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

It’s the dead of summer – in Alabama. That means scorching temperatures, lazy days, lots of pool time and fruity cocktails with friends! At your next Birmingham soirée, consider whipping up one of the following libations, all of which we’ve made sure can be done in a pinch, so there’s more time to spend with […]

Newlywed Nest: Simple Summer Cocktails to Serve Tonight

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

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 […]

Bridal Etiquette Series: Our Favorite Mother-of-the-Bride/Groom Gift Ideas

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

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

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

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