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Empress Stationery Launch Party

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Empress Stationery has been offering fine, custom invitation suites to brides since 2007. Just last month we had the privilege of being a part of the launch of their brand new, semi-custom collection! What does this mean? It means beautiful, locally designed invitation suites are now within your budget! Shop now.

There were lots of talented wedding pros at the launch including Pursuit Creative, Invision Events, Edna K. Designs, Sassy Biscuit Monogramming, The Charming Scribe, Leslie Hollingsworth Photography, The Refined Pen Calligraphy, and Beau Tied Affair.

Images courtesy of Sarah Moore.

Bustle Bride: Laura Terry Powell

Say hello to our most recent Bustle bride feature, Mrs. Laura Terry Powell. Laura and her husband Sherman recited their vows on December 17, 2016.

During Laura's appointment, she knew she wanted a satin gown with no lace or embellishments. We love how she made her vision come to life. She purchased an ivory satin skirt, and she paired it with a sweater from J. Crew, and the two pieces complimented each other so well. It looked like they were made for each other. Her bridal look was so unique and completely her own and we absolutely LOVE how it turned out! Plus, the powder blue shoes were such a fun addition, and they definitely topped off the look!

Laura and Sherman's had a beautiful and intimate wedding, and their photos are so gorgeous. The mid-December lighting couldn't have been any more perfect!

"My favorite part of the wedding was seeing our families together. We had only 10 guests, our immediate family. They're all so wonderful and seeing the village that will one day help raise our children warmed my heart."

Images courtesy of Gena Plaxco Images.

Bustle Bride: Anna Case Decker

We're head over heels in love with our new Bustle Bride! Anna Case Decker is our newest Bustle bride feature and we couldn't be happier. Anna and her sweet hubby, Lee, tied the knot on August 20, 2016 in a beautiful church in Charlotte, North Carolina. 

Anna and her mom were the sweetest clients and we really enjoyed helping Anna find the dress that best suited her style - it didn't take long, as she quickly realized dress number 3 was the one! She walked away with a fabulous, strapless Jim Hjelm gown that couldn't have been a better match. She paired her gown with a cathedral style veil and with that, the look was complete!

Here's what Anna said about her Bustle experience:

"It seems like only yesterday my mom and I were walking into Bustle on February 20th of last year (my 25th birthday!!). I remember thinking this would be the first stop of many...until I tried on my third dress, a gorgeous Jim Hjelm gown that felt like it was made just for me! I walked out of the store with the dress under my arm and the biggest smile on my face. It was the best birthday present I could've asked for!"

We're still swooning over Anna on her special day. We just can't get enough of her photos; we love that sweet photo of the "first look" with her dad. His reaction is priceless and oh so precious. She looked nothing short of perfect when she and her Lee said, "I do!"

"My absolute FAVORITE part of the wedding day was when my parents, younger sister/maid of honor, and uncle surprised us with an original rendition of "Can't Help Falling In Love" in lieu of a toast at the reception. They had been practicing for months without any of us finding out. It was so special and definitely a moment we won't be forgetting any time soon!!"

Images courtesy of Sunshower Photography.

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Valentine's Pop-Up Shop

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Last month we had the pleasure of hosting our second annual Valentine's Day Pop Up Shop. We love creating a "one stop shop" for all of the Valentine's Day essentials. We had gorgeous floral arrangements by Kathleen Varner of Edna. K Design, jewelry crafted by Holland's Trinkets, mouth watering chocolate cakes baked to perfection by Telia Johnson Cakes, precious "lovey dovey" cards by Empress Stationary, and calligrapher, Sarah Moore, of Pursuit Creative to personalize each card.

Go ahead and mark your calendar for February 14th 2018 - it's only going to get better!

Images courtesy of Jett Walker Photography.

Bustle Bride: Megan Lamb Carey

To kick off this week, we're excited to announce that Megan Lamb Carey is our newest Bustle feature! Megan and her now husband Matthew began their "happily every after" on a beautiful January day. Their ceremony was at the beautiful St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Birmingham. 

Megan looked like an absolute dream when she said, "I do." When this sweet bride came into our store she fell in love with a gorgeous Nicole Miller gown. She took some time to sleep on it, and a few days later she realized she couldn't live without the lace beauty, so she came back and purchased the gown she would soon wear on her special day. The lace gown fit her personality perfectly, and she wore the gown so well. It was definitely a match made in bridal heaven!

Megan has such a genuine personality, and we loved helping her find the gown of her dreams. We're so thankful she chose to shop at Bustle! She looked nothing short of gorgeous on her big day. We can't get enough of her photos from her wedding day! The letter exchange between her and Matthew is such a special moment, and definitely one of our favorite photos!

"I think my favorite part was the reception. The nerves were gone, we were married and ready to celebrate. The food was delicious and the band was amazing. We had such a great time dancing with all our friends and family. "

Images provided by Cotton and Clover Photography

Bustle Bride: Emily Brooks Hamby

Our newest Bustle Bride and her hubby are a real life Barbie & Ken! Emily and her husband, Tyler tied the knot on December 17, 2016 at Creekside Meadows with the most elegant winter wedding.

Emily chose a fabulous Augusta Jones lace gown and a lace trimmed fingertip veil to match. We absolutely loved having Emily in our shop; she has the sweetest spirit and the most genuine smile. We're so thankful we could be just a small part of Emily and Tyler's big day.

"My favorite part of our wedding would have to be having everyone we love in one building sharing the moment. Our friends and family mean so much to us. Watching everyone enjoy themselves and meet other people from our lives gave us an amazing feeling that we cherished."

Images courtesy of Sweet Julep Photography

Bustle Bride: Meredith Anderson Tolleson

Our first Bustle bride for February is Meredith Anderson Tolleson. Meredith and her groom Ty said ,"I do" on a perfect October Saturday. She was an absolute dream in her Paloma Blanca lace gown.

When Meredith came to our store she had a vision for what elements she wanted for her gown. The first gown she tried on was this gorgeous Paloma Blanca gown, and it was a match made in bridal heaven. 

It was such a joy to help Meredith find the gown of her dreams. She wore the gown so beautifully on her special day, and we're so glad her hubby loved it too! Those first look photos are the sweetest! Her bridal shots are total swoon-worthy!

Bustle Bride: Marianne Gurak Miller

We're elated to announce that Marianne Gurak Miller is our newest Bustle Bride feature! She and her hubby Lance tied the knot at First Presbyterian Church of Birmingham on a beautiful Saturday in December, and they danced the night away at the Clubhouse on Highland. 

Marianne was an absolute dream on her special day. We had a great time helping her find the gown of her dreams. She chose a fabulous lace fit & flare gown by Watters, and she looked nothing short of phenomenal on her wedding day! We absolutely loved having her in our shop. She has such an infectious bubbly personality and the kindest spirit. We wish all the best to Marianne and Lance!

"Our wedding day was everything we dreamed it would be! Having all our loved ones under one roof was indescribable! We wanted a 'non-Christmasy' Christmas time wedding. That being said, we gave a fabulous nod to the holidays when the entire reception sang a Christmas carol my grandmother wrote years ago to the tune of Jingle Bells... we had the lyrics printed and handed out on the dance floor. The big group photo happened right after we all sang together- it was one of the best highlights of our big day!" -Marianne Miller

Images courtesy of Amore Vita Photography

Bustle Bride: Kayla Heilman

To celebrate the new year, we're kicking off 2017 by featuring the beautiful Kayla Heilman as our newest Bustle bride! Kayla and her hubby James tied the knot on a beautiful day this past May, and she looked nothing short of gorgeous. 

We had the pleasure of helping Kayla find her perfect gown. She came into our store searching for her dream dress and she left with her complete look for her special day. We dressed her from head to hem-literally. She chose a gorgeous strapless ivory gown with ruching throughout. She gave her look a little extra sparkle by adding a fab Anne Barge beaded sash, a beaded veil, and a bracelet! 

We had such a fun time with this sweet bride, and we're so glad she found her gown (plus some fun accessories) at Bustle! All of her pieces worked so well together, and she looked absolutely radiant when she and James said "I do."

Lovely Lettering Co.

We're so excited to feature our sweet friend, Sarah Brown. She is the creative force behind Lovely Lettering Co. which is based right here in Birmingham. Sarah has such a God-given talent for calligraphy and a passion to match. She began her exciting business venture during the summer of 2015 with a purpose to create beautifully hand-lettered products that would bring encouragement and joy. Not only does she want to create products that are attractive, but thought it most important that they be practical and purposeful. Sarah says that she wants to add a little "lovely" amidst the day to day.

Sarah loves creating wedding stationary, and she's been featured on many media platforms such as, The Birmingham Bride, The Bridal Theory, and Reverie Gallery. She also designs a line of holiday cards for the Birmingham based company Dixie Design Collective. She most recently has been featured on Southern Living's website showing her calligraphy skills and teaching viewers an easy trick to calligraphy!

Right now, you can check out all of Sarah's fab products every Saturday at Pepper Place Farmer's Market! We've collaborated with Sarah, and she has the most genuine personality and a heart for her business. Lovely Lettering Co. has only been open for a year, and already it's been so successful. We can't wait to see how her business expands in the coming months/years!