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This springtime affair took place at a sweet little spot that’s a little off the beaten path. A private yacht club about half an hour outside of Charleston, but it’s position at the tip of an island means the backdrop is nothing but water views. It’s a very old and rustic building, so we always have lots to consider when making it wedding ready. The area was special to the bride, having grown up spending summers there. Not only that, but this sweet bride interned for us and I’ve known her family for years, so we couldn’t wait to make her day extra lovely.  Thank you to Corbin Gurkin for these photos.

Rockville map/ Tara Guerard Soiree

Hutson invitation/Tara Guerard Soiree

floral collage

cake and china

table and bar on porch

Leaves in fireplace/Tara Guerard Soiree

scenery collage

Guests at yacht club/Tara Guerard Soiree

shadowbox/Tara Guerard Soiree

food collage

Cake table:dance floor/Tara Guerard Soiree

food display/Tara Guerard Soiree

guests at party-evening/Tara Guerard Soiree

horizontal scenery/Tara Guerard Soiree

8.19.15   |   TARA GUÉRARD
Cakes, Charleston, Event Design, Event Planning, Events, Food and Drink, Reception, Stationery, Invitations and Pretty Papers, Weddings | Comments >>

After working with Lee Kleinhelter (owner of Pieces, Inc) on her wedding, we were thrilled with  Southern Accents (sadly, now gone) asked us to design a baby shower for a feature spread, since Lee was expecting her son Holden at the time it was a perfect pairing! We went back to using her signature kelly green color, and modern touches like a simple font, and Jonathan Adler ceramic accents.  The shower took place at the famed Swan Coach House in Atlanta, Ga. so we had fun making such a traditional venue work for this modern maven. Of course, we brought Liz Banfield back to shoot the day for us.

Swan Coach House; Liz Banfield; Tara Guerard Soiree

 Liz Banfield photo; Tara Guerard Soiree design

 Liz Banfield photo; Tara Guerard Soiree design

 Liz Banfield photo; Tara Guerard Soiree design

 Liz Banfield photo; Tara Guerard Soiree design

 Liz Banfield photo; Tara Guerard Soiree design

 Liz Banfield photo; Tara Guerard Soiree design

 Liz Banfield photo; Tara Guerard Soiree design

 Liz Banfield photo; Tara Guerard Soiree design

 Liz Banfield photo; Tara Guerard Soiree design

 Liz Banfield photo; Tara Guerard Soiree design

 Liz Banfield photo; Tara Guerard Soiree design

 Liz Banfield photo; Tara Guerard Soiree design

8.14.15   |   TARA GUÉRARD
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Kevin and Lee Kleinhelter were married here in Charleston back in 2005 so we are wishing them a happy 10 year anniversary!

Lee and Kevin/ Liz Banfield

Boren tents/ Liz Banfield/ Tara Guerard Soiree

Boren sofas/Liz Banfield/ Tara Guerard Soiree

Boren church gates/ Liz  Banfield/ Tara Guerard Soiree

Boren cocktail napkins/ Liz Banfield/ Tara Guerard Soiree

Boren cake table/ Liz Banfield

Their fun and modern fete was so fun to plan as Lee owns a luxe modern store, Pieces, and design firm in Atlanta. Featured time and time again as a go to in the design world, having a bride that we were able to collaborate with in that way made it a truly great project. We were also honored to design and plan her baby shower for son Holden several years later (we’ll share those sweet details tomorrow). All photos courtesy of Liz Banfield.

Pieces/ Liz Banfield

pieces 2/ Liz Banfield

Lee and Kevin just designed and built their dream home in the Brookhaven section of Atlanta, and it’s unbelievable.  Recently featured in Atlanta Homes and Lifestyles Magazine, I had to share some of my favorite outtakes from the article.  I mean, that kitchen…

Kleinhelter exterior/Atlanta Homes and Lifestyles

Kleinhelter_Family/Atlanta Homes and Lifestyles

Living_Room_0158/Atlanta Homes and Lifestyles

Kitchen_0023/Atlanta Homes and Lifestyles

Master_Closet_0805/Atlanta Homes and Lifestyles

Holden_Bathroom_0492/Atlanta Homes and LIfestyles

Guest_Bedroom_1088/Atlanta Homes and Lifestyles

8.13.15   |   TARA GUÉRARD
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