Archive for June, 2010

Lauren and RJ Umphenour

Lauren and RJ were married Thursday, June 24 at Castleton Farms. The night before the couple’s close friends and loved ones enjoyed a casual poolside cookout after the ceremony rehearsal. RJ and Lauren held their ceremony in the Bridal Pavilion . Afterwards the guests partied the night away in celebration at the Tented Pavilion. Best [...]

Vendor Spotlight: Always in Bloom

When brides are planning their dream wedding, sometimes, one of the most daunting tasks is selecting the flowers. Flowers for the ceremony, for the reception, bouquets, boutonnieres and the list goes on. It can seem overwhelming, that is until brides meet with Leonard Palladino of Always in Bloom. Leonard’s experience, expertise and his infectious laughter [...]

Follow the Bride: Amanda Jones, Part 4

For Castleton Farms bride, Amanda Jones, April meant showers. No, not rain as in “April showers bring May flowers,” but wedding showers. On April 11 after church, Amanda had a shower with the ladies from her mother’s and her step-father’s side of the family. The shower took place at her fiance, Josh’s aunt’s home and [...]

Where Shabby Meets Chic

What’s your ideal vacation? Camping and hiking in the mountains or staying at a ritzy hotel in the city? Are you more comfortable wearing cowboy boots and blue jeans or do you like dressing in your finest? When finding the perfect wedding venue location, these are questions that you and your fiance should answer. After [...]

Kevin and Whitney Tie the Knot!

Congratulations to Whitney and Kevin Hargis who were wed Saturday, June 12 at Castleton Farms. They had a lovely evening ceremony complete with string trio. After the ceremony guests enjoyed heavy hors d’oeuvres by Rex Bradford Catering and dancing into the evening. Some pleasant personal touches added by the couple to this celebration were a [...]

You Inspire Me

The theme, the dress, the veil, the flowers, the bridesmaid dresses, the centerpieces, the linens. Aaahh! Planning a wedding can sometimes be overwhelming. Creating an inspiration board can bring it all together and center your thoughts and ideas. Brides at Castleton Farms are discovering that their inspiration boards are a useful resource to help visualize [...]

Vendor Spotlight: White Lace & Promises

A company’s motto can tell a customer what to expect when they do business with them. White Lace & Promises Bridal Boutique’s motto is “For the Bride” and every bride who walks through their door can expect the red carpet to be rolled out for them. “It’s a very special event and we want to [...]

Follow the Bride: Autumn Baxter, Part 1

Roommates are awesome. Without them, many people wouldn’t find THE ONE. That’s the case for Castleton Farms Bride, Autumn Baxter. More than three years ago, Autumn was living with her roommate and attending Middle Tennessee State University. Her roommate’s boyfriend was at University of Tennessee and played on the Lacrosse team. The girls went to watch [...]

Follow the Bride: Amanda Jones, Part 3

As summer approaches, Castleton Farms bride, Amanda Jones, is anxiously awaiting her July 17th wedding. “I’m ready,” Amanda said. “Let’s get this going!” And, after another planning session at Castleton Farms in mid-May, she’s another step closer to finalizing her wedding to fiance, Josh. Amanda, Josh and their mothers went to Castleton Farms to discuss [...]

Vendor Spotlight: Walker’s Formal Wear

It’s Friday morning and your getting married the next day. When you pick up your tuxedo, you realize they sent the wrong pants. Guess what you get to do Saturday? Hold your breath, cross your fingers and wait for an overnight delivery from the formal wear shop. That is unless you got your tuxedo from Walker’s Formal Wear. With [...]