This Valentine’s Day, we partnered with Kindred Events, to provide some beautiful flower arrangements for all the lovebirds out there! It was so much fun, and we wanted to share some of the photos from the day with you.
Bustle Bride: Catherine Hails Chmiel
Catherine + Scott Chmiel
Catherine Hails and Scott Chmiel were introduced to each other on Tinder! “We met January 22, 2017 and I knew it was different,” Catherine said. She said he was so caring and respectful and called when he said he would. Pretty soon they were engaged, got a house and a dog and then got married all in 2018.
When the wedding planning started, Catherine felt a bit overwhelmed with all the details and decisions. She finally decided she wanted a beautiful, comfortable outdoor wedding, and that is certainly what she got! They were married October 28th, 2018. We are so excited to share Catherine and Scotts wedding day with you all.
Vendors:
Venue: Belle Farm Events
Photography: Mary Fehr
Catering: Premium Hospitality Catering
Dress: Bustle Gowns (us)
Flowers: Lindsay Kessler Designs
Videography: BBmedia
Dress cleaners: Berthon’s Mtn Brook
Hair & Makeup: Melissa Bogardus @make_up_mel
Dress alterations: Luz @LDhautecouture
Cake: April Smith @aprileesmith on Instagram
Bustle Bride: JoAnna Little Feldewerth
JoAnna + Andrew Feldewerth
JoAnna Little Feldewerth originally met Andrew Feldewerth at an intramural frisbee game in college at Samford University. After the game the team went to Sonic and JoAnna and Andrew started talking all about music. They decided to meet up at Reid Chapel to have a jam session together and their friendship grew from there. They fell in love and ended up getting married in that very same chapel on July 21st, 2018!
We loved hearing about how JoAnna and Andrew met and seeing what a beautiful wedding they had - what a special couple! To top it all off, this talented bride made her own wedding cake! We are so happy for this sweet couple and are so excited to share their wedding day with you.
Bustle Bride: Olivia Kaylan Santos
Our newest Bustle Bride is Olivia Kaylan Santos! She and her new husband, Igor Gomes Santos met in college but didn’t start dating until afterwards. After they graduated, they moved within three hours of each other and he finally asked her out on a date!
Olivia spontaneously invited him to the beach with her family, and a year later they were married on May 26, 2018. They are now expecting their first child!
Congratulations Olivia and Igor on your marriage and on starting your family. We are so pleased to share their beautiful wedding day with all of you!
Dress: Bustle Gowns
Alterations: Hollow to Hem
Photography: The Wipplers
Cake: Cakes By Audrey
Venue: The Barn at Bennett Flats
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BUSTLE!
We recently celebrated the 5th birthday of Bustle so we decided to throw a party for the occasion! We converted the wedding dress shop into a party zone with flowers, balloons, cake and champagne! All our local friends joined us for the celebration, and it was a wonderful night.
Thank you to all who have supported us over the years as a local business in the great city of Homewood. Here are some photos taken of our birthday party for Bustle!
Maddie Harper
We are so very pleased to share with you the work of one of our own: Maddie Harper. Through her thriving business, Kindred Events, Maddie offers event planning services and specializes in floral arrangement design. Keep reading for Maddie's Q&A and to see photos showcasing her beautifulwork!
Q&A:
What inspired you to start Kindred Events?
The short answer would be my family. I am a part of a family who loves to gather, no matter the occasion. When we gather together, it creates a space for relationships to flourish, and I knew I wanted to help cultivate those moments for others in a beautiful and intentional way.
What services to you offer?
Kindred Events events offers two types of planning services, as well as floral design! I believe the planning and design elements of a wedding go hand in hand, so I knew I wanted to be able to serve brides in both areas! Whether you just need a right hand gal the day of, or a sounding board for all of those Pinterest dreams from the get go, I am passionate about creating a planning process that inspires creativity and ensures the couple's day runs as smoothly as possible.
What is your favorite flower and why?
Oh man, that’s a hard one! I think I might have to go with garden roses (I might be partial because my middle name is Rose!) They are classic and create such a beautiful canvas. A close second are anemones - those girls are dramatic and moody and I love it!
What do you like most about working with brides?
I love hearing each bride’s unique story and vision, and bringing it to fruition in a way that honors and celebrates the couple’s journey. It is such a special and deeply personal day, and I am so honored when a couple invites me to be a part.
sarah moser photography
Photo credit for the above:
Sweet Julep Photography @sweetjulepphotography
Kelsey Tice Photography @kelseytice
Audrey Reid Photography @awaudrey
Sarah Moser Photography @smoserphoto
Kylie Rae Photography @kylierae_photography
Treat your maids!
We're always looking for the perfect bridesmaid's gifts and we think these are pretty spot-on. These custom goodie-boxes are from Bridesmaid Gift Boutique and include a floral monogrammed robe, a monogrammed wine cooler cup, and a personalized gift box. It's easy, affordable and your gals will love you for it.
If you're still looking for groomsmen gift ideas, check out our blog post featuring some easy custom gifts for them as well.
Bustle Bride: Callie Barganier Hanahan
Callie Barganier Hanahan met Gil in college at Auburn where they became best friends. His family lived at the beach and he would often join her family when they came to the beach for summer vacation. Callie said it wasn’t until Gil came to live in Birmingham (after she had started a job there) that they became more than friends and developed a romantic relationship. When they finally started dating, Callie knew within the first week that he would be the one she married.
Callie’s favorite part of the day was her first look with Gil. They exchanged heartfelt letters with each other during this time. She loved getting to soak in their special moment together and all that was about to come on their wedding day. They were married March 24th, 2018.
Bustle Bride: Darcy Echols Wilks
Darcy Echols and Jake Wilks met in high school. Jake asked for Darcy’s number and things went from there. “A good bit of time went by and we found ourselves still together in college and crazy in love,” said Darcy. They were married on January 6th, 2017!
This particular couple is so special to me because I know them and actually got to attend their wedding. It is so easy to see that these two people have so much love for each other and for God. It was so beautiful getting to worship with them as they became husband and wife.
Bustle Bride: Mary Kate Young Scott
Mary Kate and Charlie Scott got married on March 10th, 2018. They met their freshman year at Samford University and have been together ever since! We adore this lovely couple and are so excited to share their beautiful wedding day with you. So happy for this bride and groom!
Vendors:
Photography: Josh Rigsby Photography
Floral: Gregg Foster
Hair and Makeup: Cotton Rouge and Company
Cake: The Bakery off Augusta
Ceremony: Daniel Chapel at Furman University
Reception: The Cliffs at Mountain Park
Entertainment: Mo' Sol with Sam Hill Entertainment
Rentals: Professional Party Rentals
Event Planning: Bespoken Weddings & Events
Dress: Bustle (Yay!)