ABOUT JACKIE
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.
Jackie 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 (see bride testimonial section).
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 organization proceeds go to grant a wish for the terminally ill breast cancer patients, preventive care and education. See our community services section for additional details, and video highlights.
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.
Online Dating
Wedding Planner and Wedding Day Coordinator
Bride having fun at her reception in Columbia Tennessee.
Bride and Groom share their vows.
Served as Wedding Planner, It was a pleasure working with mother and bride in planning this wedding.
Bride and Groom Cake Cutting
Mount Zion - Bishop Walker did the ceremony
Reception was held in the Botantial Hall over looking the gardens.
Church is located off McGavock Pike in the Gaylord Opryland area near the Springhouse Gold Course, and the Opryland Country Club
Ring Bearer and Flower Girl
photography
Bridal Gown, Bridesmaid dresses and Tuxedo from Jacqueline's Bridal Formal or www.jbridal.com
McGavock High School
Bridal Gown purchased from Jacqueline's Bridal Formal, and Video was done by A LifeTime Production and Film
Hispanic Wedding day
Ace Photography
on the square at Franklin Tennessee
Downtown Nashville shoe store in a Wedding gown wearing a western cowboy hat
Hopkinsville Kentucky
Mount Juliet Country Church
Reception
Hendersonville Tennessee
Bishop Walker did the vow ceremony
Spring Hill Tennessee Saturn Union Hall
West End Nashville Tennessee Wedding Planner and Event Coordinator
Center Piece
Nashville Music Valley Opryland
Nashville Tennessee Music Valley Opryland
Greek Party Gatherings
Buffet
Wedding Ceremony and Reception
Coporate meeting space
Meeting space with equipment needs
Music Valley Events in Opryland
Wedding Arch and Columns Nashville Tennessee Music Valley Opryland
