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! 

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