Hi y’all! Erin here wishing you a very happy Monday. Right now is one of my favorite times of year in Charleston…restaurant week! It’s no secret that we Soirettes love a good meal. I had a fab supper last night at Cypress and Tara loved her experience at Charleston Grill on Friday! Feeling inspired by all things cuisine, I thought I would share some fun foodie picks with you from some of our past weddings.

Being in the South, heavy hors d’oeuvres are a staple at any wedding! We love to dress our up with lovely tray liners and fun picks!

Wow this week has flown by…and the first half of January has too for that matter! I’ve been waiting until the first of the year to share with you the exciting news that Tara was asked to be a guest speaker at The Charleston Bridal Show!

This year many of Charleston’s preferred wedding vendors will be gathering at the Charleston Marriott on January 22 from noon – 5 pm. For just $10 brides-to-be can gather information and meet potential vendors in areas such as photography, venues, caterers, ceremony musicians, bands and so many more!

The end of the day is capped off with a fashion show of the latest bridal trends. During the show Tara will be presenting a “Do’s and Don’ts” for brides that you definitely don’t want to miss! Afterwards she will be signing discounted copies of her new book, “Weddings by Tara Guerard.”

If you or someone you know is newly engaged you should mark your calendar now for this day! For more information and to purchase tickets in advance be sure to check out their website. We will see y’all there!!

Happy Monday Y’all! This week starts one of our absolute favorite weeks of the year….Charleston Restaurant Week!

Once a year, Charleston’s tastiest come up with delicious prix fixe menus with several options for an appetizer, entree and dessert. Best of all, you can get 3 courses for $40 or LESS!! CRW starts this Thursday and goes until the 22nd. Restaurant prices range from $20-$40 per person depending on the restaurant. Restaurants are not limited to the peninsula either, you can find participating restaurants in West Ashley, Mt. Pleasant, James Island, Daniel Island and Summerville. We know everyone is tightening their purse strings after the holiday spending so what a great excuse to dine out and not break the bank?! Our suggestion- make reservations early! Most of the restaurants will fill up fast. If you want a complete list of all participating restaurants be sure to check out their website for more info! And be sure to report back to the Bon Bon Blog for your favorite spots…we want feedback!