Locklane Weddings & Events + Greenery, Pink, Yellow Wedding Inspiration + GranDale Manor + Caley King Newberry

And they lived happily every after...

Our story begins with a lovely couple, Jeff and Sarah, who had a deep desire to become parents. Last summer, I planned a fundraiser to help them with a domestic adoption. The best news? On May 3, they welcomed a lovely little girl into their family!

Our shoot was featured on Every Last Detail - Greenery & Peach Vintage Eclectic Wedding Details. Caley Newberry Photography captured the shoot that starred our lovely parents-to-be as the models. Let's chat about the style shoot, but stay tuned for more on the fundraiser!

Feather+Oak, stylist, describes the shoot design:

We wanted an intimate family feel, as if the property had been in the family for generations, but we also wanted to modernize it for today's couple. We balanced the home's historical color palette with a romantic color story of fresh greens, pinks, and whites. The use of Civil War era flatware and a 125-year-old cake stand alongside Christina's beautiful modern ceramics marry the past with the present. To further modernize the overall style we created a frothy pink veil to pair with our lovely bride's modest Olia gown. The result is at once historic, modern, and organic.

Locklane Weddings & Events + Fireplace + Wedding Inspiration + GranDale Manor + Caley King Newberry

Locklane Weddings & Events + King Prothea Bouquet + Wedding Inspiration + GranDale Manor + Caley King Newberry

The venue, GranDale Manor, is a classic Southern home with a twist, it was a part of the Underground Railroad during the Civil War. After being neglected for years, the current owners completely restored the home in 2011 and kept the Greek Revival design intact.

Our design began with securing GranDale Manor. The yellow walls, the original fireplace, and a painting of pink roses influenced the details.

Knowing that greenery was growing into one of the hottest wedding trends, Feather+Oak designed a gorgeous mantle piece with florals from Rachael Ann's Event Design.

A Mint Macaroon was inspired by the painting to create her custom watercolor invitation suite! Pink roses were also incorporated into our stunning cake by Baked in Nashville.

We paired Feather+Oak's custom pink veil with a two-piece Jae and Sasha dress by Olia Zavozina. All of our vendors pulled together a wonderful shoot at Feather+Oak's direction (make sure to watch the video below!).

Wedding Planner: Locklane Weddings & Events
Venue: GranDale Manor
Photographer: Caley Newberry Photography
Styling + Prop Rentals: Feather+Oak
Videography: Kalimana Film Stories
Ceramics: Christina Cohn Ceramics
Cake + Baked Goods: Baked in Nashville
Hair + Makeup: Jenna Roberts
Invite + Calligraphy: A Mint Macaroon
Dress: Olia Zavozina
Florals: Rachael Ann's Event Design

Bar Mitzvah at Congregation Micah, Locklane Event Planner, Jen Bates Photography, Torah

Before becoming an event planner, I made a career in marketing. I was directing all marketing efforts at Congregation Micah, a reform synagogue in Brentwood, TN, when I started Locklane Weddings & Events. At Micah, I learned a great deal about Judaism and it deepened my respect for the religion, traditions, and history.

B'nai mitzvahs quickly became a favorite as I watched children grow in their understanding of both the Torah and the Hebrew language. They dedicated their Sundays to their studies, then later their Wednesday nights, and when they draw nearer to their day, they studied with the rabbi. I used to sit in my office and listen as they practiced their prayers and their Torah portions, in awe of their dedication.

Bar Mitzvah at Congregation Micah, Locklane Event Planner, Jen Bates Photography

Bar Mitzvah at Congregation Micah, Locklane Event Planner, Jen Bates Photography, Program

Bar Mitzvah at Congregation Micah, Locklane Event Planner, Jen Bates Photography, Lisa Silver

Bar Mitzvah at Congregation Micah, Locklane Event Planner, Jen Bates Photography, Torah, Rabbi Flip

Leslie Kirby and Craig Smith were both very involved at Micah, teaching Sunday School and volunteering often. Their son, Eli Kirith, was well prepared for his bar mitzvah through his involvement and studies. Eli was called to the Torah in August of 2015.

I began working with Leslie just four months prior to plan Eli's celebration. Luckily, Eli was very easygoing and mostly concerned with having fun and incorporating music! Right off the bat, we hired a DJ who is known to provide fun games along with popular music, Louis Lee Entertainment.

Our venue for the evening party was unconventional and so perfect for Nashville! We rented out rehearsal studio space at SIR Nashville, where many big name artists have dropped-in prior to going on the road.

In addition to DJ Louis Lee, there was a graffiti wall from Spangler Entertainment, a photo booth, a candy bar, delicious food, and sodas galore! It was definitely a fun night for a 13-year-old!