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Jan 07, 2019

photo by Christian Oth/Christian Oth Studios

2018 was a big year in weddings for us… Even though we only do a handful per year, we found ourselves in some familiar and different locations.  Working with some of our tried and true and new vendors, and working hard to come up with fresh and custom details for all of our clients. I’d say we had a pretty fantastic year. So, here is a look back as we recap some of our favorite ceremonies from last year.  Above, we were in Palm Beach, Florida for a stunner of a wedding at the Breakers.  But, the ceremony was at the groom’s family church locally, which I loved because it seems unexpected for Palm Beach- love the pale blue exterior, perfect for a wedding’s something blue.

photos by Liz Banfield 

Our last wedding of the year found us in our own backyard of Charleston, at historic Grace Episcopal Church. Lots of gothic and historic architectural details make for some pretty photo backdrops. photo by Lauren Bailey Photo

A new venue for us this year was the gorgeous Barnsley Gardens resort outside of Atlanta, GA. The sweeping grounds had many different pretty spots for a ceremony, so one surrounded by greenery and old oak trees was where we landed. An airy sailcloth tent was perfect acting as a large “sunbrella” for guests, but a light unexpected shower rolled thru also.

photos by Corbin Gurkin

Again, back in Charleston, at one of our all time favorite spots, the Huguenot Church, an intimate ceremony was adorned with very natural and delicate pieces. The lighting in this church is always so romantic.

photos by Tec Petaja

This was a fun wedding for us in Kansas City, Missouri.  One, because we had done a wedding previously for the bride’s brother and loved getting to work with the family again. Two, because the venue was so different than what we do here, and we were working with so many new people. The church, however, did feel sweet and familiar since it was full of so many historic notes.

photos by Tec Petaja

I would say for Charleston, this venue (Runnymede Plantation) is my most favorite for designing weddings.  It’s a blank slate with a gorgeous natural backdrop.  It can host a large amount of people, and it’s easy getting in and out… For this ceremony, we chose a shaded area under historic old Oak Trees overlooking the river banks, and created an aisle by laying down a seagrass runner and draping an airy ceiling in fabric.

Here’s to another year of amazing moments in 2019!

1.07.19   |   TARA GUÉRARD
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Aug 20, 2018

photo by Corbin Gurkin 

We have shared several of our favorite outdoor ceremony set ups with you, but realized how pretty that many of the churches we have been lucky enough to work with are so lovely too.  Yes, we don’t always have as much freedom to add design elements as we would outside, but sometimes the buildings themselves have pretty elements that can be recreated. Just like the wood elements in this chapel on Sea Island, GA. The antique hardwood floors and ceiling beams added just enough rustic to this formal affair.

photos by Corbin Gurkin

 I have a certain affinity for this church, since it’s the church in Charleston that my family attends, St. Philip’s. This is a centuries old church has grand details like marble floors, a stained glass picture window, and wooden balcony box seating. The wrought iron gates outside are just asking for gorgeous greenery and blooms.

photo by Corbin Gurkin 

One of my other very favorites in Charleston is the French Huguenot Church. It’s an intimate space, so guests will get to really be a part of the ceremony, and the architecture is stunning. They do allow weddings of visitors and non members, making it ulitmately appealing for many of our destination clients.

photo by Liz Banfield

The inside of this Catholic church makes you think you could be in Florence, Italy- spectacular!

photo by Liz Banfield

This church in San Antonio, Texas featured a grand gothic stone front, making it lovely for portraits of the bride and groom.

photos by Perry Vaile

The chapel at Palmetto Bluff is everything..Truly special and serene.  We love to add gracious touches to the front entrance, and of course soften the inside.

photo by Liz Banfield

This church in the Hamptons, had that true New England feel with the shingled exterior and woody gardens. The interior boasted super details like a domed penny tiled ceiling windows, gorgeous stained glass, and vintage lighting.

 

8.20.18   |   TARA GUÉRARD
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photo by Corbin Gurkin 

With all of this crazy winter wedding so far, we needed a little warm fuzzy for our Monday morning. We’re sharing a roundup of our favorite ceremony set ups from the past couple of wedding seasons. Like this ceremony under the Oaks at Fenwick Plantation outside of Charleston, SC.

photos by Corbin Gurkin 

Another of our favorites is from this ceremony overlooking the Harbor in Newport, RI. The bride and groom married under a floral arch after walking down a wooden boardwalk over the pool. Guests walked across the grand lawn before arriving at the spectacular site.

photo by Corbin Gurkin 

This wedding took place in a historic chapel in Sea Island, GA. The antique wooden beams and floors needed little decor, so simple brightly colored floral pieces speckled the alter.

photos by Corbin Gurkin 

We transformed this hotel ballroom into a glittering golden winter wonderland fit for a queen. Handmade golden orchid trees lined the aisle and walkway, and a confetti cannon even went off as a surprise to the couple after their first kiss.

photo by Melanie Mauer

An antique barn on the couple’s property set the backdrop for the ceremony. A large greenery wreath was hung to provide a lovely focal point.

photo by Corbin Gurkin 

A floral archway mimicked the architectural window, while a handmade greenery covered cross was hung to create a true “altar”. A white carpeted aisle runner strategically laid a lovely walkway for a bride.

photo by Corbin Gurkin 

For another wedding at Fenwick Plantation, a carpeted walkway over the reflecting pond met a lush archway at the end of the aisle. The property’s palm trees made for perfectly natural pew markers.

1.22.18   |   TARA GUÉRARD
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