SIMPLY INSPIRATION: Prairie Wedding {Kendal Leonard Pop Up Shop}

When we saw this dress on Kendal Leonard's facebook, we knew we had to make an inspiration board from it! Her dresses are made from organic cotton, so they are breathable! Perfect for a summer or fall wedding. Wearing a dress of cotton means you will be cool and comfortable on your wedding day! Make sure to come into the shop before May 3rd to try these on!

{Photo Credits} Dress by Kendal Leonard // Reception via Jagger Photography, Venue at Secrest Octagonal Barn // Bride boutiquet + cowboy boots via Ruffled, Photography by Kina Wicks // Groom + Wedding cake via Love My Dress, Photography by Nordica Photography // Welcome sign via Style Me Pretty, Photography Eldad Efendi 

POP UP SHOP: PURE MAGNOLIA

About the Designer + Dresses: Patty Nayel is the designer behind Pure Magnolia. Her gowns are handmade in Vancouver, Canada using sustainable fabrics. The dresses are made with European laces, Indian silks, organic cottons, vintage and recycled fabrics. Adrienna is the knowledgeable one when it comes to fabrics + textiles, so I must say it was really quite interesting reading through Pure Magnolia's detailed page about the fabrics they use in their gowns and I just had to share some interesting tidbits of what I learned about what "sustainable fabrics" really means. The Silk Chiffon they use is reclaimed, from high end lingerie manufacturing companies scrap bit's that are leftover. These pieces are swept up, attached together or used in smaller bits to add texture or volume in a gown. The Dupioni Silk Organza that they use is a special kind that is made from breeder cocoons... meaning the little silk worms get to escape and live as a moth. Whoa, see... isn't this interesting? Or maybe it's just me. I guess I am just fascinated by learning about this kind of thing. Anyway moving on... their Silk Dupioni fabric also has an interesting story behind it. It is produced in India on a family farm that uses a sustainable method to dye the fabric. There is a lot of water used when dying fabrics; however, this family has developed a method of purifying the water so that they can re-use the water afterwards to irrigate their fields. All in all, these dresses are pretty fantastic and gorgeous and we are so excited to have them at Ivory + Beau!!! If you are interested in coming in to check out these pretties, call us at (912)200-4794, e-mail at ivoryandbeau@gmail.com or click here to fill out our Appointment Request form! 

Price Point:  $750 - $2500

Pop Up Shop Dates: April 26th - May 3rd

POP UP SHOP: KENDAL LEONARD DESIGNS

About the designer: Kendal came to our shop a few weeks ago to show us her dresses in person, and we loved them! They have classic silhouettes, which suit any body type. Her gowns are made organic and sustainable fabric, and are SOFT! Like, really soft. These dresses are comfortable, and are perfect for an outdoor wedding in the southern heat. 

"At Kendal Leonard Designs, there is nothing better than a clean and simple garment that is so comfortable and well-made you can focus on where you are, who you’re with, and having a great time while also looking great and feeling amazing."

Price Point:  $1000 - $1500

Pop Up Shop Dates: April 26th - May 3rd

Photo Credits: Images via Kendal Leonard, Her Etsy + Instagram