Bridal Styling with Teak & Ivory

Stylists support brides who may not know where to begin, who feel overwhelmed by choices, or who want reassurance that their wedding-day presentation will come together successfully. –Chanae Pitts, Teak & Ivory Bridal

Here, Pitts styles three of Grace + Ivory’s newest pieces and answers our burning questions—including what she wishes brides would try more of.

Here’s What You Need to Know About Bridal Styling

Who is a good candidate for bridal styling services? 

Chanae Pitts: We support clients who may not know where to begin, who feel overwhelmed by choices, or who want reassurance that their wedding-day presentation will come together successfully. By offering support rooted in experience, organization, and attention to detail, we help clients move through the process with greater clarity and confidence.

Walk us through the process. 

CP: No matter where you are in your wedding day look, we start with a discovery call to understand your styling needs and make sure we can execute your vision. Once our team understands your goals, a personalized moodboard is created to ensure both parties and future vendors are aligned. Our team walks you through the moodboard and gets your thoughts to finalize the vision. 

Next, we start our sourcing stage. Sourcing involves working with you virtually or in-person to guide your shopping experience at boutiques and help execute the vision we aligned on. 

We also provide hands-on support on the wedding day to help ensure that wardrobe-related details are handled professionally and with care. This includes support with gowns, veils, accessories, bustling, steaming, and other preparation needs that can affect timing, presentation, and peace of mind. Our service allows clients to remain focused on the moment rather than being distracted by last-minute styling concerns.

A key element of our service model is individualized support. Each client enters the process with different needs, levels of confidence, and styling concerns. We provide tailored guidance based on where they are in the planning journey, helping them move forward with clarity and less stress. 

You have to be following the bridal trends at all times. What are you seeing a lot of right now?

CP: Minimalist Basque and drop waists are currently trending. We have gone from a lot of floral options to the structure of your gown doing all the talking.

As for styling, we’re seeing more brides focusing on having accessories complement their bridal gown and not take away from the look. Think: Less is more. 

What style or look would you love to see a bride try?

CP: There are two things I would love brides to lean into more. First, have a little fun with your wedding shoes. Add color to them—not just the traditional ivory or blue. The pop of color will add a surprise element that everyone will be shocked to see and love.  (she loves these Prada satin mules) 

The second thing I want to see more of is more column or sheath gowns with trains. I love the structure of these gowns and how they follow the body’s natural lines to create timeless and architectural shapes—very subtle, but makes a major statement. 

How to Style 3 Grace + Ivory Dresses

Look 1: Virgina

✨ Virgina ✨ 

(ivory available exclusively in our showroom)

Teak & Ivory’s accessories picks, from top: Olive & Piper Alessia drop earrings; Jimmy Choo Bing 100 in red velet

Look 2: Maeve

✨ Maeve ✨ 

Teak & Ivory’s accessories picks, from top: Khoi Liva earrings; Grace + Ivory soft tulle blusher veil; Gage Diamonds 14K Orbit adjustable tennis necklace via Aveil

Look 2: Vivienne

✨ Vivienne ✨ 

Teak & Ivory’s accessories picks, clockwise from top left: Jennifer Behr Janna earrings; Cult Gaia Tallulah wristlet via Aveil; Jewel Badgley Mischka Paradise ankle strap sandal

About the Stylist

Chanae Pitts helps brides feel confident, organized, and fully supported throughout the wedding dress process with professional bridal styling services. Whether you have picked out your gown or are just getting started in the bridal journey, her work centers on guiding clients through the details that shape a cohesive wedding-day look, including gown-related decisions, accessories, shoes, styling coordination, and day-of support. ✨ Inquire Here! ✨ 

photos by Joy Lane and Devae Photography