Southern Elegance

Wedding, Events & Floral Design

Southern Elegance is a full service custom event planning and floral design company. We offer event planning, floral design, and coordination for weddings, rehearsal dinners, bridal showers and other events. Southern Elegance is a family owned business designed to help those in the middle Tennessee area create a one of a kind unforgettable event. Call for a free consultation. We would be happy to assist you.

About Our Designer and Coordinator image

Melissa Bryant, along with her family, have enjoyed planning and coordinating weddings and other events as a hobby for family and friends for nearly 30 years. She has over 20 years experience in meeting planning as a profession. When her son got married, Melissa planned and designed the entire event with her son and her soon to be daughter-in-law. After receiving so many compliments, Melissa and her husband, Rodger, decided that it was time to start their own business to help others plan their big day. Thus, Southern Elegance was born and Melissa's dream of having her own floral design, wedding & event planning business started.

Melissa's passion and love for making things absolutely beautiful and perfect in every way is a trademark of Southern Elegance. Their attention to detail and design guarantees that your special day or event will be unforgettable to everyone involved, especially you! Melissa and the Southern Elegance team understands first hand how important it is that you are able to enjoy the planning process while not having to stress about all the many details that go along with planning a wedding or any party for that matter. Our goal is to make your day all about you. We will go the extra mile to make sure your wishes are met and your visions become reality while working within the confines of your budget. With resourceful and smart planning, your wedding or event can be beautiful without breaking the bank. Southern Elegance will customize a plan and design for your event according to your vision, venue, and budget. We will work hard to insure that your dream wedding becomes a reality. For you, our goal is to make it seamless, stress free, and timeless. Your guests will consider it an honor to have been a part of such a special event.

Congratulations on this very special time in your life! Southern Elegance would consider it an honor and privilege to help you enjoy every moment of this journey in whatever capacity we may be of service.

*A very special thank you to our wonderful photographers:
Allie Chambers Photography
Mandy Chadwick Photography
Gambill Photography
Stacy Preston Photography

"Day Of" Coordination

You have your vision and have planned most all of the details of your wedding. Now, you just need someone to take over so you can enjoy the day. By choosing Southern Elegance to be your "Day of Coordinator", you will be able to let go of all the stress and details of that busy day. Now it is all about you and making your day as memorable as possible. This package includes the following level of service: * 2 months (or less prior to Wedding) * Site/Venue visit wedding and reception venues (1 visit) * Unlimited emails and needed phone calls * Review of all previously signed vendor contracts to ensure all the details have been addressed * Onsight coordination of Rehearsal (1 hour) * Receive vendors, coordinate, and organize all "day of" activities at ceremony and reception (12 hour max) * Create detailed timeline and schedule of wedding day activity for vendors, family and bridal party * Manage the schedule to ensure that all event activities occur on task and on time * Make sure all belongings, gifts, personal decor, etc. is delivered to the designated location/vehicle * End of day wrap-up with vendors and venue

Wedding Planning

You are getting married! You want a beautiful wedding, but don't know where to start. The planning and details can be overwhelming. We are here to help make the planning process less stressful and more enjoyable. It doesn't have to be stressful. We understand how busy brides and grooms are, so let us do the work. Whether you need full service wedding planning or just someone to help you with a portion of the planning, we can help. We can help you in identifying your vision and guide you in making all those important decisions that are coming your way. Southern Elegance will assist you with selecting a venue, a caterer, a baker, a florist, a photographer, etc. while addressing all the 100s of questions that go along with it. We will make your big day fun, exciting, and beautiful! This package includes the following level of service: * Minimum of 6 months prior to wedding (4 months if your venue is already identified) * Planning and Design Consultation to determine your style and vision for your wedding * Venue identification and selection for wedding and reception, including site visits * Event design including schematic layout * Unlimited access via email, phone, or face-to-face chats prior to wedding * Budget Creation, Review and Recommendations * Vendor Screenings, Meetings and Recommendations. Selection advice and contracting assistance * Screening of vendors and set up meetings * Attendance at all vendor appointments for advice and mediation * Detailed timeline and schedule of wedding day activities for vendors, family and bridal party * Assistance with wedding website, guest lists, invitations, RSVP tracking. * Plus all "Day of" Coordinator Services

Floral and Decor Design

Southern Elegance offers full service floral and decor design for any event. From simple to elegant, rustic to sophisticated, Southern Elegance would be happy to assist you with your wedding decor and floral design. Whether you prefer to have silks or fresh flowers, we will work with you and create anything your heart desires. We have a large selection of props, vases, lanterns, candle holders, signage, etc. that will fulfill any type of wedding "theme" you wish from rustic to glam to elegant, or even a combination. Based on your needs, your desires, and your budget Southern Elegance will work with you to customize a package especially for you. For the most economical outcome, some or all of your flowers can be done in silks on a rental or purchase basis. This gives you the option of keeping that sentimental bouquet if you so desire!

Southern Elegance is amazing to work with. Melissa remembers all the little details. As a day of coordinator, she helped everything to run smoothly. She was able to keep a handle on the vendors. They also did my flower arrangements and table decorations. The flowers were absolutely gorgeous! Melissa had great suggestions for the rest of my decorations. I highly recommend Southern Elegance!
Laura E: Bride

Southern Elegance was very quick to respond with any questions and concerns you have. Melissa also reached out with ideas that she thought we might be interested in. She recommended vendors for the venue, catering, and linens and I loved all of them. She made the event move smoothly!
Jennifer: Bride

I had the absolute pleasure of working with Southern Elegance for wedding coordination and florals, and I could not recommend them enough! Starting at our intro call, Melissa's warmth and kind heartedness kept me grounded when I got overwhelmed with the planning process. She frequently checked in and was incredibly gracious when I was indecisive about details. Her can-do attitude and insightful expertise helped us not only stay on budget, but brought our dream floral arrangements to life. Friends and family to this day still gush over how smoothly our wedding day was and how beautiful the flowers were. We truly could not have done it without the Southern Elegance team.
Alex & Chris: Bride & Groom

Southern Elegance was incredible to work with! Melissa listened to what we wanted, gave us options to choose from, and was very flexible to meet our needs! The florals/decor she provided for our big day were incredible! 100% recommend her!
Megan: Bride

Southern Elegance was fabulous! I would highly recommend them to anyone planning a wedding. Their prices are super fair, and they were s a lifesaver for making sure we had everything we needed for our big day. There are so many small (but very important) details we would have completely overlooked without their help.
Isabela: Bride

Melissa with Southern Elegance went above and beyond to make our special day go smoothly, and it was so beautiful! She took our vision and made it come to life: We highly recommend Southern Elegance to everyone who is looking for a planner, decorator and florals!
Molly: Bride

Responsive, Talented and Compassionate! Melissa was there every step of the way to answer my questions and to help guide me towards my dream wedding!
Morgan W: Bride

We cannot say enough about Melissa at Southern Elegance! She is so gracious, accommodating, and so very talented!!! We hired Melissa to do our florals for our daughter's wedding, and it was everything she wanted and more! They literally looked like they jumped off the page of a magazine! Melissa listens and has the patience of a saint, which is so very important during a stressful event like a wedding. She didn't just feel like a business woman to us, but she also felt like a friend. If you are looking for the most amazing florist, and/or Wedding Coordinator, you need not look any further. We cannot say enough about her and are so thankful for her expertise! We love you Southern Elegance!! The McDowells
Dana: Mother of Bride

Melissa at Southern Elegance was absolutely phenomenal to work with for my wedding florals! Her work was beautiful and exactly what I wanted! She is so sweet and easy to work with. She is quick to answer any questions you may have! She definitely made my wedding day extra special!
Laura G: Bride

10/10 recommend!!! I had the best experience and SO many compliments on our flowers!
Melissa R: Bride

If you are looking for a wedding coordinator or planner, you’ve found it! I would relive the craziness of wedding planning 10x over knowing I had Southern Elegance on my side. Melissa and Rodger are an absolute DREAM to work with! From the beginning it feels like a beloved family member is helping you — they’re the most incredible humans with EXPERT knowledge on all things wedding. My husband and I used them for wedding coordinator as well as flowers. The wedding day itself was flawless and could not have ran smoother — this was all attributed to Melissa and Rodger, hands down. Their meticulous dedication to detail leading up to the day was obvious with how the day went — my family and I were able to enjoy the day, stress free and confident that it was all going to go as planned. They were available to answer ALL my questions leading up to the wedding and gave the solid, honest advice we needed to make the best decisions for us. They worked with our vision and made it reality, even better than I had pictured it myself. Leading up to our wedding, I’d spend my time obsessing over Pinterest-perfect weddings — thanks to Southern Elegance, our wedding now goes down in that category. The florals they created were true masterpieces. Not only were they works of art, but Melissa and Rodger have the eye to set them up where they will be best enjoyed as well as shine through in pictures. I do not have enough words to encompass just how truly spectacular Southern Elegance is. All I know is that second to saying yes to marrying my husband, having them part of our special day was the best decision I’ve ever made!
Sara B: Bride

A true professional,, Southern Elegance certainly delivered in more ways than one. As a wedding planner, we found their contacts and experience to be so helpful for securing the best vendors. Southern Elegance's services provided creative ideas, friendly reminders, and responsive communications for sure. Our dreams came true with their expert floral designs. The most beautiful flowers, truly breathtaking! We highly recommend and definitely would use Southern Elegance's services again. Super job!! They have been a pleasure to work with and exceeded our expectations from start to finish.
Susan D: Mother of Bride

I hired Melissa to be my wedding coordinator and do my flowers. It was so helpful having both of these things in one place! She was so helpful in helping me decide how to decorate, and executed it better than I could have imagined! Everything turned out so beautiful! As far as wedding coordination goes, she was so helpful in asking questions about the ceremony etc that I had never even thought of! Having a wedding coordinator who also did my decor and flowers really cut down on the stress of the day! With Melissa's help, everything about our day ran smoothly and was everything I ever wanted!!!
Kathleen: Bride

We chose Melissa for our day of coordinator & florist for our July 2022 wedding. Melissa was absolutely wonderful to work with. She really listened to all of my ideas & played such a vital role in making my vision come to life. I found Melissa to be very organized, professional & communicative. She & her husband Rodger made an excellent team when it came to day of set up/take down. Not to mention, her floral arrangements are absolutely beautiful & she worked really hard to keep the florals within my budget. I would definitely recommend Southern Elegance to anyone in the Middle TN area who is looking for great coordination/planning services in addition to beautiful flowers.
Sydney: Bride

Melissa is an amazing planner and florist. She was helpful and remembered all the little details that we forgot or never thought about. I would highly recommend her.
Holly S: Bride

Working with Melissa and the team at Southern Elegance was a wonderful experience! I cannot express how grateful I am to have had them by our sides in planning our wedding. Melissa’s attentiveness to every detail, professionalism, communication, flexibility, and quality of service is unmatched. In addition to assisting with planning and coordination, Melissa went above and beyond in bringing our wedding vision to life with her eye for design, floral styling, and vendor references. I would highly recommend Southern Elegance to any couple!
Madeline: Bride

Choosing Southern Elegance as the wedding coordinator and floral designer for my daughter’s wedding was a great decision! Melissa and Rodger were by our sides during months of planning. They helped us navigate through all of the challenges that came with Covid restrictions, from attending each venue meeting to adjusting plans due to frequently changing guidelines. Melissa listened to our ideas and turned them into reality. Her floral designs were simply beautiful and received SO many compliments. When I casually mentioned that I would love to surprise my daughter and son-in-law with a horse and carriage send-off, Melissa jumped into action and made it happen! She is very organized, creative, and receptive. If you want professional wedding planning services with a personal touch, look no further than Southern Elegance!
Jane: Bride's Mother

Melissa was amazing right from the moment that I emailed her for a quote! She really makes sure that your wedding will be everything you want it to be! I really appreciated how detailed she was throughout the whole process!!
Kloie: Bride

Guys..... my flowers for the wedding were GORGEOUS! Melissa was so sweet and gave me such great value of flowers at a great price! She even gave me tips on what I could get cheap off Amazon for her to use as decorations. I wish I could have frozen my bouquet in time. I had never seen one so vibrant and lovely as the one she did for me! She reused my isle markers as centerpieces which were perfect decorations for the ceremony and reception. She also did 2 additional bouquets, a boutonniere, and a corsage. I loved our flowers so much, and I definitely think you should hire her!
Malina: Bride

Melissa was so helpful from the very first moment I reached out to her to get a quote for flowers. She spent so much time understanding exactly what our vision was. She went the extra mile to get to know me and put so much into making our wedding perfect! Not only were the flowers perfect and exactly what I wanted, so quickly made herself a friend! She prayed with me, text just to see how I was doing and made herself available for all our needs! Check her out for your wedding needs!! Our florals were amazing and she definitely brought our vision to life! Thank you!!!
Amanda, Beech Grove, TN: Bride

I was so thrilled with the beautiful day my daughter and new son in law had thanks to Southern Elegance Wedding Events & Floral Design! Due to Covid 19, getting these 2 married was definitely a roller coaster, but Melissa kept me sane with her help planning & encouragement!! Melissa made Emma & Joseph’s day even better than they envisioned it by accommodating their every need, in addition to her expert opinion. She has such an eye for transforming any space into exactly what you want it to be. I highly recommend Melissa’s services for anyone who wants their dream wedding brought to life!
Linda S: Mother of Bride

Melissa is a creative, professional, wedding genius. Planning a wedding through a pandemic was an absolute nightmare and Melissa was so calm and experienced, which helped me so incredibly much. I will always recommend Southern Elegance to any middle Tennessee bride. Melissa has untouchable experience and vision to make your wedding better than your dreams. I was speechless seeing her stunning work the day of my wedding and pictures can’t capture the true beauty of her creations. Thank you, Southern Elegance! 10/10 would highly recommend!
Danielle Allen, Smyrna, Tennessee: Bride

Melissa made our dreams come true with the most beautiful wedding we could have ever imagined. We had to change our wedding plans multiple times throughout the process, and Melissa was so flexible and always listened to what we wanted. She did everything in her power to make sure that our wedding day went smoothly and was the least stressful that it could have been. BOOK HER, you will not regret it!
Emma & Joseph: Bride & Groom

Southern Elegance you did an AMAZING job and working with you was such a pleasure. As a photographer, floral arrangements and decor play an important roll in making images special. The decor and getting it set up can be stressful for the family but Emma and Joseph and their families didn’t have a care in the world with you in charge of all of that. It looked like a wonderland. You and your team were a complete blessing not just to the families but to us as well. Thank you and I hope to work with you again very soon!!!
Mandy Chadwick: Photographer

Imagine the most beautiful wedding for your daughter/son with every detail covered and nothing forgotten or overlooked. That is what you can expect from Southern Elegance. Their creativity produces “Southern Elegance” at its finest. I was so happy with everything from floral arrangements to place settings to design and placement of drapes. I was so very proud!!!
Marie P: Mother of Bride

Southern Elegance wowed us with the decor! The flowers, place settings, drapery, and other decorations were exactly what we wanted. Southern Elegance was extremely flexible, professional, and accommodating. The guests, bride, and family were so impressed by the work of Southern Elegance. A dream come true!
Avery: Maid of Honor

"Melissa made the process of planning my wedding from something I was stressed about to something I could enjoy. She thinks of every detail, especially the ones you were never going to consider, but actually make a big difference on the big day. My advice to any bride no matter the budget would be to enlist the help of someone who truly pursues your vision for your wedding day so well that all your guests see you on your big day and think you must have done it all yourself. That's what you are getting into with this talented woman. The best wedding planning decision I made was having Melissa by my side.
McKinsey: Nashville, Tennessee

"Melissa made the stressful process of figuring out the decor and florals for or wedding so easy. She was very easy to work with and flexible to our needs and our budget. She was also very thorough in remembering what we had talked about each time we had a phone conversation as well as sending me pictures of all the floral arrangements that she had made for my approval. She definitely made all my dreams come true for my Fall wedding. Melissa not only decorated for our wedding ceremony, she also decorated for our reception. It was wonderful. I would highly recommend her for any of your decorating needs.
Keith & Nancy: Centerville, Tennessee

I immediately knew after speaking with Melissa that she would be the one florist that could bring my unique vision to life. We talked back and forth matching colors and shapes that I wanted and she delivered beyond my wildest expectations. I would hire her again in the future and recommend her to anyone needing a florist/planner.
Ashley S: Bride

Murfreesboro, Tennessee, United States

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