Southern Elegance

Wedding, Events & Floral Design

About Southern Elegance

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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

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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

Services

"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!

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Recommendations

     

 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!