Regalo Design http://regalodesign.com/blog Nashville Wedding Planner, Nashville Event Planner, Nashville Florist Mon, 07 May 2012 13:36:43 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.1 Jessie and Chris’s Wedding at Belle Meade Plantation http://regalodesign.com/blog/2012/05/jessie-and-chriss-wedding-at-belle-meade-plantation/ http://regalodesign.com/blog/2012/05/jessie-and-chriss-wedding-at-belle-meade-plantation/#comments Mon, 07 May 2012 13:35:33 +0000 admin http://regalodesign.com/blog/?p=1344 Continue reading →]]> Jessie and Chris tied the knot at Belle Meade Plantation in Nashville, TN on April 20th, 2012.  The couple, both from Alabama, picked the perfect spring day for an outdoor wedding at the historic site.  Jessie wanted a vintage classic feel for their wedding day, with lots of green and white with champagne for an accent.  We achieved this with cream linens and champagne overlays, beautiful hydrangea, roses and greenery for their flowers, old wooden crates for decor, and a tin for the groom’s cokes that sat beside the head table.

It was an amazing day for an amazing couple and couldn’t have been accomplished without the help of the multitude of vendors that contributed to the success.  They included:

Planning, flowers and decor: Regalo Design
Ceremony and Reception Venue: Belle Meade Plantation
Catering: Ribbons of Chocolate
Lighting: Nashville Event Lighting
Band: II Da Maxx
Rentals: Southern Events
Photographer: Hollis Photography
Tent: Nashville Tent and Awning
Videographer: Andrew Reed
Transportation: Grand Avenue
Ceremony Music: Silver Strings
Cake: Cakes by Rebecca
Hair: Korie Bernard
Parking: PMC
Bartender: Julie’s Bartending Service

Eventful is a blog written by Damon & Sarah Goude, Owners and Event Specialists of Regalo Design, a wedding planner, florist & event decorator in Nashville, TN.

Don’t forget your party favors from Wedding Favor Market!

Need a great Venue in Nashville? Check out The Peacock Ballroom!


 

]]> http://regalodesign.com/blog/2012/05/jessie-and-chriss-wedding-at-belle-meade-plantation/feed/ 0 Sam’s Club Fresh Expo by Regalo Design http://regalodesign.com/blog/2012/05/sams-club-fresh-expo-by-regalo-design/ http://regalodesign.com/blog/2012/05/sams-club-fresh-expo-by-regalo-design/#comments Thu, 03 May 2012 21:39:59 +0000 admin http://regalodesign.com/blog/?p=1331 Continue reading →]]> We recently began working with Sam’s Club assisting them with events called “The Fresh Expo.”  Prior to their opening new stores, Sam’s Club invites current members and business owners from around the area to sample their amazing fresh foods.  This includes everything from their deli meats to artisan cheeses and breads to loins to fruits and vegetables.  If you’ve never experienced the Fresh department at Sam’s Club you’re definitely missing out!

We have had the honor to work with Sam’s on three different expo’s to date.  One was in the Nashville area at The Bluegrass Yacht and Country Club.  At this event we went for a “warehouse chic” look incorporating pallets, vegetables crates, old carts and at the same time introducing chic elements like olive and gold pintuck linens, uplighting, and amazing flowers from Samsclub.com.

The next event was presented to us three weeks prior to the start date in Lubbock, TX.  This Club wanted to have their Expo in the new facility prior to its opening.  It was a great opportunity to let their members get to see the new space while it was in the process of being stocked.  They elected to go for the same feel as the ballroom event in Nashville but recreating it to a larger scale in the new space.

Our next event was presented to us two weeks prior to the start date in Worcester, MA.  In two weeks Regalo Design secured a venue, secured a caterer, found an ice sculptor and keyboard player, shipped in all of the linens, shot glasses (for milk shots), vases and other materials needed to pull the event off in grand fashion.

The space for the event was Mechanics Hall in downtown Worcester.  It is an incredible space erected in 1857 and has an amazing history to add to the incredible architecture.  Since it was such a beautiful building we didn’t have the need to bring in the warehouse chic design concept, and instead, to coincide with the history of the building, went with navy pintuck linens, and white, yellow and green flowers.

Pictures to come for this event!

While we do all of the planning, flowers and decor for the event, we couldn’t do it without the other amazing vendors.  Those include:

Nashville:

Venue: Bluegrass Yacht and Country Club
Catering: Ribbons of Chocolate
Ice Sculptor: Specialty Ice Carvings
Keyboard Player: Carl Herrgesel

Lubbock:

Venue: Sam’s Club
Caterer: At Your Service Catering
Ice Sculptor: Lubbock Ice Chef
Assistants: Phillip and Randy Christian

Worcester:

Venue: Mechanics Hall
Caterer: Scott Toupin Catering
Ice Sculptor: Brilliant Ice
Keyboard Player: Josh Fobare

Many thanks to Sam’s Club for the opportunity to serve them in such an amazing fashion.  And a special thanks to all of the vendors that make these amazing events happen.

]]> http://regalodesign.com/blog/2012/05/sams-club-fresh-expo-by-regalo-design/feed/ 0 The Real Meaning of Valentine’s Day http://regalodesign.com/blog/2012/02/the-real-meaning-of-valentines-day/ http://regalodesign.com/blog/2012/02/the-real-meaning-of-valentines-day/#comments Tue, 14 Feb 2012 14:15:36 +0000 admin http://regalodesign.com/blog/?p=1327 Continue reading →]]> A week and a half ago my Valentine and I started an incredibly rough ride.  After a routine visit to the doctor for our newborn we also had the doctor take a listen to our three year old’s chest to diagnose a nasty cough that had lasted for a week or so. What we assumed were her allergies acting up we were told was walking pneumonia.  Not a fun diagnosis, but treatable with antibiotics.

Later that afternoon, not feeling well (which is not normally my excuse for this) I took a nap. When I woke up I was accompanied by a fever of 101. Thus began my journey with walking pneumonia as well. The next Sunday our newborn began coughing and the next day we took her back to the doctor. Her lungs were clear and we were told to watch her and make sure she didn’t develop a fever.

Tuesday night I was woken up on four occasions by our toddler. Normally she gets frightened at night and needs to be placed back in her bed and patted for a few minutes and she goes right back to sleep. On this night she was inconsolable.  Nothing we could do would calm her to the point of sleep. After hours of frustration on my part my wife told me to go to bed and put both the babies in the room with her (somehow a mom needs no sleep… I’ll never understand how they do this but it amazes me.)

At 8:00 Wednesday morning I walked back in our bedroom to see our oldest baby girl with hands on both of her ears screaming in pain. I raced her to urgent care to find that she had an ear infection in both ears. Round two of antibiotics began for her. On the trip home, while watching Netflix on my phone, I hear from the backseat, “I THINK I’M GONNA GET SICK!” This was followed immediately by that horrible sound of retching. I quickly pull into the closest neighborhood and open her door. As I gag while trying to clean her off to the point that I can pull her out of the seat, I wonder who might be recording me on video waiting to turn it in to either the police or Candid Camera.

I finally get her out of the car, pull off her dirty pants and place her in the front seat to continue cleaning the back. I am halfway around the car when I hear, “I really gotta pee… I’m gonna pee!” So I run back around, pull the little one out of the car in socks, a shirt, and nothing else, and place her over some grass so she can pee. Place her back in the car and drive home.

Thursday comes around and our newborn’s cough is considerably worse. So visit number four to the doctors office reveals she is suffering from the same thing we have been passing around the house. Now we begin a round of antibiotics for her.

Saturday night we have multiple episodes where the baby’s cough is so bad we end up staying up with her all night. The next morning we drop our oldest off with my sister and take the baby to the ER. After 5 hours we find out she has a viral infection in her lungs. They clean our her little lungs and we begin the journey home once again. We pick up our toddler, pick up some dinner and head home where the three year old is the first to walk into the door and announce, “It smells like poop in here!”

My dog, Bob, who has been in his kennel all day, has gotten sick (from both sides) and has been standing in his kennel for an untold length of time (possibly the last 8 hours). So for an hour and a half I clean up a dog, his kennel and myself.

Last night, the night before Valentine’s day, my wife and newborn went upstairs to sleep so daddy could get some rest. Our three year old slept soundly in her bed, and we are all on the mend and getting back to normal.

Five and a half years ago I stood on an alter and pledged my love to one woman for the rest of my life. For better or for worse. At that time I wasn’t thinking about changing diapers, pulling a toddler out of the back seat in the middle of an unfamiliar neighborhood to pee in the grass, making six trips to the hospital in a week, or sleeping apart from my wife the night before Valentine’s. But that’s life… that’s marriage. When we tell our clients to make sure they focus on the most important part of the wedding day, this is what we mean. At the end of that day you will be married. Marriage is an awesome, amazing, perplexing and trying institution.

So this is our reminder to all of you that decide to make the walk down the aisle to pledge your love to one person. It’s not always kisses and dances. But if you pick the right person and focus on the right things, you can make an amazing life filled with awesome memories.

Happy Valentine’s day 2012 to all of our clients: past, present and future!

]]> http://regalodesign.com/blog/2012/02/the-real-meaning-of-valentines-day/feed/ 2 Rachel & Gregory’s Wedding Day at Travellers Rest Plantation, Nashville TN. http://regalodesign.com/blog/2012/01/rachel-gregorys-wedding-day-at-travellers-rest-plantation-nashville-tn/ http://regalodesign.com/blog/2012/01/rachel-gregorys-wedding-day-at-travellers-rest-plantation-nashville-tn/#comments Mon, 09 Jan 2012 15:30:42 +0000 admin http://regalodesign.com/blog/?p=1311 Continue reading →]]> Rachel & Gregory said “I do” on a perfect fall day in Nashville at Travellers Rest Plantation. There was beauty in every detail from the table decor to the perfectly choreographed special dances.  The linens were steal grey & creme with moss, yellow button mums and calla lily accents.

The day would not have been have been possible without each and every vendor. Here is a list of some of the amazing vendors.

  • Planning, Flowers and Decor by Regalo Design
  • Catering by Ribbons of Chocolate
  • Cupcakes by The Bake Shoppe
  • Photography by Rachel Moore
  • Ceremony music by Garrett Overcash, Danika Lukasiewicz, Syneva Colle and Megan Moss
  • Reception music by fellow Belmont University musicians
  • Officiant by Kevin Twit, Campus Minister at Belmont University
  • Hair & makeup by Lenora Lyn
  • Tables & Chairs by Classic Party Rental

Regalo Design would like to sincerely thank Rachel & Gregory for allowing us to be a part of their big day and the opportunity to witness their true commitment to each other. We would also like to thanks Rachel Moore Photography for these amazing photos below.

A special thank you to the mother of the bride Robin for leaving such a sweet review of our services. Here is what she had to say: “I have nothing but high praise for Sarah Goude and the Regalo team. Sarah was helpful to us even before we signed a contract early in the process. She helped my daughter get the dress of her dreams well within her budget. She kept the budget on track and managed to attend to every detail with great beauty and professional details. Our event exceeded our expectations. Since the event took place out of town, I let Sarah know that I would need her to take care of all details. Sarah did exactly that, and all I really had to do was show up, put on my dress and smile. Thank you Sarah and Regalo team.”

Eventful is a blog written by Damon & Sarah Goude, Owners and Event Specialists of Regalo Design, a wedding planner, florist & event decorator in Nashville, TN.

Don’t forget your party favors from Wedding Favor Market!

Need a great Venue in Nashville? Check out The Peacock Ballroom!

 

 

]]> http://regalodesign.com/blog/2012/01/rachel-gregorys-wedding-day-at-travellers-rest-plantation-nashville-tn/feed/ 0 Sarah & Peter’s Wedding at Scarritt Bennett and Reception at The War Memorial Auditorium in Nashville, TN http://regalodesign.com/blog/2011/12/sarah-peters-wedding-at-scarritt-bennett-and-reception-at-the-war-memorial-auditorium-in-nashville-tn/ http://regalodesign.com/blog/2011/12/sarah-peters-wedding-at-scarritt-bennett-and-reception-at-the-war-memorial-auditorium-in-nashville-tn/#comments Tue, 27 Dec 2011 19:37:42 +0000 admin http://regalodesign.com/blog/?p=1259 Continue reading →]]> I knew the day I met the bride that this day was going to be so special and we would enjoy every step along the way to witnessing Peter & Sarah say…”I Do”. It was a perfect day.

It was a beautiful fall day in Nashville, TN. The color inspiration was all around us in the hues of Gold, Reds, Purples, Yellows and Oranges. The guests enjoyed an intimate ceremony at Scarritt Bennett followed by cocktails and ordourves in the courtyard of The War Memorial and danced the night away inside the auditorium.

As always,  Regalo Design’s events wouldn’t be possible without the amazing vendors who we love and enjoy making dreams come true! A special thank you to Skipper Photography for these amazing photos! Jen & Ben simply….rock!

Eventful is a blog written by Damon & Sarah Goude, Owners and Event Specialists of Regalo Design, a wedding planner, florist & event decorator in Nashville, TN.

Don’t forget your party favors from Wedding Favor Market!

Need a great Venue in Nashville? Check out The Peacock Ballroom!

 

]]> http://regalodesign.com/blog/2011/12/sarah-peters-wedding-at-scarritt-bennett-and-reception-at-the-war-memorial-auditorium-in-nashville-tn/feed/ 0 Mary & Michael’s Wedding at the Nashville City Club http://regalodesign.com/blog/2011/12/mary-micheals-wedding-at-the-nashville-city-club/ http://regalodesign.com/blog/2011/12/mary-micheals-wedding-at-the-nashville-city-club/#comments Wed, 07 Dec 2011 18:16:09 +0000 admin http://regalodesign.com/blog/?p=1230 Continue reading →]]> Mary & Michael were so much fun to work for over the past  year. They said their “I Do’s” at the The Nashville City Club. The reception was decorated in Pink & Burlap with some fun contemporary patterns. The cupcake tower was topped with a custom Mary & Michael cake topper. The guest danced the night away with the view of Nashville below. Regalo Design designed a custom poster for their guests to sign as the Spirit of Nashville postcards were displayed. Nashville, TN. was a present theme at the party and we were thrilled to celebrate the night and their marriage along with close family & friends.

Here is what the bride said about Regalo Design: “We used Sarah and Damon of Regalo Design for our wedding and it was amazing! I am a planaholic and Sarah was PERFECT in making sure all the details were kept up with and helping us create the day exactly the way we wanted to! She helped us find all our vendors, designed our invitations and took care of everything while saving us lots of money (AND TIME!) more importantly she did our decor/flowers and everyone raved about how gorgeous our wedding was thanks to Sarah’s incredible decor work! She and her husband made sure our day went smoothly with absolutely no stress!!”- Mary Romano Clifford

There are several vendors who made this day so amazing! Thank you to all of them. We truly value our vendors because we couldn’t put it all together without each of them. Thank you vendors!

A very special thank you to George Wiley and Composition Pictures for the amazing Video highlight and photos below. They are the best and we highly recommend using them for your next event!

Eventful is a blog written by Damon & Sarah Goude, Owners and Event Specialists of Regalo Design, a wedding planner, florist & event decorator in Nashville, TN.

Don’t forget your party favors from Wedding Favor Market!

Need a great Venue in Nashville? Check out The Peacock Ballroom!

 

]]> http://regalodesign.com/blog/2011/12/mary-micheals-wedding-at-the-nashville-city-club/feed/ 0 Regalo Design Announces New Management of Event Space, The Peacock Ballroom http://regalodesign.com/blog/2011/11/regalo-design-announces-new-management-of-event-space-the-peacock-ballroom/ http://regalodesign.com/blog/2011/11/regalo-design-announces-new-management-of-event-space-the-peacock-ballroom/#comments Wed, 16 Nov 2011 18:09:10 +0000 admin http://regalodesign.com/blog/?p=1222 Continue reading →]]> Regalo Design is excited to announce that we are now the management company for The Peacock Ballroom, a 1710 square foot event space located in Lenox Village in Nashville. Ideally located between interstates 65 and 24 just south of Old Hickory Blvd on Nolensville Pike, this facility is the answer for those event planners and brides looking for a convenient and affordable event space.

We are offering great rates for residents and non-residents alike while also ensuring you will receive first-rate customer service and attentiveness to your event planning needs. The room includes over 1700 square feet of event space with a large catering kitchen, AV equipment with easy parking and access for your guests. The room will accommodate 80 guests in a seated configuration, and up to 150 guests non-seated.  Tables and chairs are available at no additional charge!

No matter what the occasion, the Peacock Ballroom will satisfy your desire for the perfect event venue. We invite you to enjoy our non-restrictive catering and bartending, amazing views and professional staff while planning your perfect Nashville wedding, trade show, corporate meeting or party.

Regalo is also offering their services for those clients who have additional needs such as linens, flowers and decor.  We are now taking reservations for holiday parties for Christmas and New Years. You can find the rates for the room here.

To book your event at this amazing Nashville venue you may call Damon Goude with Regalo Design at (615) 482-1350 or email him at info@thepeacockballroom.com. For more information please visit the website at www.thepeacockballroom.com. We look forward to serving you in the very near future.

]]> http://regalodesign.com/blog/2011/11/regalo-design-announces-new-management-of-event-space-the-peacock-ballroom/feed/ 0 Michelle & Jake’s Wedding at the Cathedral of the Incarnation and Wedding Reception at The Cannery Ballroom http://regalodesign.com/blog/2011/11/michelle-jakes-wedding-at-the-cathedral-of-the-incarnation-and-wedding-reception-at-the-cannery-ballroom/ http://regalodesign.com/blog/2011/11/michelle-jakes-wedding-at-the-cathedral-of-the-incarnation-and-wedding-reception-at-the-cannery-ballroom/#comments Mon, 14 Nov 2011 19:43:14 +0000 admin http://regalodesign.com/blog/?p=1170 Continue reading →]]> Regalo Design was thrilled to celebrate Michelle & Jake’s wedding as their event planner, florist and decorator. The bride and groom were so much fun and the guest has so much fun with the glow sticks, karaoke and amazing food & sweets!

The wedding was held at the Cathedral of the Incarnation downtown Nashville, TN and the wedding reception was held at the Cannery Ballroom downtown Nashville, TN. The colors were dark purple, blues and pinks. Each guest was greeted with a glow stick which was used throughout the night to celebrate the bride & groom.

We want to sincerely thank Kristyn Hogan for the amazing photographs below. As always, thank you Michelle & Jake for allowing us to play a part in your big day!

Here is the list of amazing vendors who made it all possible.

Wedding Planner, Florist & Event Decorator: Regalo Design
Ceremony Location: Cathedral of the Incarnation
Reception Location: Cannery Ballroom
DJ & Karaoke: Cosmo Creations
Motion Sensor Lighting & Gobo: FADDS Entertainment
Caterer: Copper Kettle
Baker: Crumb de la Crumb
Photographer: Kristyn Hogan Photography
Trolley: Music City Bus
Make Up: Shelley Nicole

Eventful is a blog written by Damon & Sarah Goude, Owners and Event Specialists of Regalo Design, a wedding planner in Nashville, TN.

Regalo Design can provide all of the following but not limited to: Event Planning. (Corporate, Engagement Parties, Bridal Showers, Bridesmaid’s Luncheon, Rehearsal Dinners, Weddings, Receptions, Post Wedding Brunch, Baby Showers) Wholesale cost on flowers, rentals, paper products and party favors. http://regalodesign.com

Party Favors and Gifts at http://weddingfavormarket.com

Invitation Design, Production and Assembly. Program Design, Production and Assembly. Full Tent Lining and Decoration. Flower Design and Production. Nashville Wedding Planner, Wedding Planner Nashville, Nashville Event Decorator, Nashville Florist.

]]> http://regalodesign.com/blog/2011/11/michelle-jakes-wedding-at-the-cathedral-of-the-incarnation-and-wedding-reception-at-the-cannery-ballroom/feed/ 0 Lisa & Eddie’s Wedding at Christ Church Cathedral & Reception at Union Station Hotel, Nashville TN. http://regalodesign.com/blog/2011/10/lisa-eddies-wedding-at-christ-church-cathedral-reception-at-union-station-hotel-nashville-tn/ http://regalodesign.com/blog/2011/10/lisa-eddies-wedding-at-christ-church-cathedral-reception-at-union-station-hotel-nashville-tn/#comments Thu, 27 Oct 2011 16:41:46 +0000 admin http://regalodesign.com/blog/?p=1146 Continue reading →]]> September 10, 2011 was the perfect day for Lisa & Eddie! The colors were moss green, eggplant and creme. Christ Church Cathedral was so beautiful filled with rich history and ornate detail. The bridal party partied on the Party Trolley and entered the reception held at Union Station with style. The reception was designed to complement the beautiful details in the Union Station Hotel lobby. If you are looking for a venue both of these sites are a must!

The day would not have been possible without the following vendors:

We would also like to give a special thank you to the amazing Amelia J Moore for her photos below. She is so talented and we enjoy working with her so much! Thanks for sharing your gifts with us!

At Regalo Design, we cherish our amazing clients and want to truly thank Lisa & Eddie for allowing us to be a part of their big day. We will continue to enjoy watching their life together grow! Thank you for allowing us the opportunity to serve you!

Eventful is a blog written by Damon &  Sarah Goude, Owners and Event Specialists of Regalo Design, a wedding planner in Nashville, TN.

Regalo Design can provide all of the following but not limited to: Event Planning. (Corporate, Engagement Parties, Bridal Showers, Bridesmaid’s Luncheon, Rehearsal Dinners, Weddings, Receptions, Post Wedding Brunch, Baby Showers) Wholesale cost on flowers, rentals, paper products and party favors. http://regalodesign.com

Party Favors and Gifts at http://weddingfavormarket.com

Invitation Design, Production and Assembly. Program Design, Production and Assembly. Full Tent Lining and Decoration. Flower Design and Production. Nashville Wedding Planner, Wedding Planner Nashville, Nashville Event Decorator, Nashville Florist.

 

]]> http://regalodesign.com/blog/2011/10/lisa-eddies-wedding-at-christ-church-cathedral-reception-at-union-station-hotel-nashville-tn/feed/ 0 Brittney & Zach’s Wedding at The Governors Club, Brentwood TN http://regalodesign.com/blog/2011/10/brittney-zachs-wedding-at-the-governors-club-brentwood-tn/ http://regalodesign.com/blog/2011/10/brittney-zachs-wedding-at-the-governors-club-brentwood-tn/#comments Mon, 10 Oct 2011 11:11:39 +0000 admin http://regalodesign.com/blog/?p=946 Continue reading →]]> Brittney & Zach were married on June 4th at The Governors Club in Brentwood, Tennessee. Regalo Design provided full service planning, flowers and decor to create a beautiful day for for bride and groom. Here are some pictures from the big day!

A BIG thank you to the newlyweds for allowing us the opportunity to serve them and to Bill & Anne (the parents of the bride) for your faith in Regalo and friendship!

From the Mother of the Bride: “We hired Sarah and Regalo Designs when we realized it was getting too stressful for my daughter in Knoxville and planning a wedding in Nashville. The stress that disappeared the moment that we met and hired her was worth every penny. So great to work with. So very professional yet sooooo much fun to work with. The attention to detail was perfect. She met and exceeded our every expectation. I wish we had another wedding to plan just so we could work together again. I recommend her for every girls perfect day.”

A BIG Thank you to Jonathon & Sharon at Jonathon Campbell Photography for the amazing photos below! They are amazing!

Eventful is a blog written by Damon & Sarah Goude, Owners and Event Specialists of Regalo Design, a wedding planner, florist & event decorator in Nashville, TN.

Don’t forget your party favors from Wedding Favor Market!

Need a great Venue in Nashville? Check out The Peacock Ballroom!

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