It seems like just yesterday I was walking down the aisle to marry the man of my dreams – as an Invision bride – and about begin the adventure of marriage. The memories from that day are still so vivid to me – probably because it’s only been seven months! 🙂 I wouldn’t, by any […]

Newlywed Nest: 7 Things I’ve Learned in 7 Months of Marriage

Let’s face it – there’s no more exciting post-engagement feeling than the thought of shopping for your wedding dress. (Except for maybe the honeymoon.) After all, when else in life are you able to sport a gorgeous, white gown? This week, we’re sharing our favorite spots in the Magic City to find one of our favorite […]

Local Praise: Our Favorite Birmingham Wedding Dress Shops

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 […]

Newlywed Nest – Tips for Styling Your Master Bedroom

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

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 […]

Quick Guide: Packing for Your Honeymoon

There’s nothing better than forming lasting relationships with vendors-turned-amazing-friends, so today, it’s our pleasure to introduce you to our sweet friend Jessica Stalnaker of Empress Stationery! A one-woman show, Jessica does it all – from invitation design to stationery to custom monograms and more. Hot on the heels of launching her 2017 Wedding Collection (SWOON), […]

Local Praise: Jessica of Empress Stationery

You’ve probably heard us say it before: our team is all about details, details, details! And if there’s one element of your wedding planning in which to implement gorgeous, to-die-for details, trust us – it’s your wedding invitation. Your wedding paper suite (including save-the-date cards, your actual invitation, place cards, thank-you notes and more) gives […]

Wedding Paper 101: A Q&A on Invitations, Calligraphy and More

Accommodation and service might be a part of our job descriptions, but when it comes to hosting guests in our own homes, we can’t resist giving the 5-star treatment! Besides, few things are as exciting as finally showing off that fabulous living room you just furnished, or a kitchen freshly stocked with shiny appliances. But […]

Newlywed Nest: Our Best Tips for Hosting Overnight Guests in Your Home

It’s the perfect day to introduce you to our beautiful and brilliant friend, Sarah Ingram! We can’t help but swoon when we see her work, whether it’s her poignant photography, superb styling skills or classic calligraphy. (Watch out – she’s a triple threat!) Her services intermingle well together, cater to clients of all tastes and, […]

Local Praise: Sarah Ingram