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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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I think everyone is looking forward to Summer.  Since winter seemed to last FOREVER, these sunshine-filled days can’t come soon enough.  To help get you guys in the spirit, I’m going to share Carla and Mitchell’s Tennessee summer picnic-inspired wedding! Tennessee Summer Picnic-Inspired Wedding Several years ago when Carla brought her inspiration to me, I […]

Tennessee Summer Picnic Wedding at Sam Davis Home | Carla + Mitchell

January 16, 2020

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Lately I’ve been a bit bothered by all of the “How to create a wedding for $0 while living in a tree and going to school” and “3 Tips to ensure your wedding is flawless without a wedding planner or any reputable vendors” posts that I keep seeing.  It seems that every year during this season, […]

BE the bride on your wedding day – A lesson learned

June 4, 2018

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I could not ask for a more beautiful end to my 2015 wedding year than this:  This couple.  This bridal party.  This family.  Planning Laura and Tyler’s Green Door Gourmet wedding was such a treat. Design Inspiration From unique decor ideas to a a stunning color palette, these two pulled out all the stops and […]

Green Door Gourmet wedding | Laura + Tyler

January 11, 2017

Bride and groom Green Door Gourmet wedding
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I first met Tiffany after her mom, Cheryl, reached out to me in hopes that I could help her pull some details together.  With Tiffany and Tyler living in Knoxville and Cheryl working on wedding details in Nashville, they needed some help wrangling it all together. With several vendors already on board and with 10 […]

Tiffany + Tyler – Downtown Presbyterian & Country Music Hall of Fame – 9.26.15

April 27, 2016

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When MOB Linda sent me an email letting me know that another one of her beautiful daughters was getting married, I did a happy dance! This family is one of the sweetest and most kind-hearted families I have ever worked with. Designing her oldest daughter’s wedding was so much fun and I was excited to […]

Kirstin + Ethan – Tomlinson Family Farm Fall Wedding

April 20, 2016

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Jillian and Eric were planning a Tuscan-inspired wedding at Lilac Farms at Arrington Vineyard.  As a referral from a former bride, I was excited to meet these two and talk flowers for their vineyard wedding.  I couldn’t wait to share these beautiful images by Amber Smith of Smith Studios Photography. Tuscan-inspired Wedding at Lilac Farms at […]

Tuscan-inspired Wedding at Lilac Farms at Arrington Vineyard | Jillian + Eric

April 11, 2016

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I have been so fortunate to work with some of the sweetest couples and their parents this year and this wedding was no exception! From start to finish, everyone was excited and involved and that makes my job that much more enjoyable! Jennifer, her mom and I worked to plan and design this early fall Saddle Woods Farm […]

Jennifer + Nick | Saddle Woods Farm Wedding

March 9, 2016

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I loved this couple.  Their laughter is infectious and her family is a riot!  We had so much fun planning the details of her wedding and ensuring this day was perfect for these sweethearts.  From thoughtful details to the best FOB speech in my tenure, this wedding brought tears to my eyes more than once. […]

Kayla + Joe – Belle Meadows Farm – 8.29.15

March 1, 2016

Her mom, Jan and her sister, Abby
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When a beautiful medical student meets a freshly-pressed attorney, magic happens, right?! See for yourself! The way they look at each other makes me smile;  the way that they kept their heads about them and didn’t get bogged down with minuscule details; the way she studied for exams and he built his practice all while […]

Allison + Austin – West End Methodist Church & W.O. Smith School of Music – 8.8.15

February 24, 2016

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You couldn’t ask for a sweeter couple than Nate and Heather.  Sometimes, “working” a friend’s wedding can be challenging.  You are juggling many responsibilities while also trying to enjoy the event.  With Clay in the wedding as a groomsmen and myself acting as coordinator/floral designer/guest, we ran ourselves crazy the week of the wedding ensuring […]

Heather + Nate – Wild Turkey Ranch – 7.18.15

February 10, 2016