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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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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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Guess who is super behind on blog posts!? Believe me….this one is worth the wait! A HUGE “thank you” to Krista Lee Photography for allowing us to share these photos! Hilary Bauer and Robert Clayton’s wedding is most definitely one of my all-time favorite events! From super fun and quirky elements to beautiful vintage elegance, this wedding […]

Hillary & Robert – Lebanon wedding – 7.30.11

June 24, 2012

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On a beautiful fall day, Savannah and Chris were married at Lil Tara Farms in Murfreesboro, TN.  Surrounded by their closest friends and family, this couple was married on the front porch of this gorgeous home and enjoyed dinner, dancing and delicious cake at the tented reception. By incorporating rustic, Southern charm, this wedding was full of personality! The […]

Savannah & Chris – Murfreesboro wedding – Sept. 2010

February 20, 2012

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You might think we’re crazy and legitimately so.  Oftentimes, we take on more projects than we should….one of those ‘projects’ is the floral needs for a wedding.  And we L.O.V.E it!  Well, let’s be clear; by ‘we’, I mean me…and my sister, Jena…and my sweet friend, Megan. Clay is a great critic, but not a […]

Midnight Floral Design

February 18, 2012

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I just had to share!  Rob and Hilary Clayton’s highlight reel….courtesy of Baughman Media Works! [vimeo http://vimeo.com/27609057]

Bauer/Clayton – highlight video (Baughman Media Works)

August 13, 2011