wedding day

Bustle Bride: April Miller Atchley

We're so excited to kick off the new year, and to celebrate 2018 we have the sweetest new Bustle Bride! April met her now husband during their freshman year at Samford University. John Kelly says it was then that his crush on April started, but it wasn't until a year later when he asked her on a date, and the rest is history. April and John Kelly said, "I do," on a beautiful September day in North Carolina.

April has the most genuine heart and the sweetest spirit to match, and we so loved helping her find her dream dress! She looked absolutely stunning on her special day in her Anne Barge tulle ballgown with a beaded lace bodice. Also, her lovely bridesmaids wore the champagne Eliza & Ethan multi-wrap gowns that we carry in store! 

“It’s hard to narrow it down to one thing, the whole day felt like an absolute dream. Aside from marrying my best friend, the dance floor is high on the list and maybe only second to having everyone we love and treasure all in one room celebrating with us. At one point we took a moment to look around at all the faces around us and let it sink in. Joy does not even begin to describe how we felt!”

Vendors:

Venue: Charlotte Country Club

Photographer: Christine LeGrand Photography 

Flowers: Tina Bondurant 

Wedding dress & Bridesmaid Dresses: Bustle

DJ: Mike at Split Second Sound

Custom Gifts For Your Groomsmen!

Finding the right gifts for your groomsmen can be difficult, but we recently discovered a site that offers personalized, manly things and we really like what they do! The money clip/cuff link combination is practical, hip and comes packaged in the coolest personalized wooden box. The price is right and your groomsmen will love them! Visit groovyguygifts.com

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Bustle Bride: Madison Pearson Craft

To wrap up the month of April, we're welcoming Madison Pearson Craft to the Bustle bride team. Madison and her hubby Ben tied the knot on a beautiful Saturday in December. 

During Madison's appointment, we were able to create a complete bridal look for her big day. She chose a beautiful a-line gown by Ellis that has an elegant portrait style neckline as well as full chiffon skirt. She paired her gown with a beaded lace belt and topped of the look with one of our ivory raw edge floor-length veils. 

Madison was such a joy to have in our store. Her heart is as big as her gorgeous smile, and she has the most genuine personality. We were so thankful to be able to aid her with finding the perfect gown. She was an absolute dream on her wedding day, and we just can't get enough of these FAB photos of her and her hubby. They are so sweet together, and you can definitely see the love in these precious moments! 

Images courtesy of Lauren Bailey 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: 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!