Down to Dixie
You know my blood runs big orange, so it’s no surprise that I relish the little site visit/walkthrough we have this weekend at The Inn at Blackberry Farm in the great state of Tennessee, home to the very definition of refined rustic. We cannot wait to see one of our favorite families out of Atlanta. . . to reminisce about the first daughter’s wedding and make plans for the next.
It promises to be a little snowy, which may put a damper on the general frolicking, fly-fishing, and lamb-petting we had planned. Instead, we’ll have to tuck into the five star artisanal farm-to-fork experience and debate the finer points of the French oak aging process. (Sniffle)
No but for real: what a treasure to work with clients whose attitudes and outlooks on the world inspire us to greater heights, and to visit with them by a roaring fire during the winter doldrums. We promise a few “real” pics upon our return.
In the meantime, sigh over these with us:
The epitome of a picket fence, no?
Looks like my house. (Ahem).
The Barn, where the wedding dinner will be held . . .
Slow food = good food . . .
Monique Madness
Hear ye, hear ye- Monique’s designs will descend upon Chucktown in a “Best of” Bridal Collection on January 28, 29 + 30 at our neighborhood boutique, Maddison Row.
Call the girls at MR to see a special assortment of the reknowned designer’s favorite gowns from the newest collection that hit the runway in October to gowns from the previous two collections. Trunk show is by appointment only. Brides will receive 10% off on any gown order. Call 843-720-7979 to schedule an appointment soon.
The Pipe Cleaner Lady
We have to share one of our latest obsessions : Wendy Baner, jeweler to the stars. This Bohemian beach queen hails from Long Island Sound, but travels wherever spreading fun.
Baner recently entertained our industry’s insiders at the Martha Stewart Weddings’ 15th Anniversary Party at the Plaza, and we’re quite sure folks were enamored with her. Known in inner circles simply as “The Pipe Cleaner Lady”, Wendy is the guru of taking fuzz to fantastic in 5 seconds flat. We can’t wait to have her at one of our client’s bridesmaids’ luncheons this summer.
Check it out:
I want a huge flower ring like Donna Karan’s just to wear around town. Silly? Maybe. Fun? Definitely.
