Featured | Winter Romance Wedding in Clarksville TN - By Shea Photography

Featured by Clarksville Brides: Winter Romance in Clarksville TN - By Shea Photography
 Meredith and Jordan hosted a romantic winter wedding held at The Belle Hollow in Clarksville, TN. After seeing this affair, I'm going to vote that more brides choose winter and all it's charm for their "theme"!

Surrounded by evergreen pine, candles, and hints of glamour... you couldn't help but feel the love. This day oozed romance. The couple only added to the atmosphere with their high school sweetheart story. Meredith even wore her high school prom shoes from their first big date! Can't get much sweeter than that.

Photographer : By Shea Photography

Unplugged | Let the love be the focus

  You may have heard the buzzword “unplugged” with brides and photographers
about wedding ceremonies over the last couple of years. What IS an unplugged
wedding? Basically, the couple formally asks their guests to put away their cell phones
and cameras during the ceremony so that everyone
can be “in the moment” with you as you share your
vows and exchange your rings. Professional photos
can be- and have been- ruined by guests standing in
the way or having their camera flashes go off at
inopportune times. Not to mention that you have
probably spent a pretty penny on your professional
photographer, who will surely be getting fabulous
shots throughout the ceremony. 

Sounds great, right? Here are a few to tips to help UnPlug your Wedding

1. Include it in your program.
If you are planning to have a program, include a note
mentioning something like “We invite you to be present with us during our ceremony. Please leave the photo and video taking up to the professionals. Sit back, laugh, cry, and be completely with us as we commit our love.”

2. Post a sign
Posting a sign at the entrance to ceremony can let guest know your preference and also let you have fun getting crafty!

3. Ask the officiant to make an announcement.
The easiest way to ensure that guests know what you prefer is to have your officiant make a small announcement shortly before the ceremony begins. This way your lovely Uncle Bob can’t pretend that he didn’t see the program and make your ceremony extra special with his 1980’s camcorder.

4. Set them free at the reception
If you know that your guests can’t and won’t enjoy the party without getting it all on camera, let them go for it at the reception! This is the time for selfies, Snapchats, and copious Instagram posts. You can even set up a custom #hashtag for your wedding ← genius!

Some brides can’t imagine asking this of their friends and family. They love that everyone wants to help document their day. But, for those who want to keep it all about the moment - having an unplugged wedding can help ensure that your day is as love filled and as photo bomb free as possible. 

- Mary Satterlee, Ruby June Photography 
    This article can be also found in the 2015 issue of the Clarksville Brides magazine.

Alison + JW: The Planner

ClarksvilleBrides.com Featured Wedding: Alison + JW

Alison and JW hired Every Detail Events by Amber to coordinate their wedding day. "It was such a pleasure to coordinate Alison and JW's wedding day. They were the sweetest couple and had an amazing wedding party! Alison was so organized and had everything laid out for me to coordinate their wedding exactly as she wanted it! I loved everything about their wedding from the tree planting part of their ceremony to the bouquets and centerpieces! It was such a pleasure and a great time to coordinate their wedding for them!" -Amber Hoard, Every Detail Events by Amber

(photos by Elizabeth Thompson Photography)

Don't forget to click here to see more photos and details from Alison and JW's Featured Wedding on ClarksvilleBrides.com!

Every Detail Events by Amber
Facebook: facebook.com/pages/Every-Detail-Events-by-Amber/135987506449345
Phone: 931-436-1461
Email: everydetaileventsbyamber@gmail.com

Alison + JW: The Venue

ClarksvilleBrides.com Featured Wedding: Alison + JW

Alison and JW held their wedding day at Freedom Point Pavilion. Their ceremony took place under the pavilion, with their reception inside.

If you're looking for more info about Freedom Point, click here to visit their Featured Venue page on ClarksvilleBrides.com.

(photos by Elizabeth Thompson Photography)

And don't forget to click here to see Elizabeth Thompson Photography's gorgeous photos from Alison and JW's Featured Wedding on ClarksvilleBrides.com!

Freedom Point Pavilion
Address: 1188 Cumberland Drive, Clarksville, TN 37040
Contact Clarksville Parks and Recreation
Phone: 931-645-7476
Email: libertypark@cityofclarksville.com
Website: cityofclarksville.com/libertypark

Alison + JW: The Florist

ClarksvilleBrides.com Featured Wedding: Alison + JW

Alison and JW got their flowers, including Alison's fabulous bridal bouquet (see photos below), from Sango Village Florist. "The experienced florists at Sango Village Florist can be trusted to create the ideal flower arrangement for your special occasion...Every bouquet from Sango Village Florist is carefully arranged with the freshest flowers in Clarksville..." -sangovillageflorist.com

(photos by Elizabeth Thompson Photography)

And don't forget to click here to see Elizabeth Thompson Photography's gorgeous photos from Alison and JW's Featured Wedding on ClarksvilleBrides.com!

Sango Village Florist

3381 Hwy 41A South

Clarksville, TN 37043

Phone: (931)358-3300

Website: sangovillageflorist.com

Facebook: facebook.com/pages/Sango-Village-Florist/42268424838

Alison + JW: The DJ & Photobooth

ClarksvilleBrides.com Featured Wedding: Alison + JW

Alison and JW hired We Bring the Party Events to provide DJ Services and a Photo Booth for their wedding day. We Bring the Party Events offers a range of services and solutions for any event including DJ Services, Photobooths, and Event Lighting. "Congrats to JW and Alison. The new Bryant's were a real pleasure to work with!" -We Bring the Party Events, Facebook.com

We Bring the Party Events provides the experience and professionalism to make your event easier and better! Be sure to check out their website, webringthepartyevents.com,  for more details about their services.

And don't forget to click here to see Elizabeth Thompson Photography's gorgeous photos from Alison and JW's Featured Wedding on ClarksvilleBrides.com!

We Bring the Party Events
Michael + Ellen Emrick
Phone: 931-220-3750
Website: webringthepartyevents.com
Facebook: facebook.com/webringthepartyevents
Email: webringthepartyevents@gmail.com

Alison + JW: The Photographer

ClarksvilleBrides.com Featured Wedding: Alison + JW

We've posted a NEW featured wedding, highlighting Alison and JW's wedding day! Alison and JW hired Elizabeth Thompson Photography to photograph their wedding day. “Alison and JW are one of the sweetest, and most fun couples I’ve ever had the pleasure of working with. Their wedding day was easygoing and enjoyable for everyone involved. Of course it always helps when a couple is so head over heels in love like JW and Alison. I cannot say enough about this beautiful couple. I know their years together will be filled with love and laughter!” -Elizabeth Thompson, Elizabeth Thompson Photography

Click here to see Elizabeth Thompson Photography's gorgeous photos from Alison and JW's 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

Summer Social: July 16

Attention Wedding Professionals! Join us at our upcoming Clarksville Brides Summer Social! This networking event is open to ALL wedding vendors so invite your fellow event professionals for this fun evening at The Tanglewood House. Join us at 6:00 pm on Wednesday, July 16, 2014 at 1601 Madison Street in Clarksville, Tennessee. Food at the event will be provided by PSR Events.

Clarksville Brides Summer Social

July 16, 2014

@ The Tanglewood House

1601 Madison Street, Clarksville, TN

6:00 pm

The Tanglewood House

1601 Madison Street • Clarksville, TN

Website: partystationrentals.com/tanglewood-house

Phone: 931-906-5867  

Facebook: facebook.com/TheTanglewoodHouse

PSR Events
1601 Madison Street • Clarksville, TN
Website: partystationrentals.com
Phone: 931-906-5867
Facebook: facebook.com/PSREvents

*Photo Booth Special*

Looking for a fun way to entertain your guests at your reception? "PSR Events has a GREAT photo booth and if you make your reservation in June we will give it to you for $395 for 2 hours! This is a phenomenal deal! (Includes attendant, printed pictures on site, mailed 8GB keepsake thumb drive, and props) Call (931) 906-5867 to book!" -PSR Events - Party Station Rentals, Facebook.com

PSR Events
1601 Madison Street • Clarksville, TN
Website: partystationrentals.com
Phone: 931-906-5867
Facebook: facebook.com/PSREvents

Country Club Updates

We are lovin' this new outdoor ceremony area the Clarksville Country Club! The view is absolutely gorgeous, plus there's plenty of room on the concrete for seating. For more information about this new outdoor space, contact the Clarksville Country Club at (931) 647-5674 or e-mail dashcraft@clkcountryclub.com. Also, be sure to click here to visit facebook.com/FairwayEvents and then "Like" their Facebook page to stay up to date on all of their amazing specials and promotions.

Clarksville Country Club
334 Fairway Dr, Clarksville, TN 37043
Phone: (931) 647-5674
Website: clarksvillecountryclub.com
Facebook: facebook.com/clarksvillecountryclub, facebook.com/FairwayEvents
Email: dashcraft@clkcountryclub.com

Mother's Day Deliveries

The clock is ticking down! Don't forget to order your Mother's Day flowers asap! Lucky for you, two of the finest florists in town, Sango Village Florist and Forget Me Not Florist & Gift Shop, are here to help. "Who LOVES their mom??? Send flowers from us and order today! Friday deliveries are almost full but you still have Saturday to make her feel extra special!!" -Sango Village Florist, Facebook.com

If you want to get a gift for mom to go with those flowers, you MUST stop by Forget Me Not Florist & Gift Shop. Forget Me Not has lots of great gift ideas for mom, so be sure to stop by to see all that they have to offer.

Sango Village Florist

3381 Hwy 41A South

Clarksville, TN 37043

Phone: (931)358-3300

Website: sangovillageflorist.com

Facebook: facebook.com/pages/Sango-Village-Florist/42268424838

Forget Me Not Florist & Gift Shop
237 South Ewing Street
Guthrie, Kentucky 42234
Phone: 270-483-1406
Website: forgetmenotfloristandgiftshop.com
Email: helensflowers@charter.net
Facebook: facebook.com/pages/Forget-Me-Not-Florist-Gift-Shop/1395893804001877

ClarksvilleBrides.com Updates

We've got lots of new exciting gallery updates! We've updated our Ring and Bouquet Galleries with new photos by Cavallini Photography, Katie Wright Photography, and Bethany Ann Photography. Click here to visit the updated Ring Gallery and click here to visit the updated Bouquet Gallery to view these new photos on ClarksvilleBrides.com. We've also added a new color palette inspiration board featuring photos by Cavallini Photography. Click here to check it out.

(photo by Katie Wright Photography)

(photo by Bethany Ann Photography)

(photo by Cavallini Photography)

Welcome Carousel House!

Welcome to our newest ClarksvilleBrides.com member, The Carousel House Wedding & Event Venue! The Carousel House offers a full palette of services for 2 - 150 guests with affordable and flexible indoor/outdoor amenities.

The Carousel House's services include:

* Weddings 
* On-site Officiant
* Elopement Packages 
* Vow Renewals 
* Encore Weddings 
* Receptions 
* Rehearsal Dinners 
* Bridal Luncheons & Teas
* Bridal & Engagement Portraits
* Boudoir Photo Sessions
* Corporate Meetings
* Workshops & Training
* Executive Meetings
* Photo & Video Sessions
* Life Celebrations

For a detailed overview of their continually expanding repertoire of services that will be designed to meet your personal event needs, please call (615) 212 2185 or email TheCarouselHouse@gmail.com for a personal consultation.

The Carousel House Wedding & Event Venue
501 5th Ave W
Springfield, TN 37172
Website: TheCarouselHouse.com
Facebook: facebook.com/TheCarouselHouse
Phone: 615.212.2185
Email: TheCarouselHouse@gmail.com

Spring Into Savings!

The Clarksville Country Club has a special offer going on through the end of this month. Book your event at the club by April 30, 2014 and pay a banquet room rental of only $500! "There are a few more days to take advantage of this limited-time offer! Call Debbie at 931.647.5674 to book your special event now!" -Clarksville Country Club Events, Facebook.com

Clarksville Country Club
334 Fairway Dr, Clarksville, TN 37043
Phone: (931) 647-5674
Website: clarksvillecountryclub.com
Facebook: facebook.com/clarksvillecountryclub, facebook.com/FairwayEvents
Email: dashcraft@clkcountryclub.com

20% off PROMotion!

SALE SALE SALE!

Check out this ah-mazing prom sale going on at Wedding Belles:

"We have decided to have another PROMotion! Now through April 19th we will have 20% off all in-stock prom dresses! This doesn't apply to special orders. Come by and check us out! We are here until 7:00 today! Just mention this ad!" -Wedding Belles, Facebook.com

Click here to read the sale info on the Wedding Belles Facebook page, and while you're there, give em a "Like" so you can stay up to date on all of their sales and promotions.

Wedding Belles

534 Madison Street, Clarksville, TN 37040

Phone: 931-603-9696

Website: WeddingBellesClarksville.com

Email: Info@WeddingBellesClarksville.com

Facebook: facebook.com/weddingbellesclarksville

Videography Special

Interested in reserving a videographer for your wedding day? Now's the perfect time to book Turning Point Productions! They are donating "10% of all video production services booked during the month of April to St Jude's. This includes wedding videos, virtual tours, commercials, instructional videos, etc. These services can be for any date, during any month, they just have to be reserved by April 30, 2014. Contact us at 931-920-4220 or info@turningpointproductions.com for more information!"

-turningpointvideography.blogspot.com

Turning Point Productions

Website: turningpointproductions.com

Phone: 931-920-4220

Email: info@turningpointproductions.com

Blog: turningpointvideography.blogspot.com

Facebook: facebook.com/turningpointvideography

Featured on TODAY

Exciting news for a couple of our favorite local vendors! Kelly and Will's Brightfield Farm wedding, coordinated by Visions by Debra, has been featured on TODAY Style. Click here to visit today.com/style/sweet-garden-wedding-brings-vintage-style-tennessee-barn-2D12111330 to check out their vintage, country chic wedding day from last June.

(photo by Swanky Fine Art Weddings)

If you like what you see, be sure to reserve a spot in Vision's Dream Wedding 101 Bridal Workshop. The workshop includes presentations to help brides with budgets, timelines, decor, selecting their gowns, make up and setting up hotel blocks. The event also features Q & A with top wedding vendors AND breakfast will be provided. Reserve your spot ASAP for the workshop by e-mailing visions08@twc.com. Seating is limited. Tickets are $25 per guest. Click here for more information about the event.

Dream Wedding 101 Bridal Workshop

Saturday, April 19, 2014

10:30 am - 3:00 pm

Hampton Inn, 210 Richard Mills Dr, Hopkinsville, KY 42240

Visions by Debra

(270) 887-9231

(270) 889-7989

Website: visionsbydebra.com

Email: visions08@twc.com

Facebook: facebook.com/pages/Visions-by-Debra-Harris/164165960346378

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

Grand Re-Opening

Have plans for this Saturday, March 29? Stop by Forget Me Not Florist & Gift Shop, formerly Helen's Flowers Florist & Gift Shop, for their Grand Re-Opening! "Don't forget this Saturday to take a drive to Guthrie, KY and checkout all the cool ideas for spring and summer. Bring the coupon. [see right]" -Forget Me Not Florist & Gift Shop, Facebook.com

Forget Me Not Florist & Gift Shop
237 South Ewing Street
Guthrie, Kentucky 42234
Phone: 270-483-1406
Website: forgetmenotfloristandgiftshop.com
Email: helensflowers@charter.net
Facebook: facebook.com/pages/Forget-Me-Not-Florist-Gift-Shop/1395893804001877

Welcome Clarksville Country Club!

Welcome to our newest ClarksvilleBrides.com member, Clarksville Country Club! "Book your special day at the Clarksville Country Club. Whether you are planning a large or small wedding, we can accommodate your needs! Schedule a Visit to the Club and check out our beautiful ballroom or relaxing terrace. Let us make your event extra special with our Chef's delicious dishes and our outstanding level of service...

Special social events are held on a regular basis at the club. From special themed dining every week to four course, gourmet dinners, unique dining events for our members are always being planned.

Clarksville Country Club also has the unique opportunity to host your Wedding, Class Reunion, Bridal and Baby Showers, and many more special once-in-a-lifetime events for both members and nonmembers. Please contact the Administrative Office today at 931.647.5674." -clarksvillecountryclub.com

Clarksville Country Club
334 Fairway Dr, Clarksville, TN 37043
Phone: (931) 647-5674
Website: clarksvillecountryclub.com
Facebook: facebook.com/clarksvillecountryclub
Email: dashcraft@clkcountryclub.com

Featured Venue: Kuttawa Harbor House

We've posted a new Featured Venue: Kuttawa Harbor House! With overnight accommodations, ballrooms, and garden terraces with views of Lake Barkley, this beautiful venue is perfect for your wedding day! Click here to visit the Kuttawa Harbor House's Featured Venue page to learn more about the venue!

Kuttawa Harbor House
1730 Lake Barkley Drive, Kuttawa, KY 42055
Website: kuttawaharborhouse.com
Phone: 270-883-2543
Email: phil@kuttawaharborhouse.com
Facebook: facebook.com/pages/Kuttawa-is-for-Lovers/205241425759