These two New Yorkers, engaged in Italy, searched and searched for the perfect elegant but intimate wedding venue. But after no luck in the Northeast, after a visit to Palmetto Bluff, Lindsay and Josh knew they had found the location. More details from their weekend can also be seen on Martha Weddings! All the beautiful imagery compliments of Corbin Gurkin.
With fewer guests, but a bride wanting to have her walk down the aisle, we split the seating with fewer chairs in the rows so that we could have a longer aisle for her. A simple chuppa supported by planted trees was lovely and blended into the landscape so that the ceremony could be more of the focal point.
Homemade biscuits and jam by Palmetto Bluff (packaged by us and Lettered Olive) were delivered to guests on the day of the wedding. A “warm welcome” and Southern treat for those traveling so far.
The brides’ simple bouquet of Lily of the Valley, looks sweet any season of the year.
The perfect kickoff to the celebration after the ceremony, a champagne tower greets guests as they entered cocktail hour.
A tented dinner on the lawn overlooking the ruins offered a warm way for guests to still enjoy their Lowcountry setting.
We wanted the tabletop to feel as if you were having dinner at the home of the couple. Lamps mixed with candlelight styled with pots and vessels full of varying blooms offered a sophisticated and lush spread.
Sprigs of fresh rosemary adorned the hand caligraphied menus.
A grand piano was a surprising focal point at dinner but the live piano background music was just perfect!
I love using easy and readily available materials to create and divide spaces. Here, firewood chopped by our Soiree firemen made a super luxurious and interesting backdrop to our burlap and greenery draped bar.
Having a sailcloth tent while lovely on its own, prevents the draping style we are so fond of. So, for the fall feel the swags of garland greenery helped bring the outside in…
I loved the garland ‘chandelier’ we built for over the dance floor. We added blooms to soften it and make it stand out for that wedding feel. One other Soiree signature is our band stage covering. Not only does it hide all of the wires, and equipment that can be messy and distracting, but it offers one more area for decor or design elements.
Everyone knows that I am a HUGE fan of Kelly Wearstler. She is a native SC girl like me, I’ve been following her career for years, and I love her super funky glam style. Last week while in NY I was scouting at Bergdorf’s and guess who was there?
She was in town supporting the update to her curated boutique there, The World of Kelly Wearstler. 1st Dibs did a great Q&A with her on their blog, which you can see here. Below are some of my favorite pieces from the collection.
One of the newest additions to the boutique is her collaboration with Compartes Chocolate. Everyone also knows what a huge dark chocolate addict I am. I tried both the Dark Chocolate Salted Caramel and Dark Chocolate Salted Pistachio which were both divine. Of course, I had to get to sign the wrappers for me, which are also beautiful. Would be perfect in guest Welcome bags for weddings!
I’m LOVING these plates and tableware collection. Would love to have a bride would want us to use bits and pieces of these for their dinner ware… The kisses are iconic and would be cool for a wedding!!!
I miss my days of being able to get into the studio and toss some pottery, so I’m always drawn to ceramics and pottery pieces when I’m looking at entertaining gear. This gold dish would be fab on an island with fruit, or serving snacks on a bar at a party.
Love these bar accessories, want for my house…The black and white marble look would make a killer gift for a couple since it would appeal to both male and female
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.
