SIMPLY BUSINESS: Introducing Alison Uzmann

Hello fellow wedding lovers!  I am Alison, an intern here at Ivory + Beau, and this is my first blog post (ever).  I want to give you all a taste of my girly wedding style.  I am a true coastal southern gal so there is nothing better to me than frills and all things nautical!  Fittingly enough I am having my own real wedding this coming spring where I get to bring this vision to life!  Think milk glass and cobalt blue vases; bridesmaids in pale pink; toile, polka dots and stripes (my fiance will be wearing seersucker, y'all!); and cotton and navy pansies in the bouquets.  So much prettiness to happen!

And if you love the gorgeous Elaya Vaughn ball gown shown below, you can see the dress in person at our shop!  You can even try it on!! Come on, you know you want to...

{Photo Credits}  Dress via Elaya Vaughn // Cake via Cake Box // Bouquet with Thistle via Santa Barbara Chic, photography by Nancy Neil // Milk Glass and Pink Flowers via Tatum Bradley Co. //  Cobalt Blue Vases with White Flowers via 100 Layer Cake, photography by Readyluck Photographers // Escort Cards with Pink Roses via A Bryan Photo // White and Blue Dress via Xenia Boutique

SIMPLY WED: Lindsey + Leigh

I'm excited to finally share Lindsey + Leigh's navy blue and pink preppy wedding from this past September!! Lindsey was referred to me by one of my other brides (her employee) actually and she was such a joy to work with! Her and Leigh are one of the very few couples who I have worked with who are Savannah locals. They are such sweethearts + it was so fun being apart of their wedding!! Hope you enjoy checking out the photos from their wedding!! 

{Vendor Credits} Photography: Memories n More // Coordination: Ivory + Beau // Ceremony Location: First Presbyterian Church // Reception Venue: Charles H Morris Center, Trustee's Garden // Flowers: Harvey Designs // Caterer: Creative Catering // DJ: First City Events // Rentals: Tent Factory // Cakes + Desserts: Delectable Designs // Reverend: Pastor Williams // Transportation: Oglethorpe Tours // Pedicabs: Savannah Pedicabs

{Inspiration Board} Nautical Theme

Are you ready for some major sea worthy inspiration?! It's about time that I put together a fun inspiration board and when two people I know are doing a nautical theme wedding I figured I would round up some ideas. One of them is thinking about combining pink or blush with navy, which is such a nice combo that has many options. Whether you are having your wedding at the beach, yacht club, backyard, ballroom or restaurant or your style is elegant, preppy, bohemian, or classic I'm sure you'll like something on this board! What's your favorite?

Source: escort cards, ceremony ribbon, anchor stationary, table, shoes, navy napkins with anchors, table with stripes,  navy dress, polka dot dress, table number, anchors, pink flowers

Ceremony Ideas

Consider using ribbon, or monkey knots for aisle markers, maybe even shells or buoys instead of flowers for your ceremony. I loved this idea my friend shared of doing handmade fly fishing wedding boutonnieres for those guys that love to fish!

Source: monkey knot, beach ceremony, ring bearer pillow with anchor, how to tie a monkey knot, barefoot sandal, beach ceremony decor, fly fishing wedding boutonniere, buoys, cupcake toppers, anchor envelope gift box, message in a bottle, table numbers, napkin rings, monkey knot table number

 How about a boat for containing all your drinks?

 Adorable bridesmaids gift idea!

 Write Mr. & Mrs. in twine?

The south is known for their delicious oysters and there are plenty of free empty shells for you to get your hands on. Why not use them as decor throughout your wedding. If you are crafty, try building one of these oyster shell chandeliers!! 

Last but not least, my favorite, guests were treated to a monogrammed jar of lifesavers, and a donation in their name to save lives through clean water projects in Africa. Love gifts that give!

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This theme is also great for house parties, bridal showers, baby showers, or birthday parties too.

So many places you can go with it - LOVE IT ALL!