couple’s first dinner party — a NotWedding styled shoot

this post is a big one for me — i participated in my very first styled shoot and i finally get to share the photos! in a few weeks i will have the privilege of being a vendor in the coolest un-bridal show around — the NotWedding —  and this shoot was a precursor to that. i got to work with some of the very best wedding vendors nashville has to offer and we came up with the idea to do a “couple’s first dinner party” theme. after the bridal showers, after the wedding and honeymoon is over, after the couple gets their very first home together, they invite their friends over to their new home and share food and drinks. here’s how it turned out!

{see below for the recipe for this delicious original peachy cocktail, “Peace in the valley,” made just for us!}

here’s some of the wonderful people behind all the magic and beauty — love these folks!

this was the most fun thing ever! thank you to everyone who participated, vendors and models alike. so excited to work with you all again for the NotWedding!!

{if you’re a bride and want a pair of FREE tickets to the NotWedding show June 18th at Cannery Ballroom message me for the hook up!}

-Peace in the Valley signature cocktail recipe-

1.5 oz Belle Meade Bourbon

.75 oz Lemon

.75 oz Honey

.5 oz Yellow Chartreuse

Shake and finely strain into a coupe

Garnish with 3 thinly sliced peaches

Events by Elaine — Product Staging and Table Design

Hayley Bidez Makeup Artistry — Model Hair and Makeup

Batch Nashville — Guest Party Favors

Green Bean Paper Co –– Invitations, Name Cards and Favor Labels

Rosemary & Finch — Floral Arrangements

The Bride Room — The girl’s dresses

Southern Events — Linen and Tableware Rentals

Frosted Affair — Cake and Cake Pops

“Peace in the Valley” Signature cocktail by Rueben Victor