Savvy Entertaining

Tuesday, December 29, 2009

Savvy Brunch!


Photos by Tara Wilson Events


Photos by Tara Wilson Events

Savvy Theme: High Heeled Brunch for Ladies Who Lunch

Savvy Touches: A hand delivered zebra shoe with fresh floral blooming from the toe and a custom invitation set the tone for the ladies brunch.

Savvy Tip: Party favors include OPI nail polish, Kiehl's products for feet and a Low Country Luxe candle.

Savvy Work:
Complete event design

Thursday, December 24, 2009

Savvy Birthday!


Photos by Walker Wilson


Photos by Walker Wilson

Savvy Theme: Pretty In Pink!

Savvy Touches: Hot pink boas made the room pop

Savvy Tips: Up lighting and pin spots made the cneterpieces glow.

Savvy Work: Event design and management.

Savvy Ranch Party!


Photos by John B. Sutton, Jr.


Photos by John B. Sutton, Jr.


Photos by John B. Sutton, Jr.

Savvy Theme: Fabulous Fall!

Savvy Touches: To kick off the evening, guests were treated to a hayride prior to cocktails and dinner.

Savvy Tip: Collect quotes and place them at each place setting to help start conversation.

Savvy Work: Complete event design.

Savvy Luncheon!


Photos by Adrien Maroney

Savvy Theme: Southern Ladies Who Lunch: Honoring cookbook author Virginia Willis

Savvy Touches: Guests were treated to Virginia's biscuit recipe along with a bag of White Lilly Flour (her must-have ingredient), a cup towel and a biscuit cutter.

Savvy Tip: Mix and match your china, linens and flatware when entertaining a large crowd.

Savvy Work: Event design and management

Tuesday, August 11, 2009

Savvy Award!

Tara Wilson Events is proud to have received the 2009 ESPRIT Award for Best Wedding: Budget $75,000 to $200,000. The video below is of the announcement of the winner and my acceptance speach. Thanks to my fellow nominee, Leanne Sutton of Orange Spot, Pink Nose, for videoing this exciting moment in my career!

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Click here to view more images from the award winning wedding, Old Hollywood Glamour.

Thursday, July 16, 2009

Savvy Gala!


Photos by Chuck Greeson



Photos by Chuck Greeson

Savvy Theme: Sense-Sational: Wow Your Senses!
Savvy Touches: Guests ate their first course blindfolded to enhance their senses
Savvy Tip: Lighting can change the look of any room. This event was lit up red and progressed to multicolors over the course of the evening.
Savvy Work: Event design and management

Savvy Launch!


Photos by Fred Egan


Photos by Fred Egan

Savvy Theme: A Full-Circle View: 360West Magazine launch party
Savvy Touches: A red carpet entry and signature cocktails enhance the swanky vibe
Savvy Tip: It's all about the mix...from the cocktails to the people...so always shake things up!
Savvy Work: Event design and management