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Mar 02, 2016

Tara Guerard Soiree by Liz Banfield

We are so excited to be sharing more from this special wedding today on Wedding Wednesday. Candice was gracious enough to share her advice for staying cool under the pressure of planning with us yesterday, so we thought sharing more of the beautiful photos from Liz Banfield was fitting!  The nuptials took place over looking the banks of the Ashley River at Runnymeade Plantation. The Oak trees on property provided much of the inspiration as you’ll see in many of the details throughout.

Tara Guerard Soiree by Liz Banfield Tara Guerard Soiree by Liz Banfield

The printed materials were a huge importance for this couple, so Lettered Olive letterpressed wood grain paper, incorporated etched bronze elements, and created a custom pattern used for many decor elements. The couple’s two Australian Shepards are an important part of their lives, so we really wanted to have them in the wedding somehow.  They were the perfect backdrop for the couple’s “Save the Dates”, and for favor boxes of take home wedding cake we fashioned into “Doggie Bags”.

Tara Guerard Soiree by Liz Banfield

Wild and lush was the feel of the flowers for this celebration with an unexpected color scheme- teal, peach, cream, bronze, natural wood.  The bouquets still felt refined and composed with garden roses, hellebores, berries, sweet peas, ranunculus, lily of the valley, and various greens.

Tara Guerard Soiree by Liz Banfield

Tara Guerard Soiree by Liz Banfield

Cocktail hour took place on the riverbanks and incorporated al fresco lounge seating and custom designed umbrellas by Boutique Tents. Fabric was printed and sourced to be fashioned into pillows bringing in all of the patterns and colors used throughout for a layered look.

Tara Guerard Soiree by Liz Banfield

The couple are oenophiles so to give them something cherished for their collection, we had a select magnum displayed during cocktail hour for guests to sign…

Tara Guerard Soiree by Liz Banfield

Multiple cakes by Jim Smeal were displayed on a galax leaf covered table. Cakes included hand molded flowers and blades of marsh grass.

Tara Guerard Soiree by Liz Banfield

Guests dined in a tented carpeted in seagrass as woven greenery garlands created the effect of dining under branches. Ostrich leather topped tables were topped with lamps, and glass vases of different bundles of flowers. Velvet menu books in shades of greens were marked with bronze name plates as seating cards.

Tara Guerard Soiree by Liz Banfield

Tara Guerard Soiree by Liz Banfield

After the sun set and dinner was finished, guests moved into the lounge tent which was a luxe with soft peach carpet, beige velvet sofas, chandeliers, and an al fresco porch for those wanting a break from all of the dancing.

Tara Guerard Soiree by Liz Banfield

Late night treats included a cigar roller, a hot dog cart and hamburgers from their favorite spot, and passed milkshakes which were a cool treat for those into the dancing!

Tara Guerard Soiree by Liz Banfield

The couple departed by sparklers in a vintage Chevy pick up truck with hay bale seats!

3.02.16   |   TARA GUÉRARD
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Sep 18, 2015

Tara Guerard Soiree by Liz Banfield

Yesterday we talked about the fabulous new Spectator Hotel here in Charleston, SC. The property’s interior designer, Jenny Keenan just happens to be one of my brides! Flashing back to all of the fun details from her gerber daisy themed Drayton Hall wedding.

Tara Guerard Soiree by Liz Banfield

Drayton Hall Plantation, part of the National Trust for Historic Preservation is my all time favorite wedding site. Unfortunately for us, they don’t allow weddings anymore.

Tara Guerard Soiree by Liz Banfield

Tara Guerard Soiree by Liz Banfield

The mixture of the gerbers, lily of the valley, and and tea roses gives this all white bouquet dimension and texture.

Tara Guerard Soiree by Liz Banfield

There is a beautiful grand old oak adjacent to the plantation house that overlooks a pond making it a perfect ceremony spot.

Tara Guerard Soiree by Liz Banfield

We love trying to find easy and simple ways to give some of the more ordinary items a custom look (great way to stretch your budget). And, having baskets of plain white umbrellas for guests to use as shade or rain is a really special touch and looks cute in photos!

Tara Guerard Soiree by Liz Banfield

Gerber daisies come in some many different shades, and since we were able to bring in a lot of color for this wedding, they made the perfect bloom for the 12 bridesmaids’ bouquets.

Tara Guerard Soiree by Liz Banfield

The image captured here by Liz Banfield makes me think they are a celebrity couple caught in a moment… I hope they have this photo framed in their home, it’s lovely!

Tara Guerard Soiree by Liz Banfield

A sweet young flower girl and bridesmaid anxiously await their walk down the aisle. We housed the bride and bridal party in the old plantation house so that that could be their backdrop as they walked down the aisle.

Tara Guerard Soiree by Liz Banfield

For a reception this size, the concept of food stations was a better fit… But, we still like to make them stand out and be as gracious for guests as possible.

Tara Guerard Soiree by Liz Banfield

One of signatures is always coming up with a new and different “guest book”… This basket is easily able to fit into the couple’s home and I hope they are still reading the notes over a glass of wine years later!

Tara Guerard Soiree by Liz Banfield

Gerbers are such a hearty flower, we were able to use the heads and glue them to a plain lampshade over the dining nooks.

Tara Guerard Soiree by Liz Banfield

Sparklers for the couples’ send off are displayed in gerber daisy heads on trays of rye grass that we grew for the event.

Tara Guerard Soiree by Liz Banfield

Tara Guerard Soiree by Liz Banfield

Tara Guerard Soiree by Liz Banfield

The sure sign of a successful evening is a couple dancing and having fun together!

Tara Guerard Soiree by Liz Banfield

9.18.15   |   TARA GUÉRARD
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Jul 24, 2015

Here in Charleston we have a multitude of historic venues and locations for weddings and events. From our Churches some of which are hundreds of years old, to Plantation sites, to grand old homes or museums, there are so many locales that offer fantastic backdrops for our couples and their photographers. One of of the most lovely are the grounds and gardens at Middleton Place. This blue and white fete was celebrated there, with a ceremony at Saint Mary’s Catholic Church in downtown Charleston covered in Italian frescos, which couldn’t have been more perfect for our Italian bride. Photos from Liz Banfield.

Liz Banfield/Tara Guerard Soiree

Liz Banfield/Tara Guerard Soiree

Liz Banfield/Tara Guerard Soiree

Liz Banfield/Tara Guerard Soiree

Liz Banfield/Tara Guerard Soiree

Liz Banfield/Tara Guerard Soiree

Liz Banfield/Tara Guerard Soiree

Liz Banfield/Tara Guerard Soiree

Liz Banfield/Tara Guerard Soiree

Liz Banfield/Tara Guerard Soiree

Liz Banfield/Tara Guerard Soiree

Liz Banfield/Tara Guerard Soiree

Liz Banfield/Tara Guerard Soiree

Liz Banfield/Tara Guerard Soiree

Liz Banfield/Tara Guerard Soiree

Liz Banfield/Tara Guerard Soiree

Liz Banfield/Tara Guerard Soiree

Liz Banfield/Tara Guerard Soiree

Liz Banfield/Tara Guerard Soiree

Liz Banfield/Tara Guerard Soiree

Liz Banfield/Tara Guerard Soiree

Liz Banfield/Tara Guerard Soiree

Liz Banfield/Tara Guerard Soiree

7.24.15   |   TARA GUÉRARD
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