What Inspires You

What inspires you? Architecture, pieces of jewelry, vacation location, sculptures…? When you choose your wedding colors, themes and; style, what is it that gets you to that “ah-ha” moment when you know that you’ve seen exactly what it is you want your perfect day to be like? Pantone’s 2011 Color of the Year, Honeysuckle, is described as “Courageous. Confident. Vital. A brave new color, for a brave new world” (Source).

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An absolutely, wonderful flower to be inspired by! It has hues of pink, red, peach, raspberry, orange - and; can be paired with so many other fabulous colors!

“Let the bold spirit of Honeysuckle infuse you, lift you and carry you through the year. It’s a color for every day – with nothing “everyday” about it” (Source).

The Orange Shoes

Our “Green Bride”, Melissa, wore her mother's veil and had jewelry from women in her family melted down and formed to create her wedding band.

Bamboo plates and flatware rolled up inside a recycled paper bag.

Invitations made from flower-seed paper that guests could plant after the wedding and; Tennessee Orange wine!

Melissa is a huge UT fan...so of course, she wore orange shoes which her groom, Brandon, picked out for her!

Melissa's additional eco-friendly and/or DIY's within her wedding day:

• Uncle Bobby catered BBQ
• Aunt Regina created beautiful floral decor
• Mom, JoAnn, baked and decorated over 150 cupcakes
• Birdseed favors handmade by Bride and Groom
• Centerpieces created by Bride's Dad, Mike 
• Table runners hand stitched by Bride's Mom, JoAnn 
• Flower children wagon beautifully painted and decorated by Bride's parents 

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Wedding Coordinators:  Decadent Details Events

Venue:  Chestnut Hill Ranch Bed and Breakfast

Photographer:  Meishach Moore

Florist:  Regena Bullion

Caterer:  Uncle Bobby's BBQ

Your Glass Slipper

Cinderella’s magic glass slipper led Prince Charming to her. Although most wedding shoes are not as famous, they have played an important part throughout history. 

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Anglo-Saxon brides had the tradition of tossing their shoes instead of bouquets to bridesmaids who hoped to be the next in line to marry.  Brides in old England followed the directive that they wear “something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue—and a sixpence in her shoe” by tucking coins into their wedding slippers. 

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Queen Victoria inspired millions of modern-day brides by choosing a white gown and white shoes for her wedding in 1840. Until then, blue was the color of choice for bridal ensembles.  Princess Diana, chose low-heeled, pearl-encrusted, ivory silk flats for her wedding, so as not to tower over Prince Charles. 

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Today's brides make the journey from once upon a time to happily ever after in all manner of magic slippers -- high heels, low heels, sandals, pumps and even bejeweled flip-flops, says Anna Pezik, senior editor at Brides.com. Although some brides stick with the traditional white satin pump, many brides are choosing a shoe which reflects their own individual style.

Designers such as Vera Wang, Jimmy Choo, Stuart Weitzman, Kenneth Cole and Manolo Blahnik have filled shelves with wedding pumps, slingbacks, sandals and ballet flats in bronze, silver, gold and pewter metallic shades and soft pastels, as well as ivory and white. Detailing includes bows, beading, embroidery and lace. Heel heights and silhouettes range from flat to stiletto. Toes can be open, closed, pointed, rounded or squared.


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The brides shoe can help create the atmosphere of the wedding. In fact, bridal shoes are so beautiful that brides are choosing styles they can wear again and not for just one day.


Brides planning beach weddings have stylish choices that go beyond the humble rubber flip-flop. "Stuart Weitzman makes an adorable jelly sandal with crystal accents and kitten heels," Pezik says. "You can also find bridal beach footwear with wedge heels and platform heels."

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Even for the trendiest brides, tradition can still play a role. Several designers, including Fifi, line bridal footwear with azure-colored fabric to meet the “something blue” requirement.

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So no matter what your shoe style is, there are many to choose from when you marry your handsome prince!

The busiest shopping day of the year is just around the corner…do you know what to get your special someone?

For that special Man in your life…

Regardless of what man in your life you are buying for, get to know him and his likes and dislikes. One of the hottest new gift trends for 2010 is called Experience Gifts. What is an experience gift? It’s an activity, and it can range from a day of pampering at the spa, a hot air balloon, white water river rafting or riding a Harley. There are over 2000 different activities offered through many companies like Cloud 9 Living or FreemanX to name a couple. So whether you choose to pick an experience gift which is local or plan a dream vacation around it, it will be a truly unforgettable gift.

Cloud9living

                       

                          Freemanx

         



                                                                                                                                            
Hand-picked gifts for women...

Shopping for a nice Christmas gift for her? Try something unique to WOW her., something she wouldn’t expect you to think of. Like getting her something from her favorite designer like a sharp handbag or a pair of shoes she’s had her eye on.
                                                                                                            

                       ChristianLouboutin

 

KateSpade      

                                                                                                              

If she’s a reader you might consider the gift of a Kindle or if she likes to cook get her a cookbook from her favorite chef. No matter which female in your life you are shopping for think outside the box. She will be thrilled you were paying attention.

Kindle

 

Happy Thanksgiving!

We aren't sure who wrote this originally, but received it by email and just had to share!  Hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving! 

TWAS THE NIGHT OF THANKSGIVING,
BUT I JUST COULDN'T SLEEP.

I TRIED COUNTING BACKWARDS,

I TRIED COUNTING SHEEP.


THE LEFTOVERS BECKONED -
THE DARK MEAT AND WHITE,
BUT I FOUGHT THE TEMPTATION
WITH ALL OF MY MIGHT.

TOSSING AND TURNING WITH ANTICIPATION,

THE THOUGHT OF A SNACK BECAME INFATUATION.

SO, I RACED TO THE KITCHEN, FLUNG OPEN THE DOOR,
AND GAZED AT THE FRIDGE, FULL OF GOODIES GALORE.
GOBBLED UP TURKEY AND BUTTERED POTATOES,
PICKLES AND CARROTS, BEANS AND TOMATOES.


I FELT MYSELF SWELLING SO PLUMP AND SO ROUND,
'TIL ALL OF A SUDDEN, I ROSE OFF THE GROUND.
I CRASHED THROUGH THE CEILING, FLOATING INTO THE SKY,
WITH A MOUTHFUL OF PUDDING AND A HANDFUL OF PIE.
BUT, I MANAGED TO YELL AS I SOARED PAST THE TREES....

HAPPY EATING TO ALL - PASS THE CRANBERRIES, PLEASE.

MAY YOUR STUFFING BE TASTY,

MAY YOUR TURKEY BE PLUMP.

MAY YOUR POTATOES 'N GRAVY HAVE NARY A LUMP.

MAY YOUR YAMS BE DELICIOUS.

MAY YOUR PIES TAKE THE PRIZE,

MAY YOUR THANKSGIVING DINNER STAY OFF OF YOUR THIGHS!!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!  

What is Your Fashion Trend Fav this Season?

  

White House | Black Market

Well of course we had to start with the shoes!  ;)  And we absolutely love White House | Black Market so our fashion trend fav's this season include the beautiful peeptoe heels - suedes, florals, booties, all of them!

As White House | Black Market's website so eloquently expresses, "the feel of cashmere, the rustle of silk, it's just like a dream", we adore these soft cashmere sweaters and silk, organza tops!

 White House | Black Market

Each of these 3 pieces can be work-to-dinner pieces.  Match the cashmere sweater with a great pencil skirt or the silk tops with black trousers and a jacket when you walk out the door to make that 9am meeting then leave the jacket in the car as you arrive for cocktails at 6pm!  Check out these awesome jackets:

 

White House | Black Market

Don't forget to accessorize!  Complete your look with chunky necklaces and bracelets.

 

White House | Black Market

Or throw on a cute hate and wrap a ruffle scarf around for that cozy, yet sophisticated, look! Love love love these pieces!

 

White House | Black Market 

Mix and match these fashions to keep you on top of the trend throughout the rest of the cold season.  Check back with us in March though! 

We can't forget to remind you - while you are visiting White House | Black Market's website, you MUST click on the Bridal Collection!  Ooolala!!!

Rachel and Michael

Bagpipes and 4-leaf clovers were the start of a beautiful day for Rachel and Michael’s Irish wedding.  Decadent Details had the pleasure of assisting with this gorgeous wedding of fall colors.  After a sparkler send off, the couple were escorted away in a vingtage Bentley from Matchless Transportation.

First Presbyterian Church, Nashville



Cakes by Rebecca

■ Photographer – Betsy Butler

■ Florist – Belles Fleurs


■ Cake – Cakes by Rebecca


■ Musicians –

Rhonda Swanson-Organist

Sam Levine-Penny Whistle
Steve Snoddy-Bag Piper

Reception-Sam Levine -Keyboard, Upright Base & Sax

■ Transportation - Matchless Limo  







Matchless Transportation