give that to out clients and our vendors.

Promotions-You won’t just see a brand that is all over social media and the internet but you’ll also see a company that wants to give back as much as possible.

People-People are our most important asset and not just the AngelWings Photography team but the clients and the vendors themselves. When we say customer service we mean it. Our clients are part of the family, all Angel Wings Photography owners are trained in customer service by a veteran in the customer service and sales industry.

Simply- We’re in the People business!!!

FiveSense Farm

FiveSense Farm is the perfect outdoor, or country venue for your Wedding in Murfreesesboro, located in the heart of Tennessee!

At FiveSense Farm they want to stimulate the senses.

Enjoy the fresh air and scenery. Stroll along Cripple Creek and skip a few rocks, The property is beautifully landscaped for the seasons.

At FiveSense Farm you will enjoy the beauty and serenity of nature.

FiveSense Farm has lush garden paths, cool greenery and more scenery for the perfect outdoor event.

FiveSense Farm is a beautifully decorated ranch with lots of space to host any event.

At FiveSense Farm you can get creative with an infinite number of natural variations to wed outdoors. The options are endless at FiveSense Farm!

Ceremony sites:

Lovers Lane- Under a canopy of trees

Tie the Knot Spot- Idyllic lighted Gazebo nestled in the trees

FiveSense Farm is perfect for all types of ceremonies, whether in the Spring or Winter! The sunset at FiveSense Farm creates the most beautiful ambiance for your wedding against the bright backdrop of Mother Nature.

At FiveSense Farm they have two separate spaces for the Bride and Groom to enjoy time with their bridal party before the big day!

For the Bride:
A Bridal Parlor inside the Historic Farmhouse allows the bridal party to get ready

For the Groom:
The Grooms Cabin gives the groomsmen a chance to relax by the creek

They have two wedding packages for you to choose from

Wedding Packages:

Sugar Maple Package: rent the farm on a weekday (Monday-Thursday)
Event for 100 guests- $2,500

Magnolia Package: rent the farm for the weekend (Friday and Saturday)
Event for 100 guests- $2,900

Included in both packages:

40 x 40 pole tent with white lights included
Tables and white chairs for 100 guests?
Several acres of lush floral, lighted gardens and grounds are included
1 hour rehearsal time the day before your big event and 6 hours on your special day
Idyllic, lighted double cupola Gazebo
All access to Cripple Creek for photography and/or ceremony
Wooden Wedding Arbor that can be decorated
Ceremony Sites- Lover’s Lane, Tie the Knot Spot, Creek-side or in the whimsical gardens
Bridal Parlor in the historical farmhouse
Groom’s Cabin by the creek
On-site Parking with an attendant

OZ

Contemporary Space
Modern Art
12,000 sq. ft. Space
Ultra Large Patio

Tucked away in West Nashville, OZ is a contemporary space that has been designed to house modern art installations, and host Music City’s most elite events.

OZ, Nashville’s ‘best kept secret’ is becoming Nashville’ s premier event venue. Following its transformation from the CAO cigar headquarters, it is unveiling a newer, trendier style in this locale while retaining its heritage and its passion for entertaining.

OZ is a contemporary arts & special events center

OZ is one of the most interesting boutique venues in Music City

OZ is a really unique event space with it’s amazing modern art on display, it’s rich history as a cigar/pipe factory & it’s HUGE open spaces with touches of elegance. A blank slate that can be turned into anything you can think of. OZ provides a sizable canvas for performance and visual art installation, or creating an original environment for the event of your choosing.

With a keen sense of style and a strong belief in the balance between Eastern and Western practices, the building was carefully designed to combine all the elements necessary to create a peaceful and harmonious environment. This is reflected throughout the lounge and patio areas as well as the Zen and Japanese Dry Creek Garden.

OZ features five distinctly unique spaces. These one-of-a-kind spaces creates unforgettable moments.

From the dramatic Ultra Lounge Patio with retractable glass doors, majestic views, and romantic fire pit area, to the intimately peaceful Zen Garden – OZ emanates a one-of-a-kind style in each location.

Ozgener Gallery

The Ozgener Gallery charts the evolution of the Ozgener family business. As you walk along the hall, each glass inset tells part of the story of how the business began, each successful era and the transformation to what they now call OZ.

Grand Salon
Magnificent, versatile, grandiose

The warehouse at OZ boasts 10,000 square feet of unobstructed space. The possibilities are limitless in this magnificent room.

Ultra Lounge
Sleek, modern, social

The Ultra Lounge is home to a beautiful, customized bar-front made by OZ Artist-in-Residence Brian Somerville, four flat screen televisions and sleek hideaway doors that allow the outside space to gracefully join the inside. It’s custom, slick finish is yet another detail that makes their Ultra Lounge the perfect space to host a private reception.

Veranda
Contemporary, scenic, intimate

The Veranda was modeled after a 5-star safari resort. Re-created in a more contemporary style. It is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the beautiful surroundings at OZ. The chocolate brown cushions, customized fire pit and extraordinary hideaway doors that lead to the Ultra Lounge make this space uniquely diverse for your event needs.

Escaparate
Sexy, 360 degrees, rich

The ‘Escaparate’ was, and still is, a focal point at OZ. In its peak cigar days, it was the Ozgener’s personal walk-in humidor and held over 100,000 of the family’s private cigar blends.
Today, it showcases beautiful works of art within the display windows. The Escaparate is seductive and carries a bit of mystique when utilizing the space for an event. It is the perfect environment in which to host an intimate dinner for 12.

Zen Garden
Tranquil, inviting, harmonious

The Zen Garden aims to inspire and reflect, it is a tranquil place to simply be and recharge. It was built according to sacred geometry with an East and West orientation, the stones are placed in significant points to pick up harmony and peace. The Zen Garden can be utilized to host outdoor wedding ceremonies.

Boardroom
Engaging, executive, stimulating

The Boardroom accommodates 14 people comfortably. It boasts one-of-a-kind artwork, a 70” flat screen television and Apple TV.

Rental fee:
The rental fee varies depending on the space you choose to utilize at OZ. Pricing ranges between $3,000.00 – $5,200.00

What’s included in the rental fee?
All events include the use of the contracted, specified OZ space(s) for a (12)-hour period. The rental fee also includes (1) OZ facility manager, (1) security guard, and cleaning fee. Depending on the space utilized, other variables may or may not be included such as rental equipment.

Rental times:
The rental times are in 12-hour increments and typically are between the hours of 12:00 noon and midnight. Other arrangements may be made if agreed upon by your account manager. If you require additional rental times day of, this can be arranged for $250.00/hour.

Dedicated to being an “artist’s venue,” OZ is just one of those places you have to see to understand.

There’s no place like OZ!

Contact OZ to arrange a private tour to view the space and imagine the possibilities.

ph: (615) 350-7200

hello@oznashville.com

6172 Cockrill Bend Circle
Nashville, TN 37209

Vendor Spotlight

Snyder Entertainment is Nashville’s premier DJ entertainment company. They specialize in DJ entertainment, photo booths and decor lighting for all types of special events.

Brian Snyder

Brian is the owner and founder of Snyder Entertainment

1. How did you get into this business?
My first career was in morning radio here in Nashville and as I learned more about private and special events, this was a path I wanted to take. I loved radio, but I always wanted to connect with more people. In radio, I was in a studio, here I get to meet clients, shake hands and hear their stories.

2. How long have you been in this business?
This is our 14th year in business

3.What events do you enjoy working the most?
Our team performs at over 200 events annually and a good portion of those events are weddings. Weddings and corporate events are our favorites.

4. Have you worked with Elliott events? If so, did you enjoy working with us?
We have worked many events with Tiffany and the Elliott events crew. We enjoy the camaraderie of the conversations, artistic vision brought to each event and the level of professionalism on display.

5. What sets you apart from your competition?
The bottom line is fairly simple in our book. All DJ’s play music and we all have gear. What sets us apart is that our ultimate goal is to offer “white glove” treatment to our customers from the time they inquire about our services and even after the last song plays. We provide exclusive online planning tools that is simply unmatched in the Nashville market. Our product offerings are extensive which adds value to our clients as they can go from dealing with multiple vendors to simply having “one hand to shake” with our entertainment team.

6. Are there any other services that you provide, such as lighting design?
We offer lighting decor and design, photo booths, instagram print stations and more.
Our blog has additional insight: http://briansnyderentertainment.com/blog/

7. How extensive is your music library or song list? What genres can you cover? Can I give you a specific list of songs I want or don’t want played?
Our library is ever expanding and extremely extensive. We pay for “cloud” based internet services that allow our team to download nearly any song that has been recorded by a label. Our exclusive online planning portal allows you to create a Must Play List and a Do Not Play List

8. Do you act as the “emcee” and make all of the announcements?
All our team members are professional DJ’s and Emcees. We have a monthly staff meeting and training session along with quarterly and annually based training seminars to enhance both of these skills.

9. How would you define your “style” when making announcements?
Our team is very polished and planned. We like to partner with our clients throughout the planning process so we can really understand their vision for their event and then not only do we want to execute, but also help facilitate the evening as discussed. No surprises for our clients and offering a clean production for their guests.

At Snyder Entertainment they take great pride in customizing every event to your specific request. Their company focuses on music entertainment, photo booths and lighting design. If you believe that entertainment plays a significant role in the success of an exceptional event; partner with them and they will create an evening to remember!

Their difference is that outside of providing top notch entertainment; they will offer first class customer service from start to finish.

Snyder Entertainment is committed to offering an experience to its audience

Intern Spotlight

Meet Taylor Klingenmeyer

School: MTSU

Major: Organizational Communication

Hobbies: Hiking, Socializing, Promoting, Dancing, Planning and Working Events!

Fun Fact: A group of my friends planned a music festival called music in the Middle Modern Arts Festival and had over 100 bands perform there and sold 3,500 tickets.

What made you interested in this internship?

Junamae an employee of Elliott Events told me about the internship but I have always wanted to shadow a wedding planner.

What are you most excited about interning with Elliott Events?

I am most excited to get hands-on experience and advice. Also to learn from experience. I am also excited to make memories for people by helping with all of the events!

Welcome to the Elliott Events team Taylor!