This beachfront beauty took place at the amazing Ocean Course on Kiawah Island, SC. Glam gold accents dot the seafoam and teal greens taken from the bride’s favorite Van Gogh painting. Lettered Olive did all of the pretty paper, wedding cakes are from Jim Smeal, and Liz Banfield captured everything.
Margot Shaw, Editor in Chief of Flower Magazine (click here for a special free trial) has been a great friend and supporter of mine for many years. We quite enjoy her and the magazine, as well as Margot’s Southern sensibility. Get to know her a little more and see pics from our last wedding featured in Flower.
Favorite drink before noon?
I am a coffee lover, so anything java related, preferably a large cup of strong coffee with lots of milk and a bit of sweetener.
Favorite drink at 6pm?
After a long day at “flower”, I reach for Dasani lime flavored sparkling water or some decaf green or chamomile tea.
Hors d’oeuvre that is always in the cabinet or fridge?
I always have and serve cheese straws, and roasted rosemary pecans – If people are tiring of these, I haven’t heard about it.
Music go to when friends are over…. i.e. Pandora station?
I have a play list that starts with mellow jazzy stuff like “Girl from Ipanema” and
Oscar Peterson and ends the night with Stevie Winwood “Roll with It” in case
folks have moved into a dancin’ mood.
Where would you like to go on vacation?
I would like to vacation on the Amalfi Coast, but would like to tour Portugal – it’s VERY floral and I’ve never been.
Favorite flower?
My favorite flower right now is the poppy – hard to grow where I live, but so sassy and sculptural – just a few, doing what they want make my day.
Dream guest to have over for dinner?
Elizabeth I – such a brilliant, complicated woman who managed to navigate very tricky waters throughout her rule. She’s been portrayed by everyone from Betty Davis to Cate Blanchett and I’ve read several biographies. But I’d like to know the real her.
Favorite restaurant?
May I have 2? 1.Bottega in Birmingham –
And favorite thing to eat at this restaurant?
the Parmesan soufflé is still my favorite indulgence
2.Hot and Hot Fish Club also in Birmingham
And favorite thing to eat at this restaurant ?
Tomato salad- it’s got a succotash thing going with fresh silver queen corn, fried
okra and smoked bacon. Make you walk sideways.
Our San Antonio, Texas wedding was graciously featured in their annual wedding issue…
Flower girls looked garden fresh from head to toe wearing rose crowns, and petals in the hems of their dresses.
Pews were decorated with greenery, roses, and ribbon above lanterns filled with rose petals and candlelight.
Tables covered in pale-pink sequined linens were dotted with elegant arrangements of roses, ranunculus, dahlias, and hydrangeas.
With four layers of roses between five tiers of cake, the wedding cake was almost too pretty to eat.
The vintage getaway car was decked with masses of roses.
Last week I missed my connection flight from our site visit in Aspen and ended up stuck in Chicago. It ended up being a lovely little layover, even though I terribly missed my children!
This is amazing, that whole side of the building is just a mural painting!
Dinner at Trenchermen. It was beautiful and sooooo good!
The wine list at Trenchermen are in beautiful handmade leather bound books. Want to do this for a wedding dinner!
Had their Scallops, so yummy.
Love this look- inspiration for a wine cellar or kitchen area for bottle storage. Would be lovely behind a bar at event too!
Stayed at Public. This is the entryway which again has me inspired for some wedding decor. I love Ian Schrager hotels, he’s a genius!
Loved seeing this in my room… I have a chair in my New York office with a sheepskin draped over it, so made me feel a little at home.
View of Lake Michigan. Funny, it’s 90 degrees here in Charleston, yet this still looks almost wintery to me.
Was so surprised by the gorgeous Brownstones. Im so used to seeing them in New York, but they were equally lovely here.
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.
