College sweethearts Ali and Guy Braswell celebrated their wedding day with a stunning blush-covered ceremony and tented reception at Edwin Warner Park.
Ali Telfer and Guy Braswell both attended school at the University of Mississippi and fatefully met while working at the same bar. “I was the overly OCD employee, bringing my label maker to organize the beer fridge, and Guy was the one sitting back and throwing ice cubes at me during our shifts together,” Ali shares. The pair struck up a relationship that ultimately led to a master-planned proposal at Nashville’s Cheekwood Estate & Gardens.
“He scouted the exact location, date, and time with my best friend (and maid of honor!), and the surprises continued with a party at my mom’s house with our close friends and family,” Ali adds. “He pulled off the perfect proposal!” Read on for an inside look at their wedding day, which glowed in stunning pastels!
PinAli and Guy (Ali’s pup, Mae Mae) tied the knot on Saturday, April 22 at Edwin Warner Park.
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With a ring on her hand and a wedding date set for less than a year later, Ali began planning her and Guy’s special day — one rooted in timelessness and tradition. Growing up in Nashville, Ali always dreamed of making her grand entrance as a bride through the massive front doors of First Presbyterian Church, walking down the aisle with a long veil. Her dream came to life beautifully. PinThe invitation suite featured timeless touches in blush tones.After working with an initial wedding planner, Ali and Guy found a perfect fit in Trena Bradshaw to help with the final details of their big day. “We were incredibly fortunate to find Trena, who came in at the last minute and truly saved the day,” Ali shares. “Her expertise, dedication, and attention to detail made all the difference, and we are incredibly grateful for her contributions to making our special day a success.”Ali also grew up watching “Say Yes to the Dress,” so when it came time to select her perfect gown, she was prepared for an overwhelming and time-consuming process. Much to her surprise, Ali fell for the second gown she tried on, an Allison Webb design from The Bride Room in Bandywood that Ali felt was tailor-made just for her. Her advice to fellow brides would be to try on different brands until you find a designer that fits you best, then try on gowns from there. PinAli said “yes” to her dress at The Bride Room in Bandywood.
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Finding a reception wasn’t quite as easy as finding her dress. Ali had several boxes to check: an outdoor venue showing off Tennessee’s rolling hills, something near the church, and a space accommodating up to 250 guests. Ali unexpectedly found her space at Edwin Warner Park. “When we met her at the location, my mom immediately broke into tears,” Ali says. “This was the same hill where I had learned to ride my bike as a child. It was a space that perfectly reflected the beauty of Nashville and my childhood, and it was the perfect space to start my next chapter in life.”PinAli loves pink and chose to showcase it as the primary color at her spring wedding. She’s pictured here with her bridesmaids, decked out in gowns from Bella Bridesmaids.
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Ali is a self-described girly girl, so blush was an obvious choice for her wedding’s primary color. Having worked in sales in the interior design space for the past five years, Ali’s approach to curating her wedding decor and color scheme was comparable to designing a home. “Your home starts off as a blank canvas, and through curated design choices, it becomes an extension of yourself,” Ali says. Opting for a tented reception at Edwin Warner Park gave her a blank canvas to curate the perfect look and feel for their special day.PinAli and Guy shared a first look before their ceremony at First Presbyterian Church.Ali and Guy left no detail unplanned, especially when it came to tradition. Ali opted for two “something old” details — lace from her grandmother’s wedding dress and Guy’s grandfather’s wedding ring attached to her bouquet. She also donned her grandmother’s borrowed diamond studs and added a blue bow her sister-in-law had used in her wedding invitations. PinHello Trolley provided transportation for the wedding party from the ceremony to the reception.PinGuy and Ali shared their first dance to “Porch Swing Angel” by Muscadine Bloodline.After a stunning ceremony, the bubbly was poured, and the celebration began. Ali and Guy shared a first dance to “Porch Swing Angel” by Muscadine Bloodline. The guests enjoyed a seated dinner from Flavor Catering, starting with a salad course and rolls before moving to a hanger steak, roasted Brussels sprouts, mashed potatoes, and roasted heirloom carrots. The gorgeous cake from Dessert Designs featured three flavors: Hallelujah, a white cake with raspberry filling, and a caramel cake with caramel icing. There were a few surprise details during the reception, including a live watercolor artist who painted portraits of guests, a late-night bananas foster station, and a guest book purchased from their shared college town. PinGuy and Ali celebrated their nuptials with a stunning tented reception.PinGuests were treated to live paintings by watercolor artist Candler Reynolds.PinThe wedding cake featured three flavors created by Dessert Designs.Ali and Guy capped the perfect evening with a sparkler send-off in a vintage silver Bentley, then jetted off to Antigua to soak up the sun and dive in the area’s coral reefs. “Making each decision, from the invitations to the linens, can feel overwhelming, so I highly recommend a wedding planner,” Ali shares as advice to future brides. “I had a fabulous planner who connected me with our amazing vendors and shared her wealth of knowledge – making the process organized and seamless while still feeling like my wedding was a reflection of Guy and me.” PinFriends and family helped close the reception with sparklers.Congratulations to the Braswells! And a special thank you to Maria Gloer Photography for the beautiful photos.
Kellie Walton is a Tennessee-based travel, food, and beverage writer eating and adventuring her way through life. When she's not in the air, she’s on the ground discovering the hidden gems in small towns and big cities around the world.
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