THOUGHTS TUESDAY: The magic of overlays

At Ivory + Beau we love the idea of mixing and matching. There are so many combinations you can do with veils and accessories, but what about the dress? Well, we have overlays! These are the perfect way to add lace or sleeves to any gown. Are you dreaming of a lace long sleeve gown, but you are in love with Dakota by Nicole Miller, a strapless mermaid? No problem! Add the Brooke top by Rebecca Schoneveld and you have your self the perfect combination. Having this opens allows every strapless gown we have be turned into the gown of your dreams. So how can you style this new bridal look? Below we show a crimson wedding, with tons of glass candle holders, and the cutest red bridesmaid gowns ever! The top featured is Marisol by Rebecca Schoneveld, Photographed by Lavender and Twine, and was featured on Style Me Pretty! P.S Check out the Cosette Sash by Hushed Commotion she is wearing! It's one of our top selling sashes!

{Shopping Guide} Marisol Top by Rebecca Schoneveld, Sash by Hushed Commotion via Style Me Pretty, Photography by Lavender and Twine, Flowers by Stella Bloom Design // Peach Bloom Invitations by Minted // Crimson Heel and Charming in Crimson Dress from Mod Cloth // Gold Tassel Necklace from T and J Designs // Polka Dot Straws from Wedding Things //  Various Red Bottles from Luna Bazaar

SIMPLY PUBLISHED: {Style Me Pretty} Cassie + Paul

For those of you who are new to the blog or just don't know... Layla Mayville and her company, Simply Savannah Events, was really my first job experience in the wedding planning industry. Yeah, I had some experience working catering jobs and other miscellaneous event planning experience in college but not until working with Layla did I get a behind-the-scenes look at what being a wedding planner really is. So it is with my pleasure to share this wedding I helped out Layla with that was published on Style Me Pretty this week!!! Layla was such a great mentor and teacher and I loved hanging out with her at weddings and asking her questions about wedding planning so that I could learn as much as possible. Also, I have to credit her for introducing me to the world of floral design! Layla has now since moved to New York where she started company Blue Mason Jar Studio and military wedding blog A Military Story. Be sure to check out both for lots of loveliness!! And huge thank you to Layla for agreeing to let me be her assistant... who knows where in the world I would be if it weren't for her believing in me... But really. Crazy to think about things like that but lets be real. Working for Layla was the first step taken down this path and I am oh so grateful for it. Side note... Layla come visit anytime and thank you for staying in touch even after you moved!!!!! <3

Now that all being said, this wedding makes me really excited because the bride and groom live in Portland, Oregon (my hometown.) And not just that but the bride bought her dress from Lena Medoyeff. THE LENA MEDOYEFF. Is it a small world or what? Because I think it is... because fast forward 3 years and now we are the only Lena Medoyeff bridal retailer other than her own shop in the fashion district in Portland. See!? It is a small world, and I just love it. And we also really love Lynn of Lena Medoyeff. Not just because her gowns are made of the most amazing lace and are so elegant and beautiful (which they are) but also because she always sends us specialty chocolate from Portland. Another really cool thing is that my stepmom has actually shopped at Lena Medoyeff Studio before since they also have other dresses besides bridal gowns. Small world... 

Cassie + Paul's wedding photographed by Concept-A Photography took place at Whitefield Chapel with a reception followed at 10 Downing and was a very romantic and lovely Southern wedding!! We hope you enjoy checking out the loveliness and head on over to Blue Mason Jar Studio and A Military Story to give Layla some major love!!!!!!!! Without her I don't even know if Ivory + Beau would have ever happened... Whoa. 

{Vendor Credits} Photography: Concept-A Photography // Wedding Planner: Blue Mason Jar Studio // Ceremony Venue: Whitefield Chapel // Reception Venue: 10 Downing // Flowers: A to Zinnias // Bridal Gown: Lena Medoyeff // Bride's Shoes: Etienne Aigner // Cake: Two Cakes // Invitations: Dodeline Design // Bridesmaids Dresses: Ann Taylor Loft // Day Of Assistant to Layla: Nicole of Ivory + Beau // Hair: JW Salon // Makeup: Beyond Beautiful by Heather

SIMPLY PUBLISHED: Style Me Pretty Georgia

So excited to share our feature on Style Me Pretty Georgia!!! Mary Rose + Ross' wedding was so much fun!! For the full feature on SMP go here + for the full feature on our blog check it out here! 

{Vendor Credits} Photography: Alison Epps // Coordinator, Floral Centerpieces + Event Design: Ivory + Beau // Bouquets + Boutonnieres: A to Zinnias // Ceremony Location: Pulaski Square // Reception Location: Telfair Square // Hair: Maria Vaughan // Makeup: Jessica Duthu // Ceremony Music: Chris Dooley + Tommy Austin // Reception Band: Coast Runners // Caterer: Cape Creations Catering // Cupcakes: Baker's Pride // Horse Carriage: Historic Savannah Carriage Tours // Bartenders: Charlie Ganem // Rentals: Amazing Event Rentals

SIMPLY PUBLISHED: {STYLE ME PRETTY FLORIDA} European Wedding Inspiration

Eeeeeek!!!!!!!!! So excited to share this with ya'll!!!! I always get so excited when I see something I've worked on being featured on one of my favorite wedding blogs, and today is no exception!!! Our styled shoot at the Sanchez House in St. Augustine that I shared on the blog here a few days ago is being featured on Style Me Pretty Florida today!! Make sure you go on over and check it out!! Thanks for all the vendors who made it possible!!! 

{Featured} Style Me Pretty, Intimate Weddings, The Bridal Detective

Such exciting news! I have 3 published works - a wedding on Intimate Weddings, an engagement shoot on Style Me Pretty Georgia AND our boho beach styled shoot has been spotlighted again!

Devon & Rob's Intimate Wedding Link

Engagement Shoot on Style Me Pretty

Bbeachside Boho Glam

{Featured} Style Me Pretty Georgia

I have some super exciting news!! Today on Style Me Pretty Georgia one of the wonderful weddings we helped out with is being spotlighted! This is very monumental for me as a business owner since I can now check this off my 2012 goals list. Please take a moment to visit their website and read Andrea & David's sweet story of how they met plus see the gorgeous photos that Shannon Christopher took. Happy Dance!!

http://www.stylemepretty.com/georgia-weddings