Bouquet Breakdown

By Kelsey

This purple bouquet is one of our fan favorites. We get compliments on it all the time, and we're so appreciative! A lot of people want to know the name of those deep, dark purple flowers. Today we'll share with you the breakdown of this bouquet and some tips about each flower.

El Aleli - These are the deep, dark purple flowers that everyone loves. There are actually multiple little flowers on each stem, which make it look so full. These are some of the best flowers for the dark purple color. But beware, they have a STRONG smell. You do not want these in your hair or on a corsage. The stems also wilt quickly in excessive heat.

Leatherleaf - These are a very hardy version of ferns. Up close they are tough, shiny, and almost plastic-looking. But mixed into a bouquet, they are a great if you are looking for dark greenery. They are also very affordable.

Orchids (Lilac Mist) - Orchids are very hardy flowers. You can leave them out of water all day and they won't wilt. We recommend them for corsages, boutonnieres, and hair pieces.

Roses (white) - Roses are also pretty hardy. They are surprisingly cheap, unless you have a February wedding (Valentines Day prices, Eek!) Be careful with white roses; any damage will instantly turn brown and will definitely show.

Campanula (stock) - There are several varieties of stock, and most websites don't clarify the type. These "Campanula" stock blooms are about the size of your thumb. There are many blooms per stem, so you get a lot for your money.

Wax Flower - We love these tiny little flowers! They make a great filler, especially if you want to avoid greenery in your bouquet. The come in a variety of pinks, purples, and white.

Looking for a florist in Middle TN? Email anelegantencounter@gmail.com for a free quote today.

Blue Moon BBQ

By Kelsey

Guests often travel a long way and buy fancy gifts for weddings, so many brides feel that the least they can do is offer some good food and fun. The problem is that catering is SO expensive. We met with one caterer who had a $5000 minimum food purchase requirement, which didn't include cake or alcohol. That's insane!

BBQ is the latest wedding trend for affordable event catering, and Blue Moon is our go-to BBQ place. They don't have a minimum purchase requirement, and they're prices are competitive. We have used them for multiple events and weddings, and each time guests rave about the food. They're just so thankful they didn't have to eat another dried out chicken breast type of wedding meal.

Worried that BBQ isn't classy enough for your wedding? Skip the buns, use forks, and put it on fancy plates. I promise, your guests will love it!

If you need a Blue Moon recommendation, our vote is that you go for the mac n' cheese. Seriously, it's awesome. They're flat, pancake-looking cornbread is also wonderful.

To give an example, one of our weddings ordered 2 types of meat (pork & chicken), baked means, mac n' cheese, slaw, cornbread, tea, & lemonade for 75 people, and the total cost was about $800. That comes to about $10 a head, and if you've done any research on caterers, you know that this is an excellent price!

Blue Moon BBQ is located in Lebanon, TN, so they're great for any weddings on the North & East sides of Nashville. They have delivered on time every time that we've used them, and they are good about keeping the food hot. Just watch out for their delivery van; it's tie-dyed with a pig on top, so you might want to hide it in the back, out of view of your pictures.

When you call, talk to the owner, Tom. He's very helpful, and he doesn't need a ton of notice, so Blue Moon is great for last minute weddings, or if you've blown your budget and need to make a caterer change to cut costs. 

Enjoy!