Why We Love Our Designers #2: Rebecca Schoneveld

We absolutely love Rebecca Schoneveld and we are pretty sure she knows it. Rebecca wasn't originally a designer we have planned to meet with at New York Bridal Market so you could say it was fate. We were walking by Jaclyn Jordan's booth and when she saw we were located in Savannah she scooped us up and started chatting to us about her bridal accessories. She is of course now one of our designers as well. But while talking with Jaclyn she started raving about Rebecca Schoneveld. We really had no idea what we were in for, but after leaving Jaclyn's booth we walked down to Rebecca's booth. You can say it was love at first site. We were both immediately smitten. We were like kids in a candy shop. We wanted it all. We fell head over heels in love with Rebecca's beautiful handmade bridal designs. Seriously head over heels. 

1. She's super sweet and nice and not just that but she was overly supportive of us starting out as well as extremely humble when she totally has no reason to be because she's super awesome. We oohed and aahed over all her dresses and she just giggled and laughed at us for being so excited and happy about finding her. Pretty sure we told her several times that we are in love with her. Not just that but Rebecca is an awesome designer to work with. She gets back to us quickly whenever we have questions and she is very responsive to whatever we need!! 

2. Bridal separates anyone? When we saw that Rebecca offers bridal separates we were even more in love than we thought could be possible. I love the idea of getting to choose the top and bottom separately. It gives brides so many options to customize their gown to fit their body perfectly. We currently have several and hope to get more after the next collection comes out!!! Stay tuned since the reveal of new collections is mid-April...

3. Does that come in blue? How about blush? Well, what about gold? Yup. Since Rebecca's dresses are all handcrafted in Brooklyn, NY they are easily customizable. She offers 6 different styles of lace: a champagne beaded lace, ivory beaded lace, ivory/gold lace, ivory chantilly lace, ivory French lace and another ivory style lace. In addition to offering different types of lace, her dresses come in natural white, ivory, 2 different champagne shades, cream, peach, french grey, antique blush, soft blush and nude as well as blue... So many options it is just incredible. And they are all absolutely gorgeous!!!!!! These are a must see. 

Anyway, as you can probably tell we are smitten with Rebecca Schoneveld. If you are interested in coming in to check out some of her gorgeous gowns you can reach us at (912)200-4794 or e-mail at ivoryandbeau@gmail.com or simply click here to set up an appointment!! 

{Photo Credits} Blog feature: Green Wedding Shoes // Photography: Chellise Michael // Dresses: Rebecca Schoneveld // Accessories: Twigs & Honey, HushedCommotion and Jaclyn Jordan // Hair by Tina Mercurio // Make-up: Face the Day NY // Venue: The Green Building Brooklyn // Couch: Rent Patina // Model: Anastasia Zima

SIMPLY INSPIRATION: Portland Pride + {LENA MEDOYEFF POP-UP SHOP!}

Can I just say I am beaming from ear to ear right now with Portland pride? I was born + raised in the suburbs of Portland, Oregon and while I don't have any burning desire to leave Savannah, I will always love the quirky hipster city where I don't think it ever stops raining except for maybe 10 days a year and I can honestly say I don't think I'll ever not be the same avid snowboarder, mountains + mountain men lover, donut eater, action sports aficionado girl as I was when I moved to Savannah. I may have left the Northwest for the south but the Northwest will forever be my homeland in my bones. So when I ran across bridal designer, Lynn of Lena Medoyeff, who has dresses only in Portland, Oregon I was super excited when she said she was open to bringing her gowns to Ivory + Beau. I was so so so excited even more when I realized one of Layla, previous owner of Simply Savannah Events, helped a bride from Portland who purchased her gown from Lena Medoyeff. Seriously it's a small world huh? Anyway, now that we have Lena Medoyeff gowns in our store I just have to say #portlandpride. Every day we have had these dresses in Ivory + Beau we have had a bride fall in love + say yes to her dress.

The 3d lace on these gowns is so unique, so bohemian, so soft, so pretty, so just amazing that its hard to not fall in love. These dresses also fit so differently from any other dress you will ever try on. They lay so elegantly, so perfectly. They fit every body type beautifully and conform perfectly to a bride's shape. Not just that but these dresses are not stiff but rather they stretch. So even more perfect for the bride who might be trying to lose 20 pounds. No alterations needed 20 pounds later. Now c'mon that is seriously amazing right? Considering the cost of alterations can be anywhere from $300-500... I am going to say yes that is seriously amazing. Another thing I love about these dresses is how versatile they are. Great Gatsby theme? No problem. Bohemian Bride? No problem. Elegant intimate affair? No problem. Vineyard wedding? No problem. Garden wedding? No problem. Mansion wedding? Okay seriously no problem. I could go on but this is getting obnoxious.

So to celebrate the great success of bringing this Portland designer to Savannah I figured why not put together a Portland wedding inspiration board of what my wedding would look like if I were to get married in Portland. I envision... a beautiful lace Lena Medoyeff gown, Voodoo donuts in all their shapes, sizes and funkiness, industrial inspired centerpieces, anything + everything handmade from custom chalkboard signs to hanging installations, emerald greens + blush pinks, pictures on the famous waterfront in downtown where I would spend summer afternoons riding bikes with my dad for hours and hours before popping into OMSI for a few science exhibits, and last but not least the wedding would have a touch of art deco style that fits so nicely with Portland. Well, looks like I'm done planning my wedding. Now that was super easy. Haha ;)

So lovely brides... we will have these dresses through this weekend so if you want to come by to check them out before they head back to Portland (the only state where these dresses are currently available) then give us a call at (912)200-4794 or e-mail at ivoryandbeau@gmail.com or click here to make an appointment!! And now just one more time because I am so pumped about finding this awesome designer... #portlandpride.

{Photo Credits} Bride + Groom via Green Wedding Shoes // Table Decor via Green Wedding Shoes, photography by Jasmine Star // "Portland" Sign via Snippet & Ink, photography by You Look Nice Today // Downtown Portland via Green Wedding Shoes, photography by Kate Harrison // Bouquet via 100 Layer Cake, photography by Taylor Lord // Reception Decor via 100 Layer Cake, photography by Leah Verwey // Centerpiece via 100 Layer Cake, photography by Emily Blake // Welcome to Portland Sign via Etsy Blog, photography by Bryan Aulick

SIMPLY PUBLISHED: {Bespoke Bride} Maureen + Nick

Eeeeeeek!!!! I always get SO excited when it's our first time being published on a blog we've never been published on before!! And that was no exception with Bespoke Bride!!! This blog is so adorable + features so many handmade, creative + alternative weddings that I just love it!!! Maureen and Nick's DIY handmade bird loving wedding was featured on the blog last Friday! This was one of my favorite weddings because every last detail was thought out so well and fit their theme perfectly. It was such a creative wedding that was personal and unique in every way. Be sure to check it out here on Bespoke Bride and for more from their wedding you can see the entire feature on our blog here. Also, congratulations to the happy couple on their recent wedding!!! 

{Photo Credits} Once Like a Spark

SIMPLY WED: Maureen + Nick

Finally got around to going through all the gorgeous images by Once Like a Spark of Maureen + Nick's wedding this past October at the Roundhouse Railroad Museum!!! I loved all the handmade details of their wedding from the paper pinwheel arch to the yarn wrapped bottles to the moss escort card display and the list goes on... This was really a fun wedding to help out with!!! The couple loves birds and so their theme took on a handmade DIY bird lover theme + was so adorable!!! The funky tree inspired cake was by Tier Luxury Cakes and B Matthews catered the event, which was delicious!! The couple had a lounge area outside of the blacksmith shop set up with vintage rentals from Ever Thine Vintage Rentals. Maureen's hair and makeup were done by Beyond Beautiful by Heather who did a lovely job as always and helped put in the headpiece by French Knot Studios, who also did the bouquets and boutonnieres!! The hardest workers at this event by a long shot were Beachview Event Rentals who put up the cafe lighting and even helped us put up the fabric on those tall rafters... that was ridiculously scary climbing up there so the guys with the company offered to help us out and thank goodness they did because I about had a heart attack trying to climb up the ladder when I put up the tissue poms!!! But it turned out beautifully in the end!! The couple, family + friends danced the night away to DJ Chris from All About You and the night ended with Maureen + Nick leaving in a luxury car from AE Luxury Limo. Congratulations to Maureen + Nick!!!!! Also, check out their engagement photos of them bird-watching by Jade + Matthew here. 

{Vendor Credits} Photography: Once Like a Spark // Coordination + Reception Flowers: Ivory + Beau // Venue: Roundhouse Railroad Museum // Music: Chris of All About You // Catering: B Matthews // Cake: Tier Luxury Cakes // Vintage Rentals: Ever Thine Vintage Rentals // Other Rentals: Beachview Event Rentals // Hair + Makeup: Beyond Beautiful by Heather // Getaway Car: AE Luxury Limo // Bouquets, Boutonnieres + Headpiece: French Knot Studios // Officiant: Patrick Leong

SIMPLY WED: Kristina + Jarrod {Pt. 2} The Wedding

Today we want to share more pictures from Kristina + Jarrod's wedding this past October! Katelyn of Finnegan Photography captured the bride and groom at their ceremony in Pulaski Square and all the fun that followed at Knights of Columbus! If you want to check out more from their wedding click here for all the little details! 

{Vendor Credits} Photography: Finnegan Photography // Coordination: Ivory + Beau // Ceremony Location: Pulaski Square // Reception Venue: Knights of Columbus // Caterer: Sisters of the New South // Florist: Urban Poppy // Linens: BBJ Linens // Ceremony Music: Kellen (friend) // Reception Music: Jake King (friend) // Pews + Chairs: Tommy (friend) // Officiant: Ike Harrison (friend) // Cookies: Bride + bridesmaids // Hair and Makeup: Friend

SIMPLY WED: Kristina + Jarrod {pt. 1} The Details

I know I always say that the wedding I am sharing is my favorite, but this really is one of my favorites for the main reason that it was filled with handmade details! And I really feel like the handmade/homemade details are what gives an event life and gives an event a story. This wedding was filled with lots + lots of stories of all the prep that went into this wedding that I'm sure this couple will remember forever. First off, the cookie bar with homemade cookies by the bride and bridesmaids... Second, the hundreds of handmade origami cranes which were hung from the rafters and were placed all over the tables... Third, the Godfather origami crane mobile one of the bridesmaids made [seriously the most amazing thing ever] that we almost couldn't use because of restrictions on which rafters we could hang things from but Adrienna + I got crafty the night before the wedding and made that fabric backdrop arch for the sweetheart table... Fourth, the homemade s'mores box made by the groom himself... It doesn't end there though, but those are some of my absolute favorites!!! Hope you enjoy and huge thank you to my friend, Krystal Silva, who came out to the wedding to capture the details!! Stay tuned for their wedding photos coming soon by Finnegan Photography! 

{Vendor Credits} Photography: Krystal Silva // Coordination and Day-of Styling: Ivory + Beau // Flowers: Urban Poppy // Venue: Knights of Columbus // Cookies: Homemade by Bride + Bridesmaids // S'mores Bar: Handmade and designed by Groom // Origami Mobile: DIY by Bridesmaid