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

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

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

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

Last month, we kicked off our new Get to Know series by spotlighting our fabulous owner and creative director, Julie Bunkley. We hope Julie’s post – and the series overall – help our amazing clients and potential clients get to know our team a little better. This week, we continue the series by introducing Alex Perry, […]

Get to Know: 9 Questions with Alex Perry

At the beginning of this month, we shared our favorite picks for wedding dress shops in Birmingham. This week, we’re giving a shout-out to our brides the next state over by spotlighting our favorite gown shops in Atlanta. While there are plenty of locations to choose from – too many to count, really – these […]

Local Praise: Our Favorite Atlanta Wedding Dress Shops

We can’t resist a lovely after-rehearsal dinner! This event is a unique time to convene with family, friends and other loved ones, typically on the eve of the wedding day, and should be a loving celebration of you and your soon-to-be-husband, regardless of the style. This week, we’re bringing you our top picks on the best […]

Birmingham’s Best Rehearsal Dinner Spots

If there’s anyone who can wear multiple hats at once and totally rock it, it’s our friend Sarah Elizabeth Cleveland of Repertoire Assist. Two years ago, this gal saw a need for an extra set of hands in Birmingham’s thriving wedding industry and set out to meet that need with her many amazing talents. Today, […]

Local Praise: Sarah Elizabeth Cleveland of Repertoire Assist