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

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The Multi Wrap Gown

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We are thrilled to be carrying the Eliza & Ethan multi-wrap gown! These jersey knit dresses are $180, one-size (comfortably fit size 0-14), come in 22 colors and can be worn in dozens of ways. Plus, each dress comes with a carrying tote and matching bandeau!

The ultimate bridesmaid dress, each of your gals can express herself while you have the confidence that everyone will look great. It also makes a fab rehearsal or going-away dress for the bride!

Gracefully Made Art

The incredibly talented Melissa Gullatte is the creative force behind Gracefully Made Art. Creating has always been apart of her for as long as she can remember. She would always have her sketchbook nearby, and she would find inspiration from the world around her. She loved  her art classes in school, and one thing led to another and Melissa majored in Studio Art and Business at Auburn University. The courses she took at Auburn really opened her eyes to different mediums of art and different ways of creating art that she wasn't exposed to prior to attending college. 

After years of convincing from various friends and satisfied customers, Melissa took the leap and created an Etsy shop for her business. She's constantly thinking about what she will create next because creating is such a big part of her life, and it's what makes her who she is. She incorporates God's Word into most of her creations. She stated that, "getting to immerse myself in a Bible verse for a living is incredible, and I'm so thankful this is what I get to do."

All of Melissa's creations are truly spectacular works art. Her love for art and creating definitely translates to all of her pieces. We had the privilege of partnering with Melissa for Bustle's 3rd Anniversary VIP Bride giveaway. She donated the most beautiful hand painted calligraphy wedding hangers. Melissa has such a kind and joyful spirit, and we absolutely love all of her work. This chick is so talented! 

Bustle Bride: Abby Lucy Bettencourt

Our newest Bustle bride feature is Abby Lucy Bettencourt! She and her hubby, Taylor, said their vows at St. Paul's Cathedral in Birmingham, Alabama. After they tied the knot, the bridal party and guests headed over to Iron City for reception full of laughter and dancing.

Abby has such a joyful spirit and we loved helping her find the perfect gown for her special day. She chose a beautiful Ellis gown with full sleeves and gorgeous lace detailing. Abby looking nothing short of stunning on her big day, and we were so excited she found her gown at Bustle!

Images courtesy of Love Be Photography

A.joy Cakes &Co.

Amanda Hinton is the creative mind behind A.joy Cakes & Co. Amanda and her family moved from Louisiana to Birmingham at the beginning of this year, and wanted to re-brand her business, and thus, A.joy Cakes & Co. was born! Hinton was born in Texas, and she made her first creative cake at the young age of 17, and since then her love of making and decorating cakes has blossomed. She creates the most gorgeous wedding cakes, as well as fun and quirky birthday cakes. She has a knack for paying attention to detail and creating the most unique cakes for each of her clients! 

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Watercolor Workshop with Abby Little

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Earlier this month, we had the privilege of hosting a watercolor workshop with our talented friend, Abby Little. Abby made sure every detail was considered, from yummy treats and a beautiful tablescape by Full Pantry, to the highest quality paint supplies from Alabama Art Supply. 

Because of the intimate class size, Abby was able to offer one-on-one instruction and critique to each of the workshop attendees. Abby is a sweet friend who has such a heart for all kinds of art media and we are so thankful she could share her gift with us. We had so much fun and really learned a lot about watercolor technique and style.

Photos by Meghan Murphy.

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Newly Scripted

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Newly Scripted is a hand lettering art company based right here in Birmingham, Alabama. It was created "to celebrate life's moments with personalized decor while you live well and travel often!" 

Amber Rosenberg created the business out of her love for hand lettering. After decided to be a stay at home mom for her son, her "creative juices just started flowing." She began fiddling with different medias and fonts, and her love for hand lettering grew. She instantly fell in love with globes and maps after she painted a globe for her son's room. Soon after, she started to create map decoupage signs and map decoupage globes.

Amber and her husband, Michael, dropped everything and began working full-time on their hand lettering business and the company grew through their Etsy shop. They began adding globe stand finish options, any continent and ocean color combinations, and quotes along with names and special dates. The customization of the globes was what really started to grow their business, and they love creating one of a kind pieces that are meaningful to their clients.

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Susan Gordon Pottery

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The lovely Susan Gordon has such an incredible talent with pottery. She creates the most beautiful artwork by hand. She realized her love for clay while studying to be a graphic designer at Auburn University. One thing led to another, and Susan Gordon Pottery LLC was created. She makes everything from dinnerware to jewelry. We're so in love with all of Susan's phenomenal work!