REAL BRIDES: Gabby + Bo

I could write a novel on how much we love Gabby, and how her amazing her wedding was. Gabby was the sweetest bride, and was a perfect fit at Ivory + Beau. For her rehearsal gown, she chose Blushing by Sarah Seven in short, which is just so freaking cute on her, paired with a blinged out sash. It was so perfect at her rehearsal dinner at Cohen's Retreat, surrounded by blush flowers, family and friends. For her ceremony she wore another Sarah Seven, Cascade, which fit her like a dream. Everything about Cascade matched her personality, fun and free spirited. She chose a gold sash by Hushed Commotion, and a custom veil by Adele Amelia that featured gold lace from her gown. Her reception was hosted at a private residence, and the ladies at Design Studio South did such an amazing job (as always!), making the already gorgeous house look wedding day perfect. We love the details they put in, like gingham napkins and vintage furniture rentals. A HUGE shout out to Mackensey Alexander for the amazing photography, we couldn't have picked a more perfect photographer for this couple. We are going to miss having Gabby in the shop, but are so excited for her future life with Bo!! Check out more images from their wedding up on Mackensey's Blog!

SIMPLY INSPIRATION: Sarah Seven Cascade + Daisies

It's SPRING, and we couldn't be more excited!! We love the fresh air, green grass, and blooming flowers. And one of our favorite spring dresses is Cascade by Sarah Seven! This gown is a creamy ivory, with gold cascading lace and the classic sweet-heart corset Sarah Seven is known for. We fell in love with this wedding from Ruffled, and wanted to pair it with Navy (to go with the grooms amazing suit) and daisies (because what better spring flower then daisies!) Plus, Cascade is part of our Spring Sample Sale, and you can get the floor sample at a huge discount! There is only a week left of our sale, so make sure to set up your appointment before it is over!

{Photo Credits} Sarah Seven Cascade via Ruffled, Dress available at Ivory + Beau, Photography by Shari + Mike // Cake and Centerpiece via Ruffled, Flowers by Casa Linda Flowers, Cake by Cakes by Kathy, Photography by Mike Olbinski //  Bouquet via Brenda's Wedding Blog, Photography by Rebecca Watkins Photography // Daisy Escort Cards via Green Wedding Shoes, Flowers by Pollen Floral Design,  Calligraphy by Laura Hooper, Photography by First Mate Photo // Favors via Green Wedding Shoes, Photography by Tara Welch 

SIMPLY INSPIRATION: Sarah Seven Cascade + Geometric

We love geometric design. We also love Sarah Seven. And we REALLY love Cascade by Sarah Seven. So when all three come together into a photoshoot, we get really excited. Like super duper excited. Once we saw this shoot on Green Wedding Shoes, we were inspired! Sometimes geometric shapes can be harsh and masculine, but when done in light colors and metallics, it can be feminine too! We love using bronze, gold and green with pops of baby blue. The baby blue is unexpected, but perfect!

We will have Sarah Seven's Fall 2015 collection February 28th - March 1st ONLY. This is an appointment only event, and we are almost booked for Saturday! Set up your appointment here, or give us a call at the shop!

{Photo Credits} Cascade Gown by Sarah Seven, available at Ivory + Beau // Cascade Shoot via Green Wedding Shoes, Styling and Florals by Belovely Floral and Event Design, Photography by Emily Wren // Sweetheart Table and Ceremony Backdrop via Ruffled, Flowers by Gypsy Floral Design, Rentals by Loot Vintage Rentals, Photography by Amber Vickery // Invitations via Style Me Pretty, Stationary by Miss Merkle Design, Photography by Redfield Photography // Table Setting via 100 Layer Cake, Planning and Design by LB Event Planning, Flowers by These Buds a Blooming and Enchanted Garden Floral Design, Stationary by Prim and Pixie, Photography by Alders Photography 

REAL BRIDES: Audra + Jaime

One of our sweetest brides last year was Audra. Her smile lights up the room, and she was just so easy to work with! She came in knowing she wanted something relaxed and comfortable, and she found her perfect match with Sarah Seven's Cascade gown. Cascade is made of the softest georgette, with gold lace cascading down the skirt. Cascade was perfect for her Elopement in Jamaica, and she got to wear it again for their Savannah ceremony! Thank you for sending over the pictures Audra :)

THOUGHTS TUESDAY #9: Gold is the New Silver

While working at David's Bridal it was silver, silver, silver and more silver. But at Ivory + Beau we have been seeing a whole new trend and that is that brides lately are loving gold. And with that we have decided that Gold is the New Silver and we are loving it. I don't mean obnoxious yellow fake looking gold but rather a pretty and subtle gold, which shines, shimmers and looks stunning on. Proclaimer before reading on... I promise these dresses we are showing you do have a golden tint but it is very very subtle and very very difficult to find an image online where you can see the real detail and the beauty of these gowns. They are just ones you have to see in person to really be able to appreciate the detail and the golden shimmer. That being said... call us at (912)200-4794, e-mail at ivoryandbeau@gmail.com or click here to schedule an appointment!

1. Gold lace, gold sequins, gold beading, we love it all. We have 3 dresses that we consider gold: this lacy golden shimmer art deco inspired gown from Rebecca Schoneveld, this soft whimsical golden buttery Sarah Seven dress with gold threaded lace, and our Golden Lights all over sequin Sarah Seven dress which comes in both long and short. I know it is kind of hard to tell from these images that they have a gold shimmer but they really do and they really are some of our favorite dresses that brides too are loving.

2. Forget silver based accessories... gold is where its at. We are loving these bridal headpieces and sashes that use gold instead of silver. They stand out so much more when paired with pearls and bling than the traditional silver. Plus there's just something about gold that fits the vintage, soft and romantic bride where as silver is for the Cinderella traditional bride. Twigs & Honey makes the prettiest gold hair vines adorned with pearls and swarovski crystals and don't even get me started on how much I love their gold bows. And Hushed Commotion has an awesome gold birdcage that I am seriously obsessed with. That's not all though, we have way more in the shop that we love love love. If you are already have your dress but are interested in bringing in your dress to shop accessories to find that perfect piece to complete your look let us know and we can even bring in our custom accessories designer, Adele Amelia, to work with you to create the perfect accessory!

{Photo Credits} Gemma by Rebecca Schoneveld, available at Ivory + Beau, photography by Dust Studios // Cascade by Sarah Seven, available at Ivory + Beau, photography by Laura Fulmer // Golden Lights by Sarah Seven via Ivory + Beau Bridal Lookbook, photography by Izzy Hudgins // Twigs & Honey Hair Vine and Blush by Hayley Paige Gown available at Ivory + Beau from our Lowcountry Magazine Editorial Shoot, photography by Rach Lea Photography // Blue Dress by Jillian Fellers with Tulle Skirt from Love Found True, Twigs & Honey Gold Bow Sash from our Donuts & Horses Editorial, photography by Two Chics // Twigs & Honey Hair vine, photography by Sawyer Baird // Hushed Commotion Birdcage from Holiday Accessories Bridal Shoot, photography by Mackensey Alexander