SIMPLY BRIDAL: {Friday Fancies} Summer Nights in Rio + Blush by Hayley Paige

We decided to re-join up with Friday Fancies, a blog link-up that I used to partake in every Friday over on Long Distance Loving! The blog always has fun themes for an outfit inspiration every week and so we are going to take their theme, add in one of our bridal gowns plus a fun look that fits the theme. This week's theme is Summer Nights and what better dress for a summer night than a backless wedding dress from Blush by Hayley Paige mixed with tropical Rio inspired accessories!? We love brides who are fearless and loves adding some "non-bridal" accessories to their bridal look such as a funky clutch, chunky earrings or some bold wedges. Happy Friday!!! And if you are interested in trying on this lovely new dress we just added to our permanent inventory you can make an appointment by clicking here, calling us at (912)200-4794 or e-mailing us at ivoryandbeau@gmail.com!! 

{Shopping Guide} Elizabeth Cole Parrot Earrings via ShopBop // Daisy Eau So Fresh Delight Toilette via Nordstrom // All Roads Lead to Rio Clutch via Kate Spade // It Takes Two to Tango Bangle via Kate Spade // Melissa Floret Ankle Strap Sandals via ShopBop // Backless Blush by Hayley Paige Dress available at Ivory + Beau

SIMPLY BRIDESMAIDS: Friday Fancies Emerald Pantone Color of the Year

I looooooove emerald. It is such an elegant color. However, I haven't always loved it. If you had asked me while growing up if I liked emerald I would have shook my head full of bright red hair and said nuhhhhhhh uhhhhh nooooo wayyyyy not meeeee. Why? Because I hated being a ginger. I mean seriously hated it. I wanted so badly to have blonde hair. But noooo. I was a ginger kid... and even worse, I had freckles. Blechhhh. And ya know what everyone always said looked "soooooooo pretty" on me because it looked so nice with my hair? The color emerald. So I hated it. Well, I have grown out of that phase & now I absolutely am loving emerald. & hey, it really does look pretty great with my red hair, which really isn't even that red anyway. Emerald is all over the fashion world right now and I'm guessing it has a lot to do with the fact it is the 2013 Pantone Color of the Year. So for today's Friday Fancies link-up with AV at Long Distance Loving I put together a bridesmaids or even a wedding guest look in emerald. Hope you enjoy! And TGIF.... especially because this Friday we finally got wifi at our new house!! Yipppeeeee!!!

{Shopping Guide} Alexander McQueen Knitted Dress via Farfetch // Aerin Fall Style Palette via Saks Fifth Avenue // Clare Vivier Fold Over Clutch via ShopBop // Estate Garden Necklace via Kate Spade // Skinny Mini Bow Studs via Kate Spade // B Brian Atwood Leonida Metallic Inset Pumps via ShopBop // 

SIMPLY BRIDAL: New Year's Eve

Thanks for visiting my Friday Fancies link-up with AV at Long Distance Loving! Today's look is my dream New Year's Eve wedding outfit. I love this sparkly sequin gown from Rent the Runway and think there is nothing more perfect than something covered in glitter for New Years. I personally am a firm believer that you can never wear too many sequins or shiny things when it's New Years Eve & I think mixing a sequin black clutch with this gown would be so perfect for a wedding ringing in the New Year!

It is so crazy to think of all that has happened this past year. Last January my boyfriend and I were looking for homes to rent so that we could take the next step and move in together. I was working part-time at the bridal shop and had only worked at one wedding so far the previously year. We had just one pet, my dog, Winnie. The year flew by and in 2012 Layla and I helped marry 24 couples. It was an insanely busy and exciting year. Some months we had a wedding every single weekend. In September... Layla found out her husband was moving to New York and I had a big decision to make. I can still remember the first time I consulted with my dad and I can still remember him telling me there is no way I can run a company. I got off the phone upset and defeated and decided that I would do it anyway. Lo and behold he called me a few hours later to apologize and said that he had full confidence that I could do some great things and he would support me in my endeavors. In October it became official and I got underway trying to change some things with the brand and make it my own. Now as the year ends I find myself getting excited and anxious for all the weddings next year! It has been so fun getting to know the couples and working with them to help make their vision a reality. A lot of things have changed in my life, but a lot of things have also stayed the same. I still work at a bridal shop part-time selling bridal gowns. But now I have lots more to talk to them about. I still spend hours and hours blogging and on Pinterest finding wedding inspiration. But now I have weddings that I can put my ideas to use for. I still go to antique stores weekly to look for treasures. But now I have a reason to buy all those vintage dessert stands. I still have my dog Winnie. But now we also have a kitten (tiger/monster/crazed animal) named Tigger. Lots of changes and so much that I am thankful for! I appreciate everyone that takes the time to read my blog and follow my company as we grow! I am so excited to see where 2013 takes this company... and be expecting lots of changes!!! (hint: I have officially hired someone to do the branding for me so there will be no more random logo changes in the middle of the night & everything will have a cohesive and unified look that I am confident you all will love!)

Anyway... now to the Friday Fancies gorgeous bridal outfit inspiration for a New Years wedding!!!

{Shopping Guide} Badgley Mischka Glitz Gown via Rent the Runway // Metallic Coil Bracelet via White House Black Market // Red Valentino Paillettes Bow Bag via ShopBop // Flounce 'Jules' Pump via Nordstrom

SIMPLY BRIDAL: Friday Fancies Silver

Thanks for checking out my Friday Fancies link-up with AV at Long Distance Loving. If this is your first time checking out my blog you'll see that my Friday Fancies is always based on a bridal outfit since I am wedding planner in the Savannah, Georgia area! I thought it was a fun twist on the Friday Fancies series. I also blog over at Nicole Rene Design so you may have seen some of my Friday Fancies link ups there before! Anyway, thanks for checking it out! Today I was loving this gown with the beaded details around the neck and knew I wanted to center my bridal outfit around it! Aren't those earrings also gorgeous? 

{Shopping Guide} Marchesa Silk Column Gown with Tulle Overlay via ShopBop // Kenneth Jay Lane Waterfall Earrings via ShopBop // Kenneth Jay Lane Pave Ball Cuff via ShopBop // Diane von Furstenburg Lytton Small Metallic Clutch via ShopBop // Glint Radiance Pump via Nordstrom

SIMPLY BRIDAL: Friday Fancies Fall Wedding

Thanks for stopping by my Friday Fancies link-up with AV from Long Distance Loving! Over here at Simply Savannah, my Friday Fancies are a little different since this is a wedding blog, so all the outfits are wedding ideas! Here are two fun fall bridal ideas that I absolutely love!!!

{Photo Credits} Plaid Shirt with Dress via Ciara Richardson // Dress with Rain Boots via Jacksonville Bride

SIMPLY BRIDAL: Friday Fancies Halloween

This week's Friday Fancies theme with the link-up over at Long Distance Loving is Halloween... Since for my Friday Fancies I want to always come up with a bridal look I figured the best way to incorporate Halloween (other than an all-black wedding dress) would be to add black accessories. Think vampires... And for some reason I just don't see a vampire wearing anything other than a vintage lace wedding dress. I really love the bold black accessories and think this is a really classy look for someone who is not very traditional. Anyway, this Halloween I will be dressing up as my favorite heroine... Katniss! What about you?? 

Friday Fancies #3: Halloween

{Shopping Guide} Jim Hjelm Style JH8262 via JLM Couture // Diptyque 'Ofresia' Eau de Toilette via Nordstrom // Ted Rossi Young and Fabulous Cuff via Rent the Runway // Kenneth Jay Lane Jet Drop Earrings via Rent the Runway // Ted Rossi Cosmic Python Bib via Rent the Runway // Kenneth Jay Pave Cocktail Ring via Rent the Runway
Chinese Laundry 'Hopeful' Pump via Nordstrom

SIMPLY BRIDESMAIDS: Leaves

This week's Friday Fancies theme link-up with AV at Long Distance Loving is leaves. I figured that leaves might not be a good inspiration for bridal fashion, but why not bridesmaids? These are some dresses I think would be perfect bridesmaids styles for a fall wedding. Which look is your favorite?

{Shopping Guide} Susana Monaco Overlap Tank Dress via ShopBop // Mark and James by Badgley Mischka Crimson Catwalk Dress via Rent the Runway // Roksanda Ilincic Rusted Orange Dress via Rent the Runway // ABS Silk Draped Bow Dress via Saks Fifth Avenue  // Moschino Cheap and Chic Yellow Rose Bodice Dress via Rent the Runway

{Photo Credits} Tablescape via Style Me Pretty, photography by Raquel Reis // Bride in Orange Gown via Green Wedding Shoes, photography by Christine Pobke // Centerpiece via Green Wedding Shoes, photography by Oh, Darling! Photography // Cupcakes via Style Me Pretty, photography by Joyelle West // Pies via Style Me Pretty // Boutonniere via Style Me Pretty, photography by Laurel Mcconnell Photography // Izze Drinks via Style Me Pretty, photography by Marta Locklear // Tablescape via Style Me Pretty, photography by Caroline Tran // Food Table via Style Me Pretty, photography by Christian Oth 

SIMPLY BRIDAL: Friday Fancies Monotone

For today's link-up with AV at Long Distance Loving, the theme is a Monotone outfit. I instantly knew I wanted my color to be a shade of pink, & I absolutely love this light rose pink shade. I think it is so soft & gorgeous. Also, I wanted to choose pink since this weekend Simply Savannah will have a booth at the Brides Against Breast Cancer bridal show in Savannah, Georgia! When I heard about this event I knew I wanted to get involved because it is something that has really affected me in my life. My mom, Sandy, lost her life to breast cancer at the age of 35 less than 6 months after I was born. It has been such a difficult thing to grow up not knowing my mom or anything about her. To wonder if I am anything like her or even if she would be proud of the person I have become today. It makes my heart hurt a little when I see brides so close with their moms on their wedding days & knowing I will never get that. So as you can see this is such a close-to-home cause that I want to be involved in & I really thought this would be such a great and fun way to contribute in a really meaningful way... So I hope all of you in Savannah will make it out to the Brides Against Breast Cancer event this weekend to see me! I will only be there a few hours Saturday since we have a wedding, but will be there all day on Sunday with some home baked cupcakes!! 

Friday Fancies #2: Monotone

In Loving Memory of Sandra E Schwalge

March 3rd, 1955-May 11th, 1990

{Shopping Guide} Zac Posen Sweetheart Mermaid Dress via ShopBop // Rose Chevron Drops via BaubleBar // Elie Saab 'Le Parfum' de Parfum No. 3 via Nordstrom // Tory Burch Envelope Clutch via Saks Fifth Avenue // Rose Pyramid Bangle via BaubleBar // B Brian Atwood Loreto Crystal Sandals via ShopBop

SIMPLY BRIDAL: Friday Fancies Outfit Crush

Friday Fancies link-ups with AV at Long Distance Loving are something I've participated in for awhile now over at Nicole Rene Design, so I just figured how fun would it be to continue on with my favorite link-up but with a wedding only twist. I hope you enjoy the new series! :) For my Outfit Crush I chose one of my pins on my Bride & Accessories Pinterest board. I am typically not a ballgown princess type of girl but this bride's style is simply amazing. The gown she wore is by Monique Lhuillier. I think what I love most is that this bride wore this dress for her elopement! When I am helping a bride find her perfect dress, I always tell them that a dress can never be too much for your wedding day. I just love the bride who goes all out for her elopement or small wedding. I recently had a bride buy a gorgeous and extremely extravagant gown for her small wedding in the woods in North Carolina. And even though her dress may scream ballroom setting, I think she is going to seriously wow her man and everyone there. It is one day where all eyes are on you and your fiance... and I don't care if it's only an officiant and your significant other or 300 family members and close friends... I say wear what makes you feel special! What are you opinions on choosing your bridal gown? Is it important to get a dress that fits the venue & theme of the wedding? Or is it okay to get a dress that fits your personality and want you dream of wearing on your big day?

Friday Fancies #1: Outfit Crush

I seriously want that bridal gown though... Hmm & it says she's selling hers... if only I were engaged... :) 

{Shopping Guide} Bride & Groom via 100 Layer Cake // Monique Lhuillier Tuberose via Fashionable Bride // Ralph Lauren V-Neck Cardigan via AlexandAlexa // RJ Graziano Crystal Links of Love Necklace via Rent the Runway // Essie Pink Nail Polish via Zappos // Mint Bow Ring via Mint Rainbows // Lulu Frost Crystal Brooch Bracelet via Rent the Runway // Miu Miu Jeweled Sandals via Nordstrom