DIY Bride: Blake and Matt

Burlap and Lace Bride - Locklane Weddings & Events, Nashville Wedding Planner

Before starting my own company, I worked for Danielle at Catalyst Weddings & Events. I knew events before I joined Danielle but weddings were still new to me. I learned a lot in two years at Catalyst. Blake and Matt's wedding was my first as a lead planner for Catalyst. They came to us as the last minute for help on the day of- they already had a beautiful day put together but needed a hand with the execution.

Burlap and Lace Bride - Locklane Weddings & Events, Nashville Wedding Planner
Burlap and Lace Bride - Locklane Weddings & Events, Nashville Wedding Planner
Burlap and Lace Bride - Locklane Weddings & Events, Nashville Wedding Planner
Burlap and Lace Bride - Locklane Weddings & Events, Nashville Wedding Planner
Burlap and Lace Bride - Locklane Weddings & Events, Nashville Wedding Planner

Blake and Matt are not only a beautiful couple, they are very sweet and were so easy to work with.

Burlap and Lace Bride - Locklane Weddings & Events, Nashville Wedding Planner
Burlap and Lace Bride - Locklane Weddings & Events, Nashville Wedding Planner
Burlap and Lace Bride - Locklane Weddings & Events, Nashville Wedding Planner
Burlap and Lace Bride - Locklane Weddings & Events, Nashville Wedding Planner

See more photos on our Facebook page.

Burlap and Lace Bride - Locklane Weddings & Events, Nashville Wedding Planner
Burlap and Lace Bride - Locklane Weddings & Events, Nashville Wedding Planner
Burlap and Lace Bride - Locklane Weddings & Events, Nashville Wedding Planner
Burlap and Lace Bride - Locklane Weddings & Events, Nashville Wedding Planner
Burlap and Lace Bride - Locklane Weddings & Events, Nashville Wedding Planner
Burlap and Lace Bride - Locklane Weddings & Events, Nashville Wedding Planner

Blake and her family made most of the decor for the wedding, from the "love" sign to the table numbers and candy bar.
She was an impressive DIY bride.

As a graphic designer, Blake also designed all of their paper products.

Burlap and Lace Bride - Locklane Weddings & Events, Nashville Wedding Planner
Burlap and Lace Bride - Locklane Weddings & Events, Nashville Wedding Planner
Burlap and Lace Bride - Locklane Weddings & Events, Nashville Wedding Planner
Burlap and Lace Bride - Locklane Weddings & Events, Nashville Wedding Planner
Burlap and Lace Bride - Locklane Weddings & Events, Nashville Wedding Planner
Burlap and Lace Bride - Locklane Weddings & Events, Nashville Wedding Planner

Matt's father made the arch that they said their vows under.

Burlap and Lace Bride - Locklane Weddings & Events, Nashville Wedding Planner
Burlap and Lace Bride - Locklane Weddings & Events, Nashville Wedding Planner
Burlap and Lace Bride - Locklane Weddings & Events, Nashville Wedding Planner

Guest Count: 227 | Venue: The Mill at Lebanon
Photographer: Nyk + Cali, Wedding Photographers | Planner: Megan Scurlock, with Catalyst Weddings & Events | Rentals: Grand Central Party Rental | Florals: LMA Designs | Bride's Cake: The Bake Shoppe | Groom's Cake: Michelle Coffee | Catering: Wildberry Catering | Dress: Olia Zavozina | Makeup: Heylee B

Unique Wedding Dress Options

Last weekend I was talking to a newly engaged friend who really wants a black wedding dress, but her mom isn't quite into it. Personally, I chose a traditional gown for my wedding, but I love the idea! And a black wedding dress fits her personality perfectly. Make sure your wedding dress screams you! Haven't thought about an alternative dress? Something unique, that's not pure white? Well here are some ideas.

Traditional white with a touch of black

Black Gowns

Bustier Gowns

Red Gowns

Gowns with a Cape

Floral Gowns

Blue Gowns

Shades of Pink

These are just some ideas. In reality, it's your wedding / your day. You can wear whatever you want to. Whether it's a uniquely colored dress, a white gown, a tux, jeans and a t-shirt, whatever makes you comfortable. But we are curious! So let us know, what would you choose? Already married? Say you could do it over and wear something new. Decided to stay traditional? Pretend tradition is the nontraditional - then what would you pick?