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! 

Bustle Bride: Hallie Lawrence Weaver

On a beautiful Saturday in August, Bustle bride Hallie Lawrence Weaver and her hubby Leighton said, "I do." Hallie tied the knot in a gorgeous Watters fit & flare lace gown. She wanted to add a little something extra to her gown, so she chose an elegant ivory sash to bring her look together.

We absolutely loved having Hallie in our store, she has the kindest spirit and the sweetest smile. We're so glad we were able to help her find the gown of her dreams! She looked nothing short of breathtaking on her and Leighton's special day!

Photos courtesy of Love Be Photography.

Bustle Bride: Courtney Shannon Roberts

We're so excited to feature Courtney Shannon Roberts as the newest Bustle Bride addition! This sweet bride and her hubby Johnathon said "I do" on a beautiful June day. She was an absolute dream in her strapless Lea Ann Belter gown, and her lace trim cathedral style veil was the perfect addition to her gown! 

We had a great time helping Courtney find her dream gown. She has such a bubbly and joyful spirit, and it's apparent to anyone who gets the chance to meet her! We're so glad this sweet bride found her gown at Bustle! 

"The best part of my wedding day was spending the whole day with all the people I love most. I've never felt more humbled and loved. It went by way too fast and we couldn't have imagined it more perfect. "

Photos provided by Appear Photography

Kara Anne Paper

Kara Anne is the creative mind behind Birmingham's own, Kara Anne Paper. She has such a incredible talent for calligraphy and design! Her mission is to leave a long lasting impression, and to create such beautiful invitations and stationary that you couldn't bear to throw them in the garbage! She creates such personalized pieces, and each invitation is completely different from the next. Kara Anne knows how to cater to her customers, and that reflects in her various designs! We're swooning over this sweet gal's work and wanted to share it with you!

"I specialize in creating custom wedding suites that will leave a lasting impression. The sky is the limit for paper details. If you have an idea, just ask. We'll make it work!"

Bustle Bride: Ashlyn Hardy

It's the start of a new month which means new Bustle brides to feature! Our first Bustle bride of the month is Ashlyn Hardy! She and her hubby Stephen said "I do" on a beautiful September day at First Baptist Church Opelika, and their reception was at an old Coca-Cola Bottling Plant.

Ashlyn has such a sweet spirit, and we absolutely loved having her in our store. We had a great time helping her find the gown of her dreams. She fell head over heels in love with a gorgeous lace fit & flare gown by Tara Keely. 

Ashlyn looked nothing short of phenomenal, and we were so glad she found her gown at Bustle! Check out some of the sweet moments captured from Ashlyn and Stephen's big day!

Images courtesy of Robert Norris Photography

Gold Leaf Floral

Based right here in Birmingham, Alabama, Gold Leaf Floral is your one stop floral shop for weddings and event design. Sarah, the lead designer for Gold Leaf Floral, has spent the majority of her artistic career focusing on fine art, such as painting. However, now her passion has shifted to everything floral! Sarah's favorite thing about a flower arrangement is the elegance they bring to a space. She has an eye for colors and shapes and how to arrange them in a truly beautiful and unique way.

At Gold Leaf Floral, they believe that beautiful, fresh flowers bring happiness and elegance to any event. They design for a variety of events such as, weddings, bridal teas, baby showers, birthday parties, retirement parties, and everything in between! The team at Gold Leaf Floral has such a talent with florals, they create some of the most beautiful pieces, and their work definitely speaks for itself!

"No matter what type of event you're having, we're here to make your day a little brighter with flowers!"

Leslie Hollingsworth Photography

Leslie Hollingsworth has an eye for capturing photos at the perfect moment. She's a genius behind the lens, however, the photography road was one she wasn't expecting to drive down. She graduated from the University of Alabama with a degree in Fashion and Marketing. As she began putting her degree to use, she felt like she wasn't allowed to use her full creative potential. She felt bottled up, and with that, she stumbled upon photography.

As a child Leslie always enjoyed taking pictures and capturing those precious memories of her family and friends. Starting out, she didn't know how to properly "use" her camera. She just enjoyed capturing special moments of those close to her, and the more photos she took, the more she fell in love. From then on she learned techniques and different ways to use her camera, and she began to study the artistic side of photography. With that, she fell in love with photography all over again. She knows how to work a camera and has the best eye for how to get the best shot, and her pictures definitely reflect it!

"I’ve always believed that if you surround yourself with amazing people, amazing things can happen. And your wedding day should be just that – amazing. My desire is to make sure your whole experience – not just the finished product – is unforgettable. And I hope that when it’s all over, you can hold those prints in your hands and fall in love all over again." -Leslie Hollingsworth

Natalie Russo Art

We're so excited to feature the talented Natalie Russo! Natalie was born and raised right here in Birmingham, Alabama, and she describes herself as an "authentic Southern artist." After obtaining her degree from the University of Alabama in art and fashion merchandising, she began her business Natalie Russo Art. 

Russo find inspiration from the world around her, and she incorporates the element of water in all of her pieces. She loves the challenge of large-scale projects, and is always looking for the next big canvas to tackle! Natalie creates such fabulous artwork on the most creative of canvas, and we love all of her pieces!

Bustle Bride: Megan McCord Key

Our newest Bustle bride is Megan McCord Key! Megan and her husband Bobby said "I do" on August 11, 2016 here in Birmingham, Alabama. When sweet Megan came into our store she fell in love with 2 fabulous gowns. However, after thinking on it, she realized she just had to say "yes" to the Olia Zavozina mermaid style gown. 

Megan looked absolutely breathtaking on her special day. We're so glad she found her gown at Bustle, and we loved helping this sweet bride find the perfect gown! 

We're loving all of these precious moments from Megan and Bobby's big day, and the talented Leslie Hollingsworth can work magic behind the camera. These photos look like they could be on the cover of a bridal magazine. Absolutely gorgeous!!

Bustle Bride: Melinda Mahan Andrews

We're so excited to feature this sweet Bustle Bride, Melinda! She looked absolutely beautiful in her Anne Barge gown. Her fit & flare gown fit her like a glove, and had gorgeous beading detail accentuating the right side of the bodice. Plus, the tulle off-the-shoulder sleeves were the perfect "something extra" for this elegant gown.

Melinda and her hubby, Jonathan, both attended Auburn University, and they met on the campus bus of all places! After graduation and dating long-distance for over two years, they realized they wanted to be together for good, so Jonathan popped the question. They tied the knot on April 30, 2016 at the historic Rucker Place in Birmingham, Alabama.

Melinda has the sweetest smile, and such a joyful spirit. We loved helping her find the perfect gown for her special day, and we're so glad she found her gown at Bustle. When she slipped on her Anne Barge gown, she just knew it was the dress for her. We "glammed her up" with a cathedral style veil that was a match made in bridal heaven for her ruched tulle gown! With her veil and her gown, she wore Bustle from head to toe (literally), and we couldn't be happier! She totally rocked it down the aisle, and we just adore these fabulous photos of this adorable couple!

Images courtesy of Rachel and Noah Ray