Here at Soiree, March has brought a different madness than the Final Four (go heels!). With Charleston winding down from the recent Charleston Fashion Week, Tara’s appearance at the Nashville Lifestyles Bridal Show, the new blog, and us gearing up for our big spring weddings we’re all a buzz.
We’re also thrilled to learn that our wedding of Katharine Haklisch to Wes Earnhardt June 21st, 2008 will be featured in a top UK Bridal Publication, so Soiree is going global!
Here are some of my favorite details from that wedding:
Thank you to Liz Banfield for her always beautiful photography.
Charleston Fashion Week was “Fierce”!
Saturday’s Bridal Couture show featured upcoming collections from local/regional Bridal Boutiques..Jodi Moylan who owns White Boutique on Daniel Island showed her own designs as well.
I saw a lot of intricate design, appliques, and focus on the backs of the dresses. There were some trends like the one shoulder strap look, black and white (which is a hot color combination this year), and lighter materials.
The first collection from Belle Couture Bridal in Mt. Pleasant, SC featured dresses from Claire Pettibone.
The Madeline gown (back and front), the Juliet gown, and the Chantilly gown
Then, came White on Daniel Island with some fab looks!
From top left: Rosette Halter by Jodi Moylan's White Couture, frilly one shoulder by White Couture, structured one shoulder by Cotton Bride, strapless gown with rosette appliques by Manuel Mota
This year, a boutique from Columbia, SC- Bella Vista Bridal showed some really fab pieces, and utilized the concept of styling and props- love the parasol (I hear these are making a comeback this spring!).
from charleston fashion week
Love the idea of a short dress with ruffles. Dress by Alvina Valenta.
A new take on the strapless neckline. Dress by Lazaro.
Sleeves on a wedding dress are fab! Especially ones with such beautiful detail. Dress by Melissa Sweet Reverie.
One of my most favorite looks from the entire show. Dress by Enzoani.
Um, Fabulous Feathers. Dress by Bella Vista Couture-Private Label.
Gown Boutique of Charleston started their show with the youngest member of the wedding party and mixed in looks with one of my favorite colors- Purple.
She worked it!
Love the pop of purple.
The sparkly belt, amazing fabric, and the back of this dress really make a statement.
The best part of the whole show came at the end… a surprise proposal! One of the models in the last show had NO idea she would be getting engaged while wearing a wedding gown! Melissa and Ayoka brought her out on stage and the groom jumped up and surprised her by getting down on one knee!
The Unsuspecting Bride
Of course, she said YES.
Charleston Magazine did an amazing job putting on this event again, and the momentum keeps growing… All of the Editors were out supporting the event of course, and I had a blast catching up with them …
Ellen McGauley, Editor, Charleston Home , Kate Little (Soiree), Melissa Bigner, Editor, Charleston Weddings, Kate and Darcy Shankland, Editor, Charleston Magazine
Tara’s Trip to Nashville
The Mimosa Luncheon that featured Tara Guerard held this weekend at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center was a huge success! Lots of brides and industry folk came to hear Tara speak about “How to Make Your Day Unique and Plan the Perfect Wedding”…
She wanted me to get the word out about how some of her favorite vendors that she met. The first being Maples Wedding Cakes. They do beautiful, yummy cakes- all with fondant icing!
I don’t know about everyone else, but we have had several requests and used for many events the antique photo booths.. While we have had success with the ones that we’ve used, they tend to either “break down” or have had an unfortunate cheese factor to them. Tara discovered a new group of photo booth broken out by region that were really nice- so check them out for your next event: Photo Booth Nashville.
