Castleton Farms' Manor House

Castleton Farms' manor house is not open to wedding guests, so most individuals are not aware of how elegantly it is decorated.   With four luxurious bedrooms, several sitting rooms and even a swimming pool, it is the perfect place for a bride to spend her last few hours of single life with her girlfriends.  Once made up by Bangs and Blush, it is also a great place for pre-ceremony photos, as demonstrated below by Bryan Allen Photography, Dixie Pixel and Waldorf Photographic Art.

A Vineyard Inspired Wedding at Castleton Farms

This vineyard inspired shoot took place at Castleton Farms, which is situated on 108 acres of rolling hillside in Loudon, TN.  This shoot was designed for the bride who dreams of a classic, elegant, chic wedding.

A sumptuous satin mermaid gown with a cathedral veil from White Lace & Promises was the perfect choice for the formality of the affair.  Our bride wore a veil for the "ceremony", but Montage Salon fashioned her reception headpiece out of feathers & grapes, in keeping with our vineyard inspiration. 

Vintage Details Make the Difference

The Happy Envelope's table numbers, place cards & menu cards instructed guests to Sit, Love and Eat. 

The antique typewriter font on the paper items was inspired by the vintage working typewriter at the “guestbook” table, where participating vendors played guest by typing out their well wishes for the model bride and groom. 

                                      Bryan Allen Photography

This table was also accessorized with caramel apple favors, the perfect ending to a day on the farm.

                                                                                Bryan Allen Photography

The Perfect Ending's Wedding Dress Inspired Chandelier Cake

Inspired by the vintage wedding theme and wedding dress, Cheryl McMillan, of The Perfect Ending, designed the wedding cake as a suspended pink antique chandelier, complete with lace appliqués.  Cheryl has trained with the top cake artists in New York City and this cake was the perfect combination of accomplished artistry, antique elegance and country chic.

Wedding Inspiration from the Bridal Suite

The vendor members of The Bridal Suite spent a couple of gorgeous spring like days in February staging two very different inspirational photo shoots.  This project was the brainchild of Tammy Akard, of Sweet Tea Productions.  She suggested one of her former brides, Catharyn Kaye as our "bride."

Catharyn was totally up for everything she was asked to do.  What a trooper!  She's not a professional model, but those of us who worked with her for two days think she missed her calling. 

This is a sneak peak at some of the photos taken by Bryan Allen Photo, Dixie Pixel & Waldorf Photographic Art.  Check back over the next few days for great wedding ideas from our fabulous wedding vendors, as well as entertaining videos by Sweet Tea Productions.