[#10] 11 DAYS OF WEDDING GIVEAWAYS: Bridal Portrait Session by Heather Kline with makeup by Skinzin

So today was going to be the last day of the giveaway... but then we got so many more offers we decided to add more! Check out our post this evening for what we will be offering in store Sunday during our One Year Anniversary Party! Come to the shop at 7302 Abercorn St Suite 1B from 1-4 to enter to win even more prizes! (Including a massage + manicure!)

Our last giveaway on our blog is a FREE Bridal Portrait courtesy of Heather Kline Photography! Not only will you be able to get amazing pictures of your dress, but you will also get hair and makeup done by Jessica Shefsick of Skinzin! This is the best way to get images of your gown before the big day, and let you get comfortable in front of the camera. Plus you get even more images in your gorgeous gown! You will also get a 20x30 canvas of your favorite portrait, perfect to hang in your house, or give as a gift!

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DESIGNER FEATURE: Carlee Sizemore

Gosh it feels so weird sitting down to write a blog post (Nicole here!). I never have time to write blog posts anymore and so this is a nice change of pace for once. Anyway, Carlee Sizemore approached us a few months ago about us possibly carrying her collection in our shop and I was delighted because Carlee Sizemore was a designer, a blog and a website that I was enamored with and she was just an inspiration to me from afar when I was first getting into blogging and the wedding industry. And lo and behold now we are holding a Pop-Up Shop with this amazing accessories designer!! Her accessories are whimsical and bohemian and exactly what we are all about and love so much. So today I am featuring this designer and we cannot wait to have the event with her pieces! To schedule an appointment during our Pop-Up Shop this weekend call us at (912)200-4794, e-mail ivoryandbeau@gmail.com or click here!!

What I love most about these accessories is how unique they are and how different they are from every other designer out there. Her pieces feature soft silks, semi-precious stones and sparkle that are handmade. The designer is located in Atlanta and loves floral arrangements and botanicals. Soft, romantic and makes a statement all at the same time. Cannot wait to see these beautiful pieces in person! Thank you Carlee!! 

{Photo Credits} All via Carlee Sizemore

THOUGHTS TUESDAY #9: Gold is the New Silver

While working at David's Bridal it was silver, silver, silver and more silver. But at Ivory + Beau we have been seeing a whole new trend and that is that brides lately are loving gold. And with that we have decided that Gold is the New Silver and we are loving it. I don't mean obnoxious yellow fake looking gold but rather a pretty and subtle gold, which shines, shimmers and looks stunning on. Proclaimer before reading on... I promise these dresses we are showing you do have a golden tint but it is very very subtle and very very difficult to find an image online where you can see the real detail and the beauty of these gowns. They are just ones you have to see in person to really be able to appreciate the detail and the golden shimmer. That being said... call us at (912)200-4794, e-mail at ivoryandbeau@gmail.com or click here to schedule an appointment!

1. Gold lace, gold sequins, gold beading, we love it all. We have 3 dresses that we consider gold: this lacy golden shimmer art deco inspired gown from Rebecca Schoneveld, this soft whimsical golden buttery Sarah Seven dress with gold threaded lace, and our Golden Lights all over sequin Sarah Seven dress which comes in both long and short. I know it is kind of hard to tell from these images that they have a gold shimmer but they really do and they really are some of our favorite dresses that brides too are loving.

2. Forget silver based accessories... gold is where its at. We are loving these bridal headpieces and sashes that use gold instead of silver. They stand out so much more when paired with pearls and bling than the traditional silver. Plus there's just something about gold that fits the vintage, soft and romantic bride where as silver is for the Cinderella traditional bride. Twigs & Honey makes the prettiest gold hair vines adorned with pearls and swarovski crystals and don't even get me started on how much I love their gold bows. And Hushed Commotion has an awesome gold birdcage that I am seriously obsessed with. That's not all though, we have way more in the shop that we love love love. If you are already have your dress but are interested in bringing in your dress to shop accessories to find that perfect piece to complete your look let us know and we can even bring in our custom accessories designer, Adele Amelia, to work with you to create the perfect accessory!

{Photo Credits} Gemma by Rebecca Schoneveld, available at Ivory + Beau, photography by Dust Studios // Cascade by Sarah Seven, available at Ivory + Beau, photography by Laura Fulmer // Golden Lights by Sarah Seven via Ivory + Beau Bridal Lookbook, photography by Izzy Hudgins // Twigs & Honey Hair Vine and Blush by Hayley Paige Gown available at Ivory + Beau from our Lowcountry Magazine Editorial Shoot, photography by Rach Lea Photography // Blue Dress by Jillian Fellers with Tulle Skirt from Love Found True, Twigs & Honey Gold Bow Sash from our Donuts & Horses Editorial, photography by Two Chics // Twigs & Honey Hair vine, photography by Sawyer Baird // Hushed Commotion Birdcage from Holiday Accessories Bridal Shoot, photography by Mackensey Alexander

SIMPLY BRIDAL: Accessories Giveaway w/Gown Purchase!

In celebration of Savannah Fashion Week we will be giving away a free bridal accessory (up to $400 value) with the purchase of your gown from Saturday May 3rd through Saturday May 10th!! We are so excited for Savannah Fashion Week, especially since one of our bridal designers, Faith Thornburg, will be one of the featured designers and we will be attending the fashion show this Thursday... can't wait to see all the neat fashions!!

We have so many awesome unique bridal accessories to choose from, all of which are handmade in the United States. In addition, Mignonne Handmade bridal accessories will be at Ivory + Beau during this special so we will have even more accessories in stock: from floral halos, to lace sashes and veils, to bohemian wreaths and colorful sashes.. there is something for every bride from the traditional bride to the boho bride to the quirky bride. AND... we will also have dresses from Faith Thornburg, Ivana Krejci and Pure Magnolia in the shop!! To set up an appointment to come in during the special event contact us at (912)200-4794, ivoryandbeau@gmail.com or click here!!

{Photo Credits} Mignonne Handmade Floral Halo // Mignonne Handmade Floral Headpiece // Jaclyn Jordan Sash // Hushed Commotion Sash // Jaclyn Jordan Veil // Twigs & Honey Headpiece // Jaclyn Jordan Veil // Mignonne Handmade Floral Halo // Twigs & Honey Veil

SIMPLY BRIDAL: Hushed Commotion Lookbook

When Thea, the designer of Hushed Commotion, sent us the look book of her 2014 collection ours jaws dropped! Not only are her accessories stunning, but the photography by Jen Huang is amazing! When we saw Thea's items at market, we knew we had to add her to the shop. Her work is unique but with a touch of vintage. We especially love her use of gold (the must have metallic in bridal!). All of her items are handcrafted with love in Brooklyn,  New York. We are so happy to be one of 6 stores that carry her line (and the only one in the south!) You can see more of her look book on her website + 100 Layer Cake!

{Photo Credits} Photography by Jen Huang // Hair + Makeup: Jess Wilcox // Dresses: Rebecca Schoneveld + Sarah Janks

SIMPLY BRIDAL: Jaclyn Jordan + Faith Thornburg Trunk Show

Today we had wedding photographer, Alison Epps, in the shop for some dress up play time + it was so much fun!!! We wanted to play around with our different headpieces + accessories on the dresses to put together some fun combinations while we have Jaclyn Jordan's + Faith Thornburg's entire collections in our shop for our Trunk Show this week!!! Take a look at some of our inventory!!! These pieces won't be here for forever so make your appointment today to come by + check out the collections!! Faith Thornburg will be in the shop all day tomorrow too so come by + meet the designer!!! THANK YOU ALISON - you are GORGEOUS...

{Designers from Left to Right} Dress by Sarah Seven, Veil + Sash by Jaclyn Jordan // Same // Dress by Sarah Seven, Sash by Jaclyn Jordan // Same // Dress by Faith Thornburg, Sash + Veil by Jaclyn Jordan // Same // Same // Dress + Headpiece by Faith Thornburg // Same // Separates by Rebecca Schoneveld, Sash + Veil by Jaclyn Jordan // Same // Same // Same // Dress + Sash by Faith Thornburg // Dress by Faith Thornburg, Sash + Veil by Jaclyn Jordan // Dress by Rebecca Schoneveld, Veil by Jaclyn Jordan // Veil by Jaclyn Jordan // Separates Top by Rebecca Schoneveld, Skirt by Faith Thornburg, Sash by Jaclyn Jordan // Same // Same // Separates Tops by Rebecca Schoneveld, Skirt by Faith Thornburg, Sash by Twigs & Honey // Same // Same // Dress by Sarah Seven, Sash by Faith Thornburg