Tag Archives: San Antonio wedding

Jul 13, 2016

Bouquet

They say everything is bigger in Texas, so when we went to San Antonio for a client we knew we had to go big or go home or so they say. I loved how this bride wanted to combine the girly side of her personality with more masculine details typical of the locale- pinks, sequins, and florals paired with antlers and kraft paper materials.  As much as white bridal bouquets are lovely in their own right, this colorful one made a “big” impact… and I found this vintage ribbon on a scouting trip in NY and was saving it for the perfect pairing.

Printed materials Collage

Lettered Olive created a custom monogram with entwined horns that was used throughout the printed materials… Canvas shoe bags full of local goodies welcomed everyone to Texas…

Wedding party Collage

b&g outside church

The bride wore a custom gown by Texas based designer, Nardos Imam.

Ceremony Collage

Luckily this church was flexible with allowing us to bring in lots of design elements (many aren’t as open to that), so we draped greenery from the pews and covered the harsher red carpet with a more bridal white runner.

drinks on tray

Since we don’t see much of the formal introduction of the wedding party, we had custom coasters made for cocktail hour with the Couples’ announcement on it…

LO Collage

Guests found their seating selections on an antler adorned board covered in a floral fabric we found that the bride fell in love with..

tent awning

I’m loving building awnings over our tent entrances, who wouldn’t waiting to see what’s inside???!!!

dining room overall

Sequined linens draped so nicely over the dining tables.. the room was awash in a glowing light- did you know that pink is one of the most flattering colors on all? The cake was the focal point of the room under a canopy covered in edging by Boutique Tents.

place setting

Embroidered dinner napkins were placed along the head table, giving the bride and groom a nice collection to have in their home after the wedding.

dessert Collage

There was no shortage of sweets at this wedding. From the 5 tiered cake, to the dessert bar with the prettiest array of treats.

servers in aprons

We embroidered aprons for the servers to wear in the lounge, giving the appearance that the guests were truly guests of the couple that evening.

Lounge Collage

Custom cabana tents provided little nooks around the dance floor for guests to take an intimate break and catch up with a friend.

couple dancing

going away car

This floral covered going away car made quite a statement and a lasting impression for guests- Texas style.

Thank you to Liz Banfield for the lovely images.

7.13.16   |   TARA GUÉRARD
Bridal, Bridal Style, Event Design, Event Planning, Flowers, Food and Drink, Reception, Stationery, Invitations and Pretty Papers, The Lettered Olive, Uncategorized, Weddings | 3 Comments
Jun 16, 2015

Margot Shaw, Editor in Chief of Flower Magazine (click here for a special free trial)  has been a great friend and supporter of mine for many years. We quite enjoy her and the magazine, as well as Margot’s Southern sensibility. Get to know her a little more and see pics from our last wedding featured in Flower.

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Favorite drink before noon?

I am a coffee lover, so anything java related, preferably a large cup of strong coffee with lots of milk and a bit of sweetener.

Favorite drink at 6pm?

After a long day at “flower”, I reach for Dasani lime flavored sparkling water or some decaf green or chamomile tea.

Hors d’oeuvre that is always in the cabinet or fridge?

I always have and serve cheese straws, and roasted rosemary pecans – If people are tiring of these, I haven’t heard about it.

Music go to when friends are over…. i.e. Pandora station?

I have a play list that starts with mellow jazzy stuff like “Girl from Ipanema” and

Oscar Peterson and ends the night with Stevie Winwood “Roll with It” in case

folks have moved into a dancin’ mood.

Where would you like to go on vacation?

I would like to vacation on the Amalfi Coast, but would like to tour Portugal – it’s VERY floral and I’ve never been.

Favorite flower?

My favorite flower right now is the poppy – hard to grow where I live, but so sassy and sculptural – just a few, doing what they want make my day.

Dream guest to have over for dinner?

Elizabeth I – such a brilliant, complicated woman who managed to navigate very tricky waters throughout her rule. She’s been portrayed by everyone from Betty Davis to Cate Blanchett and I’ve read several biographies. But I’d like to know the real her.

Favorite restaurant? 

May I have 2?  1.Bottega in Birmingham –

And favorite thing to eat at this restaurant?

the Parmesan soufflé is still my favorite indulgence

2.Hot and Hot Fish Club also in Birmingham

And favorite thing to eat at this restaurant ?

Tomato salad- it’s got a succotash thing going with fresh silver queen corn, fried

okra and smoked bacon. Make you walk sideways.

Our San Antonio, Texas wedding was graciously featured in their annual wedding issue…

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Flower girls looked garden fresh from head to toe wearing rose crowns, and petals in the hems of their dresses.

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Pews were decorated with greenery, roses, and ribbon above lanterns filled with rose petals and candlelight.

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Tables covered in pale-pink sequined linens were dotted with elegant arrangements of roses, ranunculus, dahlias, and hydrangeas.

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With four layers of roses between five tiers of cake, the wedding cake was almost too pretty to eat.

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The vintage getaway car was decked with masses of roses.

6.16.15   |   TARA GUÉRARD
Cakes, Event Design, Event Planning, Events, Flowers, Press, Reception, Spotted!, Weddings | 1 Comment