One of the most fun parts of being engaged, without a doubt, is creating a wedding registry with your beau! There’s something sweet about picking out the things you’ll use together on a daily basis, but it’s also your one shot to stock up on essentials as you start your life together. With that being […]

For any bride, your grand exit is the last hurrah of the evening, so it deserves a good bit of thought. Will you use a getaway car? Should you give out sparklers or shakers? Today, we’re giving brides four send-off ideas that will have guests talking long after the weekend is over.

Of all the caterers in Birmingham (and amazing food!), it’s hard to pick a favorite. Still, if you ask us to tell you our top picks, Shindigs Catering would, hands down, be one of them. You may have seen the Shindigs food truck trekking around the Magic City. Our suggestion? If you’re even slightly in […]

Looking for a trendy, upscale, Birmingham wedding venue? What about a place to stay with your new hubby on wedding night? In early July, the original 1909 Empire Building reopened as the grand Elyton Hotel, a 111-room luxury establishment and one of the Marriott’s newest Autograph Collection hotels, and we couldn’t be more excited! This […]

A bachelorette trip is the perfect time to reconnect with your best gals for one last hurrah before your big day. Ditch the inconvenience of travel time, and check out five nearby trip destinations any Southern bride will appreciate. [Cue the bubbly!]

Today, we’re introducing you to a super-talented friend of ours (and, fun fact, Courtney’s college roommate!) who has mastered the art of gift giving – Emily Green of Ophelia Ruth! Emily’s goal is to make it easy for her clients to make someone feel special through the perfect gift, and based on what Emily says […]

With Mother’s Day around the corner, we’re thinking of the women who raised us and taught us almost everything we know. Proper etiquette (and Momma) says you should always give a suitable thank you, and there’s no better time to express gratitude and appreciation for all your mother (and future MIL) has done for you […]

It’s finally weekend week for this gorgeous couple! I knew the first time I met Katelin that we were going to enjoy every moment of planning together. She and Sean just ooze the sincere respect and love for each other that leaves you happy just to be around them. As a kickoff to their weekend, […]

One of the most enjoyable yet challenging aspects of marriage is sharing personal space with your new husband. Finally, you’re able to go to sleep together, wake up together and share meals together, along with pretty much every other day-to-day activity. Another exciting aspect of joining your lives together is the fun that awaits in […]

All the details that go into planning a wedding can often overshadow what comes shortly after…the honeymoon! While your wedding day will undoubtedly be the best day of your life, it can often be equally as draining – physically and emotionally – and there is no better remedy for wedding exhaustion than escaping to a […]