Showcase Recap!

Thank you to all of the vendors who exhibited and all of the brides who attended this year's Clarksville Brides Wedding & Event Showcase! The bridal show was on January 12, 2014 at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center. Showcase events, including bridal games and a fashion show featuring gowns and formal wear from Wedding Belles, Men's Warehouse, and Special Occasions Plus Bridal, were emceed by We Bring the Party Events.

The showcase also featured live performances by Brio and a fitness demo by Boot Camp Challenge.

And you can't forget about our signature event, the Cake Dive! One lucky bride left the showcase with a diamond pendant courtesy of McKenzie & Smiley Jewelers!

Click here to visit ClarksvilleBrides.com for more photos from the showcase. Brides and grooms, if you're still looking for your perfect wedding vendors, click here to check out our exhibitor list!

All Photos by Joan of Art Photography

Website: ClarksvilleBrides.com
Facebook: facebook.com/clarksvillebrides
Email: info@clarksvillebrides.com
Phone: 931-920-4220

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

Sushi Class

Interested in learning how to make sushi? Chef Ross Wilson of Fire & Ice not only offers outstanding catering services and gorgeous hand carved ice sculptures, he also teaches sushi classes!

"‎* SUSHI LOVERS *
Join us friday October 26, 2012 at Ingredients Downtown as Chef Ross teaches you the basics of sushi preparation and how to make all of his very own sushi favorites. Come hungry!

Class begins 6:00 pm
Price is $35 per person
Please contact Mitchell @ 931-542-6935 to sign up" -Fire & Ice, Facebook.com


Fire & Ice Hand Carved Ice
Website: fireandicetn.com
Email: CaterYourDay@yahoo.com
Phone: 931-220-2610
Facebook: facebook.com/pages/Fire-Ice/236372293077515

Congrats Fire & Ice!

Congratulations to Ross Wilson of Fire & Ice Catering for filling his two Sushi classes at Ingredients! "I initially had just one Sushi class date, but the response was so great, that I scheduled another class & that one is now filled up as well."
-Ross Wilson, Fire & Ice Catering
Are you interested in taking a sushi class with Fire & Ice?? Contact Ross Wilson at 931-220-2610 or via email cateryourday@yahoo.com to find out more information about a possible 3rd class.

Fire & Ice Catering
Website: fireandicetn.com/wp
Email: cateryourday@yahoo.com
Phone: 931-220-2610
Facebook: facebook.com/pages/Fire-Ice-TN-Catering-Hand-Carved-Ice/236372293077515

Welcome Relish!

Welcome to our newest ClarksvilleBrides.com member, Relish! Relish is a unique eatery, bakery, and catering service located right here in Clarksville, TN. Relish specializes in making your wedding day unique with custom designed and affordable menus, FREE consultations and tastings, buffet style presentation, and custom designed wedding and groom's cakes. Stop by their restaurant today to taste some of their amazing appetizers, salads, gourmet sandwiches, pastas, pizzas, etc.

Relish
149 Kender Rhea Ct
Clarksville, TN 37043
Monday-Thursday 11am-7pm
Friday 11am-9pm LIVE MUSIC NIGHT
Saturday 11am-9pm KIDS EAT FREE!
Sunday CLOSED!
Website: relisheatery.com
Phone: (931) 542-6482
Facebook: facebook.com/pages/Relish-A-Unique-Eatery-Bakery-Catering/121019331293634

Welcome Fire & Ice!

Fire & Ice Catering is the premier catering service in Clarksville, TN. From wedding receptions to company events, Fire & Ice can cater any kind of event. "I will work with you to create the perfect menu that fits your exact style, occasion and budget." -fireandicetn.com/wp

Fire & Ice also specializes in hand crafted ice sculptures, artfully executed by Owner and Executive Chef Ross Wilson. Visit their website fireandicetn.com/wp to view samples of their work and find out all about their catering services and ice sculpting.

Fire & Ice Catering
Website: fireandicetn.com/wp
Email: cateryourday@yahoo.com
Phone: 931-220-2610
Facebook: facebook.com/pages/Fire-Ice-TN-Catering-Hand-Carved-Ice/236372293077515

Ch-Ch-Changes

We've got some new "stuff" (for lack of a better word) goin' down on the ClarksvilleBrides.com site! Venues have been split into 2 categories: Tennessee and Kentucky. For all you brides-to-be out there, be sure to check out both sections of the site. We have SO many amazing bridal shower, rehearsal dinner, ceremony, and reception venue options, so don't let state lines be your boundaries. :)

Cakes and Catering have also parted ways (no hard feelings). :) One of our newest website members, Ms. Ann's Restaurant and TeaHouse, not only offers delicious catering at their venue, but will also deliver to your venue!

We've also posted a new featured wedding - click here to check it out - Ryan & Joann had a ClarksvilleBrides.com member-packed wedding last fall and we'll be blogging about all of the details next month.

We gained 3 fantastic new website members this month, Simply Timeless Events, Twilight Photography, and Katie Wright Photography. If you haven't had a chance to check out their sites, definitely take the time to do so. They are all fabulous new additions to the ClarksvilleBrides.com community!

And one of our old members (that came out wrong...sorry Bethany!) Bethany Ann Photography has a brand spankin new ad on the site. Click here to check it out!

That's all the changes for now! But there's more to come, so stay tuned...

Help from the Hilton

So, I just recently (like yesterday) discovered how awesome the Hilton Garden Inn website is! The wedding section of the site is totally wedding planning friendly, including a Wedding Checklist and all the information you need to plan your perfect Hilton Garden Inn wedding!


My favorite part of the site has to be their room layout software. You can download the software from their site and create the seating arrangement for your event. This is SO great, because it gives you the exact layout and dimensions of the room that you'll be using at your specific Hilton Garden Inn. You then create your custom room layout and you can email the design to the hotel, so they know exactly how the room should be arranged. I LOVE it!! Click here to check it out!

For my budget brides, HGI offers wedding planning assistance and on-site banquet facilities, providing delicious food and top-notch service! "Hilton Garden Inn is proof positive that it's possible to plan an exquisite wedding for a modest price." -hiltongardeninn.hilton.com

"Garden Inns also are equipped with an array of common-sense conveniences, including:
In-room microwave & refrigerator
Complimentary high-speed Internet access
24-hour complimentary business center
Pavilion Pantry® convenience mart
Fitness center & Stay-fit Kit™
Swimming pool and whirlpool
Get more value out of your Hilton wedding with Hilton Garden Inn."
-hiltongardeninn.hilton.com

Contact our local Hilton Garden Inn at 931-647-1096 for more info about their wedding services!

Photos courtesy of Bethany Ann Photography; Gowns courtesy of Something Blue Bridal Shoppe

Hilton Garden Inn
290 Alfred Thun Road (at Exit 4)
Clarksville, TN
Phone: 931-647-1096
Email: tara.craig@hilton.com

Manager's Special

Manager's Special Discount from C&K Catering & Personal Chef Services: Book a catering consultation with C&K this week, and you'll be eligible to receive an additional $100 OFF your wedding meal (this would be on top of the 15% discount that Chef Corey already offers to bridal show attendees).

You have to book your appointment by TODAY, Sunday, March 13 and you will receive the discount when you attend the consultation and reserve C&K for your wedding day. Just to clarify, you don't have to have the consultation by today, you just have to book it by today! Here's some FAQ about catering consultations from C&K Catering & Personal Chef Services Business Manager, Kristie L. Sibley:

What Can You Expect At A Consultation Appointment?

At the consultation we will assist you with menu planning and selection. We also provide estimates for the cost of services. In addition, we will be happy to discuss other services that we offer such as Event Planning, Décor & Design, Linen & Dinnerware Rentals, Wedding Cakes, Wait Staffing & Bartending & Entertainment Services.

So What Do I Do Next?

Book Your Appointment!!! You do not have to have an appointment this week, you just have to book it! We highly recommend a consultation appointment where we can answer any of your questions. Please email sales@chefcorey.com with your preferred consultation appointment date & time or you can fill out the event questionnaire on our website at www.chefcorey.com at the "contact us" page. Our consultation hours are Mon - Thurs between 5pm -7pm central time. We book appointments at 5 pm and 6:30pm.

Where Will the Consultation Take Place?

Good Question! The consultation will take place at our sales office - Cummins Station 209 10th Ave South Suite 332 Nashville TN 37203 OR at our Clarksville location Emmanuel Family Life Center Dining Facility 303 Fairview Lane Clarksville, TN.

You can view all of Chef Corey's 6 featured menus on their recently renovated website, www.chefcorey.com (just click on the menus tab). Don't forget to contact C&K TODAY for your consultation, and you'll be on your way to your $100 discount!

C&K Soul Foods Catering & Personal Chef Services
Website: www.chefcorey.com
Phone: 888-484-5111
Facebook: www.facebook.com/ckcatering
Email: catering@chefcorey.com

New Websites

New websites for 2 of our ClarksvilleBrides.com members, The Cake Artist and C&K Soul Foods Catering & Personal Chef Services!

The Cake Artist's new site features a Wedding Cake Gallery and Groom's Cake Gallery, pricing information, and valuable details about the cakes that they have to offer. "The Cake Artist offers the finest in traditional handcrafted European style wedding cakes. We also offer a full range of occasion cakes including Birthday, Anniversary, Baby/Bridal Showers, Graduation and Holiday celebrations. Anything from simple sheet cakes to 3D sculptured cakes are available." -thecakeartistonline.com


C&K Soul Foods Catering & Personal Chef Services is also debuting their newly renovated site. From a wide variety of menus (Breakfast & Brunch, Lunch, Banquet & Reception, etc) to an extensive list of personal chef services, Chef Corey's new site is a one-stop shop for all of your catering needs. "Imagine your event inspired by elegance & excellence with a fine dining experience that you won’t forget. Let C&K Catering create that special memory and moment just for you." -www.chefcorey.com

The Cake Artist
Website: thecakeartistonline.com
Phone: (270)522-8901

C&K Soul Foods Catering & Personal Chef Services
Website: www.chefcorey.com
Phone: 888-484-5111
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/pages/CK-Soul-Foods-Catering-Personal-Chef-Services/57783327926
Email: catering@chefcorey.com

Holiday Pie Sale

Holiday Catering available from C & K Catering

C & K Catering News

Chef Corey always offers a 15% discount to Clarksville/Hopkinsville area brides PLUS if you can tell him what soup he prepared on last Fridays' Talk of the Town, you will get an additional 5% off for a total of a 20% discount on your catered package! Call C & K Catering today!

C & K Catering News

C & K Catering proudly announces:


· Chef Corey and Team CK of C&K Catering has been called upon to cater a 300 person party out in Denver Colorado on Sept 29th. They will bring back pictures of the event.

· Chef Corey will be featured again on Nashville’s Channel 4 “Talk of The Town” noonday show on October 22nd, presenting some of his Fall Themed Presentation, “Educating the Palate”.

Downtown TONIGHT

Chef Corey (of C & K Catering) will be "Educating The Palate" at tonight's 1st Thursday's ArtWalk in Clarksville at the Ingredients: For the Gourmet in You Store from 5-8pm. He will be showcasing locally grown foods and cooking demos. Along with him will be the oh so savvy jazz singer Kristie L. Sibley