Good morning my friends. I hope your week is off to a wonderful start. I just got home from my morning spin class at BEYOND Pedaling . I had to work off the yummy southern food I enjoyed this weekend in Nashville, TN for Leslie’s wedding. I definitely had my fair share of mac and cheese, fried chicken and Goo Goo Clusters. This was my first time to visit Nashville, so I was eager to get a true Tenessee experience.
Leslie, my BFF, had the most beautiful “Souther Charm” wedding at the historic Bellemeade Plantation. I was bridesmaid along with our other childhood friend, Bethany. Immediately when we saw each other, we busted out all of our old inside jokes. I think I laughed more this past weekend than I have all year. It was like old times – we didn’t miss a beat.
On Friday night we attended a festive welcome dinner at Sambuca in Downtown Nashville. Afterwards we went out on the town to enjoy the Halloweeen parties. As a bridesmaid, I had to be the “responsible” one and get the bride home at decent hour so she could be nice and refreshed for her big day. Mission accomplished – she was gorgeous as you can see!
There ceremony was inside a beautiful stable lit only by candlelight. It was so romantic and intimate.
I was super nervous about giving the maid of honor toast, but I’m happy to report that it went really well. My friend Lakshmi gave me some helpful tips for for giving a solid toast so I’ll summarize those pointers and share them with you ladies in case you have any weddings coming up 😉
On Sunday we enjoyed a tasty breakfast and a crisp Autumn stroll throughout the Vanderbilt University campus. Walking through college campuses in the Fall is one of my most favorite things to do in the world – oh academia, I love you!
After we sipped one final mimosa in the hotel lobby, we said our goodbyes and headed to the airport.
I’m still riding high from my wonderful Southern Charm weekend and now I’m looking forward to a great week ahead. Stay tuned – I’m preparing lots of Fall recipes, workouts and fitness class reviews for the blog this week and next.