SIMPLY WED: Amanda + AJ

This wedding holds a very dear + special place in my heart because Amanda + AJ were the first ever clients to book me after I purchased the business from Layla Mayville... I can still remember talking to them on the phone and them telling me they were going to hire me and I ran around in circles jumping up and down crying I was so overwhelmed and excited! AND I even had the pleasure of doing their wedding flowers!! I don't know if they ever knew that but to me it was a very special moment. Anyway, enough about me! Amanda and AJ are that couple that you just look at and you can tell how absolutely ridiculously in love they are. They are so sweet and so loving and were an absolute joy to work with! They both are friendly, goofy, funny, and gracious people, I truly wish them an amazing marriage!!!! Check out more about their love story + the proposal here! Their engagement story actually helped them win free vintage rentals from Ever Thine Vintage Rentals! 

The beautiful images of their wedding at the Tybee Island Wedding Chapel were taken by Life's Highlights. My favorite moment at their wedding was the video from Amanda's maid of honor. She unfortunately couldn't make the wedding but only because she was having a baby!!!!! Natalie got together with me before the wedding to plan some special surprises for Amanda. She videotaped her maid of honor speech which I played for them during the reception! There were some minor technical difficulties which was very embarrassing I must say but fortunately Amanda laughed it off and said it was for the better because it gave her a minute or two to compose herself and not cry as hard while watching it! I just absolutely love the images Life's Highlights were able to capture of that moment! It was so special and I was thrilled I got to help Natalie still be a part of the wedding!!! 

This wedding party danced the night away and got DOWN. All About You DJed the event and did a fantastic job as always!! Beyond Beautiful by Heather made Amanda and her bridesmaids look absolutely stunning, right?! Last but not least, Joe's Homemade catered the event with the most delicious + fresh Southern cooking you did ever try.... All in all it was a beautiful event! I hope you enjoy the pictures!!!! 

{Vendor Credits} Photography: Life's Highlights // Coordination and Flowers: Ivory + Beau // Venue: Tybee Island Wedding Chapel // Rentals: Ever Thine Vintage Rentals // Hair/Makeup: Beyond Beautiful by Heather // Caterer: Joe's Homemade // DJ: All About You // Officiant: Rev. John Ashley // Dress: Grandma's

SIMPLY FLORALS: Spring Bouquets

Flowers, flowers, flowers. There is nothing that naturally puts a bigger smile on my face than fresh cut flowers that I get to be play with. I don't have a story of this being something I grew up loving, blah blah, it's much newer. I really do have Layla to thank for it to be honest. I loved watching her put together bouquets and arrangements and loved how creative she was and knew that I wanted to do that exact same thing. Now I don't have any formal education in flowers (is there even such a thing? I'm sure there is...) But I did learn the basics from Layla. And I asked lots of questions. Like, how do you get that succulent to stay in that bouquet even though it doesn't have a long stem? And I take the time to be that person who looks at wedding bouquets in magazines and I literally read every single type of flower that is in that bouquet so that I can learn the different flower names. Then I go online and I research everything I can about those flowers, what time of year can you get them, tips for putting them in floral arrangements, etc. This kind of stuff really excites me. And not just that but it just naturally puts a big smile on my face. I can still remember the first time I went to the wholesaler and bought a bunch of flowers, just because I wanted to play around with some arrangements... I smiled literally the entire day.

Now that wedding season is finally in full gear for us right now I am so excited to announce that we will be doing the flowers for our first wedding this weekend! I cannot wait! I am beyond excited!! A little nervous, but mostly excited and anxious that they are happy with the outcome! And then... double bonus... I am putting together all the flowers for our styled shoot on Monday with Shannon Christopher. This is kind of a big deal because I had full freedom to completely design the flowers, the colors, etc. I cannot wait to share everything with you all!!! Follow me on Instagram and Facebook for some sneak peaks along the way!!! That being said, I am getting so excited for spring and with spring comes gorgeous flowers! Here are just a couple bouquets that I love for a spring wedding!!!

{Photo Credits} Blush, blue, and green bouquet via Style Me Pretty, bouquet by Cecily F Grand, photography by Stephanie Kapra // Bride on wood floor via A Military Story, bouquet by JM Flora, photography by Jodi Miller // Mostly pink bouquet via Ruffled, bouquet by Sweet Sunday Events, photography by EE Photography // Bouquet with anemones via Grey Likes Weddings, photography by Christian Oth Studios // Bouquet on blue chair via Ruffled, bouquet by Pamela Castleberry, photography by Krystle Akin // Groom holding bouquet via Elizabeth Anne Designs, bouquet by Rooted Harmony, photography by Connie Lyu // Colorful bouquet via 100 Layer Cake, bouquet by Bows and Arrows, photography by N Barrett // Bride holding bright bouquet via Ruffled, bouquet by Tinge Floral, photography by Lora Grady

SIMPLY INSPIRATION: Peonies Flower Crush

I love peonies. I just adore them. Wish we could get them all year round here in Savannah...

Day 15: Peonies Flower Crush

{Photo Credits} Bouquet via Style Me Pretty, photography by Annie McElwain // Escort Cards via Style Me Pretty, photography by Marie Labbancz //  Drink Station via Style Me Pretty, photography by Bonnie Berry // Centerpiece via Style Me Pretty, photography by Bonnie Berry // Boutonnieres via Nicole Hill // Bride & Groom via Green Wedding Shoes, photography by Dallas Curow // Wedding Cake via Real Simple // Bridesmaid Bouquet via Ruffled, photography by Swoon by Katie

{Sneak Peak} SIMPLY WED: Melissa & Antonio

Last weekend's wedding was a really great wedding! I was so excited to finally have my first stationary project and was actually the designer of the escort cards and the ceremony programs! I loved putting them together and coming up with designs for the couple using the bride's Pinterest board for inspiration! The ceremony took place at Whitefield Square in downtown Savannah and the reception was at the Richmond Hill City Center. It was such a lovely wedding with one of my favorite color combinations, navy and orange. The decor was really cute with burlap table runners, lace overlays, and vintage candlestick holders. The amazing florals were done by Layla Mayville, previous owner and she did an absolutely amazing job! I cannot wait to see the professional photography by Alexis Sweet, the same photographer from the Bohemian photo shoot I modeled for! I think my favorite moment of their wedding was their last song! It was seriously adorable... the couple danced in the center of everyone holding hands. In the middle of the song Antonio held up Melissa and they danced in a circle. I am not going to lie, it was so cute I was definitely holding back a few happy tears. It was such a special moment and I feel so lucky to have gotten a chance to witness it. I would love to have a last dance like theirs. You could feel the love for the couple in the room and it was just... too precious for me to ever be able to describe fully. Congratulations to the lucky couple! And thank you so much for choosing Simply Savannah Events! Here are some sneak peaks of their big day with some photos from my iPhone via Instagram!

{Photo & Video Credits} All images taken with my iPhone // Ceremony Location: Whitefield Square // Reception Location:  Richmond Hill City Center

{Sneak Peak} SIMPLY WED: Amber & Patrick Flower Prep

Yesterday was a busy day! We did a lot of prepping for everything today! Then we had the rehearsal at the Forsyth Park fountain! I cannot wait to see how the wedding turns out! I think it really will be a gorgeous fall wedding with a very pretty color palette of yellows, purples, and grays! If you like checking out the behind the scenes wedding planning pictures then follow us on Facebook here for updates! :) I really don't know what I'd do without my iPhone! Now if only the battery would last longer than 5 hours...

{Photo Credits} All images taken with my iPhone. Flowers from Carlstedt's Wholesaler // Ceremony Location: Forsyth Park

SIMPLY FLORALS: Unique Fall Bouquets

When it comes to my taste in flowers I am exactly one thing... as far from traditional as possible. I love unique floral arrangements. Love bouquets with hanging elements, especially lamb's ear or ferns. I am obsessed. And anything with succulents I am obsessed too. Also a huge fan of the black and white anemones like in the 3rd bouquet here. And how cool would it be to put an artichoke in your bouquet? I think it's so gorgeous & such a unique touch! Do you have any favorite flowers? What's your floral personality? Do you like traditional arrangements like roses or daisies? Or do you like the unique arrangements like the ones below? Next weekend, Simply Savannah Weddings & Events will have a booth at the Brides Against Breast Cancer show & I really hope you all can make it out there to see me! Also, I personally will be putting together the floral arrangements for the booth so you can just imagine they will be filled with the most unique flowers possible that I can find in Savannah! :) I am off to a meeting with a bride this morning then a wedding this afternoon! Today we will be at Whitefield Chapel, one of my favorite quaint chapels in Savannah at the Bethesda School for Boys then at 10 Downing, an amazing restaurant in the heart of Savannah near River Street! Follow my Twitter for updates & some sneak Instagram peak photos! 

Unique Fall Bouquets

{Photo Credits} Centerpiece via 79 Ideas // Lamb's Ear Bouquet via Style Me Pretty, photography by Charlotte Elizabeth // Anemone Bouquet via Green Wedding Shoes, photography by Tyler Branch Photo // Artichoke Bouquet via Green Wedding Shoes, photography by Fresh in Love // Pinecone Bouquet via Style Me Pretty, photography by Max Wanger // Pink and Magenta Bouquet via Green Wedding Shoes, photography by Apryl Ann

Intimate Wedding at Wormsloe

Sneak Peek 

I love when my clients ask me to do flowers for their event. I'm not quite able to do large scale weddings by all means, but love to do bridal bouquets and small arrangements. Tomorrows intimate wedding will have only 20 guests travelling from all over to come to Savannah. My assistant Nicole and I will be helping to set up their pretty ceremony. I can't wait to share the photos that will be taken by Alexis Sweet. Here is a sneak peek of the bridal bouquet and groom's boutonniere. 

(roses, billy buttons, french tulips, ranunculus, and dusty miller)