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Tara Guerard Soiree by Liz Banfield

I could not think of a more perfect way to spend New Year’s than at a lovely dinner party followed by dancing- i.e. you are close friends or family and someone is having their wedding or rehearsal dinner and you’re invited!  You get to dress up, go celebrate with loved ones, and not spend a dime, pretty perfect, don’t you think?  This sweet couple celebrated New Year’s at the Capital Hotel in Little Rock, Arkansas on the eve of their wedding with a fabulous three course dinner followed by dancing in the ballroom decked out for a New Year’s bash. Thank you to Liz Banfield for the photos.

Tara Guerard Soiree by Liz Banfield

Dinner menus were etched on clear acrylic cards placed at each seat. Sometimes working with the already in place hotel decor can be somewhat challenging but with a black, white, silver, and gold New Year’s theme, it worked out!

Tara Guerard Soiree by Liz Banfield

Place cards were attached to each chair so that the acrylic menus took front and center at each place setting. Tying them with festive silver fringe added to the New Year’s theme!

Tara Guerard Soiree by Liz Banfield

I loved the killer silver fringe chandeliers we made for the occasion. They made for a perfect twinkling touch inside a hotel ballroom. Which, did have this intricate and lovely latticework on the walls and ceiling which was so unique, we lucked out with that design element!

Tara Guerard Soiree by liz Banfield

Of course, Veuve was flowing throughout the night, and all of the proper accoutrements were supplied in the party colors; everyone was decked out in New Year’s gear for the midnight countdown.

Tara Guerard SoireeThe couple rang in the New Year that would bring them a new start as husband and wife, a new home together, and many other personal accomplishments. I’d say that’s a great way to kick off a wedding weekend and a New Year!

Happy New Year to everyone and may 2016 bring a year full of health and happiness.

12.30.15   |   TARA GUÉRARD
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new years wedding

Last week we shared a beautiful New Year’s Eve wedding of ours that was featured in Inside Weddings. We had so much fun planning this special event that we thought we would share a few more details from the wedding we celebrated one year ago today! Thank you to Liz Banfield and Adrienne Page for the gorgeous photos.  

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Guests received welcome bags upon arrival filled with the bride’s favorite champagne and treats from Oklahoma City where the wedding was held. The reception was set up like the ultimate New Year’s Eve bash with rows of lush orchids hanging from the chandeliers and gold fabric draped from the ceiling above a 36-foot custom copper bar. Laser cut candle wrappers served as escort cards, and lit the way for guests to their table, and of course it’s not New Year’s without ever-flowing champagne (we mixed ours with St. Germain!).

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The party really got started when women checked their high heels at the shoe check and hit the custom dance floor, where they stayed until the wee hours of the morning! Sequin tablecloths set a festive tone and flickered against the glow of the candles. Lamps on each table added to the ambiance and gold flatware and gold embroidered seat covers for all finished the look. We served a big breakfast just after the clock struck midnight as a fun way to ring in the new year! Cheers to the sweetest bride and groom ever – Lindsey and Sean! Happy anniversary!

12.31.14   |   TARA GUÉRARD
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