SIMPLY INSPIRATION: Sarah Seven + Desert Dreaming

Sarah Seven has some amazing bridal editorials, and her newest one might be our favorite! Their newest collection shoot was called "Desert Daydreaming" and took place in Palm Springs California. The natural setting really showcases the gowns, and shows how soft and flowing they are! One of our gowns from that collection is Broome, which has a dramatic open back and lace high neck with scalloped lace detail. Broome is part of our Summer Sample, and you can purchase the sample off the floor for 30% off!! It's a size 8, and in excellent condition. We've added lot's of new gowns to our sample sale to make room for all of our new gowns that will be arriving in fall! We are by appointment only, so make sure to set yours up!

{Photo Credits} Gown is Broome by Sarah Seven, photography by Stephanie Williams, available at Ivory + Beau // Stationary and Van via Green Wedding Shoes, Invitations from Ladyfingers Letterpress, photography by Modern Obscura // Necklace via Fab You Bliss, Photography by Jessica De Young // Cake via Burnett's Boards, Cake by Daria Andreeva, Photography by Maria Levitska // Bouquet via Swooned Magazine, Flowers by Opal Floral Design, Photography by Rae Marshall Wedding Photography 

GOWNS WE LOVE: Sarah Seven Amour

We love Sarah Seven, and so do our brides! They love how soft and flowy her gowns are, and how structured her corset tops are. Amour is a soft chiffon gown with lace detail and a sweetheart neckline. It can come with or without straps (although we LOVE it with the straps off the shoulder, all slouchy and romantic, like her Lafayette gown) You can wear Amour all year long, from an out door spring wedding with bright colors, to a romantic winter wedding with deep plums and reds. Plus, Amour comes in both ivory + cement (a beige/gray tone)

{Photo Credits} Sunset Love via Ruffled, Photography by Katie Ruther Photography // Bouquet via Ruffled, Photography by Britt Taylor Photography // Blowing in the wind via Style Me Pretty, Photography by Jenna McElroy // Flower Crown via Sarah Seven, Photography by Jess Hunter // 

In the field via Style Me Pretty, Photography by Michelle Lyerly 

SIMPLY BORROWED: Lexi Cooper

We met Lexi Cooper last year when she was looking to borrow some gowns for her photography class at SCAD! Being a SCAD alumni, I was excited to say yes! This year she borrowed multiple gowns for her portfolio class, and we are excited to share them with you! We love getting images of our gowns, especially great detail shots and movement shots. She took images at a variety of place, from historic Brockington Hall and Roundhouse Railroad Museum, to the natural beauty of the Savannah Botanical Gardens. Check out more images below!

SIMPLY BORROWED: Sarah Seven Elizabeth Glamour Shots

Happy Easter Weekend! Hope everyone has an amazing, and relaxing, Easter tomorrow! In the meantime, enjoy some images by Candace Perry Photography, featuring our Elizabeth gown by Sarah Seven! This gown was sent to a bride in Germany, and we can't wait to see pictures of her in it on her wedding day! Gorgeous hair and makeup done by Beyond Beautiful by Heather (who is so talented!)

{Vendor Credits} Dress by Sarah Seven, available at Ivory + Beau // Hair and Makeup by Beyond Beautiful by Heather // Photography by Candace Perry

STYLED SHOOT: A Lowcounty Wedding Bridal Editorial

We love being able to collaborate with blogs and magazines to create amazing shoots! Erin from A Lowcountry Wedding emailed us looking for us to style a bridal editorial for winter/spring edition of her magazine.  She wanted an effortless and luxurious feel, with a touch of romance. Lots of flowing fabrics and lots of flowers. We teamed up with Rach Lea Photography + Belfair Plantation to hold the shoot, and had vintage rentals by Savannah Vintage Rentals. The amazing Colonial House of Flowers made some amazing bouquet's and flower crowns, which were perfect! We provided gowns from our designers Alvina Valenta, Blush by Hayley Paige + Sarah Seven.

This bridal editorial, along with our styled shoot, was featured in the winter/spring edition of A Lowcounty Wedding Magazine, available now! Tomorrow we will post the images from the styled shoot portion, and trust us, they are amazing!

THOUGHTS TUESDAY: Dear Brides

Dear brides,

Today I am here because I have a few requests from you. I am here to ask you a few favors and I am going to be quite honest while writing these requests and you may not like to hear them but sometimes we just need to say what we need to say because maybe what we are about to say isn't bad, or mean, but just the truth and it needs to be heard. So here goes. Today I am here because I have a few requests that are in regards to shopping for your wedding dress and so here goes.

1. Be open and say yes to new things. We are here to help. We are here to make you happy. We want so badly to make you happy. We want so badly for you to feel beautiful. We want so badly for you to love your dress. And we don't just want you to love your dress but we want you to be comfortable in it. So please be open with your consultant. Trust your consultant. She may pull a dress for you to try on that makes you stick up your nose in disgust. You may shake your head and say no way, not me, not happening. But in life there are things that come your way that you are going to initially deny. But I want you to think back to a time when you were presented with something you didn't want but you said yes. And then it was love. Maybe it was a plate full of oysters, all slimy and gooey but maybe you tried them anyway. And now one of your favorite things to do is shuck oysters on a Friday night with an ice cold beer. Maybe it was a can of coconut water which smells really weird and even has chunky weird stuff in it. But you tried it anyway and now you love it and drink it everyday and you get overly excited when its 2 for $3 on sale at Kroger. Or the best of them all, maybe it was a nerdy guy who asked you on a date and your initial thought was oh no he is not good enough for me but you said you would give it a shot anyway, I mean c'mon we all know we say yes to a date every once in awhile when we think we are too good for a guy but it means free dinner. But you said yes and now you are engaged and looking for your wedding dress. Goes without saying I believe I have sufficiently made my point... be open. New things will come your way, new dresses will come into your dressing room. Be open. You never know until you try it. Dare to try some pink on, or even a gown with a back cut-out detail.

2. Separates doesn't mean separate. Bridal separates are not bad. It does not mean you aren't buying a wedding dress. No, it means you have the privilege to put together your dream dress. Just because it is separate now does not mean you are getting two separate pieces when you order your dress it simply just means you get to choose the perfect bridal top for yourself and then you get a choose the perfect skirt for yourself that can fit together. You are essentially getting a custom wedding dress. Separates doesn't mean separate, give them a chance. You just might find the dress of your dreams and you got to put it together yourself.

3. Everybody has a price point. I don't care if your budget is $500 or $10,000. Everybody has some special number they want to stay within. Tell us. We aren't going to judge you but rather we are going to do the exact opposite. We are going to use that special number to help you find a dress that you not only love but that you can afford. The best part about shopping at a small boutique is that we can work with you and we know what costs what. If you tell us your budget we can direct you to the right dresses and the right accessories. We just want to help that's all. We aren't asking your price point to judge you we just want to know how we can help you. Below are three dresses by Nicole Miller, all at different price points. It's best to tell us what you are comfortable with spending, not just the designers you like, this way we can pull the best options!

{Dresses} Blushing by Sarah Seven / Spaghetti Strap A Line is Vivian-Sage by Rebecca Schoneveld / Cut out back detail is Barlow by Daughters of Simone // Lace T Shirt Top is Brooke and heavy Lace Top is Dahlia, both by Rebecca Schoneveld // Mermaid is Dakota, Criss Cross Back is Jamie, Beaded A Line is Millie, all by Nicole Miller

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 Blythe + Very Berry

All March long we have our biggest sample sale of the year, with ALL of our samples under $2000. One dress is Blythe by Sarah Seven! This dress is an a-line with the classic Sarah Seven corset, and beaded lace skirt. We were swooning over this shoot by Mint Photography we saw on Once Wed, and loved the mix of berry colors for a spring wedding. Add some gorgeous gold sparkle heels, and you have a swoon-worthy wedding!

A lot of bride ask, why a sample sale? Well, a sample sale is a great way for us to clear out inventory and get space for new gowns! Plus its a great way to get a gently used gown for a large discount. Best Part? You can take your gown home today, which is perfect if your wedding is coming up soon, or you are looking for a good deal. Make sure to set up your appointment to check out our selection of gowns, and get a great deal!

{Photo Credits} Blythe Dress by Sarah Seven via Once Wed, Flowers by Without Wax Katy, Photography by Mint Photography // Stationary via Style Me Pretty, Paper Goods by October Ink, Photography by Green Apple Photography // Cake and Shoes via Wedding Sparrow, Cake by Le Cupcake, Shoes by Pattino Shoes, Photography by Megan Pomeroy // Centerpiece via Boston Magazine, Photography by Dave Bradley // Bridesmaid and Bouquet via Phoebe Joy Photography

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 

DESIGNER FEATURE: Sarah Seven Trunk Show

Oh Sarah Seven, how we love thee! We could really go on for days about how amazing her gowns are. How soft and flowy they are. How her signature corset is a bride favorite. How they photograph like a dream. But we will spare you, and just simply say this: you don't want to miss this trunk show! We will have all of her new Fall 2015 gowns, with so many to choose from. This collection was stunning, and seeing them in her flagship salon in NYC was such a treat this market! She has separates, fitted gowns, soft pinks and grays, and beading galore. We have these gowns February 27th - March 1st ONLY, and appointments are required. Space is limited, we are almost booked, so make sure to set up your appointment asap to see these gowns in person! This is the only time this year we will have all of her gowns at once, so you can't miss it!

SIMPLY INSPIRATION: Sarah Seven Frenchie + Stripes

Long sleeve lace gowns can get heavy, but Frenchie is the perfect alternative for a bride who would like long sleeves, but in warmer months! She has a high neckline but an extra low back, for a touch of sexy mixed with the romance that Sarah Seven does so well. The bouquet by Wild Green Yonder was an inspiration for today's board! We love the bold look of stripes and citrus colors, and wanted to add cascading flowers with clean modern lines!

If you love Sarah Seven, we have some exciting news! We will be hosting a Trunk Show February 27th - 28th, where we will have all of the Sarah Seven collection! Appointments will be required for this event, and it is sure to book quickly. Visit our website to set up your appointment!

{Vendor Credits} Frenchie gown by Sarah Seven + Bouquet, via Elizabeth Anne Designs, Flowers by Wild Green Yonder, Photography by Reverie Photography // Reception via 100 Layer Cake, Flowers by Siren Floral Co, Photography by Birds of a Feather // Invitation via Style Me Pretty, Stationary by Catherine Ray, Photography by Carla Ten Eyck // Escort Card via Style Me Pretty, Stationary by Proper Prints, Photography by Ashleigh Jayne // Cake via Once Wed, Cake by Sweet On Cake, Photography by Scott Andrew Studio

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 :)

SIMPLY BORROWED: Paprika Southern Holiday Issue + Sarah Seven Blythe

We love working with the ladies at Paprika Southern! Their online magazine is filled with art and style, but with a southern twist! Their work is always stunning, and when Bevin asked us to borrow a gown for their holiday shoot, we knew the perfect one! Blythe by Sarah Seven is a beaded lace a-line with Sarah's signature corset top. She is both southern and modern, with her beading detail and figure flattering silhouette. We are so glad we got to be apart of this shoot, with some great vendors! To see the rest of the shoot, with some fabulous clothing by Custard, Red Clover and Harper, click here!

{Vendor Credits} Blythe Gown by Sarah Seven, Hair piece by Twigs and Honey, both available at Ivory + Beau // Photography by Siobhan Egan // Styling by Bevin Valentine Jalbert // Location Roundhouse Railroad Museum // Hair and Makeup by Megan Mateo // Suit by Simons Formalwear // Models: Zack Rozelle (represented by Click NYC) and Breila Williamson 

SIMPLY BORROWED: Simply Sarah Photography + Sarah Seven

On a dreary morning we set out to take pictures of our newest Sarah Seven gowns, Violet Hour, Frenchie and Coast. We were lucky enough to have an amazing roof top deck, photography by Simply Sarah and a gorgeous all lace veil we had custom made by local accessory designer Adele Amelia. We might have been rained out, but we still got some gorgeous images! We are obsessed with lace, and all three gowns show case it in different ways. The Violet Hour features a chiffon bottom with lace top and illusion neckline. Frenchie is an all lace sheath gown, with a deep back. And Coast.. well coast is perfection. It's the sister gown to Cascade; a soft georgette dress with cascading lace pieces in the softest ivory. And our veil? Well after seeing the veil Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen designed, we knew we had to have one for our shop. We picked the finest French lace, and had Adele Amelia turn it into a chapel length veil. It's stunning, and perfect. Scroll down to see the rest of these amazing pictures!

REAL BRIDES: Caitlyn + Jimmy

Oh my goodness gracious how we love our real brides. Caitlyn rocked a short Sarah Seven sequin dress for her party and she looked so fabulous!!! Thank you Caitlyn for sharing and congratulations to you and Jimmy on your wedding !!!

{Photo Credits} Photography: Paige Jones // Dress: Golden Lights by Sarah Seven available at Ivory + Beau

SIMPLY BORROWED: Laura Fulmer Fall Shoot

We love seeing how people style our gowns, and we are obsessed with this shoot by Laura Fulmer + Cote Designs! This shoot was recently featured on Cottage Hill Magazine, so we had to share on our blog too! Pastel Makeup and Hair made the model look like perfection! The best part is when she takes her hair down, it's a curly dream! We love how Gemma was used, with her sleek lines she is a timeless classic. They also used Marion by Sarah Seven, which has a classic corset top covered in lace, and an organza bottom. There are so many things we can say about this shoot (how amazing the photography is, the stunning flowers, the gorgeous house, the candles...) but we will let the photo's do the talking! Click below for all the pictures! (Trust us, you want to see them all!)

THOUGHTS TUESDAY: Off The Shoulder

One of springs newest trends are off the shoulder sleeves. Here at Ivory and Beau we are loving this sexy but romantic look, and have plenty of gowns to choose from! Amour by Sarah Seven has lace sleeves that can be work both on the shoulder, or off for a more romantic feel. What if you want a gown with options? Then the Marisol overlay by Rebecca Schoneveld is the perfect way to add some shoulder with any gown. You can easily add the overlay to any dress, turning any look into a gown of your dreams. Daughters of Simone's Winnie and Lu take this look to another level with their sheer lace detailing. With all of these options, which way would you choose?

{Photo Credits} Ivy gown by Saint Isabel // Winnie + Lu gown by Daughters of Simone // Marisol Top by Rebecca Schoneveld // Amour gown by Sarah Seven

BRIDESMAIDS MONDAY: New Years Eve Masquerade + Sarah Seven Blythe

Whenever the ladies over at Paprika ask to borrow one of our dresses we are beyond excited. The styling and the work they produce is just magical. I am in love with this winter shoot they did for the newest Winter Issue and was inspired to put together a lookbook for bridesmaids and some bridal accessories from Rent the Runway that fit with this Sarah Seven dress and a New Years Eve Masquerade theme!! Would you be brave enough to have your ladies shining in blinged out bridesmaids dresses? It is probably one of my favorite looks for bridesmaids if it fits the theme + of course doesn't outshine your own wedding dress... Anyway, to shop Sarah Seven call us at (912)200-4794, e-mail ivoryandbeau@gmail.com or click here!!

{Photo Credits} Blythe by Sarah Seven available at Ivory + Beau via Paprika, photography by Siobhan Egan {Shopping Guide} Oscar de la Renta Black Orchid Necklace via Rent the Runway // Slate & Willow Copper Fleur Shift via Rent the Runway // Oscar de la Renta Ombre Tassel Earrings via Rent the Runway // Mark and James by Badgley Mischka Rich and Famous Dress via Rent the Runway // Kotur Merrick Geometric Minaudiere via Rent the Runway

SIMPLY PUBLISHED: {Cottage Hill Magazine} Bridal Inspiration by Laura Fulmer

Two of my favorite dresses were used in a bridal inspiration shoot by the very talented photographer Laura Fulmer and these pictures are just magical. So I am so excited to share the feature on Cottage Hill of our dresses! The shoot was styled by Cote Designs Florals and Event Design who did some seriously amazing floral arrangements that were larger than life and a floral crown that is just stunning. Jen Lewis of Pastel Makeup made over the bride and she looked stunning while modeling our Rebecca Schoneveld Gemma gown and Sarah Seven Marion gown. Anyway, huge thank you to the vendors who put this shoot together!! Head on over to Cottage Hill to see the rest of the shoot! To shop Rebecca Schoneveld or Sarah Seven call us at (912)200-4794, e-mail ivoryandbeau@gmail.com or click here to schedule an appointment!!

{Vendor Credits} Photography: Laura Fulmer // Florals + Styling: Cote Designs Florals and Event Design // Gowns: Ivory + Beau by Sarah Seven and Rebecca Schoneveld // Makeup and Hair: Jen Lewis of Pastel Makeup + Hair // Catering: Donna Jannik Catering

SIMPLY BRIDAL: More Sarah Seven Gowns

Not only did we order some brand new Sarah Seven styles at market, but we also got some more classics! These are gowns we know you are going to love, because they have been asked for time and time again! We are so excited to offer even more Sarah Seven styles! Most of the gowns will be arriving this fall, with the rest arriving in March! (Don't forget, we are having a Sarah Seven Trunk Show February 20th - 22nd! It's never to early to set up your appointment, since this will book quickly!) To set up your appointment to try these lovely ladies on, give us a call! 912-200-4794