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Contents January 2020 | Vol. xxvii, No. 1

parties 21

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Step Inside The Harpeth, Franklin’s newest boutique hotel, melds modern amenities with historic charm

Gold Standard A dazzling Symphony Ball honoring Alan Valentine and Kelsea Ballerini

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Localite Cozy up or buckle down

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Nsider La Bella Notte Auction Party, Cherish the Night, Belmont Christmas Patrons Party and Ballet Ball Late Party Kick-Off

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FLWR Shop’s Alex Vaughan opens up about her favorite flowers, pet peeves and most famous order Growing up in Miami, Alex Vaughan never saw flowers other than tropical varieties and grocery store bouquets. She was 18 years old and living in Boston when she finally experienced the arrival of spring and saw her first peony. She was captivated and set out on a path that eventually brought her here, where she opened FLWR Shop with her husband and The Basics business partner Quinn Kiesow in March 2016. In Name: Alex Vaughan no time, people were Profession/Title: Co-owner flocking to the East Nashand creative director of ville store to buy flowers FLWR Shop and plants for every occaHometown: Miami, Florida sion, and her steadfast Zip code: 37206 dedication to doing beauNumber of years in tiful work caused her Nashville: 6 reputation to soar. Word Most flowers used in a design: 10,000 even spread to Beyoncé and Jay-Z, who ordered from FLWR Shop when they performed here in 2018. Alex’s unique and inspiring creations are showing up more frequently at weddings and high-profile events, including the 2019 Symphony Ball (more on that on page 41). Before springtime arrives, she and Quinn will have a second store in Belle Meade Galleria, which will offer a rotating selection of gifts and home goods in addition to flowers and plants. We caught up with the in-demand Alex to learn more about her favorite things — including flowers, of course.

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What’s in your vases and pots at home? My vases usually have something particularly lovely that Quinn found while at the wholesaler and thought I would enjoy. Usually something rare and expensive that would be impractical to try to sell in the shop. He knows my tastes well!

Our pots have a lot of rare begonias that are prized more for their foliage than their flowers.

Do you have a “pet peeve” flower? I do not.

I really love them all in their own ways. I do have pet peeves about design, however — one of which is peeling off all the guard petals on a rose. I think it makes the roses look naked and strange. Another pet peeve of mine is the dismissal of carnations. Carnations can be absolutely gorgeous; it’s all in the color and how it’s used.

What can you tell us about the order from Beyoncé? Not much, just that it happened. It was from both Beyoncé and Jay-Z and they requested all white. I can also tell you that I freaked out and did a happy dance. I wasn’t designing that day, but I changed my plans so that I could be the one to make it.

What person has influenced your life the most? My husband and business partner, Quinn. He’s been a steady rock of unconditional love. He believes in me so wholeheartedly that it helps me to believe in myself.

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Redheaded Stranger is great. It’s cheap and not fussy, but it’s absolutely delicious. I haven’t really tried any other new restaurants lately.

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FLWR Shop, of course! We’re not just flowers.

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Where do you find inspiration? From experiencing other forms of art and design. I also get inspiration for specific projects from the clients themselves. When a client presents things that inspire them for their event, it inspires me to find new and interesting ways of implementing their vision.

What’s the one thing you hope never changes in Nashville? I hope climate change doesn’t change our hardiness zone to where winter is warmer and spring is less impressive. I love that the seasons here are not so harsh, but they still fully exist.

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or more than 20 years, the Music City Signature Chefs Auction has raised much-needed funds for the March of Dimes by bringing generous patrons together to enjoy culinary creations from local chefs. The proceeds from the event help the March of Dimes support families and improve the health of babies and mothers through research, government advocacy, community programs and education.

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But it wasn’t all about food and fun. The organization honored its NICU Nurse of the Year, Danielle Butler of Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, and highlighted the lifesaving work the March of Dimes does in our community, inviting the March of Dimes 2019 Ambassador Family, the Radkes, to share their story. Misty and Kris Radke’s son Bennett, who was born at 36 weeks, was among the 380,000 babies born prematurely in the U.S. each year. Bennett spent 46 days in the NICU at TriStar Centennial Medical Center, and the Radkes expressed their gratitude for the programs, knowledge and tools the March of Dimes offers families like theirs. Thanks to events like Signature Chefs, more families and babies will be impacted by the organization for years to come.

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Important Lessons Literary Award Patrons Party welcomes Walter Isaacson and Evan Thomas

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he Literary Award Patrons Party opens a weekend of celebrating the work of our library and the importance of books and literacy. The not-to-be-missed occasion provides steadfast supporters of the Nashville Public Library Foundation a chance to spend an intimate evening with the Literary Award recipient. This year, the organization chose to honor two authors, Walter Isaacson and Evan Thomas. They are preeminent historians and, between them, have published 17 books, including one they co-authored, The Wise Men: Six Friends and the World They Made.

The event returned to Oz Arts Nashville, and the clever team at Page and Windrow proved they have a solution to any situation. It just so happened that the party fell between performances by the Brazilian dance ensemble Companhia Urbana de Dança, and bleachers had to stay in place in the Grand Salon. Thanks to strategic placing of cozy banquettes along the sides and small cocktail tables among the rows, one might think it was the original preferred seating. Following a meet-and-greet with the honorees, most guests joined the cocktail party already in full swing, but the few who remained turned the Ultra Lounge patio into an impromptu cigar lounge — not surprising considering the building’s history as CAO Cigars.

Anticipating a fascinating conversation, everyone found a seat quickly. Jon Meacham, a past award recipient, spoke with the authors about The Wise Men, how history informs the future and who inspired them to become writers. When Jon asked for their book recommendations, Evan said “it’s all there” in All the King’s Men, and the three quickly fell into quoting lines from the classic novel. The conversation ended all too soon, but the night continued with a scrumptious buffet dinner from Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse. No one wanted to leave the party, but when they did, they received a copy of Walter’s Leonardo da Vinci and Evan’s First: Sandra Day O’Connor, two bestsellers that exemplify their important bodies of work.

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Winter White A stunning night to remember at the Symphony Ball Patrons Party

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ymphony Ball co-chairs Laura Kimbrell and Amy Jackson Smith, along with event planner Hugh Howser, set the bar for the white-tie gala exceptionally high at the intimate and extravagant Patrons Dinner. Held in the exquisite home of Vicki and Kerry McCluggage, the black-tie dinner party was an elegant and lively evening of great food, conversation and music.

A string quartet from the Nashville Symphony set a festive mood as partygoers arrived. Guests were awestruck when they stepped into the clear dinner tent, outfitted with lush white florals and accents of green and navy tartan. The showstopping centerpiece of the room was a magnificent white amaryllis canopy hanging above the tables. Regarding the stunning floral structure, Hugh said, “I thought [the flowers] looked like trumpets so I hung them in a music note pattern.”

The flowers were suspended at varying heights and constructed by Garden District of Memphis. Hugh first encountered the florist at the Antiques & Garden Show and has been waiting for an opportunity to work with them. Safe to say, the team knocked it out of the park and left a lasting impression on guests, many of which were spotted snapping photos of the floral display throughout dinner.

Speaking of dinner, Something Special whet everyone’s appetites with passed crab cakes, cheese dreams and tuna tartare before wowing them with a feast of butternut squash soup, sweet and sour short ribs and one of the prettiest desserts in recent memory: mini servings of crème brûlée paired with Christmas tree-shaped chocolate truffles painted with music notes.

As everyone made their way home, there was one more sweet surprise waiting for them — sugar cookies decorated to look like the Schermerhorn. It was a fun and creative end to a fun and creative evening that further fueled the excitement for this year’s Symphony Ball.

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Book Smart Walter Isaacson and Evan Thomas celebrated at Literary Award Gala

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lways a highlight for supporters of Nashville Public Library Foundation and anyone eager to mingle with well-known authors, anticipation for this year’s Literary Award Gala ran doubly high. For the first time, two authors would receive the honor. Esteemed historians and journalists Walter Isaacson and Evan Thomas joined the impressive list of prior award recipients, including Margaret Atwood, John Lewis and John Updike.

In addition to authoring a number of biographies, Walter’s resume includes time as chairman of CNN and editor of Time.

Evan retired as editor at large of Newsweek and is an astute political observer who has written 10 nonfiction books. Together, they co-authored The Wise Men: Six Friends and the World They Made, which — like their individual works — examines subjects who have made a significant impact on our everyday lives.

This common thread inspired a theme of innovation, first appearing on the lenticular print of the invitation. Lacey Fuson of Big Events worked with artists Susan Hulme and Billy Renkl to design a larger-than-life interactive version of that artwork, and guests thoroughly enjoyed watching it “move” as they walked past the panels in the Ingram Hall Lobby. While ascending to dinner in the Reading Room, they were fascinated by installations of book spine graphics applied to the stairs.

After a seasonal meal from Kristen Winston Catering, cochairs Vandana Abramson and Kathryn Sasser welcomed everyone, and NPLF President Shawn Bakker followed with news that the Votes for Women Room will open in Spring 2020 ahead of the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th amendment.

Walter and Evan chatted about The Wise Men and the “golden days” of news magazines and questioned one another about their books and the personalities in them.

The evening ended in Ingram Hall with Champagne and coffee. Inspired by the authors’ conversation, all were delighted to receive a copy of The Wise Men as a parting gift.

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Time After Time The enduring traditions of the Bal d’Hiver

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ust as the Thanksgiving holiday is the customary time for big rivalry college football games, it is also a time to celebrate the accomplished young women of Nashville at the Bal d’Hiver, a tradition that dates back 73 years. The Bal, Nashville’s oldest charity ball, is hosted by the Nashville alumnae chapter of Kappa Alpha Theta and benefits CASA, Family & Children’s Service and Kappa Alpha Theta Foundation.

Loews Vanderbilt Hotel was once again the scene for the 49 members of the court — beautifully attired in white ball gowns and opera-length gloves — and their parents, siblings, cousins and friends. The excitement of the cocktail hour flowed into the ballroom as guests found their places for the presentation.

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veryone loves a little extra sparkle during the holidays, right? Guests at the Symphony Ball were in luck because the Schermerhorn was a dazzling display of glittering gold for the white-tie gala. Co-chairs Laura Kimbrell and Amy Jackson Smith planned a magical evening to remember honoring the Nashville Symphony’s longtime President and CEO Alan Valentine and country music star Kelsea Ballerini.

Hugh Howser of H Three Events, who adds a little pizazz to everything he touches, chose winter neutrals accented with metallics for the elegant décor.

He partnered with FLWR Shop on the combination of low, lush white centerpieces on tables in the middle of the Laura Turner Concert Hall and towering gold-painted leafy branches for tables around the perimeter of the room. Candlelight filled the entire place with a warmth that was perfect for the crisp December evening.

In a slight change this year, there was not one but two Harmony Awards presented. The first award was presented before dinner by past Board Chair Kevin Crumbo to Nashville Symphony’s own Alan Valentine. Kevin recounted Alan’s many accomplishments in the past 21 years, including overseeing the construction of the Schermerhorn, accumulating 25 Grammy nominations (and 13 wins!), overcoming setbacks like the Nashville flood in 2010, and seeing record-breaking ticket sales and fundraising efforts.

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tion each and every day,” Kevin said before a standing ovation as Alan took the stage.

Alan, who is clearly uncomfortable being the center of attention, very graciously and humbly accepted the award, dedicating it to the entire Nashville Symphony staff. He reflected on the Symphony’s resilience following the flood, calling it their finest hour. “Not even a thousand-year flood could stop us!” he said as he concluded his remarks Following the presentation, guests enjoyed a delicious dinner from Kristen Winston before the second Harmony Award was presented to the always charming Kelsea Ballerini. Looking absolutely stunning in a sparkly red gown from Alexandre Vauthier, Kelsea enchanted the crowd with performances of “Homecoming Queen,” “Peter Pan” and “Miss Me More,” inviting all the ladies in the crowd to get up and dance during the last song before she shimmied off the stage. (She also made a quick stop in the Nfocus Portrait Studio with her gorgeous date for the night: her mom!)

Once the official festivities of the evening were concluded, everyone hit the stage to show off their moves on the dance floor to tunes from the Atlanta Allstars. The Late Party crowd kept things going until the wee hours of the morning, when only the promise of warm doughnuts and hot coffee from Ellie’s Old Fashioned Doughnuts could lure them away. All in all, it was another standout year for the unstoppable Nashville Symphony!

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Happily E ver After Reliving the magic of three fabulous Nashville weddings

Snowfall on a 70-degree night. A canopy comprised of 10,000 tulips. A fox-trotting, tap-dancing father of the bride. It was a year of spectacular weddings in Nashville and we have the scoop on every breathtaking and memorable detail. Come along as our guest for an inside peek at three of the most fabulous, over-the-top weddings in town and the behind-the-scenes stories of how they came together. They were storybook celebrations of fairy-tale romances, and luckily for these couples, their happily ever afters have only just begun.

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Walking in a Wedding Wonderland Elizabeth Davis Bradbury marries Benjamin Harris McAlpin

For Elizabeth Bradbury and Ben McAlpin’s early December nuptials, event planner Hugh Howser created a winter wonderland wedding that was as romantic as it was jaw-droppingly beautiful. Using a small swatch of velvet blue fabric from the bride’s mother, Sylvia, as a starting point, Hugh envisioned and executed a spectacular celebration of Nashville and the holiday season. “We used that fabric as the entire wedding’s foundation — from printed materials, linens, attire and florals,” he says.

The day’s festivities began with a formal candlelight service at Westminster Presbyterian Church officiated by the Rev. Donovan Drake.

Although the spotlight was on the bride and groom, Elizabeth says, “The two young ‘belles of joy,’ flower girl and ring bearer stole the show!”

Arlene Gomez designed custom “royal wedding attire” for the four children, including hand-sewn French dresses in ivory silk batiste and antique lace topped with French blue velvet capes for the girls and an ivory silk batiste shirt and French blue velvet knickers for the ring bearer.

For the reception, Hugh and the H Three Events team transformed the Country Music Hall of Fame into a magical wintry dreamscape.

Taking a cue from the bride’s extensive collection of Steinbach nutcrackers, the festivities included the beloved Christmas character on everything from the printed invitations to the custom die-cut escort cards to the reception décor. There were even two costumed nutcrackers greeting guests as they arrived at the party.

Snow-covered tables, flocked Christmas trees and winter greenery accented with juniper berries set the stage for the magical holiday affair with lush white floral arrangements from The Tulip Tree completing the winter wonderland aesthetic. The centerpiece of the hall was the 30-foot round arbor — draped in pleated ivory fabric and accented by six crystal chandeliers — that was designed by Hugh and built by Ken Warrington.

Towering over the dance floor, the arbor provided the perfect place for guests to kick up their heels to the tunes of the Atlanta Allstars.

As the spectacular day came to a close, there was one more surprise in store for revelers. Despite the unseasonably warm December night, snow was falling on the Country Music Hall of Fame’s terrace as the couple made their exit. A nod to the citywide snow day back in February 2015 when Elizabeth and Ben first met, the farewell snowfall was the perfect send-off for the newly married couple.

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WHITE WEDDING Although French blue was a prominent accent hue throughout the wedding, the day was a sensational vision in white, specifically the gorgeous florals from The Tulip Tree. The bridal and bridesmaids’ bouquets and the reception centerpieces were assembled using all white flowers, including orchids, O’Hara and Playa Blanca roses, stephanotis, lilies of the valley, lisianthuses and freesias. Reception arrangements were accented with juniper branches, cedar, pine and mini pine cones to add a bit of holiday flair.

DRESSED TO IMPRESS The bride’s custom couture wedding gown featured a silk organza bodice overlaid with Chantilly lace and a scalloped Chantilly lace ball skirt. Created by Atlanta-based designer Anne Barge, the stunning look was completed with a handmade cathedral-length veil of tulle with a scalloped Alençon lace border.

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PUT IT ON PAPER The custom stationery and paper goods were designed and handpainted by Tenn Hens. The wedding invitation and menu cards included a watercolor scene depicting several Nashville landmarks, juniper branches, snowfall and a nutcracker.

The die-cut escort cards also featured nutcrackers that were hand-painted in watercolor and inspired by photos of the bride’s personal collection.

LET THEM EAT CAKE The five-tiered Hallelujah Cake from Dessert Designs by Leland was decorated in a delicate winter pattern and accented with the couple’s monogram and white roses. As impressive as the cake was, the cake table was equally noteworthy. Event designer Hugh Howser chopped a snow-covered Christmas tree in half — “I scared everyone to death” — and capped it with a mirrored table topper.

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SWEET DREAMS The four-tiered ivory fondant wedding cake from Couture Cakes & Sweets was decorated with a diamond quilt pattern and accented with blush pink silk roses and touches of gold. While there was no separate groomâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cake, the traditional chocolate confection was aptly represented between layers of yellow and strawberry cake.

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Modern Love, Classic Style Crystal Andrea Churchwell marries Victor Jerome Evans

INSIDE SCOOP With the museum’s soaring windows providing one of the best views of the city, the planners put all of their attention on the interiors. The Grand Hall glowed thanks to gold accents, mixed metallic linens and gold mercury votives dotting the tables. Lush white and blush floral blooms with heavy greenery were used throughout, and the head table featured a long suspended installation of hanging florals and glass globes with candles.

It was a match made in high-tech heaven for Crystal Churchwell and Victor Evans, who met on dating app Bumble in 2016. Their first date was brunch at The Sutler Saloon, where the band was so loud they really had to concentrate on what the other was saying. “I heard enough to know that I was curious to learn more,” says Crystal. Victor felt the same and by the end of the meal, he had asked her on a second date.

Victor proposed one evening before an event at the Frist Art Museum. As the museum’s director of development, Crystal had worked with Big Events and knew that the firm’s Dede Scheibe and Lacey Fuson were just the ones to carry out her vision for a classic wedding. Scarritt Bennett’s Wightman Chapel was her top choice for a ceremony venue. The building is an architectural treasure all on its own, and combined with its rich history and role in the civil rights era, it was the perfect place to blend the Methodist and Roman Catholic aspects for their ceremony.

The couple married on Oct. 5, with beautiful flower arrangements and plenty of candles filling the Gothic-style chapel. Crystal wore a white Vera Wang ball gown with a sweetheart neckline and chapellength train — plus a front blusher and chapel-length veil — and carried a very classic and timeless bouquet of white blooms with a blush accent, including hydrangeas, ranunculus, lisianthuses, freesias, stock, spray roses and white roses, wrapped in a double satin ivory ribbon. The bridesmaids’ bouquets were smaller versions in monochromatic whites and greens, and their blush dresses with sequined bodices and tulle skirts contrasted perfectly with the dark wood tones of the chapel.

The reception was held at the Tennessee State Museum, a fitting spot to honor Crystal’s Middle Tennessee upbringing and Victor’s West Tennessee roots. For the cocktail hour, the information desk was dressed up with a huge floral arrangement in the center and scattered votive candles and lamps around the perimeter and became an elegant gathering spot to sip on specialty cocktails named in honor of the couple. The Nio Experience played for the first dances and through dinner and were joined by DJ Chris Crowder for dancing afterward, much to everyone’s delight.

The couple made their getaway through a shower of sparklers for a mini-moon in Asheville, North Carolina, and they are planning a trip to Italy and Greece for the summer.

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ALL THE RIGHT MOVES André Churchwell, Crystal’s father, is well known for his sartorial style and gentlemanly manner. And now “fantastic dancer” can be permanently added to his list of accomplishments. While the band played “Unforgettable” for the father-daughter dance, he interjected a few tap dance breaks into their more traditional fox-trot.

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Seeing in Color

Julie Beth Eskind marries Andrew Fite Galbierz On a walk through Chicago’s Millennium Park and Lurie Garden, Andrew Galbierz got down on one knee and asked Julie Eskind to be his wife. The couple celebrated with Champagne on the rooftop of the University Club of Chicago before capping off the celebration at Bavette’s, one of their favorite Chicago restaurants, with two of their best friends.

They planned an interfaith summer wedding at the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville. Julie and Andrew said “I do” under a chuppah flanked with trees with the Rev. Sarah Bird of First Presbyterian Church and Rabbi Shana Mackler of The Temple officiating. “We really wanted to soften the vast theater and thought it would be best to do that by using green and white tones,” said Dori Thornton Waller of The Social Office. “The theater was totally transformed, and when standing on the stage, you had an ethereal feeling that you were actually in the midst of a lovely garden.”

Julie wore a strapless crêpe gown with a layered silk gazar skirt by Reem Acra and paired it with an unexpected choice of footwear — white Nikes. For the reception, she added a jeweled belt and detachable straps for late-night dancing.

Guests were welcomed into the event hall to a breathtaking display, awash in color and light. “Originally we thought we were heading toward a traditional white wedding, but I’m not a traditional gal, and I’ve always loved oranges, greens and strong pops of color. Dori and FLWR Shop punched things up and helped cultivate our more colorful vision,” said Julie.

Prior to dinner, tunes from Jessie’s Girls already had guests on the dance floor, and it took a little coaxing to get everyone to sit down to the feast from Country Music Hall of Fame’s executive chef Bobby Hammock. Hors d’œuvres included lamb lollipops and an impressive seafood spread, and the plated dinner featured a salad of grilled peaches and burrata and a choice of bone-in filet with truffle sauce or barramundi with smoked tomato sauce along with roasted asparagus, horseradish mashed potatoes and “Steve’s succotash” — a personal favorite of Julie’s father.

Jessie’s Girls returned to the stage for the hora, prompting guests to get back on the dance floor under the gorgeous display of hanging tulips.

Later, The Jake and Elwood Blues Revue surprised Andrew with a special performance. The party kept going until well after midnight, and guests enjoyed late-night snacks of mini Chicago-style hot dogs, hot chicken biscuits, fries and apple hand pies before sending the couple off.

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MIRROR, MIRROR A mirrored stage backdrop and mirrored tables from Quest Events were the perfect complement to the reception décor. FLWR Shop’s florals and the unique gold dining chairs from Please Be Seated were already gorgeous on their own, but the mirrored surfaces doubled the enjoyment and left the room awash with warmth and color.

TULIP’S THE WORD Tenn Hens and calligrapher Val Cole went above and beyond with the paper goods. Tulip designs — a concept that Tenn Hens originally dreamed up based on Julie’s love of the flower — were carried throughout the invitation suite and served as a hint of things to come. At the reception, the same tulip motif was reflected through panels, and Val’s elegant calligraphy, a perfect blend of modern and traditional, was sprinkled in details throughout.

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SHOWSTOPPING COLOR Event planner Dori Thornton Waller and the FLWR Shop’s Alex Vaughan worked together on a striking display of 10,000 persimmon, peach and coral tulips that hung over the dance floor. “The construction took weeks of planning because our goal is always to create something beautiful and for anyone looking at it to not be distracted by the mechanics,” said Alex. Special paint was used to tint tulips that she felt came in a little “too white,” and it took 64 man-hours just to hang the masterpiece.

SWEET HALLELUJAH The stunning wedding cake from Dessert Designs by Leland incorporated cream cheese pound cake with strawberry and vanilla bean, white cake with buttercream and Leland’s signature Hallelujah Cake — Andrew’s grandmother’s personal favorite.

To top it off, the five-tiered confection was adorned with tulips and placed in front of a coordinating floral backdrop.

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leading global authority on hospitality, Bronson van Wyck has organized some of the most memorable and imaginative parties of the past two decades in locations all over the world. His firm Van Wyck & Van Wyck, founded with his mother, counts heads of state, rock stars and royalty among its clients. He’ll be discussing his new book, Born to Party, Forced to Work: 21st Century Hospitality, and sharing tips for hosts and hostesses as well as behind-the-scenes secrets at the entertaining lecture during the upcoming Antiques & Garden Show. We chatted with the world-renowned event planner about his new book, the best gift a guest can give and his favorite wedding moment.

Congratulations on your first book. What inspired you to write it?

This is our 20th year in business. ... This has sort of been percolating [because] I don’t want events to ever get separated from hospitality. We are seeing this time where there’s an unprecedented use of events to achieve business objectives, whether it’s experiential marketing, customer relations or media-driven events.

What’s going on with a party is much more human than that, and I don’t want that to get lost. I wanted to put down [my] thoughts about the principle of hospitality and what it is. … The rest [of the book] talks about how to do it. Not “this is what you should do” — because I wouldn’t presume — but: “This is what other people have done. This is what we have done. This is what worked. This is what didn’t work.” Hopefully the examples and the motivations behind them, when they’re explained, can inform someone else’s decisions about how they might want to entertain.

I love the photos and the stories you tell. How did you select the parties to include?

It’s funny. Either there’s some compelling situation that happened or we just have incredible visual documentation. ... In terms of the parties, I was trying to come up with archetypical situations that we’ve all experienced. We’ve all had our own birthday party, we’ve all gone to a birthday party, we’ve all gone to a wedding, we’ve all had holiday dinners to deal with, we’ve all had to do seating at some point in our lives. We’ve all had some of these challenges that others have had, and maybe we can learn.

You’ve produced so many parties. Where do you find inspiration?

I get inspiration every day. ... I like to see what’s new. I love art. I love the old masters. I love antiques. I love design. I love gardens. I love hotel lobbies. I think they’re such fascinating spaces that are full of anticipation [and] excitement. There’s like an extra little bit of electricity in the air. I love history; a lot of things from history inspire me. With each of the chapters in the book, there’s a historical kind of note — or perspective — to something that relates to what the chapter’s about.

What elements make an event successful?

Well, great guests, number one. And when I say great guests, I don’t mean the most beautiful, the most successful, the coolest, whatever, but you want people who can be present. They come, they talk, they engage. If there’s a problem, they don’t notice it, or they help become part of the solution. They don’t come exactly on time; they come 15 minutes late, because that 15 minutes is the most priceless gift a guest can give a host.

Number two is a host or hostess who is present. And what that requires is preparation. It’s just that simple. There’s no substitute for preparing and anticipating so that you don’t have to deal with things when you’d rather be with your

guests — and when your guests would rather be with you. Nobody comes to a party to see their host behind the bar all night making cocktails.

What’s the difference between planning a wedding and planning other kinds of parties?

Oh my God, night and day. There’s so many emotional factors that are in play with a wedding. The most important thing that [the bride and groom] need to realize is that a wedding is not a marriage. The important thing is the marriage and the future, the relationship, the family that you’re going to build. That’s a good perspective to start with, and to have empathy and respect for the fact that there are other people involved in a wedding. These are two families that are coming together.

What’s a favorite moment from a wedding?

My mother tells this story: One of her roommates from college was marrying a Dutch guy. There are all these toasts at the wedding — the groom, the best man, her father. It wasn’t traditional that the bride would get up and speak, but she took the microphone and gave the most beautiful, wonderful toast to her husband — in Dutch. She had gone for six months, without his knowledge, and learned his language. That is what I mean when I say, “You’re planning a marriage.” Don’t ever lose sight of the fact that you’re planning a marriage as you plan a wedding. She had done something that was the greatest gift she could have given to him. … She made him look like a rock star, she made herself look like a rock star, and she set them up for a future where they could have bilingual daughters, and to me, that was remarkable.

You live in New York and you grew up in Arkansas. What differentiates Southern entertaining from entertaining in other places you’ve lived?

I think Southerners are naturally more gracious. We have more time to think about how we’re going to make other people feel. I think part of that comes from the South having been rural for longer. Entertaining at home stayed a primary means of entertaining. That culture of receiving people into your home remained vibrant and sort of vital. I think Southerners are also much more able to ensure that the moment is not troubled by [a mishap]. Part of entertaining is you want sincerity, but you need a game face when you just have been told that your soufflé has completely collapsed in the kitchen and you’re trying to figure out the solution or alternative. If you show it, you’re going to ruin the mood. Southerners don’t ever show that kind of thing. I think that makes us really good hosts.

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A Nod to the Past The Harpeth, Franklin’s newest boutique hotel, melds modern amenities with historic charm The charming town of Franklin, Nashville’s picturesque neighbor to the south, is getting some serious buzz. The latest figures show tourism up nearly 14 percent from 2017 to 2018, according to Visit Franklin. Now, there’s a new luxury boutique hotel just off the square so visitors can stay awhile and see what all the fuss is about.

The Harpeth is part of the Curio Collection by Hilton. Operated by Valor Hospitality, it’s part of the $105 million Harpeth Square development, a mixed-use project that includes 150 apartments, a parking garage, and office and retail space. The hotel features 119 rooms, some with balconies or Juliet balconies, two restaurants, a ballroom and boardroom, a private dining room, a hidden room — a throwback to the days of prohibition — and a spectacular outdoor courtyard, complete with six fountains.

“Curio is Hilton’s lifestyle brand,” says Justin Foster, the hotel’s general manager. “It takes all its cues from the local neighborhood, and that’s why the brand was selected. I came from a fullservice Hilton [in San Diego], and we brought in as much as we could from the community. Curio just takes it that much further from a design standpoint.”

Despite the fact that many people think the hotel is a historic rebuild, Justin says the only thing historic about it is the land itself. The newly constructed brick and stone exterior, highlighted by columns, assimilates into the neighborhood seamlessly. Inside, the design goal was to recreate a Southern home. When guests first enter, they’ll find an environment that’s more living room than lobby, with comfortable sofas and wingback chairs.

The hotel’s main restaurant, 1799, features American cuisine with a Southern flair, emphasizing seasonal menu items. “We really envision our chefs going to the Franklin Farmers Market and finding something, bringing it back to the hotel and having it as our special for the day,” says Kimberly Elder, director of sales. McGavock’s will offer lighter fare — coffee from Honest Coffee Roasters and pastries and scones in the morning as well as gourmet sandwiches, salads and charcuterie platters, along with beer, wine and craft cocktails later in the day.

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WHAT'S IN A NAME? Many of the public areas in the hotel have locally inspired names, whether it be the 1799 Kitchen & Cocktails restaurant, named in honor of the year the city of Franklin was founded, or McGavock’s Coffee Bar & Provisions, named after Carrie McGavock, who was written about in Robert Hicks' bestseller, The Widow of the South. Even the comfortable, chill hangout room, hidden behind a janitor’s closet, has a name with history. Called Willow Plunge, it harks back to Franklin’s historic swimming pool built in the 1920s.

BY DESIGN The Harpeth is designed to feel like a Southern home, and Dallas-based firm HotelStudio accomplished this by crafting multiple rooms, including a library with bookshelves flanking a two-sided fireplace. On the shelves are Tennessee-themed books from nearby Landmark Booksellers, some of which dive into Franklin’s storied past. “I can see, in this room, someone coming in and speaking about the history of Franklin,” says Kimberly, “or H Clark from Thompson’s Station doing a distillery tasting.”

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After decades in the kitchens of some of Nashville’s longest-running and most beloved eateries, John Stephenson is putting down roots at his own restaurant. The veteran chef, who developed Fido’s menu from coffee shop fare into a full-fledged culinary enterprise, purchased a former fellowship hall on the bank of Charlotte Avenue and flung open the doors to a neighborhood dinner and brunch spot named for his grandmother. Working with architects Nick Dryden and Amy Hardin at DAAD, John transformed the brick building next door to Clementine into a space that is both airy and intimate and that retains a hint of church history. Above wooden pews repurposed as comfortable banquettes, walls are adorned with vintage family portraits, contemporary artwork by John’s brother-in-law, and carved wooden signage that may well have listed the page numbers of psalms and hymns in the building’s former life. Meanwhile, the front garden patio puts Hathorne on the map of most enchanted outdoor dining venues.

At dinner Monday through Saturday, Hathorne dazzles with an array of local seasonal vegetables that can stand alone as generous entreés or serve as shared sides for protein-based dishes. At Sunday brunch, the menu spans from pancakes, ricotta toast, oatmeal and doughnuts to fried cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, and fried chicken schnitzel with mashed sweet potatoes, spinach and lemon vinaigrette.

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Maybe it’s the influence of the former fellowship hall shining through, but sharing has quickly become the legacy of this culinary landmark. Share the banquette that runs down the spine of the dining room. Share frites with gremolata and aioli, brioche doughnuts, fried goat cheese balls or braised lamb tagliatelle with your dining companions. And when you’re finished, share your hearty recommendation for a new favorite locally grown restaurant in a bustling corridor on the west side.

Go because you know John Stephenson’s record of elevating comfort food to an art form.

Because you’re looking for a sociable outing in a cheerful dining room of neighbors and locals. Because you like a happy hour (aka “Joyful Hour” at Hathorne) where bartenders craft cocktails with thoughtful flourishes such as oversized ice blocks and floating yellow rose garnishes. Or because you want your vegetables to be prepared with the same creativity and attention far too often reserved for meats.

Grilled whole branzino, deboned tableside by a deft server, makes for a dramatic delicacy typically found in a more formal setting. Pair the tender fish with grilled cabbages and blue cheese; roasted golden beets with tahini, Parmesan and grilled green onion purée; or fried cauliflower with bacon and hints of citrus.

Make sure someone at the table orders venison short ribs with date glaze and sour orange chimichurri as a boldly layered counterpoint to the delicate fish. Oh, and make sure to stick a fork into everything that arrives at the table.

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Ann Ralls and Jerrod Brown, Camille and Aaron Barrett and Hank Ingram hosted a cocktail supper for the Ballet Ball Late Party committee at Camille and Aaron’s lovely Franklin home. Guests learned more about plans for the popular evening before dining on autumn salad and poppy seed chicken with green beans from caterer Caroline Edwards. It happened to be Ann Ralls’ birthday, so everyone enjoyed Ivey Cake cupcakes to celebrate her big day. Also joining in the fun was the Nutcracker, who made a special appearance.

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The baskets in the vestibule might help, but confusion will be inevitable.

Maybe you could offer little bags in which people can stash their phones. They’d make a lovely souvenir.

But don’t leave anything to chance. A card forbidding phones might come in handy, but they’d get a little pricey. You know whom you’ve invited, so your daughter can start emailing them or texting them as soon as the RSVPs start coming in. Surely they’ll know how to do that. Tell them (don’t ask) to hold off taking shots until the reception. Resort to a little anti-social media. They’ll know you mean them.

UNFORGETTABLE My husband died three months ago. He was a beloved man, and his friends, who are also mine, have been more than kind, calling and taking me out for meals. They all ask how I’m doing, but the conversation always reverts to their great memories of my husband. I appreciate all of this, but I feel the need to talk about other things. I don’t want to be sitting at home. What do I do? —Anonymous, West End Three months may not seem that long to your well-meaning friends. But you’re the person who knows how you feel — or at least how you think you feel right now. It’s time for you to take charge of your own life.

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Dinner conversations may wander anywhere, especially if the table is filled with people who’re at a loss. Your husband sounds like a noble fellow, but your grief is a sadness you’ll have to deal with, eventually, on your own.

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I used to hate January. It always seemed to be less about the promising start of a new year than the depressing end of all that good holiday cheer. The festive glow fades into dark cold. The loose reins on indulgences get a serious yank. Time to hit the gym. Time to cut calories. Shape up. Hole up. Boo on that. I’d rather eat peppermint bark and be merry.

But not anymore. January has become the sleeper hit month of the year for me.

It could be the surge in the popularity of hygge that has done it. If you aren’t familiar with hygge, it’s a Danish concept that celebrates all things cozy. It’s oversized sweaters and cups of hot cocoa; it’s curling up on the couch with your dog and feasting on thick soup. January is fertile ground for hygge because, let’s face it, December gets swallowed whole. You can’t be cozy while madly baking 82 loaves of bread for coworkers and distant relatives and the woman who gets you timely hair appointments. You can’t be cozy in sequin pants at a holiday party making small talk about the challenges of finding the right private school for your overachieving daughter. You can’t be cozy in the checkout line at Target, even with an almond milk Earl Grey in your mittened hand.

Nope. Despite all efforts to sell us on the idea of Christmas coziness, it’s nearly impossible to achieve hygge in December. Enter January: the coziest of all months.

But there’s more to this heretofore underappreciated month. Yes, January is a ripe time for hygge. You really can lounge around in knitwear all Saturday and not feel bad for skipping your friend’s cookie decorating party because there are no parties in January. But what the month is equally exceptional for is — drum roll please because this is exciting — work. Good old-fashioned work.

Work sometimes gets a bad wrap, but we all know that work is — or has the potential to be — far more fulfilling than eating peppermint bark.

It’s how we use our talents to effect change in the world, whether that world is our own home with little people in it who need their closets cleaned or a megacorporation that demands a strong first-quarter performance. To work is to be productive, and January is the most productive time of year — as opposed perhaps to the “most wonderful.” This month is the perfect storm of sobriety, bad weather and robust resolutions that impel us to sink our teeth into things.

There’s another key ingredient too: the sheer absence of commercialism. There is absolutely nothing to buy in January. The specialty aisle at Walgreens, so long mired in stocking stuffers, now boasts only a row of Kleenex. We are finally freed of the tidal wave of marketing and actually have time to relax. And work.

Last year, I embarked on the month of January with an insanely detailed approach to time management. By insanely detailed, I mean that I broke my days into hour-long segments, assigning each block of time a specific task. I got this strategy from my brother, Frazer, who wrote a book on this stuff called A Monkey Could Do Your Job. Needless to say, he is a beast of efficiency. And I became one, too. My work kick lasted through February, and when spring came, I was not ready for it. I actually wanted winter to last. A total first.

Fortunately for us, the earth revolves and months come back around again and again and again.

Here’s another January calmly waiting for us to use it as we will, whether for hygge or work or both. Go ahead: curl up by the fire and read a book — or sit down at your desk and write one. Either way, the time is now. It’s January: the new most wonderful time of year.

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What: Antiques & Garden Show For: Cheekwood and ECON When: Jan. 31-Feb. 2 Where: Music City Center Co-chairs: Louise Bryan and Ashley Levi Info: antiquesandgardenshow.com

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What: Antiques & Garden Show Keynote Lecture For: Cheekwood and ECON When: Fri., Jan. 31, 11 a.m.

Where: Music City Center Party note: Nina Campbell in conversation with Fred Krehbiel, Jim Reynolds and Colin Orchard Tariff: $75 per person Info: antiquesandgardenshow.com

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What: Antiques & Garden Show Bourbon Party For: Cheekwood and ECON When: Fri., Jan. 31, 6:30 p.m.

Where: Music City Center Tariff: $75 per person Info: antiquesandgardenshow.com

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Where: Schermerhorn Symphony Center Co-chairs: Michael and Lisa Wiechart and Belinda and Phil McSween Party note: Honoring Laurie and Jim Seabury with the Martin E. Simmons Award Info: heart.org

25 What: Big Night Out For: Gordon Jewish Community Center When: Sat., Jan. 25, 6 p.m.

Where: Gordon Jewish Community Center Co-chairs: Kim Lapidus and Tara Mittelberg

What: Heart Gala Late Party For: American Heart Association When: Sat., Jan. 25, 9 p.m.

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Committee For: Nashville Ballet When: Thurs., Jan. 23, 6 p.m.

Where: Home of Mary Morgan and Paul Ketchel Tariff: $250 per person Info: nashvilleballet.com/ballet-ball

TYPES OF EVENTS: Corporate Events Wedding Receptions Music Industry Showcases and Events Non-profit Fundraisers Award Shows Birthday Parties

Tariff: $150-175 per person Info: nashvillejcc.org

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Hitting the Right Note A look back at the Nashville Symphonyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s second performance The second performance of the Nashville Symphony took place on Jan. 14, 1947, at War Memorial Auditorium, with William R. Strickland, a young New York conductor, serving as first musical director and conductor of the new group. William (no relation to noted architect William F. Strickland who designed the Tennessee State Capitol) remained conductor for only five years, but the high performance standards he set are maintained to this day. Almost 75 years later, our orchestra calls Schermerhorn Symphony Center home, where it presents a full schedule of pop, jazz, country and family performances in addition to its classical and educational programming.

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