STYLED SHOOT: Greenhouse, Bamboo Farms + Botany

Here are Ivory and Beau, we love everything nature. Flowers, trees, birds and bees, we love it all! So we knew we wanted to do a botany inspired shoot. Before we even started planning we knew we wanted the amazing Izzy Hudgins to photograph it. Her photography is gorgeous, crisp, and just flat out perfect. So once we got Izzy on board, we started planning! We had always wanted to do a shoot at a greenhouse, and the Coastal Botanical Gardens in Savannah were ideal! Not only did they have a greenhouse, but they had amazing gardens, and even a bamboo farm! To tie in the botany and science theme we created a huge chalkboard ceremony backdrop, filled with math equations (which we also did on the dinner table) For the escort cards, we wanted to do a DIY project (tutorial here!) and made a pallet board display filled with plants. We already had this crazy idea for a hanging test tube chandelier for a bride's wedding, so this was the perfect opportunity to test it out! It was made by Whitney at The Grace Graffiti, who was amazing in helping us put our crazy idea to life! Colonial House of Flowers did the flowers, floral crown and the STUNNING chandelier. When we saw the chandelier, we thought there would just be a few flowers, but noooo, they completely blew us away with what they made!! I mean it was insane how amazing it was.  When looking for a model, Izzy suggested Leslie Miller of Leslie Miller Designs (who beaded the tie and necklace) and she was perfect! (Plus, Adrienna has been following her beadwork on social media for a while, so meeting her in person was awesome!) Her blue hair was fabulous, and hair and makeup by Marie Bramlett made it even more perfect. (I mean ombre blue hair?! Yes please!)

{Vendor Credits} Ceremony Dress: Rebecca Schoneveld top and Love Found True skirt / Reception Dress: Alvina Valenta / All available at Ivory and Beau // Photography by Izzy Hudgins // Event Design, Styling and Stationary by Ivory and Beau // Venue Coastal Botanical Gardens // Flowers by Colonial House of Flowers // Hair and Makeup by Marie Bramlett // Beaded bow tie, necklace by Leslie Miller Design // Test Tube Chandelier built by The Grace Graffiti // Tableware and cake stands from The World Market

SIMPLY INSPIRATION: Garden

Can you believe it's already the 18th of December? It is way too close to Christmas! I can't believe I have made this many inspiration boards in a row. It sure forces me to use my creative brainpower & is getting me excited for all of our 2013 weddings! One thing I am loving lately in general is gardens and flowers. I think now that my love + I are moving into our new house it is getting me so excited that it is ours finally and we have the option to do whatever we want... & having beautiful landscape and a garden is definitely something I want. I would love to have peonies, lavender, and roses galore. I think it is so lovely having fresh floral arrangements on your dining room table. Anyway, this new excitement over flowers leads me to my 18th day of Wedding Inspiration (phewww!) with some garden wedding inspiration! How lovely. :) 

Day 18: Garden

{Photo Credits} 'To Garden' Sign via Style Me Pretty, photography by Caught the Light // Bride via Green Wedding Shoes, photography by Anda Marie // Bouquet via Style Me Pretty, photography by Bee Photographie // Ceremony Arch via Green Wedding Shoes, photography by Anda Marie // Cake via Green Wedding Shoes, photography by Three Nails // Bride & Groom Kissing via Green Wedding Shoes, photography by Troy Grover // Tablescape via Wedding Chicks, photography by Joey Kennedy // Bride & Groom in Garden via Green Wedding Shoes, photography by Trent Bailey // Invitations via 100 Layer Cake, photography by  Paige Reaux

{Savannah Wedding Location} Botanical Garden

Today my mom and I stopped by The Savannah Botanical Garden, I don't know how I haven't been there in the 4 years I've lived here. Such a hidden secret! I plan to take my husband there now so we can enjoy it together and walk around the trails in the back of their property too.

The Savannah Area Council of Garden Clubs,Inc. Botanical Garden in Savannah, Georgia is a 10 acre garden open daylight hours year-round. No admission. The SACGC,Inc. Botanical Garden is maintained through volunteer efforts thanks to the Savannah area garden clubs, Costal Master Gardeners, the Rosarians, the Camellia Society and the Boy Scouts.

The 1839 farmhouse was originally located on what was the Rheinhard farm near the present-day Savannah historic district.It was moved to Helmken St. in 1946. It was purchased in the early 1990's and moved to its present location by the SACGC,Inc. It serves as offices and meeting rooms for the council.

Both the garden and historic Reinhard house are available for weddings, receptions, meetings or other special events. They are limited by space however, to smaller groups.

It is located at 1388 Eisenhower Drive, Savannah, GA 31406
Direction from downtown Savannah take Abercorn St. south to Eisenhower Dr. , turn left and go approx. 3/4 mile. Or from I-95 take 204 north (Abercorn St.) to Eisenhower Dr. (approx. 10 miles) turn right and go approx. 3/4 mile.

Contact me if you would like to have an event at this hidden secret garden!