{STYLED SHOOT} Hushed Commotion Bridal Accessories

So excited to share all the images of our mini styled shoot with Mackensey Alexander + Beyond Beautiful by Heather at Ships of the Sea Museum with our Hushed Commotion bridal accessories!!! For this styled shoot we wanted to show brides how their bridal accessories can be worn even after the wedding... So we put together a mini holiday party inspiration with Heather. Heather made over our gorgeous model and did a few different looks with the hair, makeup and accessories to show some different options!! What is your favorite look? My favorite is the pearl + gold sash being used as a headband... Such a simple glamorous look to spice up your holiday party attire!!! Thank you to Storyboard Weddings for featuring our styled shoot on their website + even huger thank you to all the vendors who helped out with this shoot!!! 

{Vendor Credits} Photography: Mackensey Alexander // Hair + Makeup: Beyond Beautiful by Heather // Bouquet + Styling: Ivory + Beau // Accessories: Hushed Commotion // Venue: Ships of the Sea Museum

SIMPLY INSPIRATION: Honey Bee + Jack Daniels

How about some honey + Jack Daniels? Anyone? I know this is a super summery post, but I must say the weather here in Savannah right now is exactly what it's like during summers in Portland, Oregon where I'm from originally. But really... 80 degrees is about as hot as it ever gets. See now why I love Georgia so much?? 

{Photo Credits} Bride and Bridesmaids via Wedding Chicks, photography by Braun Photography // Jack Daniel's via Amber Housley, photography by Brooke Boling // Cake via 100 Layer Cake, photography by Love Me Do // Honeycombs via BLoved, photography by Brancoprata // Bouquet via Honey Honey Photography // Honey Favors via Couple of Dudes

SIMPLY INSPIRATION: Cinco de Mayo

Happy Cinco de Mayo everyone!!! And this is all I plan to do for the rest of the day... I'll be spending Cinco de Mayo curled up on the couch with my fiance watching episodes of Shameless back to back. It is happening. Hope you all have a fabulous relaxing Sunday!!!! And obviously make sure you enjoy some tacos!!! 

{Photo Credits} Bouquet via Ruffled, photography by N Barrett Photography // Airplant favors via Garden Therapy // Papel Picados via Our Labor of Love - Matt // Drinks via Green Wedding Shoes, photography by This Modern Romance // Bride via Ruffled, photography by Delbarr Moradi // Bride and Groom via Green Wedding Shoes, photography by This Modern Romance // Boutonniere via Green Wedding Shoes, photography by Love Ala // Bride and Groom via Green Wedding Shoes, photography by Our Labor of Love //

SIMPLY INSPIRATION: Peonies Flower Crush

I love peonies. I just adore them. Wish we could get them all year round here in Savannah...

Day 15: Peonies Flower Crush

{Photo Credits} Bouquet via Style Me Pretty, photography by Annie McElwain // Escort Cards via Style Me Pretty, photography by Marie Labbancz //  Drink Station via Style Me Pretty, photography by Bonnie Berry // Centerpiece via Style Me Pretty, photography by Bonnie Berry // Boutonnieres via Nicole Hill // Bride & Groom via Green Wedding Shoes, photography by Dallas Curow // Wedding Cake via Real Simple // Bridesmaid Bouquet via Ruffled, photography by Swoon by Katie

SIMPLY INSPIRATION: Gray & Neon Pink

I find wedding inspiration in the most random places... and today's inspiration is from my Michael Kors purse and my Cole Haan wallet... which are gray and neon pink. 

Day 8: Gray & Neon Pink

{Photo Credits} Bride & Groom via 100 Layer Cake, photography by Paige Newton Photography // String Heart Decor via Green Wedding Shoes, photography by Katherine Elizabeth Photography // Invitation via Bella Figura // Bride & Groom Shoes via Polka Dot Bride, photography by Natasja Kremer // Bride & Groom in Chairs via Bridal Musings // Bouquet via Oh Joy // Dinosaur via OWLY Shadow Puppets // Guest Book via The Knot // Ombre Bridal Gown via Ryan Roche // Place Setting via 100 Layer Cake, photography by Kelly Stonelake

SIMPLY INSPIRATION: Woodsy & Rustic

Sometimes I get inspiration from a single picture... that's what happened today. I ran across that adorable picture of the ring bearers with their suspenders and the flower girl in that cute little gray tutu and just had to do an inspiration board using that picture. I love weddings that are unique and in the woods! We recently had one you can check out here. I love being outdoors and think that it is so fun to have a wedding outside. There are so many fun DIY ideas you can do as well. Cotton garlands anyone? I might just have to make one of those someday... Anyway, I cannot believe it's already the 7th of December! As of yesterday I officially have a house! My boyfriend and I will be getting our keys on December 14th!!! It's crazy what a rollercoaster house hunting has been... but that's a whole nother story for another day! Hope you all enjoy this woodsy and rustic wedding inspiration! 

Day 7: Woodsy & Rustic

{Photo Credits} Flowergirl & Ringbearers via Green Wedding Shoes, photography by Aaron Young // Wedding Cake via Events by Elisa, photography by Melissa Biador // Decor via Green Wedding Shoes, photography by Jasmine Star // Cozies via 100 Layer Cake, photography by Andrew Thomas Lee // Bouquet via Ruffled, photography by Simply Jessie // Fans via Ruffled, photography by Yvonne Wong // Bar via 100 Layer Cake, photography by Jeremy Harris // Rings via 100 Layer Cake, photography by Matt Lien // Bride and Groom via Ruffled, photography by Taylor Lord // Ceremony Decor via Green Wedding Shoes, photography by Jasmine Star

SIMPLY INSPIRATION: Fall Wedding

{Photo Credits} Bride & Groom on Pier via The Look Today // Bouquet via Green Wedding Shoes // 'Just Married' Uggs via Amazon // Tablescape via Nancy's Daily Dish // Handkerchief via 100 Layer Cake // Fall Tart via 100 Layer Cake // Centerpiece via Elizabeth Anne Designs // Fall Apple Crush via 100 Layer Cake

SIMPLY PIN: Pink & Turquoise

Oh How Pinteresting Wednesday #2

{Photo Credits} Garland pin via Confetti System // Floral Centerpiec pin via 100 Layer Cake // Bride pin via Green Wedding Shoes // Bridesmaids Dresses pin via 100 Layer Cake // Bouquet pin via 100 Layer Cake  // Tablescape pin via Sitting in a Tree

SIMPLY FLORALS: Unique Fall Bouquets

When it comes to my taste in flowers I am exactly one thing... as far from traditional as possible. I love unique floral arrangements. Love bouquets with hanging elements, especially lamb's ear or ferns. I am obsessed. And anything with succulents I am obsessed too. Also a huge fan of the black and white anemones like in the 3rd bouquet here. And how cool would it be to put an artichoke in your bouquet? I think it's so gorgeous & such a unique touch! Do you have any favorite flowers? What's your floral personality? Do you like traditional arrangements like roses or daisies? Or do you like the unique arrangements like the ones below? Next weekend, Simply Savannah Weddings & Events will have a booth at the Brides Against Breast Cancer show & I really hope you all can make it out there to see me! Also, I personally will be putting together the floral arrangements for the booth so you can just imagine they will be filled with the most unique flowers possible that I can find in Savannah! :) I am off to a meeting with a bride this morning then a wedding this afternoon! Today we will be at Whitefield Chapel, one of my favorite quaint chapels in Savannah at the Bethesda School for Boys then at 10 Downing, an amazing restaurant in the heart of Savannah near River Street! Follow my Twitter for updates & some sneak Instagram peak photos! 

Unique Fall Bouquets

{Photo Credits} Centerpiece via 79 Ideas // Lamb's Ear Bouquet via Style Me Pretty, photography by Charlotte Elizabeth // Anemone Bouquet via Green Wedding Shoes, photography by Tyler Branch Photo // Artichoke Bouquet via Green Wedding Shoes, photography by Fresh in Love // Pinecone Bouquet via Style Me Pretty, photography by Max Wanger // Pink and Magenta Bouquet via Green Wedding Shoes, photography by Apryl Ann

Intimate Wedding at Wormsloe

Sneak Peek 

I love when my clients ask me to do flowers for their event. I'm not quite able to do large scale weddings by all means, but love to do bridal bouquets and small arrangements. Tomorrows intimate wedding will have only 20 guests travelling from all over to come to Savannah. My assistant Nicole and I will be helping to set up their pretty ceremony. I can't wait to share the photos that will be taken by Alexis Sweet. Here is a sneak peek of the bridal bouquet and groom's boutonniere. 

(roses, billy buttons, french tulips, ranunculus, and dusty miller)

{Vendor Spotlight} Make Believe'N

I am super excited to share with you my new Etsy vendor who has been added to my list of FAVORITES! I <3 my Etsy community!

Krissy of Make Believe'N Alternative Weddings LLC located in Atlanta, Georgia hand designs high quality handcrafted keepsake bouquets, boutonnieres and accessories for your wedding day and beyond. She also does custom orders (especially for wedding flowers). Make sure you allow 6-8 weeks between order and expected completion date from the date that you will be needing your order. 

Krissy has been making these amazing accessories for two years now and is also the proud team captain of the Offbeat Weddings Etsy Team: Wedeclectic and team member of the Etsy Weddings Team: Etsy wedding team. To see more of her collection shop her Etsy store: here

She will also be spotlighted in my upcoming Inspiration Wedding Styled Shoot with a local Savannah photographer, invitation designer, and make up artist. More details to come!!!

Her moto: Live your story, Love your life!

Have a look at some of her gorgeous work: 

Her fabric flower bouquets are completely personal and customized. Each one is made with the style of the bride and groom in mind. Traditional or contemporary. Vegan or gothic. All styles are beautiful in their way and Krissy will do her best to make your flowers the very best representation of your personalities.

Each flower is individually handcrafted with high quality satin, organza, chiffon, tulle, crepe and/or veiling. 
The flowers are then centered with your choice of photographs, pearls, beads, buttons, vintage buttons, charms, rhinestones, rhinestone buttons etc. A typical nosegay style bridal bouquet measures 9 inches wide by 12 inches long. Larger and smaller sizes are available.

Packages including boutonnieres, corsages, boo hoo bouquets (matching tissue cases) flower girl wands, hair accessories, pomanders, centerpieces, pew décor, and loose petals are available.

Aren't these AMAZING!!!???

Detailed wedding dress sash on a long taffeta belt. Each flower is handcrafted and every petal is deliberately formed into delicate layers. Flowers are crafted to resemble peonies, hydrangea, and poppies.

Perfect for a stylish bride! You can also add an authentic vintage brooch to the center to add some sparkle!!

The belt are 7 feet long so you have plenty of room to tie a bow or knot it and allow it to trail down the back of your dress.

Wear this belt on your wedding day and then dress up your LBD (little black dress) for your first anniversary night out.

Many thanks to the following for the wonderful images provided: http://darlingstudios.biz/ and http://www.cheyphotography.com

{Bright Idea Thursday} Craspedia a.k.a. Billy Buttons

Craspedia is a genus of daisies commonly known as billy buttons or woollyheads. They are native to Australia and New Zealand where they grow in a variety of habitats from sea level to the alps. If you saw my DIY Guest Book Idea post you would have noticed I used some billy buttons in my flower arrangements. For some reason these funny little yellow circle balls have become one of my favorite flowers and I can't get enough of them. Maybe it's their simplicity, minimalist, modern, and unique look. Lately, I have noticed them in so many wedding images, but with such interesting unique ideas that I had to share! They can be used all by themselves or combined with other flowers, feathers, or twigs. For a dramatic decorative addition they can be used to cover foam balls of different sizes, like in the first image, then placed on your table for a centerpiece element or hung with ribbon as aisle markers.Whatever you choose to do with them, they will be adorable!!!

{Billy balls from wholesale and put in little vases on all of the tables | Craspedia, Spotted Guinea Feathers, Faux Foxtails DIY Boutonnieres | Billy balls with yarn-wrapped napkins echo the teal stitching on the beautiful burlap runner | Billy button boutonnieres and more | Leen Machine shop Billy Balls Personalized Note Cards | Billy buttons with black silhouette | Minimalist billy button table design | Flower box of billy buttons and mini daisies | Moss and billy buttons | Bouquet made with billy buttons, lambs ear, and succulent}