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Charleston brides and residents alike have come to The Boutique for years as their go to Wedding shop. It’s a one stop shop for gifting and bridal registry- they even offer an online registry. Here are just a few of our favorite items from the store, and some tips and suggestions on not always thought of registry pieces.

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When a bride registers with the Boutique,  their place settings, glassware, etc are “set” on the shop’s dining table, so guests can see it laid out. I’ve always loved this Southern registry tradition.

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China options of all imaginable designs and makers are displayed so couples are able to see what will truly fit their aesthetic.

Balmoral plates

The Boutique is a  great source for the Anna Weatherly plates that are a huge hit every time we use them or post photos of them. They are handpainted in Hungary, and truly beautiful in person.

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Our gift guide from The Boutique:

Champagne flutes

Giving champagne flutes (of course if the couple registered for some selecting those would be most important), but special flutes they can use on the wedding night would be a great gift.

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Some items that brides often forget to register for, or feel they may not need are napkin rings, cheese knives and other miscellaneous serving pieces. For the bride having lots of showers prior to the wedding, these are great additions to a brides’ collection.

Porcelain ring dish

These sweet porcelain dishes make a perfect engagement gift, bridesmaids gifts, or even shower hostess gifts.

cocktail napkins

I’m a cocktail napkin collector, you can never have too many in my opinion… love these with the Charleston zip code embroidered on them… Would pair as a lovely gift with the pewter monogram glasses below at a stock the bar shower.

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Books

Another fantastic gift for showers are books- cookbooks, or maybe a photo book of the city where the couple is getting married or will be living. I still use a cookbook I was given for my wedding!

For more information on the bridal registry or to purchase any of these gifts go to The Boutique Charleston.

7.19.16   |   TARA GUÉRARD
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Tara Guerard Soiree wedding by Liz Banfield

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, your first Christmas together as husband and wife! Look no further, we’re giving you some quick and easy ideas for last minute gift ideas if you’re spending the holidays with your new family- the “in laws”.  For the mother in law, we’ve given some gifting suggestions along with a couple of hostess gift ideas.

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I’m a big fan of this cotton cashmere herringbone blanket (I have one of my own I received as a gift) from Elizabeth Joyce Monograms. There are so many custom monogram designs to chose from, so you can make this such a personal piece that will add to her home.

61Rqw2HYQ9L._SX380_BO1,204,203,200_ Another option I’m gifting this year is the Southerner’s Cookbook from the editors of Garden and Gun magazine. A hugely popular magazine based here in Charleston. This book is full of classic dishes and not overly fussy recipes. This is a must have for any hostess and cookbook collector.

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For the sister or brother in law-  create a custom scent from Candlefish, gift the softest and stylish pj’s from Lake, local cocktail crafters, Bittermilk have a variety of hand crafted mixers, and the Mophie keychain juice pack reserve offer everything for the dweller, to drinker, to techie.

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I always find men much harder to shop for, but these items are bound to please the dads that already have it all. The Concave cutting board keep meat resting in it’s own juices to retain maximum flavor, a MUST have for the grill master.

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Follow Bill Murray’s Oscar worthy lead and gift a Brackish Bow Tie… definitely not the traditional dodgey ties that dad’s don’t want under the tree!

12.14.15   |   TARA GUÉRARD
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