i’ve been chatting with some folks on twitter about upcoming ink sessions, and i’m excited to see what comes of it all. it made me think about group tattoos- wedding rings, couple tattoos, family tattoos.

cupcakes are symbolic for happy and sweet life together, right?

really great looking lock + key. i especially like the key detail.

what do you think? are you going to get ink that matches or complements your spouse?

love to all,

lindsey

say hello: lindsey@dandylionevents.com

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entertainment can make or break your event. it determines the mood, what fun is to be had and how long people will stay and party!

we strongly recommend thoroughly researching the people you hire to entertain your guests.

my personal favorite, who i want to see at every party in nashville, is koo koo kanga roo. a two-man hip hop group from minnesota, bryan and neil are so genuine and hysterical. they can get an entire room of hipsters to dance an interact during their performances! you should check out their silly, catchy tunes here – and after deciding you need more of them in your life- help them towards a new tour van here!

outside of dancing, some reception options that our clients have been asking for are:

- board games: we wrap them in wrapping paper, wallpaper or butcher paper and make labels to keep themes and branding consistent

- outdoor games: croquet, bocce and bean bag toss for kids young and old

- photobooth: whether homemade or rented, fun props make this a crowd favorite!

- interactive guest book: create your own with an adjustable scrapbook and then add as many plain or colorful pages as you want. provide your guests with different crafty mediums such as crayons, colored pencils, glitter/confetti, fabric, glue, scissors and more so they can leave you a fun note! you can prompt guests with questions on each page or let them have creative freedom.

- make your own: another interactive activity, we’ve seen guests make their own photobook from wedding day images, mix a cd/playlist to keep and potted plants to take home.

what do you think? what fun things are you planning for your guests?

love to all,

lindsey

say hello: lindsey@dandylionevents.com

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on saturday, we ventured down to huntsville for the hi fi wedding fest!

i was really proud of our booth!

meredith designed our large music idea cards.

robot in bloom made our paper poppies!

we met lots of fun people and made some new vendor friends!

thanks to everyone who came out! it was a fun day. it was also informative since it was my first show ever!

what do you think? do you plan to attend any bridal shows this year? what will you be looking for if you do?

with love,

lindsey

say hello: lindsey@dandylionevents.com

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come see us this weekend at an alternative bridal show! it’s free!

lots of activities have been planned including a vintage fashion show, live dj sets, dancing, giveaways, photobooth fun, talented vendors, and more as we ring in the new wedding year with great ideas and inspiration! this fest beings at noon and lasts until 6pm at lowe mill (2211 seminole drive, huntsville, al). this day will be fun for the bride, the groom, and the whole family – as there are THREE floors of artists and artisans for your wedding day.

hope to see you there! stop by our booth for a glass of lemonade.

with love,

lindsey

i’d love to hear from you! lindsey@dandylionevents.com

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today i’m wondering- why a dress? why not a suit?

i had the opportunity to speak to a nashville custom dress maker olia zavozina this month + her passion for making people feel good in their skin (and clothes) on their wedding day.

first of all, you know olia is a pro because she makes amazing custom dresses for people of all shapes and sizes. and if a dress isn’t your style, she also makes custom fitted suits and tuxes for men + women.

i was super excited to share this information with a lesbian couple who are looking for beautiful suits for their wedding day. following ariel from offbeat bride’s advice: you want to look like the best version of you, not someone else entirely. so for gals who don’t fancy a dress- how about an incredibly well made, sumptious suit that fits you perfectly?

olia loves chatting with + working with everyone! if you’d like to start talking to her about your design ideas, you should definitely send her an email at olia@oliazavozina.com!

what do you think? what do you want to wear? what do you not want to wear?

love to all,

lindsey

i’d love to hear your thoughts! lindsey@dandylionevents.com

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choosing someone to guide your ceremony is a very personal choice. it is also a struggle many of our lions face. how do you find someone who is tolerant? who can you confide in? do they understand your love? are there professionals who perform nonreligious and/or lgbt weddings?

yes!

please meet rabbi rami. in short, he is amazing. here are his thoughts on love + marriage:

“i think love should be based on shared values rather than shared
histories. what matters is who you are, rather than the religious
faith of your parents.

it is very challenging to make a marriage work. it requires great
compassion and deep humility. this is not necessarily something one
has before a marriage, it is something that must be cultivated as a
couple in marriage. love is not “never having to say “i’m sorry;” love
is always having to say “i’m sorry.”

as important as saying “i love you” is to a marriage, saying “thank
you” is even more important. a marriage works best when partners
realize how much the other gifts them every day.

i think gays and lesbians should have the same human rights as
everyone else, and that includes the right to marry.

while i understand why parents may prefer their children marry within
their own race, religion, and socio-economic class, i only care about
the quality of the love shared between the people who plan to marry.”

wow, talk about understanding. rami can be contacted at rabbirami@gmail.com and you can check out his lectures, books and learn more about him here.

what elements do you want in your ceremony?

love to all,

lindsey

i’d love to hear from you: lindsey@dandylionevents.com

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happy to be bringing back local feature friday- nashville is such a wonderful place to live!  there is so much to do and see. and hear.

white table is a linen company focused on transformations and individual service. they have showrooms in knoxville and chatanooga, but twitterer + representative rachel says they’re in nashville often. they don’t offer you swatches and books when you come in- they’ll actually pull different items and dress a table for you so you can see all of the different elements come together. very helpful tool, especially if your decor is eclectic. they also make custom items if you’re looking to make your event very personal and memorable!

one of rachel’s favorites: hand stitched burlap runners

one of my favorites: pink feather boa chair covers!

many thanks to rachel for sharing her passion about transforming spaces. they certainly have some cool options!

for more local resources, check out these lists that tn buy local put together for planners, rentals and shops.

love to all,

lindsey

meow? lindsey@dandylionevents.com

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(c) la photographie nashville

(c) la photographie nashville

a dandyBride is independent, interesting and fearless. she knows what she likes and her wedding reflects that! she wants people to know who she is instead of hiding behind traditional conventions.

are you a dandyBride?

many thanks to all who made this happen: lovely model darla, stephanie at la photographie nashville, eryk datura of datura glamour, shana taylor of no limits salon and katy k’s ranch dressing

ps- for more pics, check out la photographie’s blog!

love,

lindsey

give us a roar: lindsey@dandylionevents.com

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I had the utter pleasure and divine good luck to work my floral + ambiance magic on my dearest friend Miranda’s wedding back in May.

I can safely say that this was one of the dandy-est weddings I’ve ever been to or been involved in.

Dandy touches I loved:

• The bride + groom got married at the camp they both worked at in a breathtakingly beautiful outdoor chapel overlooking a lake outside of Boomer, North Carolina. Outdoor venues are my personal favorites, lions, especially summer camps. Those of you who have worked at one know why; it’s truly your summer home no matter what!

• The reception was at Wilderness Lodge right up the road, which wasn’t your traditional reception venue. Great food, great music, lots of love…it rocked.

• The favors! Miranda + Keith game away little .75 ounce jars filled with locally produced North Carolina honey.

• THE FLOWERS! I ADORED THESE FLOWERS! Miranda gave me the instructions of garden with some oomph in her colors of hot pink and clover green. The results?

Gorgeous if I do say so myself.

I wish I had gotten a really good picture of the wrap we did on the bridesmaids’ bouquets; they were braided natural rope wrapped about 2 inches down the handle.

More pictures can be found on my picasaWeb site, and I’ll be adding to it as more pictures come my way.

Keep pushing the envelope of love, lions!

Love to you,

Amanda

got a floral design question? pick my brain at amanda@dandylionevents.com

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you have probably seen a store in 12 south called katy k’s. i would highly recommend you visit! below are a few dresses that would be lovely substitutes for the traditional wedding dress (read: white puffball) and be sweet to your budget, too.

1. hellbunny dress (140) black crinoline (45)

goth? hardcore? zombie prom? this fully lined dress is from the uk and totally kicks ass.

check out the bow detail in the back!

2. hellbunny dress (80)

this dress has so much potential! it’s a little girlier, with a very tutu-like tulle skirt.

this dress is fully lined and the flower pin is removable. there are 3 button holes on the straps to adjust for torso length + bust size.

skirt detail:

3. hellbunny ladybug dress (60) white crinoline (45)

planning a warm-weather wedding? this little dress is casual + summer sweet.

love pockets! handy for a hanky, rings or your vows!

4. hellbunny pop dress (70) red crinoline (45)

love this aqua + red print! it’s a little feisty.

this dress also has 2 buttons on the straps to adjust the torso and bust fit. the waist tie is sewn on and cannot be removed.

bust detail:

see katy’s other wares at her etsy shop, on ebay and on facebook! or stop by 2407 12th avenue south to try them on for yourself- they’re open every day of the week.

the most important thing is to find a dress you love to wear + makes you feel magnificent. what is your criteria for the perfect outfit on your wedding day?

love to all,

lindsey

give us a roar: lindsey@dandylionevents.com

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