The Gifford Collective

24/02/2020

Always such a joy to work with Lindsay Campbell Photography! Love the way she captured Casey + Patrick's special day.

Still cannot get over this GORGEOUS November day at The Cordelle in Nashville - such a unique palette, a super fun couple, and stunning design by The Gifford Collective!

Planning & Design: The Gifford Collective
Venue: The Cordelle
Floral Design: Stella Rose Floral
Paper Goods: Darby*Cards
Catering: South Fork
Bar Service: Bar Magnolia
Rentals: Please Be Seated
Ceremony Entertainment: Request Premier
Reception Entertainment: Emerald Empire Band
Cake: Baked in Nashville
Beauty: The Blowout Co.

30/10/2019

Honored to be featured on Martha Stewart Weddings alongside the incredible vendor team we assembled for Julia and Doug's gorgeous May celebration!
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Planning & Design: The Gifford Collective
Photography: Kristin Sweeting
Venue: Ravenswood Mansion
Floral Design: Gradient and Hue Floral Design
Paper Goods: Darby*Cards
Calligraphy: White Ink Calligraphy
Cake: Baked in Nashville
Beauty: Hannah Farmer Creative
Rentals: Liberty Party Rental & Mayker Creative
Entertainment: Nashville Silver Strings & Premier Entertainment
Catering: South Fork Catering Co.
Bar Service: Bar Magnolia

Go inside this couple's organic, romantic wedding in Tennessee, which took place in front of rolling mountains.

15/10/2019

Carolyn and Kyle's sweet love is celebrated on Grey Likes Weddings today! I had such a blast guiding them as we planned and designed their destination wedding 2300 miles apart. Link in comments!
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Design + Styling: The Gifford Collective
Photography: Lindsay Campbell Photography
Venue: Events On Cannery Row
Floral Design: Gradient and Hue Floral Design
Paper Goods: Darby*Cards
Calligraphy: White Ink Calligraphy
Cake: Baked in Nashville
Beauty: Annelise Carey and Brooke August
Bridal Gown Designer: Ines de Santo
Rentals: Music City Tents
Lighting + Draping: Nashville Audio Visual, inc.
Ceremony Entertainment: The Corwin Trio
Reception Entertainment: Premier - The Entertainment Company
Catering: G Catering

05/07/2019

It's me, y'all! It's just about GO TIME for an awesome TGC couple. We knocked out a morning rehearsal in a jiffy thanks to their incredible families and amazing wedding party. Their vendor team (the best of the best I tell ya) pulled together to style and photograph their gorgeous paper goods this afternoon (because who doesn't love extra time on a wedding day?) And tonight my sweet couple is hosting a killer welcome party at a Nashville favorite followed by an intimate dinner at a super tasty restaurant (you know I plan those, too, right?!) Basically life is good, everyone is beaming and that sweet anticipation is building.
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Photography: Jenna Powers Photography
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19/04/2019

Happy Friday! I've got a fun Saturday ahead spending time with a sweet, sweet couple as we put the finishing touches on their May wedding. (Cocktail tasting, anyone?!) But my 10 year old nephew is visiting for his spring break so today I'm going to cut out of the office a few hours early (don't tell my boss! 😉) to hang with that precious boy and get whooped at Mario Party. Cheers to balance and nephew hugs!
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Photography: Mandy Liz Photography
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04/04/2019

Emily Rose Ink slaying me with these paper goods for an October wedding!

I don’t think I could be more obsessed with these save the dates for L+J’s fall wedding in Nashville if I tried...inspired by plants native to their home states and the vintage wallpaper at their venue, I loved every minute of creating these in collaboration with the couple and their amazing planner, Kristin of . Can’t wait to start on their invitations!

26/02/2019

Diane and Mike opted for an intimate ceremony with just their families but invited all of their dearest friends to join them after for an incredible meal. The Honest Brush painted their wedding ceremony live and we displayed it at their dinner reception for all to see! Now that gorgeous painting hangs in their home. Make. It. Personal.
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Planning & Design: The Gifford Collective
Photography: Lindsey Johnson Photography
Venue: White Avenue Studio
Floral Design: Gradient and Hue Floral Design
Live Painter: The Honest Brush
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15/02/2019

Happy Friday! For Valentine's Day, my husband gifted me his head cold. 😩 I plan to close out the week with a strong finish and then collapse on the couch for the foreseeable future. No matter how terrible I may feel, I can't shake the feeling that I'm the luckiest to be working with so many lovely, kind and passionate couples. And the creative, talented vendors I get to collaborate with to craft these special wedding celebrations? Just beyond. When I last popped in here to show my face, I shared that I was just a few weddings shy of a full 2019 calendar and, since then, I've begun working alongside some new (and incredible!) clients. The Gifford Collective has capacity for just TWO MORE weddings this year! If you're recently engaged and you just can't imagine waiting until 2020 to tie the knot - let's chat! There are really stunning venues with open dates in 2019 and new venues opening soon with lots of availability. Cheers to getting engaged, getting hitched and the married years ahead in which you pass a head cold back and forth! (Worth it. ❤️)
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Photography: Lexia Frank Photography
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04/02/2019

These buttery blooms are on the blog today! You're going to want to see more of this intimate fall ceremony (can you say fireplace?!) and dinner reception at White Avenue Studio. Link in comments!
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Planning & Design: The Gifford Collective
Photography: Lindsey Johnson Photography
Venue: White Avenue Studio
Floral Design: Gradient and Hue Floral Design
Paper Goods: Darby*Cards
Cake: Baked in Nashville
Beauty: Hannah Farmer Creative
Rentals: Liberty Party Rental
Officiant: Ralph Griggs
Live Painter: The Honest Brush
Catering: G Catering

29/01/2019

I was so incredibly fortunate to guide an old friend and her love as they planned their intimate ceremony and stellar dinner reception last October. I'm in awe of the sweet moments Lindsey Johnson Photography captured and I'm excited to share more on the blog later this week! I'll say this...you are going to fall in 💛 with yellow. Stay tuned!
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Planning & Design: The Gifford Collective
Photography: Lindsey Johnson Photography
Venue: White Avenue Studio
Floral Design: Gradient and Hue Floral Design
Beauty: Hannah Farmer Creative
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17/01/2019

Copper Whisk Cakes didn't look at me like I had two heads when I encouraged her to put tomatoes on a wedding cake. Thanks for backin' me up, Lizzie! You can see more of this incredible cake and all of it's hand-painted glory on Grey Likes Weddings today. Link in comments!
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Planning, Design & Styling: The Gifford Collective
Photography: Cassidy Carson Photography
Film Lab: PhotoVision Printing
Venue: Meadow Hill Farm
Floral Design: Gradient and Hue Floral Design
Paper Goods & Calligraphy: Fanciful Ink
Cake: Copper Whisk Cakes
Hair/Makeup: Hannah Farmer Creative
Bridal Boutique: The Bride Room
Bridal Gown Designer: Wtoo by Watters
Veil: Ines de Santo
Suit: THE BLACK TUX
Rentals: Southern Events Party Rental and Event Company
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16/01/2019

Neutrals and taper candles forever.
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Planning, Design & Styling: The Gifford Collective
Photography: kelly hornberger photography
Film Lab: Richard Photo Lab
Venue: Ravenswood Mansion
Floral Design: Gradient and Hue Floral Design
Rentals: Southern Events Party Rental and Event Company
Candle Holders: Spark Vintage Rentals
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14/01/2019

Forever in love with those candid laughing shots that happen when a bride is just so happy she can't contain it any longer.
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Planning, Design & Styling: The Gifford Collective
Photography: kelly hornberger photography
Film Lab: Richard Photo Lab
Venue: Ravenswood Mansion
Floral Design: Gradient and Hue Floral Design
Hair/Makeup: Beauty by K2
Bridal Gown Designer: Alexandra Grecco
Bridal Gown Boutique: The Dress Theory
Silk Ribbon: A Ribbon's Nest
Jewelry: Kendra Scott
Ring: Trumpet & Horn
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11/01/2019

Hi everyone! How is 2019 treating you so far?! I'm definitely enjoying the slower pace and the opportunity to hibernate (total right here.) My days are filled with consultations (heeeyyy newly engaged lovebirds!) and lots of prep for my spring and summer weddings. My nights are quiet and cozy and usually involve Friends reruns and hot tea (because .) The Gifford Collective 2019 calendar is nearly full, y'all, but I've got a goal to walk through this exciting season with FOUR more couples this year! If you're in the early stages of wedding planning and could use some guidance with planning and designing your big day with intention - let's talk! And GREAT NEWS - it's not too late to get married this year! There are so many incredible venues with open dates in 2019 and new venues opening soon with plenty of availability. Cheers to love, new beginnings and crushing those goals!
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Planning, Design & Styling: The Gifford Collective
Photography: kelly hornberger photography
Film Lab: Richard Photo Lab
Venue: Ravenswood Mansion
Floral Design: Gradient and Hue Floral Design
Rentals: Southern Events Party Rental and Event Company
Candle Holders: Spark Vintage Rentals
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08/01/2019

This crazy emotional celebration of love is on the blog, y'all. Click the link in the comment section below to see more super sweet moments from Linda + Kyle's cozy Airbnb wedding.
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Planning + Design: The Gifford Collective
Photography: Maggie Rae Photography
Floral Design: Gradient and Hue Floral Design
Paper Goods: Darby*Cards + Vistaprint
Beauty: Tesselate Hair
Rentals: Liberty Party Rental
Catering: Edley's Bar-B-Que

03/01/2019

In this new year I'm promising to welcome more friends into our home for shared meals at tables like this one, find more ways to incorporate the color green in my life and pet more velvet! 💚
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Design & Styling: The Gifford Collective
Photography: Sarah Sidwell Photography
Venue: Ravenswood Mansion
Coordination: Woven
Floral Design: Gradient and Hue Floral Design
Rentals: Southern Events Party Rental and Event Company

28/12/2018

When the bride and groom invite a special guest to the reception...
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Design & Styling: The Gifford Collective
Photography: Sarah Sidwell Photography
Venue: Ravenswood Mansion
Coordination: Woven
Floral Design: Gradient and Hue Floral Design
Beauty: Beauty by K2
Bridal Boutique: Posh Bridal Couture Nashville
Suits: ASOS

26/12/2018

I'm so in love with this suite by Darby*Cards and I'm thinking I need more emerald green in my life! It's definitely a priority for me (and always a joy) to collaborate with vendors that "get it." When you're planning your wedding be sure to surround yourselves with creative professionals that LISTEN to you and can execute your vision!
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Design & Styling: The Gifford Collective
Photography: Sarah Sidwell Photography
Venue: Ravenswood Mansion
Paper Goods: Darby*Cards
Calligraphy: White Ink Calligraphy