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Valentine's Pop-Up Shop

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Last month we had the pleasure of hosting our second annual Valentine's Day Pop Up Shop. We love creating a "one stop shop" for all of the Valentine's Day essentials. We had gorgeous floral arrangements by Kathleen Varner of Edna. K Design, jewelry crafted by Holland's Trinkets, mouth watering chocolate cakes baked to perfection by Telia Johnson Cakes, precious "lovey dovey" cards by Empress Stationary, and calligrapher, Sarah Moore, of Pursuit Creative to personalize each card.

Go ahead and mark your calendar for February 14th 2018 - it's only going to get better!

Images courtesy of Jett Walker 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: Emily Brooks Hamby

Our newest Bustle Bride and her hubby are a real life Barbie & Ken! Emily and her husband, Tyler tied the knot on December 17, 2016 at Creekside Meadows with the most elegant winter wedding.

Emily chose a fabulous Augusta Jones lace gown and a lace trimmed fingertip veil to match. We absolutely loved having Emily in our shop; she has the sweetest spirit and the most genuine smile. We're so thankful we could be just a small part of Emily and Tyler's big day.

"My favorite part of our wedding would have to be having everyone we love in one building sharing the moment. Our friends and family mean so much to us. Watching everyone enjoy themselves and meet other people from our lives gave us an amazing feeling that we cherished."

Images courtesy of Sweet Julep 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!

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!"