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Jul 15, 2015

I have known this bride since she was little (I used to babysit for her!) and we did her older sister’s wedding many years ago, so this was a special wedding for us.  The bride wore a dress that her great grandmother had worn so many years ago and was stored in the attic, there were a few minor adjustments made, but it’s amazing how the condition withstood the test of time That was really our inspiration behind all of the vintage touches, while adding in some modern freshness. All photos from Gayle Brooker, printed items from Lettered Olive.

Tara Guerard Soiree/Gayle Brooker Photography

Tara Guerard Soiree/Gayle Brooker Photography

We are usually blessed with a few truly perfect Saturdays in October here in Charleston, and this was one of them, so we were so lucky to play up the “secret garden” feel with seating vignettes throughout the garden at the Governor Thomas Bennett House. Food stations were also scattered throughout the garden encouraging guests to mingle throughout.

Tara Guerard Soiree/Gayle Brooker Photography

The restored dress from the bride’s great grandmother.

Tara Guerard Soiree/Gayle Brooker Photography

Rose gold foil printed silhouette (these are the actual bride and grooms’ silhouettes) cocktail napkins from Lettered Olive.

Tara Guerard Soiree/Gayle Brooker Photography

Champagne collars for the specialty cocktail

Tara Guerard Soiree/Gayle Brooker Photography

Since the wedding offered just beer and wine we wanted to make sure to pay some special attention there, so Lettered Olive designed custom wine labels and we affixed to every wine bottle (also used as part of the bar display)

Tara Guerard Soiree/Gayle Brooker Photography

Tara Guerard Soiree/Gayle Brooker Photography

Tara Guerard Soiree/Gayle Brooker Photography

Tara Guerard Soiree/Gayle Brooker Photography

7.15.15   |   TARA GUÉRARD
Bridal, Bridal Style, Charleston, Event Design, Event Planning, Fashion, Food and Drink, Photographers, Reception, Stationery, Invitations and Pretty Papers, The Lettered Olive, Weddings | 2 Comments
Jul 08, 2015

Keeping it short and sweet this week with this lovely highlight video from Kelly and James’ wedding at Runnymede Plantation from Artistic Eye Productions.

Kelly + James from Artistic Eye Productions on Vimeo.

 

7.08.15   |   TARA GUÉRARD
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When a bride wants us to to her wedding having attended one of our weddings it’s the biggest compliment. Not only is it a  fun new challenge for us to create a different feel and experience for their big day but also find ways to set theirs apart from the previous one. For this couple, we did the groom’s sister’s wedding in the same venue years before, so here’s how we set out to create their celebration! Thank you to Corbin Gurkin for the lovely images.

Invitation Suite:Tara Guerard Soiree

Bridal Accessories:Tara Guerard Soiree

Soiree Couple/Tara Guerard Soiree

Bridesmaids Bouquet

Church ceremony:Tara Guerard Soiree

Entrance to venue:Tara Guerard Soiree

Reception entrance:Tara Guerard Soiree

Reception seating:Tara Guerard Soiree

Hors D' Houevres:Tara Guerard Soiree

Printed fabric bar:Tara Guerard Soiree

Reception overview:Tara Guerard Soiree

Floral Garland:Tara Guerard Soiree

Guest Bag:tara guerard soiree

Confetti Poppers:Tara Guerard Soiree


Getaway car:Tara Guerard Soiree

7.01.15   |   TARA GUÉRARD
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