Wedding Resources Archive

There’s a plethora of wedding day resources for bridal + bridesmaid style, but where are the men?! Ashley’s Bride Guide recently posted an article about some awesome red carpet-inspired men’s looks from Street Tuxedo. See excerpts below!!

From Rachael Street:

Classic Black

Jon Hamm’s classic (and studly) tux is easily found from Street Tuxedo‘s large selection. From two button to three, flat front or pleated pants, the black tuxedo is posh and dignified and always a safe bet. If your groom wants to get the really dapper look, Street Tuxedo also carries self-tie bowties (which according to Rachael are becoming more popular of late) but also has clip-ons for ease of use.

Steel Grey

For more of a suit look, a charcoal or steel grey tux by Jean Yves takes your rock star look up a notch or two. Worn with a dark grey tie, this look is less starched and stiff than a typical tuxedo but still more formal than just a suit. Very sharp.

And some valuable advice:

With flat front pants becoming more popular in style, it is important to know that it’s not a style that fits every body type. “We have a groom who has specified that anyone with a waist size of 38 and up in his party is to be given pleated front pants,” says Rachael. Flat front pants fit really snug around the thigh and hip area and that “usually, a tall, slender guy can get away with a flat front but a shorter more stout guy would not look as good in it.” Grooms have been mixing pant styles to suit their groomsmen’s body styles so that’s always a good tip to keep in mind when dressing the men in your party. Not all the styles of tuxedos have pants that come in both flat and pleated front so be sure to clarify it with Street Tuxedo.

See the original post for a special deal on a groom’s tuxedo and more style!!!

~ Kelly

We’re bringing back our old series of Vendor Spotlights to get you reacquainted with our fabulous StudioWed vendors! Stay tuned every Thursday for our weekly posts!

Nashville Audio Visual (NAV) is a specialty Lighting and Production company in Nashville, TN.

From their website:

“It is NAV’s number #1 priority to stay current on the most cutting edge  Audio and Visual technology available.  We can provide your special occasion albeit an intimate affair of a few people or a celebration for thousands we are committed to producing the most unforgettable event your guest or guests have ever seen. NAV also is always mindful of this difficult economic time we just ask you give us the opportunity to work within your budget to make awe-inspiring effects happen for you.”

NAV offers everything in the lighting world from gobos and uplighting to string lights, lanterns, and LEDS… not to mention the best quality and price in town!

Additionally, NAV rents out equipment, screens, projectors, microphones, podiums, and anything you can imagine.

Employ Nashville Audio Visual as the source to transform your wedding or event space into something spectacular!

If you’d like to set up an appointment to meet with Nashville Audio Visual for your lighting, sound, or rental needs, contact us at 615-739-5477 or email leigh@studiowed.net and we’ll arrange everything for you! Connecting brides to their perfect vendors is what we do, so take advantage of our free service!

~ Kelly

This gorgeous Cedarwood wedding, photographed by Kristyn Hogan, was recently featured on beautiful wedding inspiration resource Elizabeth Anne Designs.

~ Kelly

It’s been said time and time again:  Want to be stress-free and enjoy your wedding day? Hire a planner!

Check out this recent Ashley’s Bride Guide article written by Kristin Kaplan, head planner of Simply Stunning Events, about the myriad of reasons why investing in the services of a planner/coordinator are so crucial.

Excerpt below:

Knowledge + Experience = Skill

Experienced coordinators have seen and dealt with a lot, and they know what to expect and how to put additional plans in place to protect you. They know how to create a solid rain plan, find a great vendor at the last minute, and create an effective and useful wedding day timeline. I’ve had couples hire me a few weeks prior to their wedding and often we’ve had to play some serious planning catch up or fix issues they were having. One couple had a venue fall through less than two weeks prior to the wedding date and we were able to make calls and secure them a new reception location immediately.

When Things Go Wrong (and They Almost Always Do)

Wedding coordinators can deal with all those unexpected problems on a wedding day and the best part is, they can do so without you even knowing about it. A planner will know who to call if your cake collapses and how to get you a replacement before you even arrive at your reception or what to do if the wrong sized linens arrive.

Weddings are expensive, and a great way to protect such a large investment made into one day is to hire someone that can pull your vision together, help you plan for the unexpected, handle any issues that may arise, and most importantly give you peace of mind so that you can truly relax and enjoy every minute celebrating with those you love most.

Read it in its entirety here!

If you’d like to meet with a planner from Simply Stunning Events or A Delightful Day Event Planning, call us today at 615-739-5477 or email leigh@studiowed.net!

~ Kelly