Such an honor to be named Top 10 Wedding Influencer for 2013 for The Knot Magazine! Pick up this latest issue for all things eye-candy and weddings.


Such an honor to be named Top 10 Wedding Influencer for 2013 for The Knot Magazine! Pick up this latest issue for all things eye-candy and weddings.


We are thrilled to be featured in the latest issue of Town & Country Weddings for the wedding of Schuyler Fisk and Chapman Bullock. What a lovely and wildly talented couple! We encourage you to pick up a copy … it is a gorgeous issue.




Eyelet, lace’s pretty sister, has been steadily making a comeback on runways, in gowns, and in tabletop decor. Eyelet details bring such a dainty, ladylike quality to any wedding. We love it in pure white or in spring’s colors of the moment: pastels.





Wedding gown photo by Buffy Dekmar, Placesetting by Easton Events photo by Jen Fariello, Square eyelet shift, Back detail top, Wedding cake, His & Hers Chair Banners by BHLDN, Free People overalls, Eyelet dress detail, Bridal bouquet ribbon photo by Liz Banfield, Escort card board photo by Liz Banfield

I was thrilled to be asked by The Local Palate to be a contributor for the April Issue. Not only do I love this publication, but I am a bit enchanted with the topic at hand – how to host a spring brunch. I love gathering my nearest and dearest for lingering afternoons full of laughter and stories. I find the trick to a successful brunch is setting a lovely and cozy table paired with a heart warming menu and a festive spring cocktail.
We especially enjoyed developing this story at our boutique hotel in Charleston, S.C., Zero George. I recommend picking up a copy of the magazine as it is full of fresh southern food trends and “in the know” regional recommendations.
More of the story and some of my entertaining tips are shared below… Cheers to the first official day of Spring!



Many thanks to:
Marni Rothschild Pictures
Vieuxtemps for the beautiful tabletop elements
Stems for the stunning florals
Charleston Crepe Company for our delightful dessert
Elizabeth Porcher Jones for the placecards
Festive Fare & Williams-Sonoma

Sometimes it’s best to return to what is simple, what is pure. And elegant white blooms can do no wrong in our opinion. With an all-white bouquet or table arrangement, it’s the perfect opportunity to showcase various textures and greenery. Whether you’re adding in lots of color elsewhere or keeping your palette all ivory, white florals are just gorgeous.



Bridal bouquet with bride in lace via Once Wed photo by Jose Villa, Loose bunch of stems, Centerpiece photo by Jose Villa, Farm Table Arrangement photo by Jose Villa, Bouquet with loose greens photo by Leah Kua, Ceramic centerpiece of white florals, Table arrangement photo by Jose Villa

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, we’ve got hearts on the brain. Subtle heart shapes incorporated into decor, accessories, and desserts can add a romantic touch to any bridal shower, wedding day, or celebratory brunch.




Clutch, Garland by BHLDN, Ceremony photo by One Love Photo, Envelope photo by Elizabeth Lloyd Photography, Ban.do heart clip, Cake photo by Jose Villa, Truffle plates, Ivy, Something blue photo by Hazelnut Photography

The ceremony is the most meaningful part of a wedding day, and we love ceremonies that exhibit as much thought and care in their decor as went into the rest of the day. Arches dripping in florals, dramatic displays of candlelight, unique wood signage, or draped linen against a gorgeous landscape are all perfect backdrops in front of which to say your “I do’s.”





Ceremony by Easton Events at Pippin Hill Farm photo by Holland Photo Arts, Mountain ceremony photo by Eric Daigle, Branches ceremony arch by Arielle Doneson, Beach ceremony photo by Amanda Wilcher, Foraged ceremony arch by Once Wed photo by Green Apple Photography, Ribbon ceremony arch, Hand-painted wood ceremony backdrop, Easter lily backdrop, Candlelit ceremony

Candlelight might be the single most romantic detail of a wedding or special event. Incorporating traditional white pillar or votive candles into your tablescape is a classic way to set the mood; however, we are more and more drawn to dramatic displays of soft, flickering light. We’re loving hundreds (even thousands!) of candles burning atop tables and hanging from tree branches, tall pillars lighting ceremonies, and unique candle holders like mercury glass, mineral coasters, and glass terrariums.





Candlelight and Mirror Table by Easton Events & photo by Patricia Lyons, Reception candles photo by Eric Kelley & styled by Joy Thigpen, Bowl of candles, Dock dinner, Bathtub photos by Elizabeth Messina, Hanging Lanterns by Easton Events & photo by Eric Kelley, Glass bulb photo by Gabe Aceves, Hanging candles