The helpful living statue at the escort card table. Each card includes a current image of the guest.

Family-style dining tables are surrounded by pewter trees, photographs and lanterns.

Weathered wooden tables, which are labeled with significant family names and dates, are topped with natural linens and organic-style serving bowls.

Another view.

Lanterns in the pewter trees.

The "photo booth" is a large room divider, with an opening masquerading as an old photo album.

The wedding cake sits atop its own treehouse, and is decorated with family photos.

For "Harmonious Unity," the event team creates four tabletops using the same linen, chargers, flatware, glassware and chairs, yet designs each to represent one of the four elements--air, water, fire and earth. The "green design" uses simple resources to create "romance and joy," the team says. Team leader: TMC Events (Tara Martin Crawford, Darlene Shier, Kerri Muniz and Rory Chambers); supporters: Save On Crafts, Rebel Hill Florist, Music City Tents and Events, and Bradfield Stage Lighting.

The elegant "Air" table.

The "Earth" table.

The "Fire" table.

And the "Water" table design.

Beautifully lit trees line the walls.

A longer view.

Chiavaris complement each table.

Lighting makes centerpieces pop.

In the mood for love? "Amour de Minuit" (or Midnight Love) captures your mood, thanks to team leader Fleur de Lis Events and Design (Paul Latham and Alex Hunnicutt), and gallery supporters The Foundry at Glassworks (Amanda Krimm), Classic Party Rentals Nashville, and Chameleon Chair.

Why, yes, that pretty chair is aglow, thanks to an LED fixture beneath the seat.

A pretty tabletop.

Another view.

And for that extra touch of drama: A 15-foot-tall LED weeping willow.

Another view.

A beautiful tabletop.

A pretty chairback.

Stunning floral.

At last--the very cool cake.

For more beautiful work honored at The Special Event, see the weddings nominated for the Gala Award:

Wedding to Love I

Weddings to Love II