Tag Archives: pink

Apr 24, 2017

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Today  we bring you a ladies luncheon in a watermelon hue that we just never tire of.. This luncheon the day before the wedding allowed the bride to enjoy some time with friends and family all gathered for the wedding weekend. Liz Banfield captured the lovely images.

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Since we weren’t talking about a 200 plus person event, we embroidered a decorative emblem taken from the invitation and menu design in a neutral gray for the bride to have in her new home.  We got the most gorgeous in season sweet peas for this, so clusters of them in ombre shades of pink clustered in vases made an impact.

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As a personal touch and little surcie for the ladies, each guest received a cocktail napkin with their name on it.. These were placed at each seat and doubled as place cards!  This is an easy and fun little takeaway. There are so many affordable napkins out there and doing a simple font keeps the cost down!

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We hand spun cotton candy for the ladies that day as a little sweet treat at the end. Literally, I spun it in the back kitchen myself- I do it all for my brides, ha!

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This party would be so perfect for a birthday, shower, engagement, or any reason to celebrate really!

4.24.17   |   TARA GUÉRARD
Bridal, Entertaining, Event Design, Event Planning, Flowers, Parties, Uncategorized, Weddings | Comments >>

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As you may know, the white wedding dress trend became popular after Queen Victoria wore a white gown for her wedding to Prince Albert in the United Kingdom 1840. Before that time, women generally wore their nicest dress, often in their favorite color. It’s not surprising then that in the past few years women have started branching out again, this time opting for beautiful shades of pale pink, also possibly inspired by celebrities (Anne Hathaway, Reese Witherspoon, and Jessica Biel, all wore this romantic hue). Here are Soirée, we are fully in favor and we’ve rounded up some of our favorites here to get your wheels spinning.

The Marchesa number above is from the Spring 2015 collection and features a lace embellished corset and off the shoulder silk chiffon. We’re in love!

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A beaded tulle trumpet dress comes in a beautiful blush color as part of Monique Lhuillier’s Fall 2014 collection. Such a romantic look.

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With such a classic silhouette, this dress in Jenny Packham’s Spring 2014 collection could be worn for any occasion. But of course we love the idea of wearing it as a wedding gown…

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Last but not least in the palest of pinks is this fabulous frock from Christos Spring 2015 collection. This is the perfect option for a bride who wants to try something a little out of the box, but doesn’t want to go too far.

What do you think? Would you try this trend? *All photos from Brides.com

7.07.14   |   TARA GUÉRARD
Bridal Style, Fashion | 1 Comment

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Charleston-based interior designer (and friend) Angie Hranowsky has a knack for creating colorful, eclectic homes, and was kind enough to share some decorating tips for us that will help anyone from newlyweds to new parents create a space worthy of praise and publishing. She is my favorite!

Your rooms don’t necessarily evoke traditional Charleston design, and we love that you’re constantly shaking it up. Where do you look for outside inspiration and how do you keep your designs feeling fresh?

I’m inspired everyday by my daughter Loulou and her constant creativity and ability to throw to together insanely cool outfits. I also follow fashion trends and have a never ending library of magazine and design books- new and old- that I pour through. Not to mention blogs and traveling.

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What would you recommend for couples who are looking to combine their slightly different styles in their new home together?

If it’s really important to each person that their aesthetic is represented then it’s important to find a way to marry the two. You don’t want to divide up rooms and have the house feel choppy. Try balancing the space with color and bring in some antique or vintage pieces to mix in with what you have. It may require purging a few existing pieces and bringing in new new items that will help to unify the space.

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And what about when they have a baby on the way… any tips for creating a nursery that can evolve with the child as they get older?

I love designing nurseries that can evolve as the baby grows into their toddler years and beyond. Long gone are the nurseries filled with ducks and cartoon characters. Come up with an interesting and fun color palette. Fill it with cool lighting and soft textures like fuzzy rugs. Opt for converting a dresser into a changing table. Then you still have a nice piece of furniture for their room when the diapering days are over. Don’t think strictly baby. Go at it with more originality and sophistication.

What design trends are you completely over and what would you like to see more of?

I’m tired of Hollywood glam and chinoiserie. I always want to see more originality. Less is more for me, the more unique and less prolific the better.

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Last but not least, any exciting things in the works that you can share with our readers?

I’m working on two great beach houses on Sullivan’s Island and Folly Beach. One is a modern house designed by my client’s architect father and the other is a home with a large open floor plan and breathtaking views of the intracoastal.

7.03.14   |   TARA GUÉRARD
Interior Design | 1 Comment