THOUGHTS THURSDAY: 4 Reasons You Should Have a Photobooth

So first off before I start anything I need to just say thank you thank you thank you from the bottom of my heart to all the incredible vendors who were involved in our 1-YEAR Anniversary! We are so overwhelmed with gratitude for all the vendors who have supported us throughout our first year open and are so very grateful for all of them who we love to work with so much!!! First round of thank yous go to the vendors who provided entertainment at our Party ::

Dreamweaver Photobooth (the most fun you will ever have in your entire life.)
Sarah Tollerson (your voice sounds of angels + your duet with Chris Dooley was on point.)
Chris Dooley (the coolest violinist in the Savannah area who owns a really cool bird.)
Dollface by Jules (all the ladies at our party had the finest lipstick of all the land.)
Symmetry Nail Bar (fabulous nails and manicures for all the prettiest ladies.)
Zoe's Massage Place (the best deep massage you will ever feel that will relax you for days.)

And now huge thank you to all the vendors who donated prizes to all those wonderful brides and grooms out there ::

Advanced A/V Rentals // Alexis Sweet Photography // Beyond Beautiful by Heather // Claire Barrett Photography // Daniel John Eastwood Photography // Gigi's Cupcakes // Izzy Hudgins Photography // Michelle Royal Makeup Artistry & Hair Styling // Posh Hair by Lindsay // Rach Lea Photography // Savannah Makeup Professionals // Silver Lining Spa

And now to just say thank you thank you to all of our amazing friends. You guys are so wonderful and have made Savannah a home for both Adrienna & myself. We love every moment spent with all of you and we are so grateful that you all came out to support our adventure. Without you all we would be a little lost in life. You make us laugh, you make us smile, you make us seriously happy and the fact you guys support us enough to come party with us is the best thing ever to us. We love you all from the bottoms of our hearts. Now for the fun pictures... oh yeah, we have all these pictures in the big format. You might have thought you were just getting a snapshot in a photobooth but oh no... Anyway, if you want any of these in the large version feel free to e-mail us at ivoryandbeau@gmail.com!! Also, we will be posting them in an album on our Facebook page! And now... for my Thoughts Tuesday Thursday and my 4 reasons why every couple should have a photobooth at their wedding...

****Dreamweaver Photography has a few different styles of photobooths but this one in particular was a modern looking free-standing photobooth that can be used in front of whatever backdrop you want! It prints out 2 strips for guests to take. I absolutely am obsessed with it because of the fact you don't have to have a boring backdrop and if you know me you know we love getting creative!!!! To get more information about pricing and photobooth options contact Jamie at jamie@dreamweaverphotos.com!! Trust me this is going to be one of the most fun investment you could ever make... PROOF IS BELOW. And go...

1. They are more fun than awkward conversations and small talk. Let's be honest here... I'm sure the majority of us have been to a wedding where we barely knew anybody and the small talk was kind of hurting our heart a little. What better way to break the ice at cocktail hour than have a photobooth for guests to laugh and be awkward in a completely socially acceptable manner. 

2. We live in the age of selfies. And who doesn't love a good selfie. I mean even those people shaking their head and saying no they don't like selfies... I just am not buying it.  

3. It's like Halloween on steroids. You get to dress up and change your look more times in 10 minutes then you do the whole year. One minute you're a dinosaur, the next an owl, the next a ridiculously posh looking male with a fantastic mustache. It's like being a kid all over again and I love it. 

4. My top reason for having a photobooth is the fact that your photographer, no matter how good, will probably never capture every single guest at your wedding. Plus I mean it's not really like you want them to anyway... well maybe. But probably not. Who wants a bunch of portraits of every single guest hanging out with each other? I mean maybe you do but I'm just going to assume you don't. And from my experience looking through all the pictures that photographers send us after the wedding it is definitely not the norm for them to do that. That being said... with a photobooth your guests get the chance to get their picture taken. And then after the wedding you can share all those crazy pictures and embarrass the heck out of everyone in a really fun way. And your wedding guests will be talking about that wedding and how fun it was for forever. But that wedding where they danced awkwardly in the light that was never dimmed enough? Not going to remember it. Or maybe they will remember how awkward they were and they'll just try and pretend they don't remember. Or maybe that is just me? Awkward ginger syndrome or something. Not sure.

{Photobooth Credit} Dreamweaver Photography

BRIDESMAIDS MONDAY: Rebecca Schoneveld Dress and Dusty Rose + Mint

Today wanted to show off one of our newest dresses coming soon from Rebecca Schoneveld. This chiffon dress flows like heaven. And I am obsessed with lace long sleeve overlays. This look is very classic and feels very vintage inspired to me. And I love it. For the color palette I envision pale dusty rose and turquoise with vintage reminiscent bridesmaids dresses and styled shoes. To schedule an appointment to shop Rebecca Schoneveld call us at (912)200-4794, e-mail us at ivoryandbeau@gmail.com or click here!! **Also, all of January we are having our 1st Annual Anniversary Sale with dresses up to $500 off and all accessory purchases $50 off!

{Photo Credits} Rebecca Schoneveld Dress available January 2015 at Ivory + Beau // Through the Post Clutch via ModCloth // Pure Deco-Dence Earrings via ModCloth // Pastoral Poetry Dress via ModCloth // Seychelle's Electrify Heel in Aegean via ModCloth

[#10] 11 DAYS OF WEDDING GIVEAWAYS: Bridal Portrait Session by Heather Kline with makeup by Skinzin

So today was going to be the last day of the giveaway... but then we got so many more offers we decided to add more! Check out our post this evening for what we will be offering in store Sunday during our One Year Anniversary Party! Come to the shop at 7302 Abercorn St Suite 1B from 1-4 to enter to win even more prizes! (Including a massage + manicure!)

Our last giveaway on our blog is a FREE Bridal Portrait courtesy of Heather Kline Photography! Not only will you be able to get amazing pictures of your dress, but you will also get hair and makeup done by Jessica Shefsick of Skinzin! This is the best way to get images of your gown before the big day, and let you get comfortable in front of the camera. Plus you get even more images in your gorgeous gown! You will also get a 20x30 canvas of your favorite portrait, perfect to hang in your house, or give as a gift!

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11 DAYS OF GIVEAWAYS: THE BIG FINALE + PARTY

So you think our 11 days of giveaways is almost over? Think again! We have TONS of things happening at our party, Sunday January 11th! We will have cupcakes from Gigi's Cupcakes, A photo-booth by Dream Weaver Photography, a Lip Bar from Dollface by Jules, live music by Sarah Tollerson, free massages, tips on the best bridal manicures, PLUS more giveaways! We will be raffling off:

1. One $50 gift certificate towards Chris Dooley at Affordable Violinist
2. One FREE Martini Manicure from Symmetry Nail Bar
3. One FREE 1 hour long massage by Zoe's Massage Place (Plus, if you schedule a massage for Jan/Feb during our party you will receive $20 OFF)

WE ARE 1 YEARS OLD.... in a few days...

You guys! I cannot even begin to express my excitement that we are preparing to celebrate our 1 year birthday!!!!! This past year has been so crazy and ridiculous and phenomenal and just amazing. We could never have done any of this without the amazing support from the Savannah wedding industry, our friends and family, and most importantly all the seriously fabulous brides and couples!!!! So in celebration we are having a party of course. And you are cordially invited to come out, drink our signature cocktail, "Ivory & Beaullinis," eat some yummy Gigi's cupcakes and dinosaur cookies while taking fun pictures in the Dreamweaver photobooth while simultaneously listening to some awesome music, which I can promise you undoubtedly will feature more than 1 and more than even 10 Taylor Swift songs. Yup. So come on out, bring your friends, your fiance and let's party. RSVP here! 

{Photo Credit} Photography: Rach Lea // Dress: Sarah Seven available at Ivory + Beau // Sash: Hushed Commotion // Hair: Jenika Ventura // Makeup: Lauren Faircloth Kitchens, Michelle Royal's Assistant

[#2] 11 DAYS OF WEDDING GIVEAWAYS: Oxygen Facial + a Body Scrub with a Collagen Eye Treatment

Our second giveaway is sponsored by Silver Lining Spa + Savannah Make-up & Hair Professionals by Lynn and company. Lynn has dedicated herself to her one true passion for more than 20 years, making women look and feel their most beautiful. In the words of Lynn and we, at Ivory & Beau, completely agree "creating works of art through make-up." But its not just make-up and hair that will make you feel the best that you can, they believe that well being is a way of life, and at Silver Lining Spa they specialize in facials, massage and body treatments. At Ivory & Beau we believe why should we all not start the new year renewed and see what amazing adventures this year will bring. Thank you Silver Lining Spa + Savannah Make-up & Hair by Lynn and company for this wonderful prize! To see the amazing services they offer have a look at their websites and be sure to enter the the giveaway below! Be sure you come back tomorrow to see we what giveaway is next for the countdown to our Ivory + Beaullinis 1-YEAR Anniversary Party!

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[#1] 11 DAYS OF GIVEAWAYS: Advanced A/V Rentals Wedding Lighting Package $350 Value

You guys. We cannot believe that in 11 days we will be celebrating the 1-YEAR ANNIVERSARY of when we opened. This is just madness. Just crazy. Just ridiculous. Just really badass. Pardon my language, but really I am so excited. And more than that, I am just in awe. Awe because I cannot even believe its been a year. I guess when you start to get old time goes by faster? No, I don't believe that I think its just because its been such a crazy hectic year filled with more weddings than I can count, more styled shoots with crazy installations and the most prettiest wedding dresses and brides. And its been so good. This past year has been seriously good to us. Yeah, there were some setbacks, some mistakes, but all in all it was just amazing. Our first year in business together and I am so thankful for every little moment. And more than that I am thankful for every single bride who ever gave us the opportunity to plan her wedding, design her florals, and help her find her wedding dress. And so in celebration of our 1-year anniversary and to give thanks to all the past brides and future brides we are doing not 1, not 2, not even just 3 but 11 GIVEAWAYS. There are a few ways you can enter! Good luck + may the odds be ever in your favor!!

Our first giveaway is sponsored by Advanced A/V Rentals. This company offers uplighting, monogram projection, wedding audio, event production and lighting as well as other audio visual needs for your wedding. I am a huge fan of specialty lighting for weddings. They give the wedding an ambiance that is much better than what most venues can offer. Whether you want blue and purple uplighting or dramatic ceremony backdrop lighting, this company can do that. Head on over to their website to check out more and be sure and enter the giveaway below! Thank you Advanced A/V Rentals for the awesome prize!! And make sure and come back tomorrow to check out the next giveaway!!!

**Last but not least, we are having our Anniversary Party on Sunday January 11th from 1-4pm! So come on out to check out our newest dresses, enjoy treats and our special drink concoction... the "Ivory + Beaullini." Find details + RSVP for the event here!!

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1ST ANNUAL ANNIVERSARY SALE: Ivory + Beau Bridal Boutique Wedding Dress Sale

This Christmas we want to announce our very 1st Annual Anniversary Sale, which will go ALL month long! Also, all brides who come in before January 1st we will also be honoring the sale prices. We are so excited that we are celebrating our very 1st birthday and cannot believe it's been a year since we opened as of January 11th, 2014. To schedule an appointment call (912)200-4794, e-mail ivoryandbeau@gmail.com or click here!! We hope you all have a fabulous Christmas + huge congratulations to all the new brides who are proposed to this holiday season!! 

{Photo Credit} Bride via Ivory + Beau Editorial, dress by Alvina Valenta, veil by Jaclyn Jordan, photography by Rach Lea