Gift Shop

Did you know that Helen's Flowers is not only a florist but also a gift shop? Some of their fabulous items include these WoodWick Candles products! (photo to right) "We have a full line of Woodwick candle products: mini, trilogy, medium and inspirational jars plus room spray, sachets, and spill proof. Let us deliver that special gift to someone or pick one for yourself." -Helen's Flowers Florist & Gift Shop, Facebook.com

Visit Helen's Flowers to see all of the wonderful items that they have to offer!

Helen's Flowers
237 South Ewing Street
Guthrie, Kentucky 42234
Phone: 270-483-1406
Website: helensflowersky.com
Email: helensflowers@charter.net
Facebook: facebook.com/pages/Helens-Flowers-Florist-Gift-Shop/212621958788960

It's Time to Vote!

Don't forget to vote in this year's Q Wedding Giveaway sponsored by ClarksvilleBrides.com! 36 couples each submitted a photo and essay in hopes of winning the Q Wedding Giveaway Prize Package, which includes:

*Wedding Bands from McKenzie & Smiley Jewelers
*Wedding Gown from Boyd's Bridal
*Ceremony Video from Turning Point Productions
*A Tux for the Groom & Best Man from Gent's Formal Wear
*Linens from Clarksville Linen Rental
*and more!

Voting ends on February 10, 2013. Go to q108.com or click here to vote for the couple you believe is most deserving to win the 2013 Q Wedding Giveaway!

Valentine's Day Dinner

Have you made your Valentine's Day plans yet?? Join the Hilton Garden Inn for their annual Valentine's Day Dinner! "As part of our Valentine's Day dinner, we will be offering a couples dinner which includes an appetizer to share, salad or soup for each person, two entrees and a dessert to share." -Hilton Garden Inn Clarksville

We've included a copy of the Valentine's Day dinner menu in this post (click on photo to enlarge). Everything looks delicious!! Hilton Garden Inn is also offering special room packages so you can treat your sweetheart to a Romance Package getaway. This package includes the night's stay, a bottle of wine, chocolate covered strawberries, and breakfast for two! Contact Hilton Garden Inn today to make your reservation!

Hilton Garden Inn

290 Alfred Thun Road (at Exit 4)

Clarksville, TN

Website: clarksville.hgi.com

Phone: 931-647-1096

Facebook: facebook.com/pages/Hilton-Garden-Inn-Clarksville/214785081877248

Bridal Expo

Hey Brides & Grooms! Still trying to find your perfect wedding vendors?? The 9th Annual Bridal Expo is next month on Sunday, February 17, 2013 from 1 pm to 5 pm at the James E. Bruce Convention Center!

"Tickets are $5.00 in advance and $8.00 at the door.
Work Shops, Fashion Shows & Great Prizes Throughout the day!
This is a one-stop shop for every Bride to find all of her needs in one place

If you are interested in joining us or if you have questions regarding the Expo, please contact: Peggy Everett at 270-707-7000 or 877-452-3836 or peggyeverett@bruceconventioncenter.com" -bruceconventioncenter.com

James E. Bruce Convention Center

303 Conference Center Drive

Hopkinsville, KY, 42240

Website: bruceconventioncenter.com

Phone: 270-707-7000

Facebook: facebook.com/pages/James-E-Bruce-Convention-Center/292990498240

Valentine's Day Cards

"Valentine's Day is fast approaching...

Did you know that over 1Billion Valentine Cards will be sent world wide...

The average man will spend $170 on Valentine's Day. A total of $17 Billion will be spent on Valentine's Day...$4.1 Billion on Jewelry, $1.5 Billion on Candy, and $1.1 Billion on Gift Cards...

SendOutCards has it all...

You can send a real greeting card and gift right from your computer, iPad, iPhone or Smart Phone and the fraction of the Cost. Send your first card for free - no obligation, no sign up requirements or fees." -ThoseCardFolks, Facebook.com

Those Card Folks
Website: thosecardfolks.com
Phone: Alecia: 931-809-0089 or Michael: 931-801-9401
Facebook: facebook.com/ThoseCardFolks

Showcase Recap

This year's Clarksville Brides Wedding & Event Showcase was our biggest bridal show yet! We had more vendors, more brides, and more attendees than ever before! The showcase featured a variety of wedding professionals, live music from the Peter Moon Band, bridal games, the cake contest, the photo booth, our signature event, The Cake Dive, and more!

(photo by Joan of Art Photography)

Below we have the highlights film by Turning Point Productions from this year's show. The film includes photos by Joan of Art Photography, Cavallini Photography, and Katie Wright Photography. Enjoy!

Music: "Feel Again" by One Republic

Valentine's Day Special

Hey Brides & Grooms! If you're getting married before July 1, 2013 and you're still searching for a venue, you've got to check out this Valentine's Day special from Brightfield Farm:

"Is your wedding around the corner? Searching for a venue? From now until Valentine's Day Week, we are having a Valentine's Day Special for new brides getting married before July 1st, 2013!

If you book a wedding for any of our last available dates before July 1st 2013, you will receive a 20% discount!"

Contact info@brightfieldfarm.com for available dates and more information about the special.

 (photo to right: Save The Date Key Chain by PangaeaDesigns)

UPDATE: Jan 28, 2012 - DUE TO IT'S GREAT SUCCESS. THIS PROMOTION HAS ENDED EARLY. ALL OF THE OPEN DATES BEFORE JULY 1, 2013 AT BRIGHTFIELD FARM HAVE BEEN BOOKED. CONGRATS TO ALL THE LUCKY BRIDES GETTING MARRIED AT THIS VENUE!

Side note: If you were unable to make it to the 2013 Clarksville Brides Wedding & Event Showcase, then you missed checking out Brightfield Farm's gorgeous booth. Here's a little peak in to their booth (see below) - we love the backdrop! The folks at Brightfield Farm are (obviously) so creative - we can just imagine how beautiful the weddings at their venue are!

Brightfield Farm
2887 Lylewood Road
Woodlawn, Tennessee 37191
Website: brightfieldfarm.com
Facebook: facebook.com/pages/Brightfield-Farm/151844791595382
Email: info@brightfieldfarm.com

2013 Q Wedding Giveaway!

It's that time of year again - time for the 4th annual Q Wedding Giveaway! The contest, sponsored by ClarksvilleBrides.com, allows engaged couples to submit their picture and an essay for a chance to win a wedding package including:

*Wedding Bands from McKenzie & Smiley Jewelers
*Wedding Gown from Boyd's Bridal
*Ceremony Video from Turning Point Productions
*A Tux for the Groom & Best Man from Gent's Formal Wear
*Linens from Clarksville Linen Rental
*and more!

The deadline to enter is the January 28, 2013, so click here to check out the complete list of prizes and to submit your photo and essay for a chance to win!

Updated Website

We are loving the updated & improved Visions by Debra website! "Have been working on our web site and I am pleased to say that it is up and running. I love it, check it out." -Visions by Debra Harris, Facebook.com

The new site features a photo gallery, client testimonials, a featured vendor of the month, and more! Click here to visit the newly updated site to learn all about Visions by Debra!


Visions by Debra
(270) 887-9231
(270) 889-7989
Website: visionsbydebra.com
Facebook: facebook.com/pages/Visions-by-Debra-Harris/164165960346378
Blog: visionsbydebra.blogspot.com
Invitations: visionsbydebra.cceasy.com
Twitter: twitter.com/VisionsbyDebra

Love of My Life

Hey guys! It's never too early to purchase a Valentine's Day gift for that special someone in your life! Check out this great gift idea from McKenzie & Smiley Jewelers. "Pandora's 'Love of Your Life' bracelet sets are here and even include their own beautiful porcelain jewelry box. They're going fast, we've only got 5 left!" -McKenzie and Smiley Jewelers, Facebook.com

McKenzie and Smiley Jewelers

2794 Wilma Rudolph Blvd, Clarksville, TN

931-553-0555

2321 Madison Street, Clarksville, TN (Next to Sango Walmart)

931-553-8790

Website: mckenziesmiley.com

Facebook: facebook.com/pages/McKenzie-and-Smiley-Jewelers/64849864657

Blog: mckenziesmiley.wordpress.com

Fresh Flower Tips

Check out this fresh flower tip from Helen's Flowers: "So you just had flowers delivered? Keep fresh flowers away from drafts or extreme temperatures that can quickly dry out the flowers and cause wilting. Do not place your arrangement near fruit or cigarette smoke as the ethylene gas is detrimental to many flowers. Most flowers will last longer under cool conditions, therefore, not in windows and direct sunlight where higher temperatures can cause flowers to wilt." -Helen's Flowers Florist & Gift Shop, Facebook.com

Click here to "like" the Helen's Flowers Florist & Gift Shop facebook page, where you can see photos of their recent arrangements and receive more fresh flower tips!

Helen's Flowers
237 South Ewing Street
Guthrie, Kentucky 42234
Phone: 270-483-1406
Website: helensflowersky.com
Email: helensflowers@charter.net
Facebook: facebook.com/pages/Helens-Flowers-Florist-Gift-Shop/212621958788960

Italian Cooking Class

Ross Wilson, owner of Fire & Ice, will be teaching an Italian Sauces cooking class on February 21, 2013 from 6:30-8:30 pm at Ingredients in downtown Clarksville. "Love Italian food?! Join me for my traditional Italian sauces class. I will be demonstrating how to make Marinara, Alfredo, Picatta, Marsala, al a Vodka, and of course pasta will be served." -Fire & Ice, Facebook.com 

Contact Fire & Ice today for more information about the upcoming cooking class!

Fire & Ice
Website: fireandicetn.com
Email: CaterYourDay@yahoo.com
Phone: (931) 257-3196
Facebook: facebook.com/pages/Fire-Ice/236372293077515

January Special

Check out this month's special from Clarksville Linen Rental: "25% off ALL white tablecloths! That's right folks, all in-stock white tablecloths are 25% OFF!!! This special is valid for ANY 2013 rental date - we just need your contract & deposit by the end of this month. Be sure to contact us today to take advantage of this great deal! Call 931-920-4220 or e-mail info@clarksvillelinenrental.com." -clarksvillelinenrental.blogspot.com

Be sure to stop by the Clarksville Linen Rental booth this weekend at the Clarksville Brides Wedding & Event Showcase on Sunday, January 13, 2013 from 12 pm to 4 pm at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center. Click here for details about the bridal show.

Clarksville Linen Rental

Phone: 931-920-4220

Website: clarksvillelinenrental.com

Facebook: facebook.com/clarksvillelinenrental

Email: info@clarksvillelinenrental.com

Blog: clarksvillelinenrental.blogspot.com

Brides - Pre-register by Jan 12!

Brides, don't forget to pre-register for the 2013 Clarksville Brides Wedding & Event Showcase!! The bridal show is THIS Sunday, January 13, 2013 at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center from noon to 4:00pm. Admission is normally $8 per person at the door, but it is just $5 per person for Pre-Registered Brides and their guests!! AND pre-registration also gains you expedited entry into the show! Pre-registration is open until 5pm on Saturday, January 12, 2013. Click here to pre-register for the event and be sure to print your $3 off coupon at the end of your registration.

Jacqueline & Michael: The Formal Wear

ClarksvilleBrides.com Featured Wedding: Jacqueline & Michael

Mike and his groomsmen rented their vests from Boyd's Bridal in Hopkinsville, Kentucky. Boyd's offers not only tuxedo and accessory rental, but they also sell wedding dresses, bridal accessories (shoes, jewelry, headbands/tiaras, garters, etc), prom dresses, and more! Visit Boyd's Bridal at 804 South Main Street in Hopkinsville for all your formal wear needs!

(photo by Elizabeth Thompson Photography)

Click here to visit the full Featured Wedding on ClarksvilleBrides.com!

Boyd's Bridal
804 South Main Street
Hopkinsville, KY
Phone: 270-889-0330
Website: boydsbridal.com
Email: boydsbridal@gmail.com
Facebook: facebook.com/pages/Boyds-Bridal-Formal-Wear/373368920495

Jacqueline & Michael: The Videographer

ClarksvilleBrides.com Featured Wedding: Jacqueline & Michael

Jackie and Mike hired Turning Point Productions to film their wedding day. "Jackie and Mike got married...on Jackie's family farm. They held their ceremony in front of a gazebo on the farm, while their guests sat perched on hay bails watching the happy couple commit their lives to one another. Their reception was in a huge, beautiful barn, surrounded by trees and fields. It was everything about southern weddings that I love! Jackie and Mike are such a happy, easy going couple - this laid back farm setting was just perfect for their wedding day!" -Danielle Lear, Turning Point Productions

Music:

"Broken" by Jack Johnson

Like what you see?? Be sure to visit Turning Point Productions in their booth at the upcoming Clarksville Brides Wedding & Event Showcase THIS Sunday, January 13, 2013 from 12-4 pm at the Wilma Rudolph  Event Center. Click here for details about the bridal show and click here to visit the full Featured Wedding on ClarksvilleBrides.com!

Turning Point Productions

Website: turningpointproductions.com

Phone: 931-920-4220

Email: info@turningpointproductions.com

Blog: turningpointvideography.blogspot.com

Facebook: facebook.com/turningpointvideography

Jacqueline & Michael: The Venue

ClarksvilleBrides.com Featured Wedding: Jacqueline & Michael

Jackie and Michael were the very first couple to get married at the brand new wedding and event venue, Burdoc Farms. "Burdoc Farms is a 700 acre family farm located 10 minutes North of Hopkinsville, KY. There is a 1000 square foot, hand hewn log cabin, a gazebo nestled in a tree grove and a 4000 square foot converted hay barn with hard wood floors and a stage area that are the perfect location for your outdoor wedding, whether formal, rustic, vintage or western. Sara and Jessica Shepherd can provide all inclusive wedding packages for the stress free bride, or just the venue for the do it yourself bride. Our team will work with you to accomodate your taste and budget. Burdoc Farms, Great Events Start Here!" -Sara & Jessica Shepherd Burdoc Farms Weddings & Events

(photos by Elizabeth Thompson Photography)

Click here to visit the full Featured Wedding on ClarksvilleBrides.com!

Burdoc Farms
1655 Pleasant Grove Road
Crofton, KY 42217
Phone: 270-424-8766
Website: burdocfarms.com
Email: burdocfarms@hotmail.com
Blog: burdocfarms.blogspot.com
Facebook: facebook.com/pages/Burdoc-Farms/155247387820086

Jacqueline & Michael: The Photographer

ClarksvilleBrides.com Featured Wedding: Jacqueline & Michael

Jackie and Mike hired Elizabeth Thompson Photography to photograph their wedding day. "One of the most exciting pieces of wedding photography is being part of such beautiful and emotional moments of a couples life. I love experiencing these moments with couples and seeing how every wedding has a different dynamic because of the personalities involved. Jacqueline and Michael are full of life. They embraced their wedding with fun and laughter. Their wedding was held at Burdoc Farms, a new wedding venue in our area, and it was the perfect place for their rustic country wedding. What I loved most about this wedding was how simply tasteful and elegant everything was, with that country chic feel! From my experience, the couples who truly enjoy their day let go of the stress and pressure of making everything perfect, and let the day unfold as it will. With any outdoor wedding there are concerns, especially with the photography, but with planning and experience, photographers tackle these issues to create lasting memories. Please enjoy some of the images from Jackie and Mike’s amazing wedding! If you like my work, don’t forget to stop by my Facebook page, and hit the like button." -Elizabeth Thompson, elizabeththompsonphotography.wordpress.com

Click here to view more of Elizabeth Thompson Photography's photos in the full Featured Wedding on ClarksvilleBrides.com!


Elizabeth Thompson Photography
Website: elizabeththompsonphotography.com
Phone: 931-338-6274
Email: Elizabeth@ElizabethThompsonPhotography.com
Facebook: facebook.com/PhotographybyElizabethThompson
Blog: elizabeththompsonphotography.wordpress.com
Pinterest: pinterest.com/etweddingphotos
Twitter: twitter.com/ETWeddingPhotos