Christina truly is the best wedding planner out there. Not only was she able to jump in last…read moreminute, under pressure and make my wedding day a true fairytale, but she also made me feel heard, understood, and was so excited for me. You can tell she truly loves her job and wants to make everyone's wedding day spectacular and perfect. Christina made it possible for my husband and I to have the wedding of our dreams! We're so grateful for her and all of her help. Not only did she go above and beyond in the most important things- like picking out a good florist, giving recommendations on caterers, tents, etc., but she also made sure to send us back to the hotel on our wedding night with extra entrées and cake because she knew we wouldn't have the time to eat while entertaining our guests. She would truly thought of everything, down to the smallest details!

One of the most exciting times of life is having a daughter to celebrate when the man she loves ask…read moreher to marry him. Recently our daughter, Allie, was joyfully engaged and the time had arrived for wedding planning. We agreed that the guidance of a Wedding Planner was definite, yet had no idea where to start. Not having sources that had used an independent wedding planner, we perused internet reviews and one name floated to the top over and over. Her reviews were stellar and her pictures exciting. Together we agreed to reached out the CHRISTINA LOGAN EVENTS and set up a meeting with Christina Logan. Aware that planning a wedding was complex - complicated by Allie's work schedule and with me living out of state - it was critical to find the right person to tackle our lives while pulling together the dream wedding. As Christina introduced herself, it was clear that we were in the presence of someone who was not only skilled at her craft but genuinely passionate about making Allie's special day perfect. Our anxiety slipped away, knowing we met our perfect wedding planner, we joyfully hired Christina Logan Events to plan Allie and Alex's wedding. Christina quickly presented a detail outline of our budget and put together a board of Allie's thoughts - dress ideas, colors and flowers - a highlight of her dream. It was spot on! Allie's text to Christina was "So excited! You're doing amazing pinpointing my vague idea!"  We were realizing the fortune of finding Christina, who was professional, dedicated, giving attention to detail that was beyond our comprehension. Before long, a delightful sense of humor emerged from Christina, making the entire planning process enjoyable and stress-free.   Christina worked effortlessly through every phase, no matter how big or small, ensuring everything was executed flawlessly. She respectfully listened to Allie's ideas, saw her vision, and worked tirelessly to bring it beautifully to life. (And thank God for that sense of humor which was fully appreciated when attention to numbers attending and table assignments were required). With everything perfectly in place prior to the wedding, on ceremony day, Christina was a stealth spirit of perfection. She set finial touches on tables, perfected the bridal cake, straightened the groomsmen, pinned my dress lining, oversaw food service and the entertainment, orchestrated the wedding party, ensured all facilities were well-maintained, and more. The evening flowed flawlessly as she guided Allie and Alex with calming ease and complete support .... Always with her lovely smile. At night's end, not missing a step, she had the getaway car packed and awaiting the new Mr. & Mrs., sparklers passed out, arms open sending Allie and Alex off with hugs. It was beautifully moving for me, Mother of the Bride. Christina was a highly treasured part of Allie's wedding journey. She also became a cherished friend, whom I miss speaking with weekly. We are forever grateful for this Angel - truly a gift from God. We highly recommend to all of you seeking someone to guide you through to your dream wedding - she is here - Christina Logan of Christina Logan Events.

Such a great experience! The decorations were exactly what we asked for and more! She was on time,…read moreprofessional, and very nice. Would highly recommend!

Jovia was absolutely great to work with! She was very easy to communicate with on our vision and…read morebudget. We worked with her on decorating an Airbnb for a bachelorette party that we were all traveling for, and she made it such a stress reliever. She went above and beyond by even making a balloon garland! Jovia also brought older supplies for us to use- free of charge and let us keep any additional supplies she wasn't using to decorate at our leisure. HIGHLY RECOMMEND her services!

This place is awesome! AND its FREE. Well, if you want to do everything yourself, you can search…read morethrough their list of vendors and look at their portfolios and wedding 101 will help you connect with them. They also offer planning services for a fee. I've only been once to check out the vendor portfolios and once for a bride mixer party. The vendor lists are short, only a few for each category so you don't get confused, but you also may not find the right one that fit your needs, so don't expect to get everything done here. The bride mixer i went to was awesome, we got to meet some great vendors. It's also a free event. I had a great time, and meet some vendors that I didn't even think of looking for. This place is great if you are just starting out your planning process. Plus the space is so cute!

From the owner: Wedding 101 offers unique resources to plan your wedding. Your wedding, reception, and rehearsal…read moredinner planning process can be accomplished using our list of local and national vendors. Our wedding and event referral services are free of charge to brides and grooms. We offer lists of venues in the Nashville area to help with literally any space requirements you need. Here are some of the referral services we can help you with: venue sites, photographers, wedding planners, caterers, ceremony officiants, bridal shows, rehearsal dinner venues, photo booths, videographers, destination weddings, reception venues, cake bakeries, gown & dress shops, and more. Brides and grooms are welcome to visit our website or call for a referral.

As a Type-A person, I felt confident I wouldn't need a coordinator for our wedding. It would be…read morefilled with close friends and family who would all be willing to chip in the day of to get things done, and I didn't want outsiders there changing the atmosphere anyways. As it got closer to the wedding, I heard a wonderful quote: "Your wedding is as special for your friends and family as it is for you. If you don't take care of things during the day of the wedding, they will spend it taking care of things rather than enjoying/celebrating you in your marriage." That quote hit home, and I knew it was time to call in help. Cause We Can Events' Instagram and website speaks to the beauty of their weddings, but it doesn't highlight how great they are to work with. From the beginning, Jessica heard the vision we had for our wedding and figured out how to make it happen. I was worried that a coordinator would mean extra expenses as we tried to match the Instagram-perfect wedding, but instead she helped us figure out how to create the wedding that fit within our idea and financial limitations. Jessica helped us end the party an hour early when everyone was too tired (I swear it wasn't lame, just a long day), made a good effort to balance handling decisions versus asking our preference, and managed the waiters/set-up excellently. My husband was most amazed when Jessica and her assistant had already made/started passing out coffee when he realized we needed to sober some guests up as they prepared for the bus to the hotel. Cause We Can was fantastic, and I would recommend them to anyone planning a destination wedding!

My husband & I married in June 2017. Our wedding was an all day event. Our first ceremony was a…read moreHindu wedding at South Coast Botanic Gardens starting at 1pm. Second ceremony (non-denominational) and reception was at Pointe Vicente Interpretive Center from 5 - 10pm. It was an intimidating day to plan to say the least. I was originally interested in hiring Gabby due to her experience at South Coast Botanic Garden. Upon first meeting her in January, I felt an immediate connection to her & a sense of confidence in her experience,. I chose the "Month of" package, but she was always available for questions, answers, recommendations & support throughout the months leading up. In fact, my husband and I went on an international trip during a critical planning phase (it was my brother's wedding), and while I was away, she connected with multiple vendors on my behalf in order to keep the process going. This was extremely helpful during such a busy time. Throughout planning, Gabby gave excellent recommendations for vendors & general flow of events. I ended up using many of her vendor recs who were all outstanding, and her timeline recs were very helpful. But where Gabby shined the most for me was the day of. She is literally worth EVERY PENNY. I never thought once about where to be or go, nor did I have to interface with any vendor to ensure things were going as planned. My wedding truly was seamless and I have the guest compliments to back it up. Your wedding should be the best day of your life and mine truly was with many thanks to Gabby & her team. I could not have done it without her & I will forever be grateful. As evidence of her good work, a couple who attended my wedding interviewed multiple planners and ended up choosing Gabby for their wedding next year! I can't wait to see her again and thank her in person once more. She is everything and more. Thank you, Gabby! Photos - Bramble & Vine

We held a small meeting (37 attendees) for a one-day training in the Lower Level Meeting rooms. It…read moreturned out to be a great space for us. We requested that the classroom tables be set up with power strips so that attendees could plug in their mobile devices and they were very appreciative of that. Wifi is very reliable and free, which is nice. Surprisingly, we did find that the microphone was needed to hear the speaker, even in so small of a room. The staff was very responsive and helpful and made sure that I had their phone number with me the day of so that they could be on-call for us. Being on the lower level made it really easy to keep our meeting contained and we had everything at our fingertips (bathrooms, water fountains, vending machines.) We requested some parking spaces for event staff and so we were able to park in the garage, which is just outside the Lower Level meeting rooms. I highly recommend taking advantage of that for your event staff and VIPs and those with accessibility needs.

We held our son's rehearsal dinner at Alumni Hall. The space was beautiful and the staff very…read moreaccommodating and easy to work with! I would definitely recommend having an event here!

How do you buy a $4300 wedding dress and end up spending another $3650 so she can wear it on her…read morewedding day? This is how. Beware!! The shop owner is a great sales person but then..... We purchased my daughter's wedding dress in February for a June 8 wedding. Because of out tight time line we had difficulty finding a dress that could be made and here in time for fittings ( or so we were told ) We selected a sample that was in the store from Lela Rose with full assurance that the alterations that would need to be made in order for the dress to fit properly and provide the coverage the bride wanted could be achieved. We endured 4 fittings, all resulting in failed attempts to do what had been promised could be achieved by Karen, the owner of the shop. The attempts to create modesty were simply to make the front of the dress tighter and tighter, which because of the design created enormous pressure on the vetebrae at the top of her neck. There was now way she could wear this dress for an entire day. The dress was now filthy from being handled so much and A WEEK BEFORE her wedding we had not resolved the issue. The seamstress sent a text during that week, which we accidentally received, saying she was f*#$@ing sick of working on the dress. What ???? This is a woman's wedding gown, selected for one of the most memorable days of her life. The owners response was that was between us and her. She was a subcontractor from her shop, so I believe that says it all about customer service. At this point we are frantic. I ended up having to fly my daughter to her destination ( our home town on the Florida coast ) with her dress 8 days before her wedding to have someone here, who had the ability, completely remake the top of the dress. The shop did not pay for additional fabric which I found shocking seeing that all this fell on them. Nor did they refund any of the botched alterations fees. So, how do you spend $3650 to have a dress suitable to wear? Failed alterations at the bridal shop. $975, Plane ticket to have dress fixed $800, Additional fabric $575, remake top of dress $1300. My advice. Go somewhere else, go anywhere else, avoid this shop!!!!! Any business will always be welcoming and treat you like they value you as long as they are on the receiving end. A GOOD business is one that will solve the problems that arise when there are problems.

My best friend has a wedding coming up, and Karen has helped in SO many ways!!! She is energetic…read moreand supportive of the bride's decisions, and always encouraging about the way everyone looks! They don't only think about the big decisions, but also the small details that make the wedding day become special and personal for you! Thank you so much B. Hughes for all of your help!!!!

The White Dove Barn is a stunning venue located in Beechgrove, a little over an hour south of…read moreNashville. The venue features two distinct, yet cohesive spaces with an outdoor open-air ceremony space with rows of seating and a backdrop of a small pond and then a large classic white barn featuring a large indoor space, a covered patio and a fire pit area. The barn itself is spacious, bright and warm. The table set up and table settings are gorgeous and perfectly manicured for the event at hand. Bathrooms are easily accessible and there are multiple entry and exit points, making for a nice flow during the event. Staff was friendly and helpful, and always available. They were directing traffic, guiding folks to their seats, pointing folks to the restrooms, cleaning up or just being available when needed. Parking seems to be ample, but does fill up very quickly, so best to be early to whatever event you are attending. Entrance to the venue is easy to miss, so be careful when looking for it, especially if it is at night. The road is windy coming in, and opens up to a beautiful landscape with the outdoor venue straight ahead and the barn up on the hill. The backdrop for the venue is excellent all around. If you have never been to Beechgrove before, be prepared and make all your pitstops before getting off the exit. For a few miles, the only things are this venue and a nearby Shell station. Overall, the venue did a phenomenal job. Happy to have been part of something so special as such a special place!

I cannot say enough good things about this venue! The location is absolutely gorgeous with a lot of…read moreoptions for memory filled pictures. The venue coordinators we well organized and very communicative. When our florist did not decorate the cake before she left, the coordinator offered to help do it and did a beautiful job. The staff were on top of every detail and went above and beyond our expectations. My daughter did not feel any stress the whole day as they cared for the unexpected hiccups without her needing to worry!

If I could give these girls a million stars I would! Both Courtney and Anna did a phenomenal job at…read moremy wedding. There is literally nothing they can't accomplish. From Costco runs to getting floral arrangements together and beyond. They put together a flawless, beautiful, dream wedding for me and my husband. I didn't have to worry about a thing because I knew that the entire wedding was in good hands with these two. Not only will these girls work so very hard for you, they will also give great advise, come up with awesome ideas, problem solve, and use their many creative talents to pull off the ideal look and feel of your wedding. I know weddings can be stressful and can put the bride in a panic but if you'd rather sit back with a glass of champagne and enjoy the day then Ryder and Rhoades is the way to go.

I hired Courtney and Anna to be my day of coordinators and OH MY GOSH, they were worth every…read morepenny-- and then some. I gave them my vision for the ceremony space and reception area and they made it jump off a Pinterest page and come to life. They were cool, calm and collected-- solving problems that arose and taking care of all the behind the scenes chaos that happens getting weddings set up. They're professional, personable, and punctual-- hardworking and creative-- I mean it truly doesn't get any better than these two. There's no question in my mind that I wouldn't have been able to pull off the most beautiful wedding I've ever been to (I realize I'm slightly biased) without the help of Ryder + Rhoades. Whether you want the full experience of wedding planning collaboration or just want someone to make sure things run smoothly day of (BELIEVE ME, YOU DO), choose Courtney and Anna to make those perfect wedding visions come true! They'll be my recommendation to my nearest and dearest friends, and strangers too! :)

I bought my prom dress from Glitz back in 2009 when it was at the old location, and I have always…read moreknown that I would come back for my bridal gown. I am so happy to see that Ann is still the owner. We made an appointment online, and on the day of our appointment Carol took care of us. I was able to bring 3 of my closest friends with me to my appointment, and there was seating provided for them while they waited to see the gowns. We were directed where to look for gowns my size, and were given so many wonderful options. Overall I tried on 6-7 dresses, and never felt rushed or pressured to make a purchase. The appointment lasts for 90 minutes total. Carol took care of us by listening to comments and observations, and then made suggestions and recommendations to try. I put my full trust in Carol, because thanks to her recommendations I found a dress that made me FEEL like a bride! I was there to try on different silhouettes, and while I did not say yes to the dress (yet), I believe they serve champagne once you purchase a gown. Their prices are very reasonable, and they will ask you for your budget so that they can direct you where to look on the racks and make realistic recommendations. If your budget is $5,000 or less, then this shop has the selection for you! I cannot wait to come back to check out their other options (mother-of-the bride gowns, especially), and take another look through their gorgeous gowns.

I really didn't know what kind of dress i was looking for or what kind of dresses would look good…read moreon me. So when i came, i did show some inspo photos of maybe dresses that i might like and Vanessa was so knowledgeable. She gave me choices of dresses to wear and then she made me comment on what i liked/disliked about the dress then found me something else to try on until i found the one! And that really helped narrow down what I wanted for myself. I'm so pleased with my experience here.