SIMPLY BORROWED: Forest Hills Golf Club

Gwen by Sarah Seven has been so popular lately at the shop! (Check out this sneak peak our bride Summer in Gwen!) So what better time to show off this styled shoot by Kyle Shell + Everthine Vintage! This gorgeous shoot was done at Forest Hills Golf Club, and features pops of color, gold sequins, and the most amazing gray chairs! We love how the silver sparkles of Gwen look on film in the sunset. So pristine!

{Vendor Credits} Gwen gown by Sarah Seven, available at Ivory and Beau // Photography by Kyle Shell // Event design, flowers and vintage rentals by Everthine Vintage // Stationary by Kristen Smith Design // Hair and makeup by Pastel Makeup and Hair // Suit rental by Simon's Formalwear // Venue Forest Hills Golf Club

DESIGNER FEATURE: Sarah Seven

Can't really believe I am just now getting around to writing this post... because I mean we seriously love Sarah Seven. When first getting started thinking about what designers we wanted to carry we knew that Sarah Seven was for sure one of them. And seeing her dresses at Bridal Market in New York just validated our love for Sarah Seven and our desire to have her styles in our store. So that being said, today I'm talking all about why we love us some Sarah Seven. Also, our End of Summer Sample Sale is going on now through Saturday September 20th! If you are a Sarah Seven bride, scroll down to see which styles are included in the sale. Call us at (912)200-4794, e-mail at ivoryandbeau@gmail.com or click here to schedule your appointment!

1. These dresses are made for the unique bride. Seriously though. These dresses are made for the bride who does not want to look like every other bride out there. These dresses are made for the bride who wants her personality to shine on her wedding day. She wants to stand out. She is trendy, fabulous and secure in all her own quirky ways. All-over gold sequins? She's got it. Blush and airy? She's got it. Silver sequins like a milky way pattern? She's got it. And they're all fabulous and definitely the right dress for that bride who is ready to grab everyone's attention and hold it.

2. Do you dream of looking like a whimsical bohemian fairy on your wedding day? If so, Sarah Seven is the designer for you. From sparkly lace that shimmers and shines to softer than soft organza that billows in the wind to buttery lace fabric that floats while moving, these dresses are just perfect.

3. Sarah Seven found her signature and did it right and with that she grew her brand from that signature. Every Sarah Seven dress (for the most part) has a similar corset top with similar bra cup and sweetheart neckline, which now is the key attribute in Sarah Seven dresses that make it easy to tell when a bride is rocking Sarah Seven. Some of our most popular Sarah Seven styles have been Elizabeth, Helene and Keats. Elizabeth with its romantic beaded lace top with chiffon skirt, Helene with its fabulous soft lace and Keats with its beautiful drape work and airy silk chiffon. These dresses may all have a similar corset and boning yet are three completely different looks for three completely different style of brides.

Are you a Sarah Seven bride? If so, come shop with us while some of her hottest styles are available for 15-20% during our End of Summer Sample Sale!! Call us at (912)200-4794, e-mail at ivoryandbeau@gmail.com or click here to schedule your appointment while we still have availability!

{Photo Credits} All via Sarah Seven // Dresses available in Sample Sale: all 3 in 1st panel; middle in 2nd panel; left and right in 3rd panel

SIMPLY PUBLISHED: {Weddings Unveiled} Sweet Dreams

Another one of our dresses was featured on Weddings Unveiled!! This time our blush Sarah Seven gown in a shoot photographed by Izzy Hudgins and styled by French Knot Studios!! Be sure to head over to see all the prettiness!! 

{Vendor Credits} Photography: Izzy Hudgins Photography // Styling, Florals and Bride's Accessories (sash, veil, headpiece): French Knot Studios // Venue: Private Residence // Hair & Makeup: Jen Paulos Lewis of Pastel Makeup & Hair // Blush Dress: Sarah Seven available at Ivory + Beau // Ivory Dress: Watters from Bleubelle Bridal // Macarons: Maison de Macarons // Lime Cookies: Byrd Cookie Company // Other Desserts: Whole Foods // Invitation Suite: Strawberry Moth

SIMPLY BRIDAL: The Brice Hotel

The Brice is a new, urban, and modern hotel downtown. We were so happy when Teresa Earnest asked to borrow dresses for her shoot there! We love the pops of colors at the hotel, with amazing artwork, and one of the best outdoor bars in Savannah. We are so excited to see Savannah grow, with so many new hotels and venues popping up, and can't wait to do a wedding there this December!

{Photo Credits} Long Lace dress by Sarah Seven, Short dress by Love Found True, both available at Ivory and Beau // Photography by Teresa Earnest // Location at The Brice Hotel // Hair and Makeup by Beyond Beautiful by Heather //  Flowers by Joann's Florist // Linens by Carlson's Premier Events // Stationary and chalk board sign by Lowcountry Paper Co // Cupcakes by Gigi's Cupcakes

SIMPLY BORROWED: Joy + Max

When the amazingly talented Laura Fulmer asked to borrow a dress, we of course said YES! We love her here at Ivory and Beau, and we are SO so so so excited to show images of her recent shoot! Real life couple Joy + Max are perfect for this vintage shoot, complete with a VW Beetle + floral crown. Joy looks amazing in her two dresses; the long one is Cascade by Sarah Seven, and the mini lace one is Raquel by Faith Thornburg (both of which we have in our shop to try on!)

{Photo Credits} Photography by Laura Fulmer // Long dress: Cascade by Sarah Seven, Lace mini with english netting overlay: Raquel by Faith Thornburg, Both available at Ivory and Beau // Flower arrangements by Carmelita Anderson // Floral crown by Jessica Seigler // Hair, Makeup, Styling + Stationary by Blackbird Handlettering //

{STYLED SHOOT} Southwestern in the Marsh

If you haven't already noticed I am in love with anything Southwestern... as shown in this post here + here + here annnnnd here. So it was seriously the most exciting thing ever to finally get to style and design a Southwestern themed shoot and even more exciting that we got to work with so many awesome vendors in Savannah!!!!! The magical photographer, Mackensey Alexander, photographed all the details + our gorgeous faux bride and groom. Our bride's hair and makeup were by Mandy Boyd + Jessica Mock of Dollface by Jules, who did a seriously phenomenal job... I am so in love with that fishtail braid in her half updo. She wore one of our Sarah Seven gowns from the Gold Label. Urban Poppy did the funky + super fun floral arrangements and bouquet and Thrive Cafe Catering made the cake and all the yummy Southwestern inspired treats!! Melissa Hagerty provided us paintings she had done for our placemats at the table. This shoot was also fun because my roommate, (guitarist, singer + drummer Randy Cuba) was our ceremony musician + Adrienna's boyfriend, Woody, was our officiant!!!! Hope you enjoy!!! And for more on the shoot check out this post here on our blog and this post on here on Mackensey's blog!!! Thanks again to all the awesome vendors who collaborated with us!!

{Vendor Credits} Photography by Mackensey Alexander // Styling + Ceremony Backdrop by Ivory + Beau // Flowers: Urban Poppy // Food + Desserts: Thrive Cafe Catering // Hair + Makeup: Mandy Boyd + Jessica Mock from Dollface by Jules // Dresses: Keats and Cascade by Sarah Seven // Artwork: Melissa Hagerty // Officiant: Woody  

SIMPLY INSPIRATION: Gray + Sarah Seven Gold Label

We are so excited that we carry the Sarah Seven Gold Label so today I just had to put together an inspiration board based on one of our favorites from this collection that we will be getting shortly in the store!!!!

{Photo Credits} Cake via Green Wedding Shoes, photography by Alec Vanderboom // Centerpiece via June Bug Weddings, photography by Justin & Mary // Boutonniere via Green Wedding Shoes, photography by Jose Villa // Bride + Groom via 100 Layer Cake, photography by Aubrey Renee // Invitations via Ruffled, photography by Jasmine Star // Dress by Sarah Seven, available at Ivory + Beau

SIMPLY INSPIRATION: Sarah Seven Cascade

Sarah Seven's dress, "Cascade," is by far one of my favorite gowns we have in stock right now. I love how soft and romantic the dress is with it's fluttery lace details and sweetheart neckline. Just had to do an inspiration board inspired by this gown... I'm thinking woodland + purple would match this dress so well with it's touches of gold within the lace. It's just so ethereal and reminds me of a pretty fairy. Enjoy!

{Vendor Credits} Dress from Ivory + Beau, design by Sarah Seven, photography by Mackensey Alexander // Gems on Table via 100 Layer Cake, photography by Lauren Goldenberger // Tablescape by Flora + Fauna // Invitation via 100 Layer Cake, invitations by Hip Ink, photography by Corina V // Bouquet via Burnetts Boards, bouquet by Green and Bloom, photography by Feather & Stone // Cake via Ruffled, cake by , photography by Marion Heurteboust // Heels via Green Wedding Shoes, photography by Clayton Austin

SIMPLY PUBLISHED: The Lovely Find

If you didn't get to check out yesterday make sure you go on over to The Lovely Find today to see our Fondue Bohemian Bridal Inspiration shoot we did photographed by Teresa of Memories n More!!! This shoot was the first we got to do using Ivory + Beau's bridal gowns + accessories so it was super extra special to both Adrienna + I!! We picked a gorgeous lacy gown by Rebecca Schoneveld + Sarah Seven's golden sequin gown for the shoot and a few bridal accessories by Hushed Commotion. Also, it was one of the first styled shoots we did where we really decided to push ourselves out of our comfort zones + with that came the mini pineapple + artichoke + feathers bridal bouquet!!! Amanda of The Creative Porcupine made all the printables for the shoot and they turned out awesome!! We are super excited that we are working with her again on a collaboration this weekend with Mackensey Alexander for Ruffled Blog! Heather of Beyond Beautiful did the hair + makeup for our faux bride who was actually her sister!! I love how angelic she looked, it is always fabulous working with Heather because she does such an amazing job!!! Anyway, hope you enjoy + go on over to see the rest of the feature here + thank you Amy for featuring us on your site!!! 

{Vendor Credits} Photography: Memories n More // Styling, Florals, Dresses + Accessories: Ivory + Beau // Dresses: Rebecca Schoneveld + Sarah Seven // Accessories: Hushed Commotion // Printables: The Creative Porcupine // Hair + Makeup: Beyond Beautiful by Heather

{STYLED SHOOT SNEAK PEEK} Southwestern Boho + GRAND OPENING PARTY

We can't believe it's only 3 days until our Starry Night Themed Grand Opening Party!!!! Check out the Facebook Event + RSVP... we hope to see you all there!! We will be having Chris, from All About You DJ our event, Heather of Beyond Beautiful will be making over our models for the fashion show, Kiwi Fleur is providing some floral arrangements, and Gigi's Cupcakes is bringing us some goodies!!! PLUS... we have a SUPER fun handmade photobooth + some silly props just for fun!! We cannot wait to showcase our bridal gowns that we are bringing to Savannah for all you beautiful brides!!!!! 

Anyway, we have been crazy busy this year so far getting everything prepared and ready for the opening. This past weekend we styled a Southwestern Boho themed shoot with amazing photographer, Mackensey Alexander!! The image below is what we used for our Savannah Weddings Magazine advertisement - so be sure to watch out for it in the upcoming issue!!!! For the shoot, the absolutely gorgeous model rocked two of our Sarah Seven gowns + was made beautiful by Mandy Boyd + Jessica Mock from Dollface by Jules!!! Thrive Cafe Catering made delicious Southwestern inspired treats and desserts for our food table and Anissa of Urban Poppy designed a gorgeous bouquet and centerpiece. Melissa Hagerty provided us with some beautiful paintings that we used as place mats (seriously check out her work - it is gorgeous). This was also a really fun shoot because we had a ceremony musician AND a faux officiant. Yay to Randy Cuba who rocked the guitar + Woody, Adrienna's boyfriend, who rocked the Bible even while being super sick. Our freaking awesome and super hard working interns, Shelby and Alison, helped out and made the majority of the dream catchers we used for our ceremony backdrop (which are now hanging up in our boutique). Also, featured in our shoot was our handpainted Southwestern inspired table! 

Anyway, again just have to say seriously HUGE THANK YOU to EVERYONE who came out for this shoot... it was pretty much freezing outside. The ceremony backdrop was by far the hardest part to put up because it was just so freaking windy but Woody, Shelby and Alison helped bring it all together getting crafty with some fishing line + logs... and acting as human poles. I think all of our toes were completely numb, and even when I told people they could leave because I just felt so damn bad about how cold it was they were all serious troopers (especially Adrienna + Woody who had fevers)... It was so fun putting this all together + I cannot wait to share the rest of the images from the shoot with ya'll!!! WE LOVE ALL YA'LL WEDDING VENDORS. 

{Vendor Credits} Photography by Mackensey Alexander // Styling + Ceremony Backdrop by Ivory + Beau // Flowers: Urban Poppy // Food + Desserts: Thrive Cafe Catering // Hair + Makeup: Mandy Boyd + Jessica Mock from Dollface by Jules // Dresses: Keats and Cascade by Sarah Seven // Artwork: Melissa Hagerty // Ceremony Musician: Randy Cuba // Officiant: Woody  

DESIGNER REVEAL #7: Sarah Seven Gold

We are SO EXCITED to announce that we will be carrying Sarah Seven's newest collection: Gold Label. We will be one of the first, and few, salons to cary this line! Gold Label is Sarah's sophisticated sister line, that features the classic Sarah Seven shape and exquisite drapes, but adds a touch of sparkle with beading + metallic fabrics, as well as show stopping trains. They are TO DIE FOR!

{Photo Credits} Sarah Seven Gold label photographed by Matthew Moore Photography

DESIGNER REVEAL #3: Sarah Seven

Today we share our first bridal gown designer + we think ya'll are going to love this one!!!!! When we first started talking about opening a boutique, the first designer I KNEW we had to have was Sarah Seven. Everything she makes is perfectly feminine with a hint of vintage flair. Her signature draping and soft fabrics are perfect for a Southern bride. Her gowns flow, and have a special lightness and effortlessness about them. It was SO hard to pick the first set of her gowns we would carry, but after narrowing it down at market we were able to pick our top favorites that we know you will fall in love with too! [Image of the bride below with the bouquet in her face is from a styled shoot we did with Sarah Seven's "Golden Lights" gown with Memories n More! Follow us on Facebook to see when we share the rest of the shoot!]

xoxo

A

{Photo Credits} Sarah Seven studio via Rue Magazine, Photography by Bess Friday //  Bouquet and Golden Lights photoshoot will be up on the blog soon, Styling + Bouquet by Ivory and Beau, Photography by Memories N' More // Close up of bouquet via Style Me Pretty, Photography by Chelsea Nicole, Flowers by Enchanted Florist // Cascade gown via Green Wedding Shoes, Photography and styling by Vicki Grafton Photography, Flowers by Petals and Hedges // Blushing gown via Sibo Designs // Gown via Style Me Pretty, Photography by Colette Kuling Photography // Blushing Gown via Ruffled, Photography by Mustard Seed Photography