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Tara Guerard Soiree by Perry Vaile We are so excited to share images from this stunning soiree shot by Perry Vaile photography. And, thank you to the Over The Moon Blog for their recent feature.  We loved loved loved working with this amazing and fun couple on their wedding last year at Palmetto Bluff in Bluffton, SC.  The laid back vibe of the couple was translated into a elegant but chill affair for their friends and family.

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The welcome gift by Palmetto Bluff and Soiree included homemade biscuits, butter, and jam, and homemade granola! A perfect little breakfast in bed for the guest cottages.

Tara Guerard Soiree by Perry Vaile

We found this amazing marble paper that the bride loved as well, so we had fun finding different ways incorporating it throughout the wedding- kind of like a treasure hunt. Here, they line the pages of the ceremony programs by Lettered Olive.

Tara Guerard Soiree by Perry Vaile

The bride and her ladies in dresses by Kate McDonald.

Tara Guerard Soiree by Perry Vaile

How amazing is this mother of the bride in her Kate McDonald dress? Stunning!

Tara Guerard Soiree by Perry Vaile

The Chapel on site at Palmetto Bluff is a sweet site on it’s own, but we added a lovely photo backdrop for the vows by mimicking the arch of the window with greenery and simple flowers.

Tara Guerard Soiree by Perry Vaile

Local gospel accapella group, the Plantation Singers provided music for cocktail hour  on the lawn overlooking the May River.

Tara Guerard Soiree by Perry Vaile

You know how we love to design bars using different fabrics, or materials to make for a interesting installation. Thick lemon leaf creates a natural feel but statement piece for guests.

Tara Guerard Soiree by Perry Vaile

Comfy seating viognette on the lawn for cocktail hour..

Tara Guerard Soiree by Perry Vaile

Dinner was held under a sail cloth tent with a mixture of long and square tables.

Tara Guerard Soiree by Perry Vaile

One of my favorite design elements to the dinner tables were the clipboards containing the vellum calligraphied menus and place cards backed with the marbled paper.

Tara Guerard Soiree by Perry Vaile

We wrapped glass candle cylinders with the marbled paper and had our calligrapher paint on the table numbers in metallic gold.

Tara Guerard Soiree by Perry Vaile

A sweet little detail for the couple of the evening!

Tara Guerard Soiree by Perry Vaile

Tara Guerard Soiree by Perry Vaile

Guests moved into the ballroom after dinner for a full on dance party.

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We created sweet little seating spots on the porch outside the ballroom for those guests that wanted a quiet retreat from the action inside.

Tara Guerard Soiree by Perry Vaile

Tara Guerard Soiree by Perry Vaile

After a quick change into a shorty jumpsuit, the couple departed by sparkler send off on a tandem bicycle back to their cottage!  Congratulations Caroline and Wyatt!

3.09.16   |   TARA GUÉRARD
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Everyone’s favorite fashion night- The Oscars, takes place also around the start of wedding season every year! So, we thought it would be fun to share our favorite dresses from the awards show that would also translate to amazing wedding fashion. Like this Zuhair Murad gown worn by Priyanka Chopra.

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With a little tweak to the top (or not depending on your personal style), we love this gorgeous pleated Valentino gown. LOVE pleats for weddings!

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Fabulous pant suit option by Brandon Maxwell.

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One of my favorite dresses of the night from Armani Prive!  Gorgeous color and detail, would be perfect the way it is or in a creamier color for wedding day wear.

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Another stunner for those wanting detail and color by Marchesa, who of course, does do a bridal line.

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Super sparkly silhouette by Christian Siriano

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This Chanel Haute Couture would be a lovely reception dress.

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Not forgetting about bridesmaids, love this ruffled option from Christian Siriano.

See more Red Carpet looks over at Pop Sugar.

3.03.16   |   TARA GUÉRARD
Beauty, Bridal, Bridal Style, Dresses, Fashion, Photographers, Pop Culture, Weddings | Comments >>
Feb 25, 2016

Charleston Weddings Cover

There are tons of fabulous features in the new Charleston Weddings Magazine, so if you haven’t gotten your copy yet, you should!  This was a fun little concept collaboration with LulaKate about dressing bridesmaids.  Accessories are everything and can transform the level of formality for an outfit. I love the thought of if you are sticking to something a bit more traditional for the attire having some fun with patterned shoes or bags.

Thursday Style

2.25.16   |   TARA GUÉRARD
Accessories, Bridal Style, Charleston, Dresses, Fashion, Jewelry, Press, Shopping, Weddings | Comments >>