Nashville Eye Candy - Jennifer Creed Photographer

Jennifer Creed is an amazingly spunky photographer in Bowling Green Kentucky who also shoots weddings here in Nashville!! I had the pleasure of working with her last October on a wedding & I was totally impressed! I was even more impressed that at the end of the reception she had a slide show of a few images captured during the day that wedding guest could view! {Awesome}

Jenny has an amazing eye & really captures some great memories!! I am loving the black & white picture...classic & timeless!

For more information & to schedule a consult with Jennifer Creed for your Nashville or Bowling Green area wedding check out her website & amazing blog!!

Ring Bearer Tradition - Remix

The ring bearer pillow has been around for many years. Well in the age of sleek and modern weddings it just may be a tradition that we will soon see on an episode of VH-1's "Thats so 80's."

The ring bearer pillow is cutesy however the ring bearer bowl is making many brides reconsider having that "fuffy pillow in their wedding color palette" that really is of no use to them after their wedding....! {Plan Smart}

Paloma's Nest is a wonderful Etsy Shop that makes makes ring bearer bowls that can be customized with your favorite quote, Bible verse or anything else you can image. These amazing handcrafted pieces will be one of the first items that you & your future hubby can add to your hope chest as your own family heirloom and pass it on for generations to come!! Its all about starting new traditions for your family & your legacies!

Consider starting your own tradition for your family with the Ring Bearer Bowl!!

A few of my faves:

As seen in Martha Stewart Weddings Magazine! Great for weddings or commitment ceremony

Custom bowls

Proposal Bowl - perfect for the surprise proposal & can be a family keepsack!

Bridal Bouquet Charm

Opulent Favors - Custom Monogram Bag Freebie

We love our blog readers with Bridal Opulence & Opulent Favors! To honor our blog readers & customers we are sponosoring a awesome freebie courtesy of Opulent Favors & Gifts!!!

The Knotted Couture Monogram Tote Bag & Cosmetic Couture Monogram Make-Up bag is one of our haute sellers!

We are giving away this awesome pair to one of our great blog readers! All you have to do is tell us your favorite wedding favor that you have received at a wedding & why it was your favorite!!!

The winner will be announced on Monday August 31, 2009!

Etsy Spotlight - Little White Dresser

Vintage bridal jewelry and head pieces have made a swift comeback. Today's vintage inspired bride wants to have just that right piece of jewelry or headpiece to pull her wedding ensemble together.

I recently discovered the Little White Dresser Etsy shop while researching bridal headbands for a upcoming client. Needless to say their pieces were very vintage inspired & oh so girly!! The Little White Dresser specializes in custom bridal head pieces, necklaces & many more vintage inspired accessories.

Bridal Headbands

Custom lace bridal jewelry

Simply Lovely!!!

Nashville Wedding Eye Candy - Cakes by Shara

When Shara of Cakes by Shara emailed her Nashville Wedding Eye Candy, I was a sugar high with this wonderful eye candy!! Shara has such a sweet spirit & does amazing work as you can see her creativity speaks for itself. Working with Shara is a professional creative experience.

I am totally in love with the Dooney & Bourke purse cake its so sassy!!

Be sure to take a peak at Cakes by Shara's Blog for more amazing eye candy!

Image credit: Gray Photography & Silent Light Images

Feather Bouquet Inspiration

Brides are always looking for a way to be different on their wedding day. Whether its having a unique dress, shoes with a pop of color, and many other wow factors! I recently discovered a fabulous site that literally made me scream with excitement!

Emplume caters to the bride with a couture flair with their custom feather bouquets, boutonnieres and ring pillows. They give brides a couture alternative to fresh flowers & the bouquet last forever! Now this style is definitely not for every bride, however I think its so sassy & chic!

Would you rock this bouquet for your wedding?

Wedding 101 Preview Party - Mega Post Recap

I had the pleasure of attending the Wedding 101 Preview Party on Thursday with over 100 other anxious guests & one word describes the space & the party....Fabulous!!

Wedding 101 is Middle Tennessee's new comprehensive wedding library boutique where every Nashville Bride should start her wedding planning & I am so excited to be apart of such a powerhouse of Nashville Wedding Vendors! Amy & Ashley the two amazing ladies behind such a wonderful vision have really set the bar for producing a great party & fabulous planning boutique for brides!

I was able to capture a few images during the evening but there are so many vendors that I missed that you will just have to visit the space for yourself!

Bridal Opulence:

Brocade Designs:

Photographix Photography

Photobooth of Nashville

My photobooth pic with Shannon of Chefs Market!

Williamson County Weddings & Events:

Chef Penelope:

Classic Party Rentals:

Maples Wedding Cakes:

Mint & Sage Photograhic Artists:

Designs In Paper:

Street Tuxedo:

By Heart & Hand Stationery:

More amazing images of awesome bridal fashions & the Wedding 101 retail space:

Amazing right! There was so many amazing caterers for the evening, a special thank you to Chefs Market, Chef Penelope, Temple Catering & Menu Maker Catering, the food was wonderful!

Be sure to check out today's Ashleys Bride Guide for a great bridal shower idea that just happened to be our amazing favor for the Preview Party!!

Nashville & Middle Tennessee Brides this is a must see event boutique space & its a great place to hang out, research vendors & have fun planning your wedding! I look forward to meeting you there!

Wedding 101 Preview Party

I am so excited, today is the official Preview Party for the new wedding library, Wedding 101 which is located in The Factory at Franklin! Wedding 101 is a comprehensive wedding resource boutique in Middle Tennessee where every Nashville Bride should start her planning!

This will be a new home for Bridal Opulence & I am super excited to partner with Amy & Ashley and all the fabulous wedding vendors!

More details to follow, in the mean time be sure to check out the Wedding 101 website & the official Grand Opening will be Saturday August 15, 2009!!

New Feature: Nashville Wedding Eye Candy

This week will be our last week for the remainder of the summer to spotlight our "Mid-Week Inspiration".

Of course we will still have amazing wedding inspiration...that's what the blog is all about, however I had an epiphany moment a few days ago. If you know me....I have "light bulb/epiphany moments" quite often...ok so hear me out!

For the next few weeks on the Bridal Opulence Blog I will be inspiring you with some amazing:

Nashville wedding eye candy will spotlight some amazing Nashville wedding vendors that I have personally partnered with but also those that I really admire their creative work & how they run their business! Exciting right...yeah I know!!

So sit back, relax and sip on some iced tea or a mimosa & take in some amazing Nashville wedding eye candy!!! Stay tuned!!!

Midweek Inspiration - Sisko Chocolate Flowers

Interactive candy bars are still very popular with southern brides. I recently discovered these uber fab chocolate flowers that would be a great accent to any interactive candy bar!

Sisko Chocolates hit the ball out of the park with these rich goodies!!