DIY Nashville Wedding with Aussie Flair: Jenna + Jared

There’s a chance you recognize those cuties above from their fairytale-like proposal in NYC’s Central Park. Jared completely surprised Jenna when he popped the question on a boat in the lake + the two toted around NYC for a killer engagement session through the city streets. When the engagement that starts off with that much sweetness + style, we pretty much know the wedding is going to be good. And let us just say, their big day doesn’t disappoint!

Jenna tells us, We didn’t try to hold the perfect Pinterest wedding, we just wanted our wedding to be very personal and fun. I’m a wardrobe stylist and Jared is a drummer/producer. We love all things creative and modern. Since Jared is Australian, we incorporated little Aussie things throughout the day. We had eucalyptus everywhere, I designed and made a corn hole set with one side being the American flag in our wedding colors and the other board being the Aussie flag. Our wedding was at The Cordelle, a modern urban venue that’s all white mixed with brick and a mid century flair. Us, in other words.

Thanks so much to Teale Photography for the beautiful images + congrats to Jenna + Jared on such a sweet day!

Since Jenna is a stylist, an off-the-rack dress just wasn’t her cup of tea. She designed her stunning two-piece number, picked out the dreamy fabrics, then had her seamstress, Maria at Romantic Creations Bridal Couture, bring it to life!

Jenna says, I’m not a flower person so I took everything that I found unique and put it into a beautiful bouquet. I chose flowers like thistle, eucalyptus, king protea….and red cabbage. And with those requests, Rosemary and Finch Floral Design crafted a perfect bridal bouquet that exuded a stylish, Australian feel.

We love the bridesmaid dresses, too! Mismatched emerald, mint + teal frocks chosen by each of the ladies! Shop our fave dresses in this pretty palette below:

See more in the lovely film below by Trent Swartzentruber:

Congrats to the lovely couple! We wish you a life together ahead filled with lots of love!

photography: Teale Photography // venue name: The Cordelle, Nashville, Tennessee // event design: bride + groom // florals: Rosemary and Finch Floral Design // wedding dress: I designed the dress and picked fabric but my seamstress is Maria at Romantic Creations Bridal Couture // bride's shoes: Anthropologie // bridesmaid dresses: each girl chose their own // hair stylist: Korie Bernard // makeup artist: Makeup by Morgan Jae // videography: Trent Swartzentruber // paper goods: designed by bride with the help of David Arnold and Brandee Rees // catering: Whole Foods // cake: Whole Foods // officiant: Jeff Dollar // event planner: Leigh Barker // rings: bride + groom designed with Nashville based designer, Lindsay at Giador Fine Jewelry // flower girl dress: designed by bride + sewed by a friend, Joan Wherley // groom attire: H&M and Banana Republic for shirt and ties // rentals: Hendersonville Party Store // ceremony music: Vocals and Keys - Jon McLaughlin, Vocals and Guitar - Chris McClarney, cello - Cara Fox, violin - Mandy David // reception music: Jason Eskridge - vox, DeMarco Johnson - keys, DD Holt - drums, Mike Majett - bass, Richard Gallaher - fiddle