That I could buy everything in the Anthropologie catalog when it ever so delicately lands in my mailbox. But, what I really loved in the new one was all of the styling and art design.

Great play on the silhouette trend; reminds me of making paper dolls when I was a child.

Went to the State Fair recently and forgot about the Fun House… not to mention this coat is gorgeous!

Love how they dispursed children in costume along with vintage toys.

I want this dress!

Music to My Ears

We all know that without a great band or entertainment (as well as great booze) your event will become as exciting as watching paint peel. We’re lucky to work with some of the most talented musicians in the biz!

Clockwise: Josh Kelley performing “You’re Amazing”; Edwin McCain performing a song written by a father of the bride; Right On! band gets the crowd dancing.

Top: the vocal section of Big Swing and the Ballroom Blasters takes center stage; Below: the singers in Right On band in full costume get the party in full effect!

A New York Minute

Tara and Kate were in our New York office last week. We arrived on Sunday evening, and all of the runners were still pumped up from that morning’s New York City Marathon. It’s also definitely fall up there, which we have yet to experience in Charleston – it was 80 degrees the day we left for the city! We met with clients in Greenwich, CT, and the trees on the ride out and throughout the town were truly artwork in themselves, colors that we miss out on here!

We ate dinner one night at Marea. We loved the light up Marble wall – Tara did something similar in her house years ago with a marble island/cabinet down the center of her galley kitchen with a marble top lit from below. The burled wood walls mimicked the pattern and were so rich and elegant.

photograph from Gourmet online.

The best part of the meal was our yummy dessert: Zucchini torte with lemon crema frozen yogurt. It has me inspired to try and replicate for the Thanksgiving holidays.

Tara’s Tidbits

I was thrilled to meet my new bud, Marcy Blum (owner of Marcy Blum events and author of Wedding Planning for Dummies) at the Engage 09 summit in the Grand Caymans. Clients of Marcy’s have included Billy Joel, Donny Deutsche, and Padma Lakshmi. She is truly fabulous and insightful, and brought us the BEST bagels from her favorite spot to bring home..You can follow her on Twitter here.

From The Lettered Olive…

When designing your invitation suite, don’t leave anything out….carry your invitation design throughout every piece, adding design elements to outer and reply envelopes will make your guests thrilled to receive something so pretty.

Vera Wang Trunk Show

~ Vera Wang Trunk Show ~
Spring 2010 Bridal Collection

Maddison Row, Charleston, SC

Ribbons, buttons, bows and blossoms add to the overall whimsy and lightness
in an entirely modern take on wedding fantasy! Asymmetrical draping, random gathers
and all sorts of scattered decorative touches add to the eccentricity and artistry of this collection.
www.verawangonweddings.com

November 19*, 20 & 21

*on the 19th, please join us for a
champagne preview party from 6-8pm

Trunk show is by appointment only and brides will receive 10% off on any gown order
Call 843-720-7979 to schedule an appointment or RSVP for the party