BRIDESMAIDS MONDAY: Jillian Fellers

Are you loving the two piece trend, but might not be ready to have your girls rock it on your wedding day? Then this BCBG dress is the perfect solution. The pink band in the middle makes it look like two pieces, but it's not! So your bridesmaids can wear the trend, while still keeping it classic and not too trendy. We love the soft pastels of the dress, and thought it paired perfect with Vivien by Jillian Fellers. Vivien is a sophisticated silk satin and silk chiffon dress, with a fitted corset top and flowing skirt. The back features an intricate lace racer back detail, and cascading straps. We will have this gown, and the rest of her Spring 2016 collection, through the end of July. So just a few weeks left! Make sure to schedule an appointment to come and shop with us!

{Shopping Guide} Vivien gown by Jillian Fellers, available at Ivory + Beau July 7th - 31st // BCBGMAXAZRIA dress from Rent The Runway // Rose Cheek Stain from Pur Minerals // Purple Iridescent earrings from Olive + Piper // Lunette Cuff Wrap and Lunette Cuff from Chloe + Isabel // 52 Ways to Love Your Body More from Mod Cloth // Jardin Wedding Invitations from Minted  

DESIGNER FEATURE: Jillian Fellers

You have probably noticed we have been MIA in the blog department... well we have some exciting news! We are working on making a brand new website + blog, to make everything cleaner and easier to sue! We are so excited, and can't wait for it to go up soon! So in the meantime, we haven't been on top of our blog game. But don't worry, we will be back to it soon!

Today we are talking about our current trunk show: Jillian Fellers! We have had these amazing gowns in our shop before, and brides loved them! So we are really excited to have them back in the shop as part of Wed Altered. Her newest collection is so soft, so beautiful, and full of so many fun colors. She has gowns in ivory, blush, gray and even mint. (yes MINT!) We are absolutely over the moon, and can't wait for brides to try them on! We will have all of these gowns through the end of July, so make sure to set up your appointment before they are gone!

BRIDESMAIDS MONDAY: Mediterranean Blues

If anyone wants to hire us to do a Mediterranean wedding, I will be your best friend. Seriously. I can't imagine a more perfect place to get married then the calming blue waters of the Mediterranean. With a cool color palate of navy, aqua, and a pop of yellow, your wedding would be the talk of the year. So lavish in our cool blue inspiration, and maybe think about having your wedding there. So we can plan it.

{Shopping Guide} Milly Dress from Rent The Runway // Watercolor Map by Mospens Studio // Turquoise scarf by Valezhki // Navy Twine from Luna Bazaar // Navy eyeliner from Pur Minerals // Jordin Majorelle Earrings from Chloe and Isabel 

SIMPLY WED: Rachel + Johnny

Sometimes the sweetest weddings are the smallest. Rachel + Johnny's wedding was so beautiful and intimate! Sharing this special day with only close friends and family it let them really spend this time talking, laughing and creating amazing memories with the people closest to them. The Harper Fowlkes House was the perfect location for Rachel + Johnny to start the next chapter in their lives together. Under an amazing DYI flower arch designed by Ivory + Beau in the courtyard, Rachel + Johnny were married by one of their best friends. They celebrated their union on the back porch of the house with beautiful cocktails from Cha Bella. The sunset on a perfect day when the small wedding party of 16 entered the Harper Fowlkes Dining room for dinner. The Dining room provided the perfect setting for their elegant reception. Congratulations for Rachel + Johnny! We are so happy we got to help make your wedding day perfect!

{Vendor Credits} Wedding Planning and Flowers by Ivory + Beau // Photography by Apt B Photography // Venue Harper Fowlkes House // Catering by Cha Bella // Music by Justin Hoke // Rentals by Amazing Event Rentals // Cake by Flirt with Dessert // Hair and Makeup by Michelle Royal MUA 

BRIDESMAIDS MONDAY: Aloha Pineapple

The weather is getting hotter and hotter around here! The last week was hot and muggy, which is making us dream of island life. What better place to get married then Maui?! We found this amazing watercolor stationary from Mospens Studio, and we love all of the landmarks they added, like pineapples and whales. One of the coolest parts? The designer is from Akron, Ohio! So grab a Mai Tai and enjoy today's bridesmaids monday!

{Shopping Guide} Blue Shell Lily Pulitzer via Rent The Runway // Watercolor Map Save The Dates from Mospens Studio // Pineapple charm, Copacabana Earrings and Necklace from Chloe + Isabel // Bronzer from Pur Minerals // Gold and Blue pineapple jars from Luna Bazaar // Alhoa Tote from Etsy // Carly Nailpolish from Julep

REAL BRIDE: Kylee + Chris

Kylee was such a sweet bride we got to help last year! She had the most gorgeous opal ring I've ever seen (and I LOVE opals!!) and was looking for the perfect gown for her wedding to Fiance Chris. She chose Marlo by Elaya Vaughn, a silk charmeuse gown with a wrap front and low back. To incorporate her love for opals, she got a moonstone and rhinestone sash from Blush by Hayley Paige, and we think it matched perfectly! We wish Kylee + Chris nothing but the best on their future together!! Thank you to Mackensey Alexander for the photo's!

{Vendor Credits} Gown by Elaya Vaughn, Sash by Blush by Hayley Paige, both available at Ivory + Beau // Photography by Mackensey Alexander // Flowers by John Davis Florist // Ceremony and Reception at Savannah Station // Rentals from Savannah Vintage Rentals

SIMPLY INSPIRATION: Glitzy Garden + Nicole Miller

If you love sparkle, but want a gown with movement, then we recommend Millie by Nicole Miller! She is a crinkle chiffon gown, with v neck and back, covered in beading and rhinestones. She is soft and flowing, but still has great detail. Millie is apart of our Summer Sample Sale, and we have a size 10 in almost perfect condition! Also, during the months of June + July, when you buy your gown you will get a free preservation kit! P.S. This amazing shot by Laura Fulmer is part of our more recent bridal editorial, which we can't wait to share with everyone!!

{Photo Credits} Millie gown by Nicole Miller, Photography by Laura Fulmer // Bridesmaids and Stationary via 100 Layer Cake, Stationary by Shannon Kirsten, Photography by Jessica Lorren Organic Photography // Cake Topper by Z Create Design // Heels via Loverly, Photography by Justin DeMutiis // Floral Arrangement via Style Me Pretty, Flowers by The Little Branch, Photography by Brandon Kidd 

REAL BRIDES: Gabby + Bo

I could write a novel on how much we love Gabby, and how her amazing her wedding was. Gabby was the sweetest bride, and was a perfect fit at Ivory + Beau. For her rehearsal gown, she chose Blushing by Sarah Seven in short, which is just so freaking cute on her, paired with a blinged out sash. It was so perfect at her rehearsal dinner at Cohen's Retreat, surrounded by blush flowers, family and friends. For her ceremony she wore another Sarah Seven, Cascade, which fit her like a dream. Everything about Cascade matched her personality, fun and free spirited. She chose a gold sash by Hushed Commotion, and a custom veil by Adele Amelia that featured gold lace from her gown. Her reception was hosted at a private residence, and the ladies at Design Studio South did such an amazing job (as always!), making the already gorgeous house look wedding day perfect. We love the details they put in, like gingham napkins and vintage furniture rentals. A HUGE shout out to Mackensey Alexander for the amazing photography, we couldn't have picked a more perfect photographer for this couple. We are going to miss having Gabby in the shop, but are so excited for her future life with Bo!! Check out more images from their wedding up on Mackensey's Blog!

BRIDESMAIDS MONDAY: Dahl Trunk Show

Our next trunk show is with Dahl! These gowns are handmade in NYC, and are individually cut and sewn. Their fabrics are gorgeous, and they focus on the female form. Their gowns are a mix of classic laces and non traditional details (like this amazing back featured below). They range from $1200-$2800, so a great price point too! At Ivory + Beau, we truly believe you can buy American made, without breaking the bank. You might recognize the designer, Alison Dahl Kelly, from the third season of Project Runway, back when it was on Bravo (and in my opinion, much better. Now they focus too much on the drama, and less on the work... but I still watch it religiously...) And as you know, we love our Project Runway designers, like Kate Pankoke!

So, in the theme of a rocker chic bride, we created this Bridesmaids Monday! And if you know me, you know my obsession with nail polish, so I had to add a cool black shade with pops of gold glitter. Black can be edgy and girly at the same time, when you add some glitter and flowers!We will have these gowns from May 23rd - 30th ONLY! This is an exclusive event, since they are currently not available in stores. So make sure to make an appointment to visit us!

{Shopping Guide} Indu Gown by Dahl, available at Ivory + Beau May 23rd - 30th // Tia Boho Glam Nail Polish from Julep // Tea On the Train Heel from Mod Cloth // Romantic Floral Stationary from Wedding Paper Divas // Bouquet via Wedding Chics, Flowers by Bo Bouquet, Photography by Theresa Furey // Black Floral Necklace and Four Leaf Flower from Jane Stone // Black Lantern from Luna Bazaar 

SIMPLY WED: Tiffany + Sean

We are SO EXCITED to finally share Tiffany + Sean's wedding! We have been waiting since September to share these with you!! It was just featured on Green Wedding Shoes, so now we can finally share with you all. Tiffany + Sean's wedding was so amazing, filled with so many DIY projects, and she had one of the coolest dresses ever. Seriously, her dress was amazing. Tiffany came in loving the idea of a blue dress, and we were able to get our designer Faith Thornburg to customize one of her gowns with a blue lining! Plus we got the perfect blue sash from Jaclyn Jordan, for the perfect amount of sparkle. But after her ceremony, she knew she wanted to wear a bow. And what better way to wear a bow then with a cat on it!! (Tiffany loves cats. Like really really loves cats. You'll see from all the cat touches how much she loves them! And if you know Nicole and I, you know we are pretty obsessed with cats too. So Tiffany and us were a match made in Kitty Cat Heaven). Our accessory designer Adele Amelia was able to make her a custom bow with pearls, and a lace kitty cat center. We also love her touch of lace with her Chantilly lace veil by Jaclyn Jordan. It added the perfect amount of softness, and we love how it flows in the pictures!

Tiffany wanted to DIY a lot of details, like her invitations (which she hand embroidered each one, and did the calligraphy!) They had a jam and biscuit bar for cocktail hour, and all of the jam was handmade. Tiffany made labels and wrapped each jam so cute, plus guests could take them home as a gift.

Their wedding took place at the Roundhouse Railroad Museum, with amazing decor. Tiffany made a pillow for each guest, and had a variety of different patterns and colors. It was such a thoughtful touch, and guests were able to take theirs home as a gift. Instead of a traditional arch, she wanted to use balloons. A to Zinnias created a floating backdrop, with large balloons and greenery. It was gorgeous, and so unique! We have never seen a floating ceremony backdrop! Izzy Hudgins captured everything perfectly, as she always does.