Real Wedding: Chandin and Robert

We are so excited to share this classic romantic wedding of Chandin and Robert's at Riverwood Mansion. Guests were invited into the lush, designer garden to be seated for the ceremony on a gorgeous day in Nashville. The alter was filled with beautiful fresh flowers in white, purple and green, and also adorned with hanging pearls and draped white fabric. The bride even had her little white dog by her side that day. Following the ceremony, guests were escorted through the antebellum mansion and gathered in the pavilion tent to eat, drink, and watch the happy couple's first dance. The energetic band, Burning Las Vegas, transformed the elegant dinner reception into an exciting dance party. Both the bride and groom's families were so fun and kind! We loved being a part of their big day! Enjoy these beautiful photographs by Divine Images.

Thank you to the amazing vendors!

Caterer: A Catered Affair

Cake: The Bake Shoppe

Florist: Enchanted Florist

Rentals: Riverwood Mansion

Band: Burning Las Vegas

Photographer: Divine Images

Videography: Chase Kurtz

Metallic Bridal Shower at Riverwood Mansion, with Sprinkles!

On January 18th a group of ladies had an evening bridal shower for 20 guests. The theme was designed around the idea of metallic details with touches of navy blue and white. The guest tables were draped with white linens and satin, navy blue runners. The centerpieces stood tall in tapered vases filled with silver branches, and hugged with white hydrangeas. On one of the mantels, hung an adorable, hand-made banner created by the maid of honor that read, Eat Drink Be Married. An apothecary jar decorated with a silver ribbon was a gift to the bride. Guests were invited to write down romantic date ideas on metallic hard stock with silver & gold pens to the soon-to-be married couple.

The bride's favorite treat has always been anything with sprinkles! Thanks to Pinterest.com, the maid of honor hosting the shower was able to find a recipe the bride pinned for a Cake Batter Martini with, what else, but Sprinkles! To incorporate the metallic theme they used silver and gold sprinkles to line the edge of the glass. Find recipe here: Cake Batter Martini's The food was served at a buffet table on silver platters, while the guests used gold plates and utensils for eating. The gorgeous dessert was called the "I Do" cake made by Ivey Cake in Franklin. delicious butter cream flavor, iced with white fondant and decorated with candy pearls. It was topped with a pair of wedding shoes for the bride as a gift from her bridesmaid! She had been looking at the same pair to purchase for her wedding day. Great friends think alike..and throw great showers!
Photos: Nathan Westerfield Photgraphy

Sweet and Sunny Nashville Reception

Anna and Andrew's reception here at Riverwood in July was so beautiful and sweet to the core. We enjoyed every second of their day here and were thrilled to work with such a gracious family and couple. We hope you enjoy these amazing images by Amelia J. Moore Photography.

Tennessee Favors for a Destination Wedding

Heading out to Tampa, FL for The Special Event Conference 2012 last week we noticed some cute and yummy ideas for a Tennessee Welcome Basket for any out of town guests attending a wedding in Nashville. These treats could also be used as favors and packaged up for guests to take as they leave your wonderful Southern Wedding. Enjoy!

Open House at Riverwood Mansion on Saturday, January 21st

We are so excited to be having an Open House here at Riverwood Mansion on Saturday, January 21st from 9:30am to 11:30am. We realize so many brides need to go see venues on the weekend and thought this would be a great opportunity.

Photo by Red Letter Photography

Come experience vintage romance at one of Nashville's most enchanting ceremony and reception locations. Riverwood has Nashville's only 4200 sq. ft heated pavilion, gorgeous custom-designed gardens with magical evening lighting, and use of the large historic mansion. Our 1800s southern, antebellum mansion offers the old south with the hospitality to enjoy every second of your most important day. We have all inclusive packages including our wedding coordinating and directing service with any package offered. We are located only 10 minutes from downtown and Opryland which is perfect for out of town guests coming to a destination wedding in Nashville. We can't wait to talk with you about your wedding!

Shay and Zach's Vintage Romance Wedding

Shay and Zach were such a fun couple and we loved the fact that Shay had a vision of her wedding from start to finish. She loved the vintage romance feel and the mansion fit perfect with her theme. She really thought of fantastic ideas to capture the antique look and we loved every second of having her here. Thanks to Ace Photography for the wonderful images. They did a great job capturing the beauty and romance of the day.

Destination Weddings: August in New York City

I was fortunate enough to be invited to a wedding in New York City in August. My boyfriend, Jason and I, hopped a Friday evening flight to the big city. Even though we have both visited the Big Apple multiple times, it is always thrilling to fly in over the Statue of Liberty on the Hudson River & the big city lights. I was beyond excited!


First stop, rehearsal dinner at the Boat Basin Café. This is a fun, casual, outdoor restaurant with an open air patio that overlooks the marina on the Hudson River & New Jersey just across the water.

Saturday was the wedding day! The details of the wedding were adorable. The groom wore a perfectly placed ranunculus boutonniere and the ladies held fresh colorful bouquets of pink and green.

Pre ceremony pictures were shot in Madison Square Park. It was very different to be in a public setting for photographs as opposed to our private, gated venue at Riverwood Mansion. It was hard to ignore the onlookers, partially nude sun bathers, water fountain dancers and non-domesticated cats on a leash. Yes, these were things I saw with my own eyes that day! But the photographer was clearly an expert and dodged the obstacles with patience & ease.

Next stop, Chelsea Piers! We boarded a small boat decked out with a bar and snacks. It was a bit choppy on the water, but well worth the trip. When we reached the Brooklyn Bridge the bride and groom took their vows. A small intimate group of close friends and family, on a boat on the Hudson River, next to the statue of liberty, tears of joy from parents and siblings & music set a scene that could not have been more ideal.

Still feeling a bit sea sick, we took a limo to Centro Vinoteca, a restaurant in the meat packing district with a modern yet classic Italian feel. They had special menu cards at each place setting chosen by the bride. I had the Peppercress & Roasted Chioggia Beet salad, grilled Black Angus Ribeye & an assortment of sorbet flavors for dessert. Not to mention the wedding cake! The father of the bride gave a nice speech, along with close friends in the bridal party. We were fat and happy.

The bride and groom will be moving to Shanghai, China for work in October so their favors were little Chinese soup spoons. A perfect last touch to personalize their event!

Oh, and I couldn’t leave the city without visiting Kleinfeld’s Bridal Shop!

It was so fun to be a guest for this wedding weekend and to have a real New York City experience. To learn more about personalizing your wedding day Nashville style, please contact a coordinator at Riverwood Mansion or visit our bride’s only section at www.riverwoodmansion.com.

Happy Planning!

Katie Gifford

The Most Romantic Couple

                                                      Photo by: Ben K. Moser Visuals

We were fortunate enough to get to experience the love on Mandy and Greg's wedding day. Beyond the Still Image sent us a video clip of their wedding and we enjoyed every second of it. You can tell by the video how in love they are. Enjoy!

Wedding Video at Riverwood Mansion
http://beyondthestillimage.com/beyondthestillimage/Blog/Entries/2011/7/18_Nashville_Wedding_Videography%2C_Mandy_%2B_Greg_Wedding_MovieTrailer.html

A Bride with Southern Grace and Elegance

Lotus Blossom Photography did an amazing job capturing the spirit and love of the day. These pictures are amazing and we really appreciate Suzanne choosing us to share in it.