Since we are in the midst of designing and preparing for our upcoming Spring and Summer weddings, I had the idea to collect and create a little color inspiration. So, for the new few weeks for our Monday posts, we’ll be doing a new color and round of inspo boards. Let us know if you have something coming up that you’d like to see some color stuff and we’ll put it together for you.
Thank you to Liz Banfield, Corbin Gurkin, and Gayle Brooker for all of the photos.
Today we bring you a ladies luncheon in a watermelon hue that we just never tire of.. This luncheon the day before the wedding allowed the bride to enjoy some time with friends and family all gathered for the wedding weekend. Liz Banfield captured the lovely images.
Since we weren’t talking about a 200 plus person event, we embroidered a decorative emblem taken from the invitation and menu design in a neutral gray for the bride to have in her new home. We got the most gorgeous in season sweet peas for this, so clusters of them in ombre shades of pink clustered in vases made an impact.
As a personal touch and little surcie for the ladies, each guest received a cocktail napkin with their name on it.. These were placed at each seat and doubled as place cards! This is an easy and fun little takeaway. There are so many affordable napkins out there and doing a simple font keeps the cost down!
We hand spun cotton candy for the ladies that day as a little sweet treat at the end. Literally, I spun it in the back kitchen myself- I do it all for my brides, ha!
This party would be so perfect for a birthday, shower, engagement, or any reason to celebrate really!
For today, we’re sharing something short but sweet. A cheerful spring rehearsal dinner that was simple yet still a lovely night for the couple welcoming out of town guests to their wedding weekend. Playing off of the room (McCrady’s private dining and party space), we brought in details in yellow and gray for a neutral palette that still made little statements throughout the night. Photos by Liz Banfield.
For a splash of color and detail, bulk yellow millet was used to secure candles in clear glass. Large containers of “billy ball” escort cards made a show piece. Printed name tags were affixed to the stems for guests to pick up and find their seats.
After dinner, guests moved next door for cocktails and dancing as remaining guests joined.
As a special surprise for the bride, an in depth photo album from family and friends was shared and combed over throughout the evening.
Cheers! We love sharing these little rehearsal parties lately, would you like to see more? Let us know!
Recognized as one of the nation’s leading tastemakers, Tara Guérard has earned a widespread reputation for her ability to create spectacular settings celebrating life’s most anticipated occasions. As the visionary and founder of Tara Guérard Soirée, she is best known for her distinct style that honors the storied traditions of Southern hospitality paired with a modern aesthetic and flair for the unexpected.
