07/26/2023
Feelin’ festive for Christmas in July!🎄🎀❤️
We have two(!) holiday weddings coming up this December and are so excited for all the merry magic to unfold! ✨
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07/21/2023
When Barbie is quite literally on brand. 💅🏼
Happy Barbie (and Ken! 😉) day! 💘
07/13/2023
Still so delighted with this ceremony design. 🌸
Beyond the spectacular florals, the front rows were arranged as runway style seating for immediate family and ribbons in the tree at the back of the ceremony lawn made it that much more enchanting. The guests’ reactions were everything as their shuttles turned the corner and this sight came into view. ✨
07/13/2023
Saw *the* reel and knew the bridesmaid purse look was perfect for this garden ceremony back in April! Of course we had to jazz it up a bit, so we sourced a version with pearl handles. 🤍 (Note, it was a week out and the scramble to make this happen was real. The purses arrived the day before the wedding. 😅)
We don’t always love the constant exposure our couples have at their fingertips to the newest trends that will make their viral rounds, but when it makes sense within the authentic vibe we’ve developed and isn’t forced just for the sake of doing something “different” we are all for having some fun! These were a big hit and an accessory the ladies can actually use again!
07/06/2023
Tortoise and the flair 🐢✨
Which elements do we prioritize to curate the most exquisite tablescapes?
Full placesettings that incorporate textures and coordinating patterns, layered onto high quality linens. To elevate things a step further, we love to use fine China, such as the Herend and Ginori 1735 pictured in this vibrant summer design.
Round it out with chairs that add interest and striking florals and we are smitten!
07/04/2023
We love a firework finale (especially when it’s a surprise!) 🎇 Wishing everyone a cheerful and safe 4th of July! 🇺🇸
06/29/2023
Some of the most meaningful points of your wedding day are the unplanned and unscripted, when joy genuinely radiates from the excitement and love abound - those in-between moments that happen organically. Cherish every second.
06/22/2023
When told there would be a sword cutting (per Lebanese tradition) we knew we had to come up with a grand cake for Bianca and Chris! From the vintage piping swags and timeless floral motifs to the spectacular structure designed around it, we gave this cake the full moment it deserved and created a statement vignette for their ballroom reception.
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06/16/2023
We are immensely thankful for all the love and support over the past week since our launch! Every comment, share, and kind message meant so very much. 🤍
I have to express my gratitude for these incredible ladies as well - from exceptionally leading their own weddings to stepping up as the best supporting staff on other events, the success of A Southern Soirée would not be possible without all of their talent, tireless hard work, and enthusiasm. I am truly so proud of them and honored to be a part of this dream team! Gina, Jillian, Lacey, and Alyssa…here’s to YOU! ✨
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06/07/2023
The new Southern Soirée Experience
See you tomorrow for launch day ✨
06/02/2023
That Friday feeling ☀️🍹
Love this cheerful capture of Beck during a first look of her cocktail hour space. We knew how excited she was about the terrace design and made sure to build in time for her revel in it. It’s often that couples do not attend the cocktail hour so we like to take them out for a reveal ahead of their ceremony and give them a few moments to enjoy the setting in all its glory! ✨
06/01/2023
Pick Your Seat 🌸✨
I knew we had to incorporate this bride’s love for crochet into the seating chart. Shannon crocheted 100 flowers and guests opened the cards attached to find their table number and a note inspired by the actual labels sewn into blankets, sweaters, and other special pieces she is known to make for her loved ones.
Our favorite part - Shannon entered the reception to find that many of the guests had turned them into boutonnières. 🥹
05/24/2023
Seating chart *goals* (see what we did there? ⚽️)
Bianca and Chris initially bonded over a shared love for soccer so it was only fitting to be the inspiration behind their seating chart design. Custom acrylic jerseys directed guests to their tables and doubled as mementos for guests to take home. On display was Bianca’s National Championship ball from their title win during her time on the legendary UNC’s Women’s Soccer team. 🏆 But we didn’t stop there! To honor Chris’ roots, the Lebanese cedar tree was incorporated into a custom argyle pattern, the argyle accents being yet another nod to the Tar Heels. ( ) 🇱🇧🐏
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05/18/2023
🔲◾️cohesive details◾️🔲
That’s it. That’s the caption. ✨
05/16/2023
Bon Appétit! Love that incorporated a placesetting into flat lay details for our foodie bride . 🍽️🍑
05/09/2023
Floral boxes lined the aisle that led to a ceremony arbor anchored by locally grown limelight hydrangeas for Brittany and Ben’s late summer nuptials. Hydrangea accents were incorporated into their signage and paper goods to continue the woodsy and organic elegance of the overall design. 🤍🌿
05/03/2023
The cutout back of these bridesmaids dresses was the perfect dainty touch to elevate a traditional look. An all peony bouquet for Sydney and lush hydrangea bouquets for her girls made for a quintessential timeless and elegant Southern spring wedding. 🤍👰🏼♀️
05/01/2023
Dearest Reader,
The last few days have certainly been a delight for this author as the season is indeed in full swing. The Ton is abuzz over our latest incomparable soirée, featuring the most lovely palette of spring colours, perfectly curated florals of many spectacular varieties, and no shortage of opulent flourishes at every turn.
One can not think of anything more exhilarating than a celebration of love, and the illustrious nuptials of the now Clavettes will undoubtedly be held in high regard for many seasons to come.
Be assured that this author will soon be revealing more of the extraordinary details from what I dare say is *the* diamond of the season.
Yours truly,
Lady Whistledown
04/20/2023
Cake placement matters as much as the actual cake design - we would argue that it matters even *more*. A confectionery work of art like this one shouldn’t be placed in a dark corner or against a dull, flat wall. If the cake design is one of the couple’s priorities, we like to incorporate it as a statement piece with a well-thought and complementary backdrop, or even in a central location from which it can be admired from all angles!
Campbell and Josh’s cake had a beautiful placement between a suspended floral installation and a luxe lounge complete with a crystal chandelier, giving this beauty the view it deserved. 🤍
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04/03/2023
Where do we even begin to put Alex and Andrew's wedding into words? Talk about a fun and delightful couple! 🤍 From kicking off the weekend with Friday night's welcome party, to the exquisite wedding and epic after party, it was both an honor and pleasure to work with them over the past fifteen months to plan this incredible weekend.
Our goal was to produce a timeless and sophisticated event layered with contemporary elements, creating a refined aesthetic that was both chic and stylish. We focused on an energetic and immersive guest experience that offered a taste of luxury from start to finish, complete with personalized and custom details at every turn that were truly authentic to the couple.
This weekend exceeded every expectation and we are proud to have been a part of it! ✨
03/23/2023
The dedication from our creative partners to entirely transform this country club ballroom into an airy and luminous garden was quite remarkable. This exquisite vision came to life as a result of finely-detailed production timelines and the close collaboration across many vendors.
Bianca and Chris’ wedding won “Best Team Effort at a Wedding” in last week’s Awards Gala and was the epitome of teamwork. Thank you to all the vendors that worked tirelessly to create this magical event! ✨🤍
03/17/2023
We kicked off our spring season with a burst of colorful florals last Saturday for Sarah and Reed! This weekend our team is back at it with two weddings - one locally at Washington Duke Inn and another in the Atlanta area. 🍀🥂
The next two months hold so much excitement and beauty through several full wedding weekend experiences…we’ll see *lots* of color, some 😎 modern vibes, a coastal destination, and 🔥 creative teams bringing it all to life. Buckle up!
02/14/2023
We’re all 😍heart eyes😍 for a pink and red palette and especially any day that honors love! 💕❤️ Happy Valentine’s Day to all, no matter what type of love you may be celebrating! ✨
02/12/2023
“An Evening in the Hills” ✨📸
It was a privilege to plan and design last night’s gala in honor of a very special woman and in support of the important work that does within our community. Thank you to and InterAct for granting us the opportunity to help bring this incredible event to life!
We are overwhelmed with gratitude over the generosity of so many vendor partners that donated an abundance of time and services to help us raise funds for the organization. It was apparent last night just how wonderful our local event industry is…from the contributors to the many vendor friends that purchased tickets and joined us as guests. We are thrilled about the success and excited to watch this event grow in the future!
Thank you again to all our sponsors listed below!
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02/01/2023
For us, pink is *always* in season…💕💖
Happy February! 💘😍
01/31/2023
We have been feeling all the romantic wedding vibes today as we wrap up the final details for our charity gala next weekend at to benefit ! 🤍 It’s going to be an evening of opulence and glam with a Hollywood Regency themed plated dinner experience - a perfect way to spend your Valentine’s weekend! ✨ We are partnering with some of the best local vendors to raise funds for this incredible organization in our community and we would love to see you there! ✨
Join us by grabbing tickets through the link in our bio! Ticket sales end Wednesday.
01/23/2023
Mountain weddings have a uniquely captivating charm and lend themselves to some of our favorite natural backdrops. The breathtaking views from Whitney and Peter’s wedding remind us why we’re always looking forward to our next mountainous destination! ✨⛰️
01/12/2023
Confection perfection! A colorful cake and specialty pastries (that also incorporated the wedding palette) paired for a unique display and presented guests with an assortment of flavor options - something very important for a food influencer’s wedding. 🍰🧁
A backdrop of the couple’s invitation liner print really set the whole presentation off. ✨
We love to give a traditional element a modern twist and we have to say, this one was pretty sweet! 😎
12/26/2022
Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night! ❤️✨🎄
Hoping it has been a magical day for all and that the rest of this holiday season is full of love, light, and many more memories to be made. 🤍
11/15/2022
“When the sun goes down we'll feel alright, when the sun sinks down over the water…” 😎🎶 Talk about dinner with a view from Carolyn and Joe’s reception tent! ✨
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11/10/2022
Tayte and Matthew’s neutral fall wedding of creamy whites, warm taupe, and mixed material accents of acrylic and wood complimented the entire ambiance of so perfectly! 🤍 We aim to design with the venue in mind, as it’s important to lean into the venue’s style rather than selecting elements that compete with it. After many years of weddings here, this was our first time using a white and wooden checkered dance floor and it certainly won’t be the last…this dance floor looked like it was actually made for this ballroom! 😍🍁✨🍂
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11/08/2022
“Notice that autumn is more the season of the soul than of nature.” 🍁🍂
It was a perfect fall day for Lindsay and James to tie the knot at last October. 🤍 The autumnal hues and layered textures set the tone for a sophisticated, yet inviting, celebration. 🍂✨🍁
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10/25/2022
Considering this stunner in September kicked things off, it has been one of our busiest and prettiest fall seasons to date! 🍁✨🍂 From Aspen to the Crystal Coast here in NC, a handful of spectacular weddings at our beloved Umstead, celebrating a former intern’s big day and one of the dreamiest engagement parties for another legacy client, this has truly been such a special season for our team and we CAN NOT WAIT to share the abundance of beauty we’ve been producing over these last four weeks. (And cheers to the three lovely couples we have yet to send down the aisle this fall! 🥂) Our feet may be a little (okay, *very*) tired 😅 but our hearts are overflowing with gratitude and excitement from the fun we’ve been having with some of the most amazing families! 🤍
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09/26/2022
Loved this tablescape for Brittany and Ben’s August wedding! We modernized the farm tables with matte black flatware and clear glass chargers, then rounded out the place setting with soft and subtle floral patterned plates. 🤍 Incredibly lush floral runners stole the show and featured the most perfect hydrangea variety that our late summer dreams are made of. 🌿
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08/30/2022
Sneak peeks are in from our other wedding on Saturday and we are smitten over these chic portraits by ! 😍🤍 Caroline and Ian were a dream to celebrate at .
How lucky are we to be a part of two insanely gorgeous weddings for two amazing couples in one day?! ✨
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08/29/2022
Looking back on these beautiful views from one of Saturday’s weddings is giving us all the happy feels on this Monday morning after a very busy but splendid weekend! 🤍🌿 Have a great week everyone! ☺️
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08/19/2022
We’re savoring these last weekends of summer before busy season gears up but also can’t hold back our excitement of the fun fall schedule right around the corner. 🤍 Especially ready to head back to Atlantic Beach in October…there’s just something about weddings on the Crystal Coast that we can’t get enough of! 🐚
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We could relive this festive day over and over again! 🤶🏼🎅🏾❄️ Sharing Elizabeth and Kendall’s highlight film to give you an even better glimpse into all the merriment that filled this magical holiday wedding. ✨ @hallmarkchannel Christmas movie or wedding film? We’ll let you decide! 😉 Publication: @martha_weddings Planning/Design: @asouthernsoiree Video: @thomasblakefilms Photo: @perryvaile Venue: @merrimonwynne DJ/Lighting: @djrang Ceremony Music: UNC Voices of Praise Officiant: @hardisonperry Cake: @ashleycakesnc Florals: @wateredgardenflorist Rentals: @ce_rental_raleigh @oohevents @partyreflections @bbjlinen @themeworkscreative Lighting: @getlitspecialeventlighting Glam: @winkhairandmakeup Dress: @sarehnouri Veil: @tonifedericiveils Bridesmaid Dresses: @lifeisanaffair @jessicaangelcollection Groom’s Attire: @robertjamisoncollection Groomsmen Attire: @theblacktux Stationery/Details: @ifitspaper @willaheart @calligraphybycarole Santa: @blacksantanc Photobooth: @skyyskreations #marthaweddings #asouthernsoiree #luxurywedding #luxuryweddingplanner #christmaswedding #holidaywedding #southernwedding #winterwonderlancaster
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Seeing this stylish Umstead wedding featured on Carats and Cake and Loverly was a big highlight for our end-of-year! Congratulations to Sarah + Peter on a spectacular union and a beautiful life ahead! What's the most pleasant surprise you've had this year? 🤍🎉
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Lance Nicoll Photography I A Southern Soiree I The Umstead Hotel and Spa I AFR Furniture Rental I Greenhouse Picker Sisters I Curated Events Raleigh I Mira Zwillinger Studio I Magda Butrym I Sweets by Shayda I Morgan Scott Films
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Christmas is a time for expanding hearts, wild imaginations, and reconnecting with the magic of life, itself. This whimsical wedding was a celebration of all of those things and we adored having the opportunity to take part in it. 🪄💖🎄
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If you're wondering what the greatest gift ever could be, the answer, until the end of time, will 𝑎𝑙𝑤𝑎𝑦𝑠 be YOUR LOVE! 🪄💝💞
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Perry Vaile Photography I I A Southern Soiree I Merrimon-Wynne I Curated Events Raleigh I Party Reflections, Inc I ThemeWorks I Featured on Martha Stewart Weddings
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The holidays may be an unexpected time of year for a wedding but when you think about the meaning of this season and what we're truly celebrating on each of these occasions, it couldn't be any clearer— this is a time for honoring the truest love of all and when it comes to your own marriage, what could be more inspiring than that? ✨❤️✨
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Mina von Feilitzsch Photography | A Southern Soiree | The Umstead Hotel and Spa
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Cakes have been a part of wedding tradition since the days of ancient Greek and Roman weddings when, as part of the nuptials, the groom broke bread over the bride's head to represent good luck and fertility. We're thankful this tradition has evolved into the sweeter and (mostly) less-messy enjoyment of delectable confections and we're always delighted when our flowers can adorn the fun! 🍰🌸✨
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Now entering the most magical —and, might we add, romantic!— time of the year! What do your hopes and dreams for this Christmas season include? 🚂🪄🎄❄️
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Perry Vaile Photography I I A Southern Soiree I Merrimon-Wynne I Curated Events Raleigh I Party Reflections, Inc I ThemeWorks I Featured on Martha Stewart Weddings
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Constantly reminiscing about this floral chandelier
Kelsey Nelson Photography
Watered Garden Florist
A Southern Soiree
Kelsey Nelson Photography
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Resharing From: Party Reflections, Inc.
Make your guests feel welcome at your next soiree with this warm and inviting tablescape! 🥰 Colorful place settings and vibrant florals make this look perfect for a spring brunch party or a summer bridal shower! 💐🍽🌸Beautifully put together by featuring our chairs, linen, and chinaware! 💚
Guest Seating: Chameleon Chair Collection
Vendors || Photography: Kate Ignatowski Photography
Rentals: Party Reflections, Inc
Planning: A Southern Soiree
Florals: Watered Garden Florist
Venue: Merrimon-Wynne
Stationery: Will Stewart
Catering:
Cake: Ashley Cakes
Bridal Salon: Gilded Bridal
DJ: All Events DJs of NC
Videography: Thomas Blake Film and Photography
Beauty:
Make your guests feel welcome at your next soiree with this warm and inviting tablescape! 🥰 Colorful place settings and vibrant florals make this look perfect for a spring brunch party or a summer bridal shower! 💐🍽🌸Beautifully put together by featuring our chairs, linen, and chinaware! 💚
Guest Seating: Chameleon Chair Collection
Vendors || Photography: Kate Ignatowski Photography
Rentals: Party Reflections, Inc
Planning: A Southern Soiree
Florals: Watered Garden Florist
Venue: Merrimon-Wynne
Stationery: Will Stewart
Catering:
Cake: Ashley Cakes
Bridal Salon: Gilded Bridal
DJ: All Events DJs of NC
Videography: Thomas Blake Film and Photography
Beauty:
When a bride or groom walks down an aisle we've adorned, we want them to see, feel, and experience nothing but the love and light that awaits them for the rest of their tomorrows. 🤍✨
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Amanda & Grady | Beaufort Hotel | A Southern Soiree
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Amanda & Grady | Beaufort Hotel | A Southern Soiree
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Is there anything more worthy of being celebrated than love, itself? We think not. ✨🪷🥂
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Amanda & Grady | Beaufort Hotel | A Southern Soiree
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Amanda & Grady | Beaufort Hotel | A Southern Soiree
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This sophisticated statement seating display by Meriwether Designs was made all the more elegant with a few artful floral touches! ✨📜🌿
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Cheers to Maggie & Seth! They were married at Prestonwood Country Club in Cary mid-August. Every detail of their day was exquisite, and was packed with fun, emotion and love. Check out a sneak of their day… can’t wait to share their full length film soon 🤍
Maggie Auslander + Seth Frees
vendors: film Bovara Studios / photo Rose Trail Images / venue Prestonwood Country Club / planning A Southern Soiree / florist What's Up Buttercup LLC / hair & makeup WINK Hair + Makeup / rentals Curated Events Raleigh/ band Liquid Pleasure LIVE / ceremony music Reed Stutz Tatiana Hargreaves Adam Hurt / photo booth ZimZoom Photobooth
Maggie Auslander + Seth Frees
vendors: film Bovara Studios / photo Rose Trail Images / venue Prestonwood Country Club / planning A Southern Soiree / florist What's Up Buttercup LLC / hair & makeup WINK Hair + Makeup / rentals Curated Events Raleigh/ band Liquid Pleasure LIVE / ceremony music Reed Stutz Tatiana Hargreaves Adam Hurt / photo booth ZimZoom Photobooth
Why do you think people cry at weddings? Possibly, because opening your heart to someone else is the most sacred thing you can do. Linda and Tunde's ceremony was a profound demonstration of this and we wish them both a lifetime of unending love! ⛲️🕊
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