SUMMARY:

"We love bridal beauty, says Jackie Young".  "What is more beautiful to see than a woman on her wedding day?   I enjoy the liberty and scope I am allowed in creating an occasion that will be remembered for a lifetime.  Most rewarding is to observe the Groom as he watches his truly breath-taking Bride walk down the aisle;  (what a vision to behold)." over 32 years of diversified experiences.  Designing, Developing, Managing, Directing, Coordinating and Perfecting Weddings, Events and Business Meetings formerly since 1996.

 

Weddings, Meetings and Special Events:   We do all types of Events (female and male) in various styles. Corporate Meetings to Weddings and Family Reunions. Whether your venue is an intimate garden setting in London England, Gaylord Opryland Nashville Tennessee, or another Hotel, a Small nice Banquet Room, or a Corporate Room, and an Elegant Grand Ballroom in downtown Nashville, Tennessee ... we can design a wedding, a meeting, or even a Family Reunion that suits your tastes.

An Event Consutlant and/or Decor Stylist will be present throughout the day to conscientiously, but unobtrusively, oversee both the ceremony and the reception, or any type of event.  We meet with you and help you to clearly define and understand your dream.

Ceremonies, Receptions, Reunions, Retreats and Meetings are created to your specifications so that your family, friends, guests, and/or co-workers can savor each moment of the event, and you will say;  "When I looked into the mirror.  I saw My VISION.  My day I will never forget, and I will treasure forever".

OUR SYNOPSIS:

Jackie Young is one of the most sought-out event, wedding, and entertaining experts across the country.  Known for her innovation and impeccable attention to every intricate detail crafted to fulfill your vision. She has the knowledge and the experience in Domestic and International markets, with literature business agreements and working with currencies across the world - with translator support; as well as Corporate and Private Sectors having worked one-on-one with many cultures since 1970, and has owned an Event Planning business since 1996.  Jackies warm personality and professionalism help her clients relax as she creates and fulfill your visions.  Her ability to multi-task, organize, and execute each event flawlessly make her a trusted and ideal choice for clients; as she respective fully, carefully and creatively listens to your ideals and dreams.  Each event is unique, stunning, and caters to every clients individual tastes and personality.   YOUR VISION ... READY, SET ... EVOLVE

Jackie has been featured and made several television appearances on the morning, noon and evening television shows and the news on WKRN-TV2, WSMV-TV4, WTVF-TV5, WZTV-Fox 17, as well as features in magazines and newspapers.  She was amongst recognized and featured Women Entrepreneurs of the Year 2001 in the Green Hills News, Belle Meade News, West Meade News West Side News, and Nashville Today newspapers.    She was featured in the Nashville Business Journal in 1996 - concurrently working in corporate and starting a home-based business, article titled "Uncertainty has many taking home business plunge".  She has done workshops and seminars with  honor students in Universities and Churches regarding career choices, and its options; Entrepreneurship vs the pros and cons of Fortune 500 corporate life style. Jackie has 28 years of diverse experience in Corporate America Domestic and International sales,  marketing, pricing, technical support, and industrial engineering. She has been a sole business owner for 16 years (concurrent job/business owner for 5 years, and full time entrepreneur for 11 years. 

OUR INSPIRATION:

Jackie was the wedding planner for Lynette Cole the only woman who has made top 5 at 5 major pageants Miss Tennessee Teen World, Miss Tennessee Teen USA, Miss Teen All American, Miss Tennessee USA, and Miss USA 2000. Since winning Miss USA, Cole has become a successful television host for NBC, CMT, ESPN, MTV, VH-1 and made many appearances on the television show 'As the World Turns'. Along with her hosting career, she has also appeared in numerous print advertising campaigns and commercials. She is executive director of the Miss Southern Tennessee and Southern Tennessee Teen pageants.  On  the Newstand The March 2005 issue of Allure magazine an article in which the reigning Miss Teen USA, Miss USA and Miss Universe were featured along with the groom Michael P. O'Nan.  Mentioned vendors: Wedding pictures by Benjamin Gibbs photography, and Wedding Coordinator Jackie Young. 

She has done weddings as large as over 1400 guest with Senators and Nashvilles Dignitaries in attendance, and a wedding party of 42 attendants; and she has done weddings as small as 50 guest and 2 attendants.  She has worked with bride/attorney residing in another state  planning their weddings with 3 face-to-face meetings, the groom overseas, Jackie in Tennessee and the wedding in Kentucky (everything went off without a hitch) see bride testimonial words.  She has  worked with Canadian and Ireland brides that were relocating from other countries, and there was no face-to-face meeting, all communications were done through email and telephone. Additional accommodations for the Ireland bride was wedding gown alterations by measurement.  The gown was ready upon her arrival to the USA according to specifiction, with no adjustments necessary.  Jackie has had a groom to decease three days before the wedding date, she has graciously and professionally dealt with that situation as a pro.

COMPANY HIGHLIGHTS:

2003      Jackie was privileged to have planned, coordinated and presented a bridal and special occasions fashion show in 2003 at the Vanderbilt Stadium Club, with a sponsored social hospitality at the Vanderbilt Marriott with honorable mention Producer Director Karen Saunders from New York, New York television station ABC show 20/20 serving as Master of Ceremony and 42 fashion models: reigning Queens pass and current representing Tennessee and Kentucky Universities, as well as honorable mention reigning crowns from the State of Tennessee and Kentucky Regional and State  Queens, and Miss USA.

2009    Jackie managed, planned, coordinated, promoted, did marketing and advertising, co-sponsored and welcomed the "Brides Against Breast Cancer Nationwide Tour of Gowns" into Nashville Tennessee for the first time, May 2009.  The Making Memories proceeds go to grant a wish for the terminally ill breast cancer patients, preventive care and education.  Check out our community services page. 

 

MISSION:

"As a part of the Nashville Event Design company mission, we vow to impact the communities in which we serve by donating time and resources to various causes." We encourage community partnership and collaboration between Nashville Event Design, and diverse communities. Our goal is to use event planning as a format to change lives. Together we can make a difference!"

YOUR VISION ... READY, SET ... EVOLVE.

 

Planning and Coordinating events since 1996.   We have consulted, directed and coordinated Weddings, Corporate Retirement and Sales Parties, and other Special Events with as few as 2 attendants, and 50  guest; and  as many as 50 attendants and 1300 guest.  We have worked and planned events with a 24 months lead time and those with as little as 2-4 months lead.  We have worked with different religious beliefs, and different cultures.  We have worked with budgets of $5K up to $100K.  Our team has supervised formal set-down and buffet meals, country club, simple but elegant ball room, out-door nature events, and botanticl gardens whereas the entire setup has to be coordinated within 4 hours prior to ceremony start-up; with a customized ceremony and reception with perks to  exact specification.

Nothing is too small, nor to big for us.

Call to receive a One hour FREE consultation.

Staff and Management Experience

We have been Planning and Coordinating Professional Events

Corporate Events Since 1970 - Private Events Since 1996 

Our Staff is

Professional and “only” perform Quality Work

We Dress well and professional to blend with the Occasion

We are Friendly, Knowledgeable, and Accommodating

On-Time, On-Schedule for Rendered Services.

Jackie Young North America Event Specialist - "One Source"  Consulting, Planning, Directing, Designing, Meetings and Production for Special Events, both individuals, Couples, and Corporate since 1996.  Achieving expectations with grace, honor, pleasure and excitement.  Name the Place, State your Vision ...  We can handle it all.  Also, note that "We love bridal beauty".  "What is more beautiful to see than a woman on her wedding day?   Whether it's a wedding, or a corporation function - we enjoy the liberty and scope that we are allowed in creating an occasion that will be remembered for a lifetime.  Most rewarding is to observe a Groom as he watches his truly breath-taking Bride walk down an aisle, or a President of a company express sincerly gratitude for a job well done, and to shake my hand with a thank you for showcasing his company with such dignity and the wow factor presentation;  (what a vision to behold)." over 32 years of diversified experience.  Designing, Developing, Managing, Directing, Customizing, Coordinating and Perfecting Weddings, Corporate Events and Business Meetings since 1996.
Dorothea Celeste' Wilson Our Network Project Manager - Great Team Leader, Organizer, Planner, and Public Relations; is a graduate of Northwestern State University.  There she receieved a Bachelor of Art in Journalism with a Concentration in Public Relations and a Master's Degree in Educational Technology.  Currently, Dorothea serves as an academic counselor at University of Phoenix, Nashville and she counsels students ranging age 18 and up who are pursuing higher education.
Valerie Mabry Makeup Artist, Licensed Cosmetologist, and Stylist ... Valerie is a well rounded versatile individual; she is a professionally trained cosmetologist and management professional, very structured and organized. She studied at Trevecca Nazarene University where she obtained a Bachelors degree in Management and Human Relations and a Masters degree in Management. Over 16 years ago Valerie decided to pursue her passion for the fashion and beauty industry and successfully established a solid clientele that has followed her career through all its growing pains and its triumphs.  Her natural sense of style and unconventional creative ability is the catalyst that takes her clients ideas from a maybe, to a magnificent show piece of ‘I can’t believe it’s so’ unbelievable; creating a smile of  pleasure, joy, and happiness every time.
Wanda Jefferson Gaines Wanda recently graduated with a Masters in Business Administration 2011 from University of Phoenix; she enjoys working with the public, meeting people from different nationalities – assisting with, helping to materialize a client idea into its realities.  Taking a client ideas and making their dreams come true.  Wanda says, I feel joy and happiness, that I was able to bring joy - peace - happiness into the hearts of our clients; it's like watching my grand baby smile and giggle when she’s happy.  It is a thrill for me to make a client happy, and see them smile with joy.  In my spare time I enjoy making candles, decorating, and spending time with my family. Wanda’s tender nature, ability to listen and kind spirit makes her a great fit to our team.
Lynn Mabry McSwine   Nail Technician, Stylist, Venture Capital Analyst ... Lynn is very outgoing; she is a professionally trained nail technician with 11 years of experience within the beauty and fashion industry. She obtained her training at Tennessee’s top nail school, Tennessee School of Beauty located in Knoxville, TN.  Lynn attended Austin Peay State University where she focused her studies in Accounting.  The education she gained at Austin Peay has been invaluable to clients seeking an affordable yet elegant solution to their event planning ventures.  Lynn has 8 years working experience as a banking executive giving her a perceptive edge in negotiating the services of quality vendors in addition to have worked in some of the most prestigious spas in Tennessee such as Garden Bien -  Knoxville, TN  and Athena Health Club & Day Spa – Brentwood, TN.   Lynn prides herself on her innate ability to listen to her clients and bring life to their visions.
Lahronda McLemore Originally from Franklin Tennessee.  Recently graduated from design school, with an ultimate goal in life to become a successful designer, creating and designing unique clothing, shoes and accessories.  I love the creativity and design not only for clothings, but also the transformation of a event into a beautiful room that a client will adore.  I love fulfilling their dreams.  Currently in Nursing School.
De Sean Keys Apprentice and Support Staff.
Christie Beckman Our child care expert.  The office administrator, the organizer that keeps everything balanced ( the office, and the client).  Show producer, meet and greeter.  Organize and Management local and traveling client "child and adult" events and activities.  Event Scheduler and Director for Weddings, and Events.
Nelson Young Audio and Video Engineer.  Venue sound system, ipod, mp3, flash drives,  stero, computers, Wi-Fi,  projectors, televisions and screen maintenance.  Manage and Events Assistant, Meetings, and setup, Ceiling and Wall Drapeing and events tear-downs.  Strong Support Staff.
Nelson Young Professional Videographer.  Professional Editor, Shooter of  Video and Audio Sound for Weddings and Special Events + Photo Montages. William Robinson and Nelson discussion @ an event.  William is Video Assistant
Marcelle Hamberg Professional and Master Videographer.  Professional Editor, Shooter of  Video and Audio Sound for Weddings, Special Events, Commericals, and Musicial Videos.  + Enteractive Training Videos
Kim Lewis Professional men and women alterations.  Over 30 years of experience.  Kim is superb with Wedding Gown alterations.  Everything must be scheduled.

Staff “combined” History

Business Management and International Experiences, strong technical and computer software application knowledge,

fashion and interior designers, great listeners and  communicators, strong people skills, decorators, child

nourishment and educator, above average event organizers, social connections and well networked within the corporate

circle, wedding, event and convention industry making our jobs easier to complete, customer vision match

faster, more proficient with confidence, recommendations with assurance when correlating and assembling an event.

CODE OF ETHICS

As a professional, we will represent each client fairly, honestly, and confidently,

providing all agreed-to-services in a timely and cost efficient manner,

as well as operate an establishment that is a credit to the community.

  Memberships

(past and current during our career)

Jacqueline's Bridal & Formal Salon is and has been a member of various

Tennessee, International, and World-Wide "Bridal, Event and Wedding" Associations.

• Jackie was a Board of Directors for "8 years" with TWESA (2001-2007) membership elected
• Nelson was a Board of Directors for "2 years" with TWESA 2008 membership elected
• TWESA, Tennessee Wedding and Events Specialist Association, Inc. member since 2000 - 2010
• WEVA, Wedding Event Videographers Association, International
• ABC, Association of Bridal Consultants, International
• Tennessee Board of Experts for WeddingChannel.com
• NAFE, National Association for Female Executives, Inc.
• NNA, National Notary Association, Inc.
• Tennessee Notary Public at Large
• Toastmaster International
• Stanford Who's Who of America & International
• Women Entrepreneurs of the year 2002 (special business and community recognition)
• BABC, Brides against Breast Cancer Nationwide Tour 1st time in Nashville TN. 2009 (Sponsor, Host and Show Producer)
• Google Maps 2009 -Google nominated our business as "We're a Favorite Place on Google" for high traffic
• Google #066184 - Jacquelines Bridal Formal - Google Users found our business listing 28,520 times within one quarter (7/1 and 9/30/09)