Category Archives: Gifts

We pride ourselves in the South (especially Charleston) on our Hospitality. I feel that one of the things that has driven Soiree’s success is our ability to help our clients make their guests feel welcome. We are always working on coming up with beautiful, creative, and customized Welcome bags for our weddings. We love to personalize them to our couples- whether it be through using their favorite foods or items representative of the location, or printed/embroidered bags, or printed items (from Lettered Olive of course) that match the wedding papers.  Here are some that we have curated over the years.

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Kerr guest bag

photo by Liz Banfield

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photo by Corbin Gurkin

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photo by Adrienne Page

5.20.15   |   TARA GUÉRARD
Bridal, Charleston, Event Design, Event Planning, Events, Food and Drink, Gifts, Shopping, Stationery, Invitations and Pretty Papers, Weddings | 1 Comment

Jane Pope launched her first jewelry line in 2001 and was immediately picked up by Barney’s New York. How is that for beginner’s luck? Since then, she has grown her business into a fine jewelry line that works with precious metals and stone incorporating nature’s imperfect lines. Jane Pope Jewelry is a favorite of stylish celebrities and has been seen on Emmy Red Carpets and on The Today Show. While her studio is now located in downtown Spartanburg, SC she once was in the upstairs studio space here at Soiree. We are a big fan of her line, so today we are showing some of our favorite pieces and getting to know more about Jane! These pieces all make for gorgeous wedding pieces for those looking for something off of the traditional beaten path.

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emerald XL prong

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Jane Headshot

Favorite drink before noon?

Water with lemon and mint

Favorite drink at 6pm?

Moscow mule

Wine: red, white or champagne?

This time of year, white

Hors d’ouerve that is always in the cabinet or fridge?

Ingredients for my goat cheese app. It’s Roasted garlic in olive oil, add pine nuts and

Goat cheese and served warm. Add grape tomatoes, basil, salt and pepper. Perfect with

toasted bread or crackers.

Music go to when friends are over…. i.e. Pandora station?

Bon Iver

Where would you like to go on vacation?

Croatia

Favorite flower?

Peonies, Orchids, Ranunculus

Dream guest to have over for dinner?

Hugh Atchison, but I would want him to do the cooking ;-).

Favorite restaurant? 

FIG

And favorite thing to eat at this restaurant?

Shrimp and Raddicho Salad

5.19.15   |   TARA GUÉRARD
Bridal, Bridal Style, Fashion, Gifts, Jewelry, New York, Shopping, Weddings | Comments >>
May 18, 2015

For a recent wedding, we put locally made candles from Candlefish in guest Welcome bags, so I wanted to learn more about their candle classes and their products (focusing mostly on local or Southern made items).

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They offer 2 hour candle making classes that would be perfect for a bridal luncheon or bachelorette party. The cost is $40 per person and you get 2 11oz glass candles (these are $22 each) that you personally pour and choose from 100 different scents.  You can also BYOB and snacks!

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These candles in either silver, gold, or copper pots with marble toppers are divine. The Earl Grey (silver) is one of the best I’ve ever smelled! And how lovely to have out in your home?

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We were loving the precious renditions of these classic novels.

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There is much to appeal to the male counterparts as well- plenty of accessories (love this searsuckerish bow tie)

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We want to Welcome to Soiree and Lettered Olive two new team members.

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Abbie Prince comes to Soiree as a Production Assistant.  She is originally from outside the Washington D.C. area and just graduated from the College of Charleston (this saturday!!!). Welcome Abbie!

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Molly Brinson is originally from Greenville, SC and graduated from Clemson University. She has a background in catering and is also a photographer! We look forward to having Molly on board at Lettered Olive.

5.18.15   |   TARA GUÉRARD
Accessories, Announcements, Charleston, Gifts, Parties, Shopping, Stationery, Invitations and Pretty Papers, The Lettered Olive | Comments >>