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

Nobody can hold a candle to the unbreakable friendship you’ve shared with each of your bridesmaids. It’s a pretty special thing when these ladies stand by your side on the biggest day of your life, so how’s a bride to repay them? In short, you can’t – but you can come pretty darn close with […]

10 Bridesmaid Gifts You’ll Be Thrilled to Give

We believe saying “I do” is the most important part of any Alabama or Georgia wedding day, but who doesn’t love gorgeous flowers, to-die-for details, a delicious cake, knockout band and fabulous décor to enhance the celebration? Let’s face it – you need your vendors, and your vendors need you! With the heightened pressure that […]

Bridal Etiquette Series: Four Ways to Maintain a Great Relationship with Your Vendors

Each December, Pantone Inc., the universal authority on all things color, announces its Color of the Year for the following year. Our team was thrilled to learn that Greenery (or Pantone 15-0343, to be exact) is the pick for 2017! Here’s what Pantone Color Institute has to say about this fun selection: “A refreshing and […]

Newlywed Nest: How to Showcase Pantone’s 2017 Color of the Year (Greenery) in Your Home

It’s our pleasure to introduce our readers to the incredibly talented ladies of Irrelephant Blog. Molly Stilley and Joanna Ballentine, besties and co-entrepreneurs, are experts in styling all things organic, romantic and dreamy. As licensed cosmetologists, they are also masters in creating picture-perfect bridal hair and makeup according to each client’s unique vision. We couldn’t be happier to welcome them to the Invision […]

Local Praise: Molly + Joanna of Irrelephant

January 26 is annually recognized as National Spouse’s Day, a holiday just for letting your better half know how much they are appreciated. While it sounds a lot like Valentine’s Day, the two are quite different.

In Celebration of National Spouse’s Day

There’s nothing we love more than getting glammed up for an Alabama wedding! From makeup to hair to donning a sundress, trendy jumpsuit or ballgown, weddings are the ultimate opportunity to look and feel your best. However, we know the confusion that seems to far too often accompany the dress code – if an invitation […]

Bridal Etiquette Series: Debunking the Wedding Dress Code