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Mar 05, 2015

Thursday Style- Jenny Packham’s Bridal Trends for 2015

I recently came across this video on Huffington Post of designer Jenny Packham discussing her thoughts on dress trends for this year. I was thrilled to hear that sleeves will be making a comeback! Veils, formfitting silhouettes, and lace are also on the list.

We pulled some lovely shots of some of our brides whose dresses played on these trends. We have been seeing veils on our brides for quite some time, and they really do make for lovely photos.

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image by Liz Banfield

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image by Liz Banfield

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image by Liz Banfield

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image by Adrienne Page

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image by Corbin Gurkin

3.05.15 | TARA GUÉRARD
Bridal, Bridal Style, Dresses, Fashion, Photographers, Weddings | 1 Comment

Mar 03, 2015

Tuesday Tete-a-Tete with Ann Yancy

Photo from Ro Sham Beaux

I’ve known lighting designer Ann Yancy for many years now….Her company, Ro Sham Beaux creates beautiful custom lighting fixtures and furniture to the trade and was even recently picked up by Calypso Home (collection coming in the next few weeks). You can also visit her first retail store at 39 Broad Street in Charleston, SC. Here’s a sneak peek inside…

photo by Ro Sham Beaux

photo from Ro Sham Beaux

Here’s how we’ve used her lights for several of our events.

These jute twine sconces were perfect for this formal but laid back lounge tent, having them on dimmers made them provide perfect ambient lighting throughout the entire day into night.

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photo by Liz Banfield

When we found the perfect seersucker fabric to match our Southern summer wedding in Alabama, we grabbed it and sent onto Ann who make them into these fabulous oversized shades.

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photo by Liz Banfield

We had Ann make these overhead lampshades in fabric used throughout this gold and eggplant colored wedding.

photo by Liz Banfield

We asked Ann our need to know questions. See below and you’ll see why Ann is not only talented but also fun! Thank you Ann!

Favorite drink before noon? Mimosa

Favorite drink at 6pm? Dirty martini

wine: red, white or champagne? Prosecco

Hors d’ouerve that is always in the cabinet or fridge? Smoked salmon and lots of olives

Music go to when friends are over…. 90’s hits

Pandora station? Midnight City Radio

Where would you like to go on vacation? Aspen

Favorite flower? Casablanca Lilies

Dream guest to have over for dinner? Diane Von Furstenberg

Favorite restaurant? In Charleston, Grille 225 the world Manno’s behind Duomo in Firenze.

And favorite thing to eat at this restaurant? Anything / the piatto del giorno

3.03.15 | TARA GUÉRARD
Charleston, Entertaining, Event Design, Interior Design, Shopping | Comments >>

Mar 02, 2015

Dinner in New York

When we’re in the city, we’re usually running from meeting to meeting, or photo shoots, sourcing stuff for upcoming events, etc but I really try to squeeze in time to check out a new restaurant.

This time I hit ABC Cocina– the Jean Georges spot inside ABC Carpet & Home. I helped work on Jean Georges’ wedding years ago, so I’m a big fan!

My highlights from the menu were:

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The raw shaved brussels sprouts salad, with vermont shepherd cheese and marcona almonds (I’ve always loved brussels sprouts, and these were divine!!). Also, the charred octopus with smoked paprika creme fraiche and guajillo vinaigrette, and the maitake mushrooms with goat cheese, fresno pepper vinaigrette.

Next time you are in the City, you must check it out!

3.02.15 | TARA GUÉRARD
Entertaining, Food and Drink, Interior Design, New York, Shopping, Travel | 1 Comment