THOUGHTS TUESDAY: Neon Wedding + Ash and Light

Want a bold look for your wedding? Add a pop of neon! It's such a fun way to add some color, and be a little daring! Now neon can be overwhelming so here are a few tips:

1. Limit your number of bridesmaids. If you have more then 4 or so bridesmaids, it's going to be an overwhelming amount of neon next to you, and super distracting. These gowns by Ash + Light are the perfect neon dresses, not too bright, and definitely re-wearable! We will have these gowns, plus an awesome styling session, May 3rd. Get tickets to it here!

2. Are you loving neon, but maybe not for bridesmaids? How about a pop of color in your signature drinks! You can easily do a hot pink drink with cranberry and oranges!

3. Add neon accents in your decor! You can add a pop of color in your flowers, on your cake, or even hanging from the ceiling! This way you can pick and choose what colors you have and where you have them. One of our favorite ideas are these succulents with hot pink rocks! You can have these as escort cards, or favors!

{Photo Credits} The Mullet Dress from Ash + Light // Drinks and Cake via Grey Likes Weddings, Cake by Magnolia Bakery, Photography by Kelly Sauer // Outdoor ceremony via Southern Weddings, Design by Randy McManus Designs, Photography by Bethany and Dan Photography // Succulents via Jen Lauren Grant Blog // Reception via Ruffled, Decor by Emerson and Amanda Watson, Photography by Amanda Watson //Invitations via 100 Layer Cake, Stationary by Nagio Parr, Photography by Jennifer Emerling     

SIMPLY INSPIRATION: Hot Pink and Black Floral

One fun way to bring a pop of color to your wedding is with a print! We love floral print bridesmaids dresses, especially for Spring and Summer. You can do so many colors, that can match any color scheme, from soft pastels, to bold colors. Today we picked this Ash + Light dress, with turquoise, orange, hot pink and black. A super summery palate! We will have this awesome bridesmaids dress, along with an expert team of stylers, to show you how to style your bridesmaids looks May 3rd for our Ash + Light Styling Event! This is a fun time for your and your girls to style, and try on some great jewelry from Chloe + Isabel! Get your tickets here! 

{Shopping Guide} Floral Short Fade from Ash + Light // Pout Lip Stain from PurMinerals // Cutie Alert Black Heels from Mod Cloth // Vintage Gold Leather Clutch from Oak73 // Sedona Statement Necklace and Heritage Bloom Earrings from Chloe and Isabel // Chalkboard Floral Stationary from Minted 

SIMPLY INSPIRATION: Chartreuse + Ash and Light

I'll be the first to admit, I don't really like the color Chartreuse. It's definitely not a color for my skin tone, but after seeing this Ash + Light gown I realized "hey, it's not such a bad color after all!" So I pushed myself to make a board based off of this unique green. It's a bold color, so I don't recommend using it everywhere, but pops here and there (especially with gray and purple) can really make a statement! It's important to step out of our comfort zone sometimes, and to play with colors!

Our Ash + Light styling event is coming up May 3rd, and tickets are required. Get your tickets here! Learn from expert stylists on how to give your bridesmaids new life after the wedding!

{Photo Credits} Liberty Maxi by Ash + Light // Bicycle via Enjoy Events Co // Bouquet via Green Wedding Shoes, Flowers by Holly Flora, Photography by Callaway Gable // Stationary by Creative Lab Press // Cake via Epicurious  

THOUGHTS TUESDAY: Burgundy + Ash and Light

Last month we told you about our Ash + Light styling event, where stylists from Ash + Light will be at our shop showing you how to style your bridesmaids dress after your wedding! This is a perfect event for brides, and bridesmaids, so you can all see how to restyle that bridesmaid gown (since we know it's sitting in the back of your closet, ready to be worn!) Plus, we will have Chloe + Isabel there to show you the hottest bridal trends in jewelry. This event is exclusive, and tickets are required. It will be Sunday, May 3rd starting at 1PM! To get tickets, visit us online before they sell out!

{Shopping Guide} The Long Fade Bridesmaid Dress by Ash + Light // Vintage Botanical Stationary from Minted // Bouquet Rogue Earrings + Rings from Chloe and Isabel // Gold Flat from ModCloth // Chateau de Vine Lipstick in Jezebel from Pur Minerals

SIMPLY INSPIRATION: Ash and Light + Cobalt Blue

We are getting excited for our Ash and Light styling event coming up May 3rd! Tickets will be going on sale soon, so we wanted to preview some of the dresses we will be getting! During this styling event, we will have the style experts at Ash and Light teaching you how to restyle your bridesmaid dress after the wedding. We all know the story: you get a bridesmaids gown, then it sits in your closet for the next year until you purge and throw it away. This happens every wedding. But with the dresses by Ash and Light, you don't have to! These gowns are modern, comfortable, and totally wearable after the wedding! Today we are looking at the Lauren gown and The Mullet dress (I promise it is much cuter then the name implies!) Lauren is a Grecian style gown with adjustable shoulders, make in pure silk. This gown is so soft, so light, so perfect for a hot summer wedding! The Mullet dress is a color-block gown, with sheer chiffon neckline, with the body made in charmeuse. 

If you are thinking cobalt blue for your wedding, we picked some ways to add blue in your wedding! From earrings, to coasters to blue shoes, there are so many ways to add cobalt!

If you are interested in pre-ordering tickets to this event, email us at ivoryandbeau@gmail.com ! Space is limited, so tickets are required!

{Shopping Guide} Lauren Gown and The Mullet Gown by Ash and Light // Dayspring Glow Earrings and Happy as a Glam Shoes from Mod Cloth // Blue Couple Coasters from Wedding Paper Divas // Blue Hand-blocked Pillow from Luna Bazaar // Dark Blue Spinel Ring from Red Box Jewels // Blue Vendome Bangle from Isharya // Cobalt Affine Bag by Times Arrow from Rent The Runway 

DESIGNER FEATURE: Ash and Light Styling Event

Attention brides and bridesmaids! We have a super fun and exciting event coming to Ivory + Beau! April 19th we will be hosting the Ash and Light Styling Event! What is the Ash and Light styling event? It's a styling party where you and your girls come to the shop, and the styling experts at Ash and Light provide dresses and accessories, and help you find the best before-and-after looks for you. This event shows you how to give your bridesmaids gowns a second life! Gone are the days of boring gowns you wear once then give to goodwill. Ash and Light gowns are bridesmaid gowns your girls will want to wear again. They are sleek, modern and make you feel confident and sexy. These gowns are exclusive, and not available anywhere in the South, so this is the only time to get some for you and your girls! This is a limited event, and we will only have 20 tickets for sale! To reserve yours before they go on sale, email us at ivoryandbeau@gmail.com