The Wren’s Nest turned out to be the perfect rustic venue for Laura and Mark’s dream wedding. Modern Vintage Events helped them plan the elegantly chic and simple celebration, and the result was the homey, relaxed day that they always wanted. They incorporated some DIY when possible, including a guest-requested playlist, handcrafted card stock wedding programs, and two little wooden “love birds” topping the cake! The details fell together perfectly, and Laura and Mark with their family and friends danced the night away under a sky full of Tennessee stars.
The Couple:
Laura & Mark
The Wedding:
The Wren’s Nest, Murfreesboro, Tennessee

Hire wedding planners! The good ones keep you on track with planning, scheduling, and organizing the months leading up to the big day so that the process is much more stress free and enjoyable. Also, some of the best advice I received before starting to plan my wedding is that everything is negotiable! Don’t be afraid to ask the vendor what their best price is: from food cost, to cake options, to light rentals, and the dress.
First and foremost, we wanted out wedding guests to feel like they were at a big celebration in our living room. We wanted them to feel relaxed, and at home under the Tennessee summer night sky; like a big family. 

The most memorable part of the day was during the ceremony, under a canopy of trees and twinkle lights, the rain clouds parted during our vows and ...