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 […]

8 Wedding Registry Must-Have Items

There are few things more fun than the thought of getting all glammed up with your bridesmaids on your wedding day! Dressing together and having your hair and makeup done while sipping coffee or mimosas is sure to be one of your favorite wedding morning memories, but what’s a bride to do when it comes […]

Bridal Etiquette Series: The Hair & Makeup Dilemma

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 […]

Local Praise: Elyton Hotel + Giveaway

Today, it’s our great pleasure to introduce you to our logistics-minded, business-focused operations-extraordinaire and brilliant planner, Courtney Wolf. In short, this gal has GOT. IT. TOGETHER. With an amazing knack for the smallest of details, Courtney’s brides can rest easy knowing their big day is completely taken care of – from start to finish. Plus, […]

Get to Know: 8 Questions with Courtney Wolf

May Invision Events bride Anna Henderson Crook put on an amazingly classic and elegant wedding, and the story behind her and her new husband is just as precious! Their meet-cute is one of the most adorable we’ve heard, and we think you’ll like it, too. Read on to discover from Anna herself how this dynamic […]

She Said Yes: Anna Henderson Crook

As a wedding guest, gift-giving can be tough! We totally get it. Not only is there the question of what to give but also how much to give, when to give and more. Who knew gifts could be so stressful? Today, we’re setting the record straight so you’ll be more than prepared (and excited) to […]

Bridal Etiquette Series: The Wedding Guest’s Guide to Gift-Giving

One of your first to-do’s as a new bride is choosing the ladies who will stand by your side throughout your engagement, on your wedding day and long after it’s over. For some, narrowing down to your very best, bridesmaid-worthy friends can be a daunting task. But no need to worry – we’re here to […]

Bridal Etiquette Series: Three Questions to Ask When Choosing Your Bridesmaids

Next to the subjects of a photo, light makes an amazing impact on photography, and if there’s anyone who has mastered this art, it’s our incredible friend and local Birmingham photographer, Leslie Hollingsworth. Leslie graduated from the University of Alabama with a degree in fashion and merchandising, but it didn’t take long for her to […]

Local Praise: Leslie Hollingsworth Photography

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!]

Five Bachelorette Trips for the Southern Bride

I never thought I’d be writing a glowingly positive, fanatical blog post about Blue Apron (or any meal subscription boxes, for that matter), but this week, that’s exactly what I’m going to do. Y’all, I really didn’t want to like it…I really didn’t. But I really, really do. I’ll jump to specifics in just a […]

Newlywed Nest: Accolades for Blue Apron