SIMPLY WED: Sarah + Joe

There is a ton that can be said about Sarah + Joe's wedding. Sarah is one of our best friends, and we met her when she first moved down to Savannah to be with Joe who was stationed at Hunter Army Airfield. Having friends that own a bridal shop is convenient , so she went shopping for her wedding dress with us! She ended up picking a classic trumpet gown by Nicole Miller that was perfect. Simple, clean and classic. After a few alterations, it fit her perfectly. She added a sash and hair comb for the perfect amount of sparkle. 

She completely trusted us in planning, and let us pick most of the details! She wanted purple, so made sure to incorporate purple into her linens and flowers. We have a huge selection of glass and spray painted bottles, so we used those with greenery foraged from around Savannah. Nicole wanted to have something be a surprise, so she wrote out their love story on various frames, and placed it on the head table, spelling out their story of how they met. They wanted their wedding to be focused on fun and family, so we had various tables set up at Brockington Hall, with cocktail tables so people could mingle all night. They had a jam + biscuit bar for cocktail hour, with their signature drink being Moscow Mules. Instead of traditional catering, they had local favorite Zunzi's do a buffet, which was a HUGE hit! Everyone loved the food! Instead of a cake, they had donuts, with army men scattered on them, and a guitar and plane as their cake topper. Sarah is a local musician, so she made her playlist for the night, and had friends sing the ceremony music. The night was filled with so much love and laughter. Her father was the officiant, and made everyone tear up during the ceremony, and especially during their first dance (where he sang to her as they danced!) Their wedding was a dream, and everything was so beautiful, and so perfect for Sarah and Joe. We are so lucky to have been apart of it, and to have such a great group of friends!

{Vendor Credits} Planning, Flowers and Gown by Ivory + Beau // Gown is Dakota by Nicole Miller, Hairpiece by Twigs + Honey, both available at Ivory + Beau // Photography by Alexis Sweet Photography // Venue Brockington Hall // Food from Zunzi's // Biscuits and Donuts from Bakers Pride // Rentals by Amazing Event Rentals // Hair and Makeup by Michelle Royal // Filmography by I Thee Films

SIMPLY INSPIRATION: Blush + Little White Dress Valentines Sale

Are you looking for the perfect reception or rehearsal dinner dress? Well you are in luck! This February is our Little White Dress Valentines Sale! All of our short sample dresses are marked down to $250! That includes Raquel, by Faith Thornburg that retails for $2100. She is a short lace strapless gown, with english netting overlay. So you can wear it long, or wear it without the overlay for a cute short option! Faith's editorial was shot at Brockington Hall, so it was a perfect fit to create an inspiration board based on the soft pinks and regal feel of this gorgeous mansion!

This sale is goes on through February, so if you are looking for a little white dress, set up your appointment! We have been booking up quickly on Saturdays, so make sure to call early!

{Photo Credits} Raquel Dress by Faith Thornburg, $250 on sale at Ivory + Beau // Reception Flowers vElizabeth Anne Designs,  Photography by Connie Lyu // Stationary and Ring via Style Me Pretty, Flowers and Design by Love This Day Events, Photography Sarah Hasstedt // Vintage Couch via Style Me Pretty, Vintage Rentals from Blue Eyed Yonder, Flowers by Lucky and Lovely, Photography by Simply Bloom // Shoes via Style Me Pretty, Shoes by Vera Wang, Photography by Francis Joseph 

SIMPLY PUBLISHED: {Desiree Hartsock} Perfect Winter Touches

You guys. I am so freaking excited to share this. I am going to be real for a minute and tell you that it is no secret that I am a secret Bachelor/Bachelorette aficionado. I love the show so much. And I love following my favorite contestants after they have been on the show so when I saw Desiree Hartsock's blog I just was so excited and wanted to be on the blog big time. And yesterday, that dream became a reality. Our Winter Rustic Styled Shoot at Brockington Hall photographed by Rach Lea Photography featuring a hanging antler installation by us, a fun cake by Lulu's Chocolate Bar, a bouquet from Kiwi Fleur, and really fun balloons from Art POP Balloons. Other treats were provided by Maison de Macarons and chocolates by Cholatat by Adam Turoni. And some vintage rental pieces from Lillian's China. Last but not least, the fur wrap is a handmade piece by our very own co-owner, Adrienna McDermott. Anyway, huge thank you to all the vendors who participated in this shoot and huge thank you to Desiree for featuring our shoot!!!! :) Head on over to her blog to check out the entire feature!

{Vendor Credits} Photography: Rach Lea // Styling + Hanging Installation: Ivory + Beau // Venue: Brockington Hall // Cake: Lulu's Chocolate Bar // Hair + Makeup: Dollface by Jules // Dress: Vera Wang for David's Bridal // Fur Wrap: Adrienna McDermott // Bouquet: Kiwi Fleur // Macarons: Maison de Macarons // Chocolates: Cholatat by Adam Turoni // Balloon: Art POP Balloons // Vintage Cake Stand: Lillian's China

SIMPLY PUBLISHED: {Borrowed & Blue} Boudoir Session with Moment for Life Photography

I kind of seriously love how Candace at Moment for Life Photography used our bridal separates for a sexy boudoir session at Brockington Hall. She paired a lacy Rebecca Schoneveld top with a tulle Love Found True skirt for a sexy look that is so fun. Its perfect timing that this was featured on Borrowed & Blue yesterday since this past weekend we had an adorable bride come in looking for her dress for her wedding on the beach in Puerto Rico and this look is exactly what she wants. She was loving an off the shoulder lacy top from Rebecca Schoneveld with nothing underneath but a sexy bra and then paired it with a slim fitting Rebecca Schoneveld skirt. I just think this look is so fun and so fabulous for the confident and sexy bride. Check out the entire feature here! And thank you Candace for capturing our dresses so sexily!!! 

{Vendor Credits} Photography: Moment for Life // Venue: Brockington Hall // Bridal Gowns: Ti Adora, Rebecca Schoneveld top and a Love Found True skirt all available at Ivory + Beau // Florist: Kato Floral Designs // Hair: J. Ford Creations Makeup Artistry // Makeup: Lorrie Lancaster at Spa Vino on Calhoun

SIMPLY WED: Jessica + Kyle

We love intimate weddings + Jessica and Kyle's was no exception! This was such a funky and unique wedding too. The couple first contacted me and when asked to describe their dream wedding they wrote 2 words: "Wes Anderson." My response? Huh? So I started googling "Wes Anderson" and quickly recognized several of his movies and was beyond excited to be a part of their unique big day. The couple only had about 25 guests and were married at Brockington Hall. Beyond Beautiful by Heather did a fancy vintage inspired chignon for Jessica before the wedding. Their ceremony was pretty awesome... they had guests all tell a part of their story and how they met, fell in love, got engaged as part of the ceremony and their story. After the ceremony the party moved into the ballroom at Brockington Hall where we had set up vintage chairs and tables from Ever Thine. Cape Creations provided guests with a delicious plated meal. After the reception guests enjoyed "Memaw's sugar cookies" brought from home and music played on a vintage record player.

With all that being said... by far the funnest part of this wedding was getting to do the flowers! We got really funky with it and incorporated a lot of weird textures, flowers, plants and greenery with a full on moss table runner. It was super fun and so different from anything else we've ever done, so we hope you enjoy checking out all the pictures taken by us!!! :) Thank you and huge congratulations to Jessica + Kyle!! 

{Vendor Credits} All images taken on Nicole's iPhone // Venue: Brockington Hall // Wedding Planner, Event Designer + Florist: Ivory + Beau // Caterer: Cape Creations // Hair + Makeup: Beyond Beautiful by Heather

{SIMPLY WED} Kate + Zach

When Project Runway contestant + bridal designer of Elaya Vaughn, Kate Pankoke, contacted me interested in Day Of Coordination for her wedding I was seriously thrilled... especially because when she first contacted me the preparation of our business plan was underway. So not only did our first meeting include talk of her wedding to Zach, but I also got to talk to her a little bit about the bridal industry and the possibility that I may be opening a bridal boutique next year with Adrienna. It was so fun getting some inside scoop from Kate and some positive feedback and we even talked bridal market in October, which is where I saw Kate for the second time... this time with Adrienna and instead of talking weddings we were picking out the dresses from Kate we wanted to add to Ivory + Beau. It has been so amazing working with Kate. She is so sweet and down to earth and an amazing supporter of us in this adventure. So we feel really grateful that instead of saying bye and never seeing Kate again after the wedding like so many of our brides, instead we get to now continue our relationship with her. And she's a ginger so it's really super cool. Anyway, now about the wedding...

Kate + Zach's wedding at Brockington Hall was absolutely beautiful... and most of all her dress was incredible. Of course the bridal designer made her own gown (7 days before the wedding) and it was just phenomenal. Shannon Christopher captured every last detail of the wedding. Kate's headpiece was a gorgeous hair vine by Twigs & Honey. The wedding ceremony took place on the front porch where we set up vintage mismatched chairs from Ever Thine Vintage Rental. Now for a little story from the ceremony that Kate + Zach had no idea had happened until Kate visited this past February for our Trunk Show. We lined the bridal party up underneath the porch. The ringbearer was not happy that his mom was in the bridal party and was walking away without him. He of course started crying hysterically and would not move when it was his turn to walk... Well, I went to pick him up so I could walk him over to the stairs and accidentally knocked him right over.......... and of course he starts crying even harder. Picking him up for real the second attempt I was able to get him over to the stairs where, thank goodness, he saw the other bridal party members and finally calmed down. Seriously thank goodness. Anyway moving on, the wedding was catered by Paul Kennedy and the cake was from Tier Luxury Cakes. Other rentals were provided by In Any Event and First City Events provided entertainment for the night. Another super cute detail was the tea favors, a DIY by the couple, from The Spice and Tea Exchange in vintage tea jars from Merchanstyle.

All in all this wedding was awesome. And Kate and Zach are awesome, seriously the sweetest ever!! Huge congratulations to the happy couple + thank you so much for choosing us to help out with your big day!! We look forward to having you both back in Savannah soon!!!!

{Photo Credits} Feature via Style Me Pretty // Photography: Shannon Christopher // Day of Planner: Ivory and Beau // Second Shooter: Alison Epps // Gown, Veil + Garter handmade by Kate of Elaya Vaughn, available at Ivory and Beau // Hairpiece: Twigs & Honey, available at Ivory and Beau // Venue: Brockington Hall // Flowers: Sam's Club // Cake: Tier Luxury Cakes // Catering: Paul Kennedy // DJ: First City Events // Table Rentals: In Any Event // Vintage Chair Rentals: Ever Thine Vintage Rentals // Vintage Tea Jars: Merchanstyle, Tea: The Spice and Tea Exchange