We’re heading into Labor Day weekend, the last big weekend where BBQ is big, which is the route many of our brides want to go for their Friday night parties. This Georgia couple celebrated lake side with “Bluegrass and Brews” cookout. I love a casual party like this before a big formal wedding because it really gives the couple a chance to mingle with their guests!
Natural elements like seagrass,seashells, seaglass set the tone for inspiration at this affair. The ceremony was set in a quaint seaside church allowing for an intimate setting, while the reception set sail in an expansive tent and guests closed the evening watching fireworks over Charleston Harbor. The key was to allow those design elements to shine through subtly and not get too kitshy. So many detail elements here that are easy to incorporate into any seaside soirees coming up!
Signature cocktails have become a staple at receptions. Usually it’s a drink that the bride or groom is known for enjoying or something from a favorite restaurant or family club. Not all of them have to be passed or alcoholic, and sometimes its all about making a simple bar display look more customized. Here ares some of our favorite ways to punch up your drink offerings.
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.
