Rhonda Patton Designs

Real Wedding: Erin + Frank

A bi-chromatic palette of mandarin orange and butter cream were the perfect hues for this elegant summer wedding!  Erin and Frank were married this summer at the Cathedral of Incarnation with a beautiful reception at the Doubletree Hotel in downtown Nashville. 

Their wedding was orchestrated by Mary Auburn of One Fine Day Event Planning and documented by Derek Lee Photography

 

   

  The bridesmaids carried an array of orange and yellow rose bouquets.

 

 

The ballroom was illuminated with spot lighting to create a romantic ambiance.  The tablescapes were designed with roses and floating candles.

 

The signature drink station was a huge hit with their guest!  We added yellow and orange rose petals for an instant pop of color.

Best Wishes to Erin & Frank!!!!
 
 
 
 

Hollywood Regency Glam!

 

Recently, I created a Hollywood Regency Glam motif at the {Cannery Ballroom} that was beautifully documented by Zach & Jody of {Gray Photography}!!!

The tablescape was draped with a black satin linen from {Classic Party Rentals}.  The focal was comprised of manzanita branches and submerged orchids.  A bed of carnations infused with orchids occupied the base of the design.  I selected the classic black and white palette accessorized with feathers and pearls.  Other unique elements such as damask print and frosted votive holders were incorporated to glamorize the look.  The tablescape was illuminated with LED up-lighting provided by {Nashville Event Lighting}.

Stay tuned for more beautiful eye candy!

  

Angela + Clyde: Say I Do!

Selecting the right elements is the key to a beautiful wedding!  To have a beautiful wedding in the heart of Charleston, South Carolina takes strategic planning and great vendor selection.  Hiring an All-Star photography team is also key to a beautiful wedding.  Angela and Clyde did their research and selected the uber talented Sky + Carla Photography, an Atlanta-based, husband and wife duo photography team.  I am an avid fan of Sky and Carla and was excited to meet them! 

 
 
  

 

  
  

Congrats to Clyde to Angela!!!!!
 

With this Ring!

  The Infamous Ring Shot ranks high on the list and has by far been one of the most demanding picture request from brides.  If you {heart} ring shots like I do, then you will love these - they are Ingenious!

{Paul Johnson Photography)

 
  {Brian Mullins Photography}

{Cheyenne Schultz Photography}
  

{Evin Photography}

Enjoy! 

 

 

Real Wedding: "Blue Summer Nights"

 

Melissa and John's vision was to couple simplicity with elegance. A soothing palette of blues, a swanky reception venue and a super-fly entertainment group created one unforgettable wedding!

The bride selected to carry the classic all white bouquet which is one of my favorite concepts!!!

  
 I love these cute T-length dresses the bride selected for her attendants!!!

 
The bridesmaids carried a textured bouquet comprised of blues and whites.

 The guys wore rose buttonholes accented with blue thistle.

  

      

The church entrance was accented with blue hydrangeas.

 
 
Reception Decor:  The cocktail tables were decorated with small white hydrangea designs.

The guest tables were comprised of candlescapes accented with hydrangea blooms and a custom pin tuck blue runner.
 
 

The cake was also accented with blue hydrangeas and surrounded with a bed or rose petals and candles.

This wedding was one of my all time favorites!  Best of Luck to Melissa & John!

The A Team:

Event Planner: A Delightful Day Event Planning

Church Venue: West End United Methodist

Reception Venue: Hutton Hotel

Event Floral Designer: Rhonda Patton Designs

Cake Designer: Vickie Sanders

Photographer: Inara Studios

Reception Entertainment: Super T

 

Real Wedding: Jessica & Micah - Part II

As a continuation of Jessica & Micah's Wedding: Part I, this blog will feature their simply stunning decor!  I just loved Jessica & Micah's decor and their color palette was vibrant! They selected roses, cymbidium orchids, dendrobium orchids and calla lilies as the primary florals for the reception.  A special thanks to Sereta Bright Photography for sharing these unique photos! 

 
The guest tables were dressed with a composite of yellow roses accented with candles.

 

Vivid green dendrobium orchids and bright yellow roses added a pop of color to the reception. 

 
 

I just adored the banquet style setting the bride and groom selected for their bridal party tables!

They selected a design repetition concept by repeating tall calla lily designs with low designs comprised of dendrobium orchids and cluster of roses.  These designs were accented with floating candles.

  
 
Stay tune for more fab weddings!!!

Rhonda Patton, Event Floral Designer
 

Real Wedding: Jessica & Micah

I absolutely adored working with this couple!!!  Jessica and Micah were introduced to me by their weddding planner, Crystal Bonner of Phoenix Forrester Events.  Phoenix Forrester Events is a newcomer to the Nashville wedding industry but has worked in corporate event planning for years.  Jessica the bride, was in medical school working on her residency and Micah, the groom is a physical therapist.  Their schedules were extremely demanding but Phoenix Forrester came to their rescue and planned every element of this wedding which was a huge success!!! The wedding was held at Mount Zion Baptist Church with a reception following at the Sommet Center.  2Duce2 Videography captured the details in video and Emanuel Roland of Roland's Photography captured these stunning photos!

     
      
The bride and groom selected a beautiful color palette of eggplant purple, citrus yellow and kiwi green.

The beautiful bride carried a textured bouquet comprised of tulips, cymbidium orchids, mini calla lilies and pincushions collared with cream midori ribbon.

    
        

The bridesmaids were so diva!!!  They carried purple hydrangea, mini calla lilies, pin cushions and tulips collared with aspidistra leaves.

 

Jessica and Micah's ceremony backdrop was draped with custom fabric and pillars accented with hydrangeas, crystals and candles.
 
 

Stay tuned for Part 2 with a recap of the reception decor!  Congrats to Jessica & Micah!!!
   

Updates!!!

Blogging has been sporadic but will resume back steadily next week!  Just a few updates:

• My website received a minor facelift today, check out the beautiful bride who graced the home page!
• 2010 dates are going fast, fast, fast!!! March, July, August and September dates are going like hot cakes, please contact us today for a free consultation.
• Stay tuned for many, many more 2009 wedding recaps!
• Many of you have asked my input so stay tuned for Rhonda Patton's 2010 "Thats What's Up" floral trends and design predictions!

Rhonda Patton, Nashville Wedding & Event Designer

Real Wedding: LaChrissa & Myron

LaChrissa & Myron were a fun couple to work with!  They were referred to me by their wedding planner, A Delightful Day Event Planning. They were married in May with a beautiful reception at the Maxwell Millennium House.  LaChrissa & Myron selected a spring color palette comprised of accents of pink and green with chocolate brown as the primary.  Photography by Derek Lee Photography.

I loved the bride's bouquet! She carried a monochromatic bouquet of creamy white tones comprised of lilies, roses with crystal accents.

 

The guys wore these funky buttonholes comprised of bells of ireland, ulehe fern with accents of bear grass.

Cakes By Shara created this whimsical cake!

The bride's attendants carried a mixture of lilies and green roses.  Best wishes to LaChrissa & Myron!!!

Real Wedding: Salena + Harry

It was my pleasure working with Salena and Harry for a beautiful July wedding!  I teamed up with Tiffany Helm of Creative Designs & Events for this sizzling summer wedding!  Selena and Harry had their wedding and reception at the beautiful Gaylord Springs Golf Links - Gaylord Opryland. 

 

 

The bride carried a mix of roses, calla lilies and orchids.

The bridesmaids carried roses, hydrangeas and calla lilies.

Selena and Harry were an adorable couple to work with and we wish them the best!!!