Tag Archives: Jim Smeal

Oct 05, 2015

Tara Guerard Soiree by Liz Banfield

I know dessert stations have been around for awhile, but my sweet tooth is kicking in and I wanted to share some delicious eye candy and maybe these will inspire some ideas for your fall entertaining. Here, individual cakes were offered for each guest, complete with monogrammed chocolate pieces.  Photo by Liz Banfield.

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Martha Stewart‘s team asked me to help on the wedding of her then assistant, getting married outside of Nashville, Tennessee.  This fall flavored dessert table is obviously magazine worthy. Photo by Josh Reeder.

Martha Stewart Desserts

The monogrammed petits fours for the couple were little works of art. Photo by Josh Reeder.

Tara Guerard Soiree by Liz Banfield

For our bride that had an eclectic aesthetic, a whimsical woodland themed dessert display by Jim Smeal was full of special details. Coconut cakes featured meringue mushrooms, and the pecan pies had graham and marzipan leaves. Other treats included handpainted chocolate quail eggs (served in nests) and mini mushrooms. Photos by Liz Banfield.

Tara Guerard Soiree by Adrienne Page

This dessert display was full of fun treats like banana pudding shots, s’mores pies, and pumpkin pie with roasted marshmallow tops. Photo by Adrienne Page.

Tara Guerard Soiree by Adrienne Page

The biggest hits were the individual boxes of “Moose Munch” and mini cherry cheesecakes. Photo by Adrienne Page.

Tara Guerard Soiree by Liz Banfield

Jim Smeal really outdid himself on this pie display (in lieu of a wedding cake all together).  Pecan, Peach Almond, Raspberry Frangipani, Sweet Potato, and Apple Cranberry, and Walnut were just some of the offerings. Doing the tasting for these was pretty amazing! Photo by Liz Banfield.

Tara Guerard Soiree by Liz Banfield

Something easily passed and still photo worthy at the end of the evening, are personal hot chocolates. Quick and easy, and gives everyone a little sweet satisfaction.  Photo by Liz Banfield.

10.05.15   |   TARA GUÉRARD
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Tara Guerard Soiree by Squire Fox

The couple wed under a chuppa covered in magnolia greenery and a family talit, overlooking the banks of the Ashley River as friends and family looked on.

Tara Guerard Soiree by Squire Fox

Family artifacts that have been present at so many other weddings before were an important piece of the getting ready process for this bride.  Her something new was an embroidered handkerchief with her married monogram.

Tara Guerard Soiree by Squire Fox

The something blue was an embroidered area inside the wedding dress with the names and date, love this!!!

Tara Guerard Soiree by Squire Fox

The couple chose to do a “first sight” moment before walking down the aisle to calm their nerves. Such sweet emotion was captured by photographer, Squire Fox  in that moment.

Tara Guerard Soiree by Squire Fox

A note that was given to the bride from her groom with a gift on the wedding day. This is such a lovely sentiment.

Tara Guerard Soiree by Squire Fox

The lush all white bouquet consisting of garden roses, ranunculus, anenomes, and tea roses… So lush and smelled divine, perfect for the white, gray, and navy blue wedding color scheme.

Tara Guerard Soiree by Squire Fox

Adorable flower girl and ring bearer ready and waiting to perform their important duties!

Tara Guerard Soiree by Squire Fox

To keep in line with the fall season, we created a “seating tree” where we hung escort cards for dinner amongst the branches. Even though they were mostly in alphabetical order, we always have a “Soirette” here to assist guests in finding their card.

Tara Guerard Soiree by Squire Fox

Calligraphied escort cards in the same die cut shape that was used on the custom monogram throughout the entire wedding printing.

Tara Guerard Soiree by Squire Fox

To keep in line with the kosher observances of many of the family and guests, brand new platinum lined plates and stemware atop lush grey suede linens laid the landscape for the dinner tables. The fall centerpieces are anchored by grey candles from Creative Candles.

Tara Guerard Soiree by Squire Fox

Jim Smeal mimicked the monogram and pattern detail from the wedding invitation to give some textured to this all white wedding cake.

Tara Guerard Soiree by Squire Fox

Dessert tables were set throughout the reception lounge after dinner, so that guests could easily grab a quick treat while on the dance floor.

Tara Guerard Soiree by Squire Fox

Favors were grits from a local Charleston area mill.

Tara Guerard Soiree by Squire Fox

Mazel Tov to the happy new couple as they head off into married life!

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Jun 24, 2015

This beachfront beauty took place at the amazing Ocean Course on Kiawah Island, SC. Glam gold accents dot the seafoam and teal greens taken from the bride’s favorite Van Gogh painting.  Lettered Olive did all of the pretty paper, wedding cakes are from Jim Smeal, and Liz Banfield captured everything.

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