An old Southern tradition tells us that a surefire way to keep the rain away on your wedding day is to “bury the bourbon” in the location of the wedding. The rules are that the bottle has to be completely full, has to be buried upside down, and exactly one month before your wedding day. Our cute bride and groom decided to give this a try. I’ll let you know in one month if it worked!!!
Sorry ladies… looks like the ultimate bachelor is officially off the market again! George Clooney married his girlfriend, British-Lebanese lawyer Amal Alamuddin in a beautiful ceremony in Venice on September 27th. While the wedding was a star-studded intimate affair (around 100 guests), it was filled with gorgeous details that are a great source of inspiration. The photos below are from the People magazine story in this week’s issue (out today!), so be sure to pick up a copy to see the rest. The photo above of George and friends arriving to the ceremony in classic Venetian style is from The Guardian. Now let’s take a closer look…
The Aman Canal Grande Venice was a perfect venue for the wedding ceremony, and we love the bouquets of white flowers hanging down the aisle. An emerald cut engagement ring was a classic choice for the beautiful bride-to-be.
Amal’s dress was by Oscar de la Renta, and George wore a tuxedo by Italian designer Giorgio Armani. Perfect choices for such an elegant ceremony.
The couple looks lovely standing with their in-laws in the photo above, but we couldn’t resist including a photo of George with Charleston resident Bill Murray. He’s even wearing the turkey feather bow tie that was in our bow tie roundup a few weeks ago!
Finally, a special photo of the couple’s first dance at their reception. Such a classically chic affair for a equally stylish couple. And we’ve only shared a small fraction of the photos… make sure to pick up your copy of People to see more of one of our favorite weddings this year!
We are so happy to join in congratulating the Jolie-Pitts on their August 23 wedding held at their home in France. After nearly ten years of dating, and six beautiful children later, they tied the knot in a 20 person ceremony planned by Maddox, Shiloh, Pax, Zahara, Knox and Vivienne. The wedding was published in People magazine this week and we we’re quite inspired by their intimate affair.
Donatella Versace’s sketch of Angelina’s dress incorporated a fun element… while quite formal in the front, the train of the dress included drawings from her children hand-sewn onto the gown. The children are such an important part of the couples life that they even wrote the couples vows, asking them to make promises to each other. While no one will ever have the same dress, we’ve found some similar options from this season an next to help you get the look (image source)!
Angelina’s gown was made of a beautiful silk and the thin straps almost gave the illusion of a strapless dress. This Reem Acra number from the Spring 2015 collection has a similar aesthetic and features a classic ball gown silhouette. Photo from Brides.com.
From Austin Scarlett’s Fall 2014 collection (available in stores now), this asymmetrical folded bodice silk organza gown would be perfect for an autumnal affair. Photo from Brides.com.
Finally, this Marchesa dress from their Spring 2015 collection features a sweetheart neckline, with pretty pleats that mimic Angelina’s gown. Photo from Brides.com.
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.
