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May 24, 2016

Today’s post is designed to help all of our recently engaged couples and destination brides still searching for the perfect wedding venue. We are excited to announce that Expedia named Tara Guerard Soiree one of the top wedding planners in the world and we were thrilled to contribute to their Wedding Planners Guide to Wedding Venues. All photos by Corbin Gurkin.

Our first favorite destination venue is the Hotel Jerome in Aspen, CO

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With the contrast of the modern eclectic interiors and the rustic natural landscape, the venue appeals to a variety of wedding concepts. Obviously perfect for those interested in a winter wonderland wedding, but truly so lovely in the Spring and Fall as well!

Our other favorite is a spot right down the way from us, Montage’s Palmetto Bluff.

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In addition to the picturesque scenery, your guests can all stay on site within walking (or biking) distance so it feels like a little getaway for everyone. And, there are different party venue options for hosting a variety of weekend functions. They have a world renowned food and beverage program as well.

5.24.16 | TARA GUÉRARD
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Oct 03, 2014

George Clooney’s Venetian Wedding Style

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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…

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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!

10.03.14 | TARA GUÉRARD
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Jul 25, 2014

The Secrets to a Great Guest Bag

Leaving guest bags in the hotel rooms of out of town guests has become a Soirée signature over the years. It really adds a special touch to a wedding weekend and helps guests navigate activities in a new city. The keys to making a great guest bag are two-fold – make it useful and make it personal.

Make it useful: We fill our guest bags with things the guests will actually use during the weekend. Water bottles, snacks, emergency kits with bandaids, antacids, ibuprofen, eye drops, etc. are all items that will come in handy. We try to make sure the bags can be used after the wedding weekend by not printing the couple’s names or wedding date on the outside of the bag. No one wants to carry a bag that says “Katie and Ross” around. We print those details discreetly on the inside of the bag so that it’s still there – but it doesn’t warrant the bag useless in the future.

Make it personal: The wedding is all about the couple getting married – so have the guest bag reflect that notion. Include the bride and groom’s favorite snacks or drinks and local favorites from the bride and groom’s hometowns. We recently did a wedding in Sea Island, GA but the couple was from Dallas – so we put Texas Beef Jerky in all the bags. For a groom from Chicago, we incorporated his favorite hometown beer and local popcorn.

7.25.14 | TARA GUÉRARD
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