Category Archives: Fashion

Sep 19, 2016

Each bride has their own wedding day style, and it’s not just reflected in their dresses, but also in their choice of shoes and accessories. Here is our roundup of some of our favorite bridal day baubles.

Photo by Corbin Gurkin

I love seeing old and significant pieces mixed with something new… Heirloom jewelry pieces and handkerchiefs are often top picks of our brides.

(1) Photo by Liz Banfield; (2,3) photos by Adrienne Page

If there is ever a time to wear white bows it’s on your wedding day… Shoes by Christian Louboutin, Miu Miu, and Kate Spade.

Photo by Liz Banfield

These dazzlers by Chrisitian Louboutin are a perfect marriage of style and comfort with wedge heels!

photos by Perry Vaile and Elizabeth Messina

And, for the taller bride, flats have come such a long way to becoming sought after… Like these by Jimmy Choo and Chanel.

photos by Liz Banfield

Photos by Liz Banfield

Both of these brides were fortunate enough to be able to wear something on their wedding day, once worn by other marrying women in their families…

9.19.16 | TARA GUÉRARD
Accessories, Bridal, Bridal Style, Fashion, Jewelry, Shopping, Uncategorized, Weddings | 1 Comment

Aug 10, 2016

Sea Island Soiree Part I

Today for Wedding Wednesday, we head to Sea Island, Georgia for this natural beauty. This was one of my favorite weddings to design, I love the location, and this bride had fantastic personal taste and style (see her custom made Austin Scarlett gown). Liz Banfield took all of the pretty photos. Since there are so many pretty images, we’re going to make this into a 2 part post. But, you can see more in the meantime over at Martha Stewart Weddings.

For the couple’s save the date, Lettered Olive designed a custom monogram incorporating some of Sea Island’s local flora and fauna. That theme plays throughout much of the rest of the paper and wedding designs. Ceremony programs were passed out to guests on trays lined with printed paper used in the programs and matched the invitation liners. Notice the Elvis Presley stamps on the reply cards- a nod to the bride’s hometown of Memphis, TN.

Guest bags were a canvas zipper pouch full of a mix of goodies and items from the groom’s native, Australia, and the U.S.- including a homemade chocolate chip cookies made by one of the bridesmaids’ mother.

Orchids are a favorite of the bride’s and her mother also had them at her wedding, so it was nice to continue that tradition. Special family members like grandmothers wore wrist flowers versus having to carry something.

The ceremony took place at a chapel at Frederica, and with the architectural elements of the church, Liz was able to get some spectacular images.

Guests made their way to the Ocean Forest Golf Club for cocktails, dinner, and dancing.

Sea Island is known for the Spanish influence in its architecture… The Club opens up onto a courtyard with a grand fountain, since our cocktail hour was to take place there, we incorporated the fountain by making cushions for guests to sit on and enjoy.

The elegant cocktail hour included little enclaves for guests to grab a drink and sit and enjoy conversation.

The couple takes advantage of the sunlight and scenery to get portraits and some moments alone to take in the day.

8.10.16 | TARA GUÉRARD
Bridal Style, Event Design, Event Planning, Fashion, Flowers, Food and Drink, Press, Reception, Stationery, Invitations and Pretty Papers, The Lettered Olive, Uncategorized, Weddings | 1 Comment

Aug 02, 2016

The Littlest Party

photo by Liz Banfield

They may not make it down the aisle or toss the petals, but they sure are cute, and fun to style for weddings! Today, we’re showing different ways to accessorize and style the littlest members of your wedding party.. Flower crowns for the girls still reign supreme, and when they turn out full and lush like above you can see why.

photo by Liz Banfield

This Southern brother and sister duo sported custom made ensembles and matching ring bearer pillow made from family members’ vintage handkerchiefs and fabrics.

photos by Liz Banfield

For a wedding featuring butterflies, items from the craft store are turned into a whimsical headband. Fabric used in the wedding decor was used to create the ring bearer pillow with a butterfly accent.

photo by Liz Banfield

This little cutie carries a wooden peach basket with wedding blooms affixed to it- tie some of your favorite ribbon to opposing corners and it becomes a petal basket, SO EASY. You can paint any color to match if needed too. A store bought headband becomes a flower crown when matching petals are glued. This is a trick we do often when we have smaller girls not knowing what will fit their heads…

photo by Adrienne Page

This bride took the custom monogram that Lettered Olive created for her wedding and had sashes embroidered to match.

photos by Liz Banfield

For this beach themed wedding, the flower girl carried a basket (from the local craft store) that overflowed with flowers- more for decoration than for tossing. A store bought headband was transformed with local shells.

photo by Adrienne Page

photo by Liz Banfield

For a glowing golf fall wedding, craft baskets were painted gold and painted leaves and fresh flowers adorned the handles. Store bought headbands are painted gold and receive a fresh bloom becoming “designer” creations.

Photos by Liz Banfield

A floral covered oasis brick with a ribbon handle becomes a “bouquet” this little girl couldn’t have been more proud to carry!

photo by Liz Banfield

For a woodland themed fall affair, miniature birdnests with moss “pillows” are a precious way to carry the rings.

8.02.16 | TARA GUÉRARD
Accessories, Bridal Style, Event Design, Fashion, Flowers, Reception, Uncategorized, Weddings | Comments >>