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Jun 16, 2014

Julia Lynn

We’re giving a special shoutout today to our girl Julia Lynn of Julia Lynn Photography, based right here in Charleston! You may remember our office and my home featured in Lonny last summer, photographed by this lovely lady, and we thought we’d share a few outtakes that weren’t included in the story. She’s a genius at lifestyle and interior shots – such a fun photo shoot!

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Standing in front of the iron gate at my house that inspired these cocktail napkins from the Lettered Olive. How sweet is my pup Georgia?

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A lovely shot of the entrance to our Soirée office in Charleston. I think it’s pretty appropriate that the office of a wedding planner is located on Chapel Street!

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An antique wedding kimono hangs behind the seating area in our offices. The minute I saw it, I knew I had to frame it.

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We love having brides come by to brainstorm and plan their weddings around our table. The antlers on the cabinet behind it were once used for a wedding centerpiece!

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And here is the place where I spend most of my day. I’m such a visual person, so I love the mood board behind my computer that serves as constant inspiration.

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With so many details to keep track of, it’s important that we stay super organized. Floor to ceiling files are the only way to do it!

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And finally, a favorite photo of me and my sweet babies! Thank you Julia for capturing such a special moment. Happy weekend y’all!

6.16.14   |   TARA GUÉRARD
Photographers | 3 Comments

Another quick press announcement before we move on to some stylish wedding inspiration next week… Incredibly honored to be included in House Beautiful’s Tablescape story in their June issue (on newsstands now!). We mixed some antique pieces from our 1stdibs curation on sale here, with some favorite modern silver flatware.

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Make sure to pick up your issue for tips on putting together a super sophisticated table setting. Just in time for the summer entertaining season, don’t you think? And major thanks again to House Beautiful and editor Catherine Lee Davis for thinking of Soiree!

6.05.14   |   TARA GUÉRARD
Press | 1 Comment

Taigan.com is a Nashville-based website that curates beautiful pieces from boutiques around the country, so it was such fun for me to search their site for some of my favorite gifts for a wedding party. Even the most particular of bridesmaids and groomsmen will be happy with things from this list, as they cover the gamut in style and price. Check out the sneak peek and then head over to Taigan to do some shopping!

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Shown here is Lettered Olive’s Cocktails at 6 Tray (top right) which is a limited edition piece created for my Life is a Party Pop-Up Shoppe that includes everything you need to get your party started! Below the tray is a fun dress by Jules Reed that I think would be perfectly suited as a bridesmaid dress and would look beautiful in wedding photos. And last but not least, are these incredible ice cubes made with special sphere molds that would make any groomsman feel like he was on an episode of Mad Men.

Click here to see the rest of my finds and happy shopping!

6.02.14   |   TARA GUÉRARD
Fashion, Parties, Press, The Lettered Olive | 2 Comments