{STYLED SHOOT} SIMPLY BRIDAL: Ethereal Woodland Bridal Editorial Featuring Lindee Daniel Gowns

We absolutely love Lindee Daniel. Not only is she the sweetest ever, but her dresses are fantastic. These dresses are made with vegan fabrics using exquisite and exclusive wild and peace (cruelty-free) silks, organic cottons and other natural fabrics and dyed from natural color of the fiber dyes or other natural dyeing processes. These handmade gowns are so unique and different from any other bridal designer we have ever seen and we just love them. Especially that red gown. When Lindee agreed to do a POP-Up Shop with us we knew we had to do a bridal editorial featuring her gowns so we contacted Mackensey Alexander about photographing these magical and ethereal gowns. Marie Bramlett of Wicked Lulu did hair + makeup for our gorgeous models and we were lucky to have Custard Boutique lend us some funky and awesome jewelry and accessories to compliment these incredible gowns. We hope to someday soon have Lindee Daniel's gowns back in our shop!!! Thank you Lindee!! 

{Photo Credits} Photography: Mackensey Alexander // Gowns: Lindee Daniel // Necklaces: Custard Boutique // Hair + Makeup: Marie Bramlett of Wicked Lulu // Pale Blue + Navy Blue Sash: Faith Thornburg // Bling Sash: Elaya Vaughn // Red + Blue Belt: Custard Boutique

SIMPLY INSPIRATION: Sunset In A Field + {Celia Grace Pop Up Shop}

We are loving the Celia Grace gowns that have arrived for her POP-Up Shop!! These dresses are so soft, airy and light and so so perfect for a summer weather! We will only have these gowns through Saturday March 29th, so if you are interested in checking out this eco-friendly bridal gown collection call us at (912)200-4794 or e-mail at ivoryandbeau@gmail.com!!

{Photo Credits} Celia Grace sunset shoot via Pinterest, Photography by Joshua Sugiyama // Stationary and cupcakes via Wedding Chicks, Photography by Whitney Darling, Stationary by Table Top, Cupcakes from a local bakery // Couple in a field via Brides, Photography by Kate Headley // Flowers and sunset scene via Style Me Pretty, Photography by Three Nails, Flowers by April Flowers 

SIMPLY INSPIRATION: Pacific Northwest + {Celia Grace Pop Up Shop}

While I'm more of an East-coast girl (This is Adrienna by the way, I know Nicole is a Western girl at heart!) I really love the feel of the Pacific North West. The mountains, the trees, the lakes; It's all so different then where I come from (Ohio). Seeing these Celia Grace gowns really inspires me to want to get married on a huge lake, with greenery all around. With a succulent bouquet of course!

{Photo Credits} Celia Grace gown via Fab You Bliss, Photography by Loveridge // Mountainside kiss via Wedding Party, Photography by Ryan Flynn // Stationary via Intimate Weddings, Photography by Scott Clark Photo, Calligraphy by Love Jenna // Bouquet via Grey Likes Weddings, Photography by Laura Nelson, Flowers by Flower Thyme // Centerpiece via Once Wed, Photography by Landon Jacob, Flowers by Branches

POP UP SHOP: Celia Grace

Sustainable gowns are such an important part of Ivory and Beau, and when we found Celia Grace, we knew we had to bring their dresses to Savannah. Her gowns will be here one week only, so make sure to book your appointment today in order to see them! March has been so busy around here, and without an appointment we can't guarantee you will be able to try anything on.

The Designer:  Celia Grace was founded by Marcie Muehlke when she couldn't find a gown that matched her values of human rights. Head designer Alix Kivlin shares these same values, and she has traveled the world meeting with sustainable and craft producers.

The Collection: The goal of the Celia Grace collection is to provide brides with wedding gowns that match their values of human rights, environment sustainability, and empowering women. Their gowns are made by women’s cooperatives, and only use handmade, eco silks. Most of their fabrics are produced on traditional wooden looms, so their fabrics are unique to them.

Price Range: $1200-$4000

Pop Up Shop Dates: March 18th - 29th

{Photo Credits} Gowns against gold wall via Wedding Chicks, Photography by Suzanne Larocque // Ocean side shoot via Fab You Bliss, Photography by Loveridge // Sunset shoot via Pinterest, Photography by Joshua Sugiyama

SIMPLY INSPIRATION: Greenhouse Wedding + {Lindee Daniels Pop Up Shop}

Here at Ivory and Beau, we are constantly adding more shows for you! Our next one is the amazing, talented, and oh so kind, Lindee Daniel! If you're wearing an eco-friendly + hand dyed gown, the perfect place to get married would be a greenhouse! Such a beautiful setting, with nature all around you, and perfect lighting for pictures. After looking at all these pictures, I might just have to get married in one (or have my engagement pictures in one!!)

The Lindee Daniel Pop Up Shop starts tomorrow, Thursday March 6th and goes until Tuesday March 11th! We will be open Sunday the 9th by appointment only! Make your appointment today, they are booking up fast! Once they are gone, you won't be able to order them again, so make sure to stop in!!

{Photo Credits} Gown and Table Flowers via Brides, Gown by Lindee Daniel, Photography by Veronica Varos, Event + Floral Design by MT Lebanon Floral // Greenhouse Dinner via Intimate Weddings, Photography by Ash Imagery // Hanging Ceremony Backdrop via Wedding Chicks, Photography by Mirelle Carmichael, Planner Allumer Events // Bouquet via Wedding Chicks, Photography by Wild Whimsy Design

Eco-chic Weddings

In case, you missed this before, I'm sharing it again because there are so many great ideas, I don't want it to get lost in the shuffle of my blog! I recently finished reading "Eco-chic Weddings" by Emily Elizabeth Anderson and have LOTS of great information to tell you about. As you know my passion is sharing eco-friendly ideas that you can consider for your wedding, it doesn't have to be everything, even a few green efforts can make a big difference. This will be a pretty lengthy post, so stick with me, have a cup of coffee, get a piece of paper to take notes, or get ready to click on links and bookmark them! Most of this information is directly from Emily's book and some I have added in.

Facts To Think About:

• According to Conde Nast Bridal Group- American Wedding Study 2006 the average American wedding is now $27,825 in 1990 it was $15,208
• Prioritize!! What is the most important part of your wedding that you are willing to spend money on and what could be edited out?
• Borrow -  Emily wrote in her book that she borrowed her friends pearl bracelet which was special since her friend couldn't be at the wedding. Maybe borrow someone’s veil too.
• Think about one-time-use items like your wedding shoes that you will only wear once, do you really want to spend that much on them?
• According to the Bridal Consultants of America, October is now the most popular month of the year to get married.
• Ask and find out if your venue/caterer compost leftover food? Could they donate to a compost community garden?
• Reduce: Send your wedding invitations earlier than planned so that you don’t have to send out save-the-dates, or it’s too late to send out save-the-dates so you just send invites
• Self-adhesive stamps come with non-recyclable plastic sheet backing so if possible get the moisten and stick stamps
• Recycle your ink cartridges, more than 300 million ink cartridges end up in landfills every year. You can take them to Staples and get a discount!
• Average money spent on honeymoon is $3.700
• This is a BIG FACT I DID NOT KNOW!! 10% of honeymooners go on a cruise, but did you know that one of the largest waterway polluters is the cruise ship industry! Discharge into the ocean by cruise ships is not covered under the Clean Water Act. I have actually never been on a cruise but it's such a huge industry for tourism.
• Consider going to a “green” location and doing “green” activities and rent from Enterprise Rent-A-Car since they have the Toyota Prius

{Real Wedding} Devon & Rob

Devon and Rob's wedding was such an elegant affair to remember!! Devon contacted me back in January with just about 3 months to plan her intimate destination wedding in Savannah, and we were able to get it done thru many phone calls and emails. Many of her personal details were purchased from small bushiness and thru Etsy.com. Her color scheme was chocolate, champagne and magnolias - didn't everything came together well? Her event was very family focused with a strong importance of including the children who attended. All the kids who came received a FUN bag of toys, coloring books, stickers, glow sticks, and more!! Many wonderful vendors helped make this event gorgeous and here are those who contributed:

Ceremony/Reception Location: Elizabeth on 37th Street

Wedding Planner: Simply Savannah Events 

Photographer: Memories N More
Cake: Two Cakes
Hair & Makeup: Joli A Brides
Ceremony Music: Chris Dooley Violist & Pianist
Rentals: In Any Event
Florist: Etsy vendor fabric flowers 

Hair Accessories

Centerpieces

Eco-friendly details: supporting etsy and small business owners, ceremony & reception in the same location, organic food menu, no flowers used, and family carpooled to Savannah. 

{Real Wedding} Jenny & Robin

Jenny & Robin's wedding was very sentimental for many reasons, they were one of the 1st clients that I signed, I helped them and Alexis for their engagement pictures, and they had one of the most personalized sentimental wedding ceremony that brought tears to many there. These first images are a sampling of their engagement pictures by Alexis Sweet. I have become good friends with Alexis as she is the one who I worked with for the boho beach styled shoot. For their engagement session we walked through downtown with their two adorable corgis and I was the "dog handler extraordinaire". Their doggies are very important to them and had to be part of their special day. Aren't they adorable!!?

Jenny & Robin's wedding was very intimate with around 20 friends and family who traveled from Florida and all over, even London, England! Alexis captured the first look in Forsyth Park and luckily the Fragrant Garden was open for them, which you can see in the first 3 pictures below. Their ceremony was held at Wormsloe Plantation around sunset, then the guest departed for dinner at Moon River Brewery. Here are the vendors who helped make this wedding happen:

Ceremony location: Wormsloe Plantation

Reception location: Moon River Brewery

Wedding Planner, Florist, and Stylist: Simply Savannah Events

Photographer: Alexis Sweet Photography

Officiant: Savannah Dan

Cake & Cake Pops: Addy B

Makeup: Beyond Beautiful by Heather

Rentals: In Any Event 

Eco-friendly details: supporting etsy and small business owners, favors for guests from local stores, incorporated family heirlooms and vintage items, non-diamond engagement ring, flowers bought directly from wholesaler, reused glass containers for flowers, stayed at a dog friendly vacation rental, and "green" wedding photographer.

The Details!

Many of the details for this wedding were bought from etsy vendors or items that Jenny & Robin already had or my vintage chic collection. They had a rustic honey, "Love is Sweet" theme which included their banner, honey sticks, jars of honey, bee necklace, bee stamped burlap bags, etc. Nicole, my assistant, and I had a great time setting up their 2 tables with all these fun decor items. Plus I did all the mason jar flower arrangements, the bridal bouquet, and groom's boutonniere. Jenny and I had been working together to figure out the best color combination and which flowers she wanted to include. Don't you just love her choices!? After their ceremony they brought the mason jar flowers to Moon River, cut their cake, and ate dinner. Look closely at their wedding cake toppers, it's personalized characters of Jenny, Robin, and their 2 doggies! When I've been working for so long with couples and the wedding day finally approaches, and then they're happily married, I get a huge satisfaction of knowing we helped make their day beautiful, but then I get sad that it's over since I'll miss them. 

Best wishes to a happy marriage, Jenny & Robin and keep in touch <3