Inquiry
Share your date, venue, and the feeling you want to create. We review every inquiry personally and respond within 48 hours.
Trust & Process
How we work, in writing.
Licensed, insured, and contracted. A working guide to how we book, consult, and design events across South Florida and beyond.
Studio Standards
Licensed, insured, and contracted.
Licensed
Florida-registered event design business in good standing.
Insured
Carrying general liability coverage; certificates available on request for your venue.
Contracted
Every engagement begins with a written, signed agreement.
Vetted Partners
We work with a small, trusted bench of florists, rental houses, and culinary teams.
Certificates of insurance available on request for your venue.
Booking Process01 02 03 04 05 06
From inquiry to event day.
Discovery Call
A complimentary 30-minute call to confirm fit, scope, and the shape of the day.
Proposal & Design Direction
A tailored proposal with scope, investment, and a first-pass design direction — palette, materials, and the moments that anchor the event.
Contract & Retainer
A signed agreement and non-refundable retainer secure your date on our calendar.
Design Development
Mood boards, floor plans, tabletop studies, lighting plans, and a tight production timeline — refined collaboratively.
Production & Event Day
Our team manages install, on-site direction, and breakdown so you can be fully present.
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Expert direction, in one session.
Choose Your Format
60-minute virtual or in-studio session — design direction, venue strategy, vendor recommendations, or a planning audit.
Brief & Schedule
Tell us what you want to walk away with. We send a short brief, then confirm your time.
The Session
We work through your event — what's working, what to refine, where to invest, and where to simplify.
Recap
You receive a written recap with our notes, source list, and recommended next steps within five business days.
Service Area
South Florida, beautifully covered.
The studio is based in South Florida and travels regularly between Miami and Palm Beach. Destination and nationwide engagements considered by application.
Miami
Brickell · Coconut Grove · Coral Gables · Wynwood
Fort Lauderdale
Las Olas · Rio Vista · Intracoastal estates
Hollywood, FL
Hollywood Beach · Downtown · Emerald Hills
Pembroke Pines
Pembroke Falls · Chapel Trail
Weston
Country Isles · Weston Hills
Davie
Long Lake Ranches · Equestrian estates
Coral Springs
Eagle Trace · Heron Bay
Boca Raton
Royal Palm · St. Andrews · The Oaks
Palm Beach
Palm Beach Island · Manalapan · Jupiter Island
Frequently Asked
Business questions, plainly answered.
What types of events does The Ivory Studio design?+
We design weddings, milestone celebrations, intimate dinners, corporate brand activations, nonprofit galas, and editorial styling across South Florida and nationwide.
How far in advance should I book?+
Most clients book six to twelve months ahead for weddings and large events. Smaller social events and consultations can often be accommodated with four to eight weeks' notice, subject to availability.
Do you have a minimum investment?+
Yes. Full design and production engagements begin at a defined minimum, which varies by season and scope. Investment ranges are shared on the discovery call.
Are you licensed and insured?+
Yes. The Ivory Studio is a registered Florida business, carries general liability insurance, and can provide certificates of insurance directly to your venue on request.
Do you travel outside of Florida?+
Yes. We accept a small number of destination and nationwide engagements each year. Travel and lodging are billed at cost in addition to design fees.
How is investment structured?+
A non-refundable retainer secures your date. The remaining balance follows a payment schedule outlined in your contract, typically with installments leading up to the event.
Can I book a consultation without booking full design?+
Yes. Our paid consultation is designed for hosts who want expert direction without full production — venue strategy, design direction, or a planning audit.
Do you work with other planners or vendors?+
Often. We partner gracefully with planners, florists, photographers, and venue teams. Tell us who you're already working with in your inquiry.