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Kennedy Occasions is a wedding planning & floral design studio based in Nashville, TN. I plan & design weddings so that your life-changing occasion can be nothing short of spectacular - well planned, timelessly designed, & flawlessly executed.

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  The weather this past Memorial Day weekend was absolutely perfect.  Not too hot, a light breeze and beautiful light.  What better time to host a nautical wedding than on a traditionally lake-friendly weekend!? This bridal party was such a great group!  They were so happy for Elizabeth and Justin and excited to celebrate with […]

Elizabeth + Justin – Rock Castle – 5.23.15

January 19, 2016

nautical theme Nashville wedding
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This year is just beginning; it is sure to hold incredible projects and couples and I am so excited to get started.  But I think 2015 deserves a proper sendoff.  Some of the floral designs I created this year pushed me creatively and encouraged me to find my niche.  I have triumphed through some difficult projects with some […]

Beautiful blooms of 2015

January 11, 2016

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Where did 2015 go?  How is it already January of 2016?  What happened to all the time I would have during the off-season?  Am I drowning? Diving into 2016 has been scary. With a rebrand on the horizon, a new website in the works and a total overhaul of my pricing structure, I feel like […]

Buckle up, Em. You’re in for a wild ride! – reminisce, revamp, recharge

January 4, 2016

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Full disclosure: My cat destroyed my Christmas wreath.  I needed a new one.   I have always loved fresh Christmas greens.  The smell + the textures + the idea of snow (cause let’s be real: it was 70′ on Christmas Day!) = happy Emily!  I knew I could make one.  I knew I could teach people […]

Snips and Snaps 2015: wreath-making workshop

December 30, 2015

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Katelyn always has a smile on her face and she has to be one of the classiest, calmest, sweetest brides I have ever had the privilege to work with.  She never seemed stressed or flustered and she was so excited to be marrying her sweetheart.  Her spirit was infectious and her wedding was such a […]

Katelyn + Patrick – The Hitchin’ Post – 5.9.15

October 26, 2015

Southern Franklin Tennessee outdoor barn wedding
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“How do you do it?” I get asked that question at least once a week. How is it that I can balance a full-time job AND plan weddings AND design event florals.  How in the world is that possible?  There are days when I feel like that poor polar bear! First, let me say: I […]

One day at a time: Balancing full-time employment with my creative passions

August 19, 2015

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I could hardly believe my luck when Kelly Perry took me up on my offer to help with her workshop this year!  I offered to clean buckets or haul flowers or cook meals: whatever needed to be done to ensure this year was as incredible for its attendants as last year was for me. Kelly […]

Team Flower Workshop 2015

August 11, 2015

Kelly Perry Philosophy Flowers Team Flower workshop Kennedy Occasions
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I was so lucky to work with an incredible group of brides this spring.  My calendar flowed from one great event to the next and although I stayed incredibly busy, it was such a treat to work with flowers and styling and sweet couples.  Immediately following Melissa and Lee’s wedding, I jumped right into final […]

Amber + Troy – Marathon Village – 4.18.15

August 5, 2015

Marathon Village Nashville destination wedding
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I love to share my weddings and floral projects on my blog.  I’m not one to talk about personal stuff on here really, but lately, being an adult is hard.  Being a girl is hard.  Being a small business owner is hard and balancing a(n unexpectedly demanding new) day job is hard.  And just think […]

Joy & Sadness: my tips to find balance

July 24, 2015

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What. A. Wedding. These two threw one heck of a party for their guests.  With 90% of Melissa & Lee’s guests coming from all over, they were excited to infuse a bit of Nashville into their event, which happened to be just about halfway for their families in Connecticut and Texas.  With a beautiful early Spring color-palette, […]

Melissa + Lee – Houston Station – 4.12.15

July 16, 2015

Houston Station spring wedding Nashville Tennessee