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Blecken Chapel Bespoke Award & Social Media Award - The Styled Challenge Memphis TN In The Garden

SHOOTS by Southern Bride is a wedding photographer competition where we feature some of the best wedding photographers across the nation. The photographers are provided the same venues decorated by top local wedding planners and are graded based on their unique vision and imagery of the venue and its design details.

The Styled Challenge is a design competition showcasing the works of talented wedding professionals from local areas. Each designer is given the task to create an exceptional wedding ceremony and reception arrangement in the provided venue. The best design is voted by our viewers on Southern Bride Facebook live. The Memphis competition includes top 3 wedding planners and 3 exceptional venues: The Rose and Sculpture Garden, Blecken Chapel, and The Four Seasons Court.

Congratulations, Tiffany Hanlon Photography, for Best Photography

Congratulations, Emma Cockerham, Infinity Events, for Bespoke Award & Social Media Award

Congratulations, Ethan Thomas Events, for Best Florals

Congratulations, Elizabeth Hoard Photography, for Best Flat Lay

 

 

Blecken Chapel Bespoke Award & Social Media Award - The Styled Challenge Memphis TN Flat Lay

Designer Emma Cockerham thrives on challenges—especially when merging a couple’s opposing visions into a cohesive, stunning design. The styled shoot at the Memphis Botanic Garden was inspired by the beauty of compromise, blending timeless elegance with natural garden elements.

The design team brought classic ballroom aesthetics into the lush garden setting, embracing current trends and beyond while maintaining timeless appeal featured metallic accents, linenless tables, textural ivory linens, and up-close crystal details. The custom stationery by Lucky 13 Letters tied it with a butterfly motif, reflected in flat lays, individual cakes, and even a butterfly release at the shoot’s end.

Blecken Chapel Bespoke Award & Social Media Award - The Styled Challenge Memphis TN Bride
Blecken Chapel Bespoke Award & Social Media Award - The Styled Challenge Memphis TN Invitations

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Floral design by Ethan Thomas Events embraced organic garden vibes for the ceremony, with color-blocked designs from the altar to the aisle. For the reception tables, Emma chose low, full florals that photographed beautifully from every angle.

The chandelier hangers were wrapped in greenery, seamlessly blending into the lush surroundings. Key rentals from industry creatives from Mahaffey Tent & Event Rentals, Elegant Chair Solutions, and White Door Events helped bring the vision to life.

Flat lay styling by Elizabeth Hoard Photography highlighted the design’s intricate details and stationery elements. The models, Suzannah and Charlie—clients of Infinity Events 2024—brought authenticity and chemistry to the shoot, enhanced by attire from Maggie Louise Bridal and American Tuxedo Bartlett, along with makeup by Kasey Acuff and hair by Happy Hair Lady.

This collaboration of talented vendors showcases how two opposing ideas can create something truly unforgettable.

Blecken Chapel Bespoke Award & Social Media Award - The Styled Challenge Memphis TN Bridal Shoes
Blecken Chapel Bespoke Award & Social Media Award - The Styled Challenge Memphis TN Tablesetting

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Blecken Chapel Bespoke Award & Social Media Award - The Styled Challenge Memphis TN Couple At Chapel
Blecken Chapel Bespoke Award & Social Media Award - The Styled Challenge Memphis TN Bridal Bouquet

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Blecken Chapel Bespoke Award & Social Media Award - The Styled Challenge Memphis TN Menu
Blecken Chapel Bespoke Award & Social Media Award - The Styled Challenge Memphis TN Curved Table

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Blecken Chapel Bespoke Award & Social Media Award - The Styled Challenge Memphis TN Cake
Blecken Chapel Bespoke Award & Social Media Award - The Styled Challenge Memphis TN Chandelier
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Blecken Chapel Bespoke Award & Social Media Award - The Styled Challenge Memphis TN Stationery

Blecken Chapel Bespoke Award & Social Media Award

 

Photography: Tiffany Hanlon Photography | Designer: Emma Cockerham, Infinity Events | Cake: Crave Sweets Bakeshop | Calligraphy: Meaghan Willis, Lucky 13 Letters | Hairstylist: Heather Giffith, Happy Hair Lady & Co. | Linens: Elegant Chair Solutions | Florals: Ethan Thomas Events | Makeup Artist: Kasey Acuff | Rentals: Mahaffey Tent & Rentals | Rentals: White Door Events | Bridal Gown: Maggie Louise | Groom Tux: American Tuxedo Memphis | Flat Lay Design: Elizabeth Hoard Photography | Models: Suzannah & Charlie Palmer | Butterflies: Clearwater Butterfly |

 

 

 

 

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