Chelsea Kennedy Weddings

Proof that what your guests wear can absolutely become part of the overall look and feel of the day.

CK Couple: jessica perley mauldin Hanan Mauldin

Photos: AL, GA, TN, FL, NC, SC Wedding Photographer

Venue: Turtle Point Yacht & Country

There was something about this tent.
Layers of blue and green, a softly draped ceiling, chandeliers overhead, custom bars and shelving, and a piano overflowing with flowers were details that went into this design, but the finished space felt completely effortless, calm, and a little bit heavenly.
CK Couple: jessica perley mauldin Hanan Mauldin
Photos: AL, GA, TN, FL, NC, SC Wedding Photographer
Rentals: Party Pros USA PropHouse Birmingham EventWorks
Venue: Turtle Point Yacht & Country
Flowers: Lola’s Gifts And Flowers

The most joyful couple on the most perfect day. This will always be one of my most favorite wedding days! I’ve truly never seen a storm completely go around a ceremony, but this one did. You can see it raining across the water! Jessica and Hanan, your day was so special!
CK Couple- jessica perley mauldin Hanan Mauldin
Photos- AL, GA, TN, FL, NC, SC Wedding Photographer
Venue- Turtle Point Yacht & Country
Florals- Lola’s Gifts And Flowers
Rentals- Party Pros USA PropHouse Birmingham

One more post for the fashion! These guests understood the assignment!
CK Bride: Connor Ellis
Photos: Nashville + Memphis Wedding Photography & Films
Venue: Pickett on Court

After dinner, it was time to welcome the rest of the guests and turn up the western fun.

A custom hat bar, cowboy hat drink charms, styled bar shelving with glassware, horse bookends and collected details brought the theme to life without taking it too far. Add in elevated western attire, cocktails and great music, and it was the perfect Nashville inspired welcome party.

Every detail felt playful, polished and completely fitting for our couple. The perfect way to officially kick off the wedding weekend!

CK Bride & Groom: Connor Ellis Ben Ellis
Planning & Design: Chelsea Kennedy Weddings
Photos: Nashville + Memphis Wedding Photography & Films
Flowers: Lola’s Gifts And Flowers
Rentals: Curated Events Party Pros USA PropHouse Birmingham
Drink Charms & Signage: PropHouse Birmingham
Stationery: Ledgewood Fine Stationery™ Wedding Invitations
Hat Bar: The Oxford Hat Bar
Venue: Pickett on Court

With Nashville now home for Connor and Benjamin, a western-inspired rehearsal dinner felt like the perfect way to begin their wedding weekend, but we wanted the design to feel sophisticated, layered and intentional rather than overly themed.

Warm wood, touches of leather, cane-back chairs and textural linens created a setting that felt a little more masculine while still being incredibly elegant. We kept the lighting low and moody, giving the dinner an intimate feel as guests gathered around the tables for a beautiful seated meal and the kind of speeches that had just about everyone in tears.

After dinner, even more guests joined for the welcome party, where we turned up the western influence with a hat bar, cocktails, fun music and elevated western attire. It was the perfect progression for the evening!
CK Bride and Groom: Connor Ellis Ben Ellis
Planning and Design: Chelsea Kennedy Weddings
Photos: Nashville + Memphis Wedding Photography & Films
Flowers: Lola’s Gifts And Flowers
Rentals: Party Pros USA Curated Events PropHouse Birmingham
Linens: BBJ La Tavola
Runners: STRADLEY DAVIDSON
Table Numbers and Leather Place Cards: PropHouse Birmingham

Italy is where they intimately said “I do”.
Alabama was where they celebrated with everyone they love.
My job was to bridge the two!
Inspired by their wedding in Lake Como, we brought a little bit of Italy home through bright citrus, layered patterns, an Italian inspired menu, signature, cocktails, and fresh gelato.
The goal was never to re-create their wedding day. It was to give their family and friends a celebration that felt connected them to the story they had already begun.
That’s my favorite kind of design, when every detail means something! 🍋
CK Bride- Grace-lyn Richards
Photos- Mackenzie Rue Photography
Florals- Anna Lee | Old Frond Floral Co
Rentals- Party Pros USA PropHouse Birmingham
Linens- BBJ La Tavola
Venue- Turtle Point Yacht & Country
Gelato- Michael Franano
Band- hidefpartyband
Cake- Heather Poole
Stationery- PSI Printers & Stationers Inc.

Most of my time isn’t spent styling pretty details. It’s spent making decisions, the ones no one notices individually, but everyone feels when they walk into a room.
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Choosing the linen that makes the florals stand out.
Adjusting a timeline so the day feels effortless.
Stepping back to make sure every design choice supports the same vision.
Helping my couples navigate hundreds of decisions with confidence instead of overwhelm.
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I’m Chelsea, the planner and designer behind Chelsea Kennedy Weddings.
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I’ve been planning weddings for over a decade, and I’ve learned that beautiful celebrations aren’t created by collecting beautiful things. They’re created through thoughtful planning, intentional design, and hundreds of purposeful decisions that all work together to tell one story.
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Outside of weddings, you’ll usually find me with my husband and our two boys, traveling whenever we can, or dreaming up the next design concept long before it exists on paper.
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If you’re new here, I’m so glad! I can’t wait to share not only the finished celebrations, but also the thinking behind them.

📸 .hennes

One of my favorite design principles is this:
Everything should coordinate. Nothing has to match.
For this reception, we intentionally layered three different linens throughout the room. Instead of repeating the exact same place setting on every table, we paired each linen with a coordinating napkin while keeping the butterfly place card consistent across the entire design. That single detail became the thread that tied everything together.
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Photos: .hennes
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Spring weddings just hit different.
From the soft pinks to the fresh greens, every detail of this day felt like stepping into the prettiest spring garden party. Layered textures, romantic blooms, candlelight, and the dreamiest atmosphere made this celebration feel both timeless and full of life.
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Photography: .hennes
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Vinyl Wrap: JC Graphics
Officiant: David Bates
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Reception Dress: .bridal
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