Christmas is the most magical time of the year: twinkling lights, beautifully decorated trees, and festive fun. With so much magic in the air, it only makes sense to plan your wedding around the holiday season. Elevate your Christmas wedding with these last-minute festive features that will make your big day even more special. 

Festive Entry Décor 

The entryway is the first thing your guests see as they walk into your venue. Place a holiday-themed welcome sign at the entrance, spray fake snow on your entryway greenery, or even hang Christmas ornaments around an archway and use that as the focal point for your guest entryway. 

Sleigh Ring Carrier 

Get creative with how your ring bearer presents the rings! Buy a tiny Christmas sleigh from a craft store and decorate it yourself, or buy a sleigh décor piece that’s already beautified. Then place the rings in the sleigh and have your ring bearer present the sleigh when it comes time to seal the deal. 

Jingle Bell Party Favors 

Nothing says festive weddings more than jingle bells! A jingle bell party favor gives guests something fun to use during your wedding—aka a way to literally ring in your celebration. Place the jingle bells at your guests’ place setting and attach a name tag to the bell’s ribbon. 

Snowy Send-Off

While most weddings utilize sparklers or confetti during the couple send-off, snow would make the send-off even more festive! Fake snow is cheap, and you can easily dump it into mini pails for each guest. Snow would elevate the feeling of your Christmas wedding and make for beautiful photos. 

Conclusion 

Which festive feature above will you use as Christmas wedding inspiration for your big day? Happy Holidays and congratulations from Rural Hill Farm!

Music City comes alive during the holiday season. Christmas is one of the most beautiful times of the year to visit Nashville, Tennessee. From viewing lights and decorations to browsing holiday markets and seeing Christmas concerts, you’ll find plenty of things to do in Nashville during Christmas to create a picture-perfect Hallmark weekend.  

Jingle Beat 

Experience an immersive Christmas exhibit at the Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway. The whole family is welcome to drive through and walk through the miles of lights, sounds, and displays that are coordinated in a seamless production. Jingle Beat is producing three themes this year: Crystal Caves, Electric Evergreens, and Santaland. 

Hallmark Cozy Christmas at Enchant 

You can finally live your Hallmark Christmas dreams in Nashville. Head to First Horizon Park from November 25^th to December 30^th and experience Enchant. This is an event featuring a story-themed lights maze, ice skating rink, Christmas market, and other holiday-themed experiences. Stop by their Hallmark Channel Holiday House to find unique Hallmark gifts and holiday wines. 

Cheekwood Gardens 

Don’t miss the Cheekwood Gardens Holiday Lights during your holiday visit to Nashville. Stroll through stunning light displays and take magazine-worthy photos in the beautiful landscape. You can even interact with select displays, such as the Bejeweled Bridge and North Pole Neighborhood. Kids are welcome as well. 

See Nashville’s Christmas Tree

Each year a massive evergreen tree lights up downtown Nashville. You and the family can watch the Christmas tree lighting on November 28^th or stop by to take photos and soak in the splendor any time from then until shortly after Christmas. 

Conclusion 

The Nashville Christmas events above are must-dos this season and are kid-friendly. Travel through endless lights and immersions, go ice skating, and experience a real Hallmark holiday that will be one for the books. And of course, if you’re looking for a place to stay near all the fun above, call us today or book your stay online! Happy holidays from Rural Hill Farm!

There’s not much time left until we stuff ourselves with Thanksgiving food and fall asleep to the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade replay. But before the fun and feasting begin, you’ll need to prepare. Take a look at this Thanksgiving tablescape design inspiration to get a few tips and ideas for your table setting. 

Timeless Elegance

A gold and white tablescape is timeless throughout any season. For Thanksgiving, pair gold and white dinnerware and drinkware with white and gold décor. Instead of orange pumpkins or dark elements that are typical for fall, place dainty white pumpkins along the center of the table or on each plate. 

Nature and Earth 

Bring your thanksgiving tablescape down to earth with natural, earthy elements. Consider using wicker or woven placemats, earth-toned dinnerware and flatware, and plenty of greenery for the centerpiece. Dried florals, acorns, scented pinecones, and green garland along the center of the table will pull the tablescape together. 

Blue Gingham 

Gingham is a classic for your Thanksgiving tablescape. The warm, cozy plaid print looks best as a table runner with matching cloth napkins. Use a simple solid color table cloth as the base, place the blue gingham runner on top, then use white dinnerware topped with a folded blue gingham napkin. 

Layered Look

We love a layered look on the table for Thanksgiving. For the place settings, layer a placemat, dinner plate, smaller plate, cloth napkin, and a bowl. For the tablescape decorations, layer décor in height, such as staggering tall and short candlesticks with medium-sized lanterns and low foliage. 

Conclusion 

Why not host your holiday celebrations at a venue instead of at home? You could put on a gathering-themed get-together at a venue like Rural Hill Farm. Bring a few decorations, your dinnerware, and food, and let the good times roll—without all the chaos and cleanup at your home. 

Blow up those balloons and pick up that cake. It’s time for a birthday party! Nashville is a hotspot for entertainment and fun, and there are so many different places you could potentially host a birthday bash. 

While Nashville is mostly known for its bars and the Broadway strip, we’re revealing where to have a birthday party in Nashville that is kosher for all ages. Take a look at our picks below. 

Pinewood Social 

Up for a game of bowling? Pinewood Social is one of the most popular bowling alleys in Nashville that has an upscale, vintage reclaimed vibe. You can reserve up to two lanes for your entire party. If you plan to bring the cake along, reserve their dining room space too. Food and cocktails are just a few steps away inside Pinewood Social for adult-centric birthday parties. 

Rural Hill Farm 

Rural Hill Farm sits on a stunning expanse of 150 acres just outside of Nashville. You can rent our cabins for overnight stays, pavilions and party pad, or both. Walk the trails, enjoy views of the stocked pond, and host up to 150 guests for your birthday party. 

The Adventure Park at Nashville 

Both adults and kids alike will have a memorable birthday party ziplining through the trees of Nashville. The Adventure Park features multiple ziplines, bridges, and climbing adventures to keep you entertained all day. The treetop trails are ideal for anyone over the age of seven, and they have an Adventure Playground for 3-6-year-olds. 

Topgolf 

Bring the whole party to play golf at Topgolf in Nashville. They offer packages for groups of between seven to twelve people, and each package includes two hours of play and two bays. Topgolf has food and drinks on-site, TVs, and a premium atmosphere that even a non-golfer would enjoy. 

Conclusion 

Birthday parties are a time to celebrate with friends and family in an atmosphere of fun, love, and enjoyment. Book your birthday party in Nashville at Rural Hill Farm and enjoy all that our 150 acres have to offer.

The story of Rural Hill Farm—how it all began—goes back to a Saturday morning in 2012. This Saturday started like any other day, waking up with breakfast and coffee with my husband, except the rest of the day would forever change our lives. 

Shortly after breakfast, my husband dragged me out to an auction for farm equipment. Though this is not my favorite pastime activity, I tagged along to show my support. We arrived at the auction, but it wasn’t long after our arrival that my husband’s interest shifted from the farm equipment to the land that was being auctioned. 

While he stood at the auction site, I decided to wander around the land. The natural beauty of this hidden Tennessee treasure was mesmerizing, and I fell in love with the property and quietly wished to call it mine. While the auctioneer was bid calling, I slipped away to the creek that sat tranquil on the property to calm my nerves about finding out who would win the land. 

I remember those next moments plain as day when a lady struck conversation with me about the peacefulness of this secluded acreage. “Looks like the tall guy with the glasses is the new owner,” she said. For a moment, I felt a mix of relief and disappointment, knowing that my husband doesn’t wear glasses. But when I looked up the hill toward the auction site, I spotted my husband: tall, wearing sunglasses. 

From that moment onward, we have poured our heart and soul into creating what Rural Hill Farm is today: a beautiful location giving you the freedom to celebrate those special days in your life. 

Contact us at Rural Hill Farm to schedule a free tour or inquire about package options.