(My) Weekend Wrap-up

My dears this week has flown by. We’re definitely wrapping things up with Natasha’s wedding. Can you believe it’s 16 days away!! EEK! I’m super excited for them, it’s going to be beautiful. I’ve basically been coming up with schedules, suggestions, etc. but I though I’d share these little favor cards I created at Vistaprint

These are definitely just options and I’m not sure we’ll end up going with either one since we’re quickly running out of time, I just love the fact that you can order *Business Cards* and make them into whatever you want. This definitely would have saved us some time! And 250 cards for $20 really can’t be beat. Love it!
They ended up going with Milestone Pictures for their videographer, which is amazing and of course McLellan Style Photography is doing their photography (actually I think I forgot to mention that earlier). It’s just going to be beautiful.
I’m not sure what was decided as far as the rehearsal dinner goes, but I suggested these places….
Maggianos - Dinner is $37.95 per adult and $17.95 for children up to age
Nashville City Club

Chappy's
Merchant's
Nashville-wedding-venue-reception-restaurants

Sunset Grill Starting menu for dinner is $24.99, lunch starts at $19.99 per person. Room rental come with a $3000 minimum in food and drink
Monells Starting at $24.95 per person
Pucketts Grocery

I think that’s all I’ve got today as far as wedding news goes. I’m going shopping tomorrow to get some of the smaller details. For now- I’m off to make some white chicken chili! Mmmmm

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Tuesday Tips

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