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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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This week has been pretty crappy; full of frustration, tears and disappointment.  Sometimes, it’s hard to find the silver lining. I recently read “Silver Linings Playbook” and was encouraged by how positive Pat remained, despite his trials, setbacks and challenges.  It is upon the heels of this recent read that I am able to remain […]

Silver linings

April 25, 2013

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We are accepting submissions or nominations starting NOW through March 31st! The shoot is scheduled for Sunday, April 14th at Belle Meadows Farm in Lascassas, TN. We would love to hear styling suggestions or ideas from those submitting. If you’ve ever seen a movie, a pin on Pinterest or other material & thought, “I’d love to have […]

We want YOU featured in our southern-style shoot!

March 17, 2013

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When your best friends are expecting a baby, what else would you do, other than throw a great party?! Megan (who many of you have seen running around working her tail off at our weddings) and her husband, Chris, shared their good news with us in July and we knew we were planning an event to […]

Baby Saunders Gender Reveal Party – Murfreesboro, TN – 10.27.12

March 12, 2013

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On a beautiful September day, Kathryn and David were married in Murfreesboro, TN surrounded by their closest friends and family.  These two met on Match.com and worked through a long-distance relationship before plans began for their September event. The groom, a recent law school graduate, and Kathryn, a makeup artist, planned a sweet, vintage-styled wedding with a beautiful bridal party, […]

Kathryn & David – Murfreesboro wedding – 9.22.12

February 26, 2013

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On a spectacular September evening, Brigid and Troy were married at their home overlooking Old Hickory Lake. From the pool-side bluegrass band to an appearance by The Grilled Cheeserie, this wedding was full of exciting details, great music and incredible celebration!  The amazingly talented Tyler Andrews was in attendance to capture this sweet couple’s beautifully styled and detailed lakeside […]

Brigid & Troy – Old Hickory lakeside wedding – 9.8.12

January 28, 2013

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Sweet friend and former co-worker, Kristen, contacted my in 2010 to help her plan/orchestrate her June 2012 wedding. She and her fiance, Tim, had dated for 10 years and she was excited to marry her best friend in a beautiful summer setting at Belle Meade Plantation. With the help of some of Nashville’s finest vendors, we planned, […]

Kristen & Tim – Belle Meade Plantation – 6.9.12

January 27, 2013

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On a beautiful summer Saturday, Sean and Caroline Huddleston’s friends and families gathered to celebrate their recent nuptials on private property in Normandy, TN.  A beautiful watermelon and grey color pallet set the stage for this “laid back” and elegant event with good food, great music and wonderful company! [slideshow] The bride’s mother made all of the desserts […]

Cooper/Huddleston – Normandy reception – 7.28.12

August 19, 2012

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I’ve been a bride and I’ve been a bridesmaid.  I’ve been the wedding planner, the wedding guest, and the “I-don’t-really-know-my-official-role-but-have-definitely-saved-this-event-from-disaster”. In every situation, I’ve learned that 3 key phrases are essential to help encourage and calm the bride!  For those of you who will be bridesmaids this wedding season or who have friends planning weddings […]

Wedding Tip for Bridesmaids: 3 phrases every bride needs to hear on her wedding day

July 29, 2012

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What a sweet couple!  In April, I was given the chance to work with Melis Agaoglu and Michael Popwell to coordinate/orchestrate their wedding day.  This event was full of fun elements and sweet surprises! A group of fantastic wedding vendors, possibly THE sweetest families and bridal party I’ve ever worked with, the incredible Governor’s Club and a beautiful […]

Melis & Michael – The Governor’s Club – 4.28.12

July 24, 2012

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In April, I had the pleasure to meet and work with Ariel Renae of Ariel Renae Photography on a beautiful Governor’s Club wedding.  Our sweet bride and groom were a gem to work with and Ariel captured the day beautifully!  Her fun style truly captured Melis and Michael’s personalities and the beauty of the day! […]

Vendor Highlight – Ariel Renae Photography

July 22, 2012