Happily Ever After

Mar201013

The Happy Envelope Pattern Sample

When you’re the best at what you do, people take notice.

The Happy Envelope is the custom invitation designer that will not only design the perfect wedding invitation, they will print them, do the calligraphy and mail them too!

Sarah Pattison at The Happy Envelope has the ability to work with the wedding color scheme or theme and design an invitation that captures the spirit of the happy couple. From traditional to fun and funky, The Happy Envelope does it all.

During the open house at Castleton Farms, Pattison shared with us current invitation trends. Letter press printing is huge now in addition to incorporating natural graphics, such as vines, leaves or birds. Pattison said she’s also doing more and more colored envelopes and using silver penned calligraphy. She added that black is making a comeback, purples are big, and she’s seeing more grey instead of chocolate brown.

The Happy Envelope can also help with printing reception placards, menus and save-the-date cards.

The award winning designers at The Happy Envelope have been featured in In Style Wedding, The Knot and Brides in addition to dozens of local bridal magazines throughout the country.

Mar201012

Darla

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Castleton Farms and Montage Salon to be at Women Today

Montage Salon

The latest trends in wedding hair and makeup, discount cards and free giveaways are just some of the treats that visitors can enjoy at the Castleton Farms and Montage Salon booth during Women Today.

This event will be the only place to be on March 19th through 21st. Models will be showcasing the latest wedding hairstyles and makeup trends. Value cards with $10 off a haircut and $20 off a color service will be given out to all visitors. These cards are also good for manicures and pedicures. Throughout the expo, drawings for gift certificates for manicures and pedicures will be held.

Montage Salon, which is a small boutique salon, is nestled in a shopping plaza at 9430 S. Northshore in Knoxville. Co-owned by Stephanie Hardesty and Sandi Bledsoe Montage Salon excels at customer service and provides a relaxing environment for their customers.

Montage Salon also has a salon set-up at Castleton Farms to meet and exceed the expectations of the bridal party. Brides along with their wedding party can receive all the salon services at Castleton Farms on their wedding day. The bridal party can have their hair styled, the nails done and their makeup applied all in the comfort of two sitting rooms at Castleton Farms.

Massages and aromatherapy are also available to help the bride and her bridesmaids de-stress.

We look forward to seeing you at Women Today and answer all your wedding questions.

Mar201011

Darla

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Follow the Bride, Part 2: Megan Haynes

Megan Haynes and Aaron Lee Jenkins

The countdown has begun for Megan Haynes and Aaron Lee Jenkins. All the plans are coming together and on May 15, they will begin their married lives together.

“I’ve been planning my wedding forever,” Megan said. Ever since she was a little girl, she has dreamt of this special day.

For Megan, she’s always envisioned a country, rustic atmosphere for her wedding and when it came time to find the perfect venue, she looked through countless resources. Then she found Castleton Farms and discovered that it’s “even better in person.”

Megan and Aaron will exchange their vows outside in the field with their 9 bridesmaids and 11 groomsmen, 6 ring bearers and two flower girls taking part. (Did I mention that Aaron comes from a large family?)

The bridesmaids will be stunning in their J. Crew dresses. Some are wearing a natural linen color and some are wearing a light chartreuse. The groomsmen will be handsome in their linen suits.

Of course, Megan will be the center of attention in her gorgeous Casablanca gown. When Megan tried on the first wedding dress, she fell in love with it, although, she didn’t want to be finished with process. However, when she went back to show friends, the bridal store had sold the dress off the rack. An internet search showed that a store in Nashville carried the dress. Road trip! When she was in Nashville, she tried the original dress and three other Casablanca dresses. With each dress, she loved different elements from each style. With Casablanca gowns, they’re able to take elements from each style and use them to design a special gown for the bride.

The look on Aaron’s face when he sees Megan come down the aisle is sure to be priceless.

Stay tuned to find out how Megan and Aaron’s rustic theme is captured for their reception.

Mar201007

Darla

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Grace and Style

When brides think of grace and elegance, they often think Grace Ormonde Wedding Style Magazine.

Grace Ormonde has developed a reputation for providing a platform for the best of the best wedding specialists to showcase their products and services. Also, brides and grooms can turn to Wedding Style magazine for an array of choices, ideas and alternatives for planning their dream wedding.

The Grace Ormonde Wedding Style magazine launched nationally in 2003 and has since been the premiere site for wedding style, ideas and resources for engaged couples looking to create unforgettable memories.

Castleton Farms is pleased to announce they have been invited to be the platinum vendor for Tennessee for Grace Ormonde. We are delighted to a part of such an exclusive list and are proud to call ourselves a Platinum Vendor for Grace Ormonde Wedding Style.

Mar201005

Darla

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Vendor Spotlight: Waldorf Photographic Art

Unquestionably, the photo-journalistic style of wedding photography has taken over the industry and no one can do it with such a sensitive and artistic flare than Bill Waldorf of Waldorf Photographic Art.
Art has been Bill’s passion most of his life. Light, composition and movement are the fundamentals which he bases his all his photographs. He is able to intuitively capture artistic images which create the story book album that all couples want.

“I capture the authenticity of moments as they unfold,” Bill said.

When the couples look at their wedding album it’s like reliving their day. With a hands-off approach, Bill can shoot details that the couple can remember for the rest of their lives.
Another quality that Bill possesses is his uncanny ability to put people at ease so they’ll feel comfortable in front of the camera. Also, Bill studies his craft and travels extensively to attend photographic workshops and seminars.
When choosing your wedding photographer, make sure you choose a photographer whose experience and artistic ability will capture the special moments of your unforgettable day.

We’ll keep you posted on Waldorf Photographic Art’s latest Castleton Farms projects.

Mar201001

Darla

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Follow the Bride: Savannah Burger

What do you do when you have one day to find your wedding venue? Enlist the help of your mother and Google, of course.

That’s what happened to Castleton Farms bride, Savannah Burger. Savannah, who is a Nurse Practitioner, grew up in Knoxville and now resides in Baltimore, Maryland where she met her fiance, Jesse Kaiss. Last summer, the couple went ring shopping. Jesse kept tight lipped as months passed without a proposal. On December 19th, Baltimore and the entire East coast got walloped by a big snowstorm. When the couple took a twilight walk to look at Christmas lights, Jesse spotted something in the snow. He got down and started digging and got the ring. Alas, Jesse got down on one knee and proposed.

This proposal was Jesse’s Plan B. His original plan, that Savannah found out later, was to propose by the Jefferson Memorial in Washington D.C., but everything was closed because of the snowstorm. Jesse wanted to pop the question that weekend because Savannah was about to leave to visit her family for the holidays.

So, while Savannah was in Knoxville over the holidays, she took one day to look at wedding venues. Her mother said she read about a place in Cityview Magazine, but couldn’t remember the name. Savannah jumped on Google, looked at archived issues of Cityview and found Castleton Farms.

“I crossed my fingers that everything would be right and it is,” Savannah said of her visit to Castleton Farms. She said she knows Jesse will love it when he comes for a visit in two weeks to finalize more wedding plans.

Savannah and Jesse will be married at Castleton Farms on August 14, 2010. Stay tuned to our blog for more details on their wedding plans.

Feb201028

Darla

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Destination: Romance

How can you turn your wedding day into a mini-vacation for you and your guests? Plan a carefree destination wedding.

Castleton Farms is the perfect destination wedding location because it offers all the glitz and glamour as a traditional wedding venue, but it also provides the convenience and romance that a destination wedding has.
Our five-bedroom Greek Revival Antebellum Manor can accommodate 10 guests and if more room is needed, Knoxville is just a shuttle drive away. With four wedding packages and skilled, experienced wedding planners on staff, your day is sure to be unforgettable.
The versatility of Castleton Farms is also appealing to bridal parties of all sizes. Whether your dream wedding is an intimate party or a grand affair, we have the perfect space. Our patio beside our beautiful pool is perfect for a small gathering or for the cocktail hour before the reception. The bridal pavilion can be set up to accommodate any number of guests. Also, our semi-permanent structure is an elegant, regal site that can be open or enclosed making it suitable for any time of year.
Castleton Farms is featured as a destination wedding location in Bride in Bloom, The Knot and Get Married .

Contact us for a consultation so we can help you plan the destination wedding of your dreams.

Feb201025

Darla

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ABC Visits Castleton Farms

More than 20 bridal consultants descended on Castleton Farms for networking fun when we hosted the Association of Bridal Consultants this week.

“It is a step above of what we usually see,” said Lisa Saffell, One Enchanted Evening bridal consultant. She said that our facility would be suitable for any bride who wants to feel like a princess.

The bridal consultants, florists and other wedding industry representatives were guided on a tour of the facility and grounds. Then, they enjoyed a fabulous sit-down dinner by All Occasion Catering.

Thank you to All Occasions Party Rentals for the set-up help. We enjoyed the evening and we appreciate everyone who attended and made it possible.

Feb201022

Darla

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The Open House Experience

Castleton Farms

The first thing visitors to our hugely successful open house noticed was the gorgeous weather. The sun warmed things up and made for a perfect day to tour not only the manor, but also, the grounds of Castleton Farms.

In our circular drive that features a four-tiered Palazzo fountain, guests were greeted by accommodating valet parking attendants.
The staff welcomed each visitor and took them on tour of the Greek Revival Antebellum manor. The knowledgeable guides described the amenities and conveniences of the five-bedroom home that can accommodate up to 10 people for the entire weekend.

Night setting at Castleton Farms

After a tour of the home, staff members guided visitors around the grounds. They described that at night, the grounds are lit up with twinkle lights making for a mesmerizing setting for any special occasion. Benches are located throughout the grounds which provide special photographic moments or offer a quiet spot for a quick break from the activities.
Visitors also saw the uniqueness of Castleton Farms. They were able to envision versatile locations on the estate that would be perfect for an intimate party or an extravagant gala for hundreds.
In and around an elegant tent in the vineyard, all-inclusive and preferred vendors were available to showcase their best and to answer questions. Scrumptious samples of menu items and cake were offered by Rosa’s Catering and All Occasion Catering.
Beautiful models were wearing dresses and accessories from White Lace and Promises who were on hand to answer questions. Also, representatives from Walker’s Formal Wear were available to discuss the classics and trends in mens’ formal wear.

Tables were set up to showcase the work of Samuel Franklin Florist, Powell Florist and Always in Bloom. Ogle Entertainment explained their DJ services and accent lighting options. Gorgeous sample albums from Waldorf Photographic Art were on display. Sample invitations and save-the-date cards were artfully displayed by Paper Paraphernalia and The Happy Envelope which has been featured in “In Style Wedding,” “The Knot,” and other local and national bridal magazines.
Don’t despair if you weren’t able to attend our open house. Contact us and we’ll be happy to schedule an appointment to discuss your wedding or special occasion.