Bustle Bride: Elizabeth Cobb Owenby

Betsy Cobb was living in Birmingham, AL when she started dating Stephen Owenby, who was living in Memphis, TN. Betsy and Stephen were set up by a mutual friend when they were in Memphis, TN for a wedding. They ended up going on a long bike ride and grabbing snow cones together and fell for each other that weekend! “Afterwards, I kept calling, and she kept answering,” Stephen said.

For over a year, they drove between Memphis and Birmingham to see each other. Their favorite adventures include hiking to a waterfall in Chatanooga, visiting New Orleans, going on a mission trip to Ecuador, Betsy’s first half ironman, Stephen’s first Auburn football game, and attending many weddings and concerts together.

Betsy Cobb and Stephen Owenby were married September 21, 2019 at Belle Farm in the presence of many friends and family members. “Everyone says your wedding day is the best day ever, and it truly is! We casted a vision of both glorifying God and honoring our friends for helping us get this far,” said Betsy. Their community helped bring about their vision by lending their support and using their talents. We are thrilled to share Mr. and Mrs. Owenby’s beautiful wedding day with you!

All photos by Love Be Photography

All photos by Love Be Photography

“We desire to live a life together that gives
away love, time, and Jesus abundantly, and we saw our wedding was the best way to start. —Betsy Cobb”
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Wedding Vendors:

Dress — Bustle

Photography — Love Be Photography

Caterer — Happy Catering

Band — The Fuego Band

Florist — Forever Wild Floral Co.

Make up/Hair — Darcy Wilks

Cake — JoAnna Feldewerth

Ceremony Music — Musicians at Saint Luke’s Episcopal Church: Shaun Pezant, Evan Pezant, Lenora Panion

Wedding Planner — La Belle Vie

Ruth Oneya Illustrations

Ruth Oneya is a talented artist in the Birmingham area. We immediately fell in love with her beautiful work and wanted to share it with our brides. Ruth does live paintings for weddings, watercolor portraits (of people, pets and homes!) and hand-painted champagne bottles. She uses her talents to create lovely keepsakes that people can enjoy for years and years!

We conducted a Q&A with Ruth to find out all about her small business and her journey as an artist.

What made you decide to start your business?

I started Ruth Oneya Illustrations the summer before my junior year of college (2016) after I had an awesome summer internship with a Birmingham wedding photographer, Alisha Crossley. She introduced me to the wedding world and I completely fell in love with it. I couldn't help but want to be a part of it somehow. Since then I have been working toward building my brand and putting my work out there as a wedding artist.

What is your favorite medium to work with?

My favorite medium to work with is a tie between watercolor and acrylic. I don't like working with the same medium for too long because I get a little bored. So, bouncing back and forth between these is a great way to keep me motivated and excited. 

What is your favorite product/service you offer?

My favorite service is definitely my live paintings. I get to put my best dress on and attend a party... to paint! But honestly, I just love the celebration of love and truly enjoy weddings. Also, because I have a sweet tooth I enjoy getting to try (and judge) wedding cakes.

What is your most popular product/service?

My most popular product definitely depends on the season, this summer it has been my Champagne bottle and live paintings. This is actually really exciting for me because these are mostly local and I love being able to cater to my Birmingham clients and vendors. 

What do you love most about being an artist?

I love being able to use my art to make people happy and also contributing to special moments in their life such as weddings. Knowing I am creating work that will be enjoyed in a home for years to come is a very fulfilling feeling for me. I also enjoy being a small business owner and doing what I love daily. Personally, I don't know if I would still be an artist today if I didn't follow this direction.

Do you have recommendations or tips for someone wanting to book a live painting session?

When deciding the moment, you would like painted, be open to what you ultimately want the final piece to be. This allows an artist to choose a moment more candid by choose where they see the best connection between you two. Also, it's always best to book as soon as you know your wedding date (especially if its a popular date) calendars fill out quickly.

Ruth has so many helpful resources on her website to help her clients. If you are interested in booking a live painting or ordering one of Ruth’s many other beautiful creations please visit Ruth Oneya Illustrations for more details.

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Hooray, Bustle is 7!

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For this year’s celebration, we gathered the Bustle girls together for a girls night in. We got cozy in our favorite loungewear and fuzzy slippers and had our hair braided by Ashley Brannon from Morgan Ashley Salon. We snacked on a delicious (and beautiful) charcuterie board by Savor Style and dove into the most delicious peach bourbon cake from Daughter’s Baking. When we were full of treats, we snuggled up in our blankets and masks and watched Emma projected on a big screen! It was really nice to be relaxing together and spending a little QT. Special thanks to Maddie Harper and Kindred Events for planning and executing this intimate little afternoon.

It’s been such a pleasure to serve so many brides these past 7 years. We’ve enjoyed getting to be a part of each beautiful love story, and are grateful to be able to do what we love. Here’s to many more years of Bustle!

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How to Prepare for Your Dress Appointment

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After you get engaged, searching for the perfect wedding dress is probably pretty high on your to-do list. You might be wondering what your dress appointment will be like and how to prepare. We’ve compiled some helpful tips here so you’ll know what to expect as you get ready for your dress appointment.

Keep an open mind. Be prepared to fall in love with a style you didn’t expect. Some brides come to their appointment knowing exactly what they want in a wedding dress while others need a lot more guidance. Whichever category you fall into, be sure to keep an open mind. You may be surprised by what you end up liking the most!

Capture your style. Since picking your dress is one of the things you do early on in the wedding planning process, no one expects you to have every detail of your wedding figured out. However, it’s a good idea to have some idea of how you want to look and feel on your wedding day. If you’re having trouble, think of 2-3 adjectives such as glamorous, comfortable, romantic, graceful, vintage, classic, etc. You can think back on these adjectives during your appointment to help guide you. You can also save pictures of your favorite styles and share them with your consultant. And if you already know a few details like your venue, colors or a theme, it’s a good idea to mention them to your consultant before you start trying on dresses. Your consultant can help you pick out a dress that fits in with the look you’re going for. Any information you can give her will be helpful in your search.

Know your budget. You’ll want to have a good idea of how much you want to spend on your wedding dress, including your alterations. Most brides need some amount of alterations for their wedding gown, even if it’s just getting the dress hemmed. There’s no way to know exactly how much alterations will cost, but we have several businesses we recommend with varying prices ranges depending on your needs. During your appointment we will stick to the dress budget you tell us, so you don’t need to worry about overspending

Narrow down the group. Instead of bringing your mom, sister, in-laws and all of your bridesmaids to your dress appointment, try to keep the group smaller. It can of course be nice to have support and advice during your appointment, but it can get loud and crowded in the fitting room. Plus, you might run into having to field lots of questions and opinions about your choices which can be distracting. There will be plenty of other exciting events that everyone can be a part of, but we recommend making your dress shopping a more intimate experience.

Bring the right undergarments. Since you’ll be trying on an array of dresses during your appointment, be sure to wear suitable undergarments. Avoid brightly colored or printed undergarments that may show through the wedding dresses. We recommend nude, fitted underwear and a strapless bra if you have them. You can also bring Spanx if you are interested in trying on more fitted gowns and want a smooth look.

Bring your accessories. Along with wedding dresses we also sell an array of accessories such as jewelry, veils and garters, but if you already have some of these items, you are welcome to bring them along. It may be helpful to try on your veil or shoes with your favorite dresses to get the full picture.

When it comes to wedding planning and finding your perfect dress, it helps to be prepared. We hope these tips have helped you get ready for your dress appointment and we wish you the best of luck!

Susan Gordon Pottery

Recently we met with talented pottery maker, Susan Gordon, to talk about her shop’s reopening. When we met with Susan in her shop, she and her team were preparing for this weekend’s relaunch, working on a beautiful window display, setting up the shop, pricing items, and making more gorgeous pottery. Her store is home to all of the beautiful Susan Gordon brand pieces which include her signature pottery bowls, dinnerware, jewelry, ring dishes and more.

Susan originally started Susan Gordon Pottery selling on Etsy, at Pepperplace, and other local shops and markets. She spent a few years working at the studios at MAKEbhm until she made the jump to her own studio and retail space. She’s been in business for 7 years and opened her storefront last November only to have to close it again because of COVID-19. Fortunately, she had such a well established online business that they were able to make it through this tough time. During that time, employees were able to work from home making pottery to sell through the Susan Gordon Pottery website. “God is so good,” Susan said in retrospect to how their business fared in spite of the coronavirus.

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All of Susan Gordon's work is handmade and created by her and her skilled team of makers. The potters she has hired are immensely talented and usually receive 3-6 months of training to learn Susan's signature style. Susan is still the only one who can monogram her pieces due to the complexity and talent required for the writing, and she typically spends an hour each day monogramming. She and her team are currently working on new designs featuring flowers including beautifully painted floral bowls and hand-carved floral ceramic pieces that are mounted and framed.

Susan is so intentional about each design, and she spends months developing new products to perfection. Her jewelry bowls and her signature wavy bowls are her most popular items. Any of her pieces would make the most perfect wedding gift! If you’re shopping for the bride and groom, you might choose a wavy bowl, a vase, a cake stand or platter or something from the dinnerware collection (be sure to check out the wedding section on the SGP). Brides, a stunning pair of handmade earrings would make a beautiful gift for your bridesmaids. Whatever you choose, you can be sure your gift will be special and unforgettable.

We are so happy Susan Gordon Pottery will be reopening their store this weekend. After completely selling out for Mother’s Day, they are restocked and ready to go. This weekend, they are offering 20% off everything in store and online in honor of Susan’s birthday, so don’t miss it!

Charming Keepsakes

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Like most brides, you probably kept your wedding invitation set, your save-the-dates, a guestbook, and many other special things from your wedding, engagement, and bridal showers. Where are they now? I know mine are sitting in a box and several other places in my house at the moment. Melissa Abele’s business, Charming Scribe, is entirely devoted to the task of capturing and honoring your most precious wedding memories by placing them together in a personalized and beautifully designed keepsake called a Beloved Book.

We conducted a little Q&A with Melissa, so you can learn more about her Beloved Books and why they make the the perfect wedding keepsake.

“Take your guest book from an afterthought to an heirloom that you will cherish for years to come. ”

What made you decide to start Charming Scribe and what do you love most about it?

Charming Scribe began as Weddings Etc, a stationery and gift store that was located "on the curve” of Downtown Homewood for 25 years. After owning it for 10 years, I moved the business online and narrowed the focus to the best selling products, our cake charms and the wedding books we call the Beloved Book. My most favorite aspect of the current business is the design work. I love designing monograms, guiding brides in selecting fabrics and thread colors, as well as photostyling all of the products.

What is a Beloved Book? 

What is a Beloved Book? Here in the South, a wedding essential that every mother has insisted her engaged daughter get is a book that has been known by several titles - a bride’s book, wedding book, or a memory book. I love a little romance, so I gave our books the romantic title of a Beloved Book. A Beloved Book is your family heirloom that tells the story of how your family first began. It is a shower guest book, rehearsal dinner guest book, wedding guest book, and a photo album. It has a place for your engagement photos, baby and current photos, save the date, shower invitations, rehearsal dinner invitation, wedding invitation, and wedding program. The Beloved Book chronicles your engagement memories from proposal to the honeymoon.

How many designs are there for the Beloved Book? Do you have a favorite design?

There are 19 different designs for the Beloved Book, with an additional option for custom art. My favorite design is Genevieve because of her beautiful details, 3 thread colors, dot details inside the middle letter and accent dots that flank the side letters. The Genevieve monogram is very dimensional when embroidered. I also love embroidering customer’s unique custom art. It is always a little creative adventure that brings a thrill when I see it completed.

What are the top things you recommend including in a Beloved Book?

The top things I recommend including in a Beloved Book are: 

1. YOUR handwriting. I think brides feel the pressure to have the pages be penned perfectly, and while I understand that I would invite brides to dive in to the project anyway. Here’s why - perfection is the enemy of completion, you’ll never complete your book if you are afraid of "getting it wrong". The other reason is that this is a family heirloom. Your future children and grandchildren want to see your handwriting in your book telling your story, not someone you have hired to do it perfectly. They’ll even appreciate your mistakes as it gives them permission to make mistakes too. 

2. Photographs - In today’s digital world we have gotten out of the practice of printing precious memories BUT we have loads of apps and technology to make it SUPER DUPER easy. Commit a little time to adding your shower, engagement, and rehearsal dinner photos to a photo printing app, order them, and they will arrive at your doorstep. Easy Peasy! Also, if your parents aren't ready to part with your printed baby pictures, you can just take a photo of the photo and it will look like it has a cool filter on it.

3. Invitations and sweet notes - It is such fun to stroll down Memory Lane as you flip through your book and see all of the invitations from the parties your generous friends and family threw in celebration of YOU! When you see the invitation alongside the guest sign in page, you’ll be filled with appreciation for everyone that was there. (Tip - if you missed a party and the guests weren’t able to sign in themselves, just write in who was there in your own handwriting. 10 years down the road when you can’t recall everyone that was there, you will be so happy that you wrote them in.)  And all those sweet notes and greeting cards you received during your engagement? Add those to the Love Notes pages to keep them safe forever.

What are the books made out of? 

Beloved Books are handmade with beautiful linen or silk dupioni, the finest embroidery threads, and a lot of TLC. Each book’s foundation is a sturdy, custom made 3 ring binder that allows for easy removal and addition of pages. The pages are heavyweight, acid-free card stock printed in charcoal ink.

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Can you customize the books?

Beloved Books are customizable in a couple of ways. You may send us your custom monogram, crest, or any other special wedding art to be embroidered on the cover of your book. We will take your art, have it digitized for embroidery, and then share the file with you afterwards for future embroidery projects. Another beautiful customization is the title page. We can print the title page with your names and wedding date in a graceful script.

Take your guest book from an afterthought to an heirloom that you will cherish for years to come.

Birmingham Unites in Creative Support of the Black Lives Matter Movement

Birmingham is a community of creative, talented, and passionate individuals. In a time where so many struggle to know how to respond to the injustice that has come to light in our country, our artists and creatives have taken to the streets to show their support and stand in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement. We have gathered together 4 incredible works of art by local Birmingham artists and creatives that truly showcase the strength and unity of our city.

  1. Wheelhouse Salon Mural

On June 1st, Wheelhouse Salon owners arrived to shattered windows, stolen computers property, and a storefront that had been vandalized. Despite the hurt of the loss and damage to their salon, they chose to show their support for the Black Lives Matter movement by commissioning a beautiful mural celebrating the strength of Birmingham. In a moving IGTV video the day after the incident, owner Johnny Grimes said “This stuff can be replaced, but the life of George Floyd cannot. And so, we understand . We’re OK, because we want you to know that we stand with you Birmingham. We love you and support you”.

Wheelhouse Mural - Photo by @cassidyaking , Mural by Shane B. @shanebnsa

Wheelhouse Mural - Photo by @cassidyaking , Mural by Shane B. @shanebnsa

2. The Pizitz and Blank Space Bham Community Mural

Before The Pizitz reopened, they joined hands with Blank Space Bham, a woman owned and operated small business that advocates for community art, to create an a beautiful collaborative art piece. Members of the community gathered together to paint their hands and show their support by adding a hand print to this colorful art installation. This interactive mural exhibited all the diversity of Birmingham as community members of all ages, races, and genders gathered together to contribute. The Pizitz wrote on their Instagram page “It is a beautiful thing when we can all come together and show our support for peace and equality”.

The Pizitz and Blank Space Bham Mural - Photo by Savannah Miller of Savannah Miller Photography @savannahmillerphotography

The Pizitz and Blank Space Bham Mural - Photo by Savannah Miller of Savannah Miller Photography @savannahmillerphotography

3. Rotary Trail Flower Installation

Carolyn Chen of Wild Things Birmingham wanted to use her unique talents to create an art installation in memory of George Floyd. She reached out to fellow florist Mary Cox Brown of Marigold Designs to begin brainstorming a massive memorial project, and the two quickly gathered a team of over 30 florists who wanted to donate their time and creativity. After getting approval from the Rotary Club of Birmingham, the team gathered together to build and design a stunning floral sculpture on the Magic City Rotary Trail sign. When asked why Carolyn dreamed up this incredible project, she said, “the week started with violence and heartbreak, and I wanted it to end with something beautiful that could reunite our community”. Read more about this incredible installation on the Wild Things Blog.

Newly weds Brandon and Challis posed for Courtney and Michael Ray of Love Behind the Lens Photography

Newly weds Brandon and Challis posed for Courtney and Michael Ray of Love Behind the Lens Photography

4. Blacks Lives Matter Street Painting

Cara McClure of Black Lives Matter Birmingham and Artist Shawn Fitzwater joined together to design and create a massive street painting on First Avenue South. Many hands gathered together to paint the mural on a grand scale, creating a message that can be seen by planes flying to and from Birmingham. Cara wrote in her Instagram post about the mural “This mural is not going to fix anything, but it’s a friendly remind that All Lives SHOULD matter and a reminder that change is possible and on the way. This art installation is so large that it can only truly be captured from a bird’s eye view.

Photo by Jonathan Black

Photo by Jonathan Black

The Experience

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Our number one goal is to serve our brides and make shopping for your wedding dress fun and stress-free. From the moment you make an appointment with us, we aim to do whatever we can to make your dreams come true.  We know that your wedding day is one of the biggest days of your life, and we want the experience of selecting your wedding gown to be a special part of the journey.

You’ll get VIP treatment. When you book an appointment with us, we’ll have you fill out an online form with some basic details about yourself and your wedding. This helps us get acquainted with you and prepare for your appointment. When you arrive, you will be paired with one of our knowledgeable consultants who will guide you during your appointment. She will take some time to get to know you better and learn what styles you’re interested in. Choosing a wedding dress is a big decision and sometimes an overwhelming one. Your consultant is there to help you in and out of the dresses and to give you insight and helpful information throughout the appointment. Many brides feel frustrated by pushy sales representatives when shopping, but our consultants are quite different. Whether you know exactly what you’re looking for or you need some guidance, your consultant is there to facilitate your wishes and to use her expertise to help you select the dress of your dreams! 

Your appointment is all about you. At Bustle, we want to celebrate you! You are special and unique, as is your wedding day, and we want to honor that while you search for your wedding gown. It can detract from the experience to share a fitting room or a mirror with other brides. That’s why we strive to make your appointment a more private matter. You will only share a room with those you choose to bring along to your appointment. Your consultant will also give you privacy to share your thoughts about the dresses you try on (though, please feel free to be honest with her, too!). 

We respect your budget. When you fill out our online form, you can select a price range for your dress. That way we know from the start what your budget is, so there’s no need for you to feel uncomfortable discussing it during the appointment if you don’t want to. Your consultant will never pressure you to buy a dress out of your price range. You can try on dresses and feel confident that you’re not going to fall in love with something that’s not in the wedding budget. 

You’ll walk away with a designer gown at a discounted price. At Bustle, we sell sample wedding gowns. This means our dresses have been tried on but never altered or worn by a bride. Everything in our store has been discounted 15-75% off retail prices and most of our dresses are priced between $1,000 and $3,000.

“Going to Bustle is like playing dress up with your closest friends in a charming house. I had the BEST time trying on dresses and finding “the one” at Bustle! There was laughter, sentimental tears and lots of FUN!” — Kristy S. ”

We love being able to offer brides a high-end, personal experience as you shop for the perfect designer gown at an affordable price. From your engagement to your wedding day, we hope each part of the planning process is special and meaningful for you. It’s a huge joy for us to be part of your story!

EXPERT TIPS on how to re-plan, postpone, and salvage your wedding!

Alyssa and Caleb — WhitandReu Photography

Alyssa and Caleb — WhitandReu Photography

Alyssa Hall has been planning and dreaming of her wedding since she was 5 years old. She met her dream guy, Caleb, at Sky Ranch Camp in 2018. On their dating anniversary, Caleb proposed to Alyssa, and they started making what they thought would be concrete plans to celebrate their love.

COVID-19 has certainly caused a lot of disappointment and uncertainty these past few weeks. Like many couples recently, Alyssa and Caleb have had to make changes to their wedding day plans; because of the ongoing social distancing, they have decided to postpone their wedding until the summer.

““It’s about the marriage, and not just the wedding” - Kalee Baker”

Thankfully, Kalee of Kalee Baker Events is here to help them (and us!) navigate these tough times with some expert advice! Kalee is a wonderfully talented wedding planner and coordinator who truly has a heart for serving her brides, and she’s on a mission to help them during this crisis. These expert tips she shared are invaluable, and we want to share them with you:

Utilize Technology

  1. You do not have to stick to the usual etiquette of mailing a letter. Different times call for different etiquette! You don’t need to add more stress and expense by ordering new invitations and stamps. Feel free to call your wedding guests to let them know your wedding plans have changed.

  2. Because a traditional guestbook can spread germs, consider a virtual guestbook or appoint one person to record the names of all your guests as they arrive.

  3. Livestream your wedding! There may still be limitations on the number of guests who can actually attend for a while, so this is a great way to include all your friends and family so they are still able to watch you get married.

Use Your Resources

  1. It truly does ‘take a village’ sometimes, so don’t be afraid to ask your friends and family for help as you adapt to the new situation. There are plenty of ways for your loved ones to help out, so let them put their talents and strengths to good use!

  2. Consider a phone tree to help pass along information and last minute changes. This can help take some of the pressure off of you and distribute this enormous task among multiple people.

  3. Put one of your bridesmaids, groomsmen or a family member in charge of live-streaming the wedding. Having someone managing the livestream will put you at ease and ensure it runs smoothly for your big day!

Think Through Your Dinner Plans

  1. For the sake of safety, it’s best to not have a buffet since they can easily spread germs.

  2. Consider having a seated dinner or multiple servers to cut down on germ transfer.

  3. If you’ve lost your caterer, you might think about contacting local country clubs, since they have all the resources and staff available to meet your needs.

Embrace COVID-19

  1. When you think about it, it’s pretty romantic to celebrate your love in the midst of a crisis — so embrace it and have some fun!

  2. Give away hand sanitizer as your wedding favors. Give out masks — you could even have them printed or monogramed!

  3. Have a car parade receiving line! This is a really fun idea for family members or friends who can’t risk it, but are still wanting to show their love and support. What a unique memory to carry with you!

““Your choices are basically postponing and canceling, and when you postpone, you are NOT going to lose as much money as canceling.” — Kalee”

Unfortunately, COVID-19 may impact future weddings for some time, so it’s a good idea to go ahead and prepare yourself. We can probably expect lower attendance at weddings for a while, and even as things re-open, they could potentially close again if there’s another outbreak. It’s important to remain hopeful during all of this because it will not last forever. Don’t let this pandemic steal your joy!

For future brides who are planning a wedding down the road, here are some additional tips consider:

  1. Make backup plan. As you book your vendors, ask about their backup plan and discuss what may need to happen if there is another COVID-19 outbreak. Knowing you have a contingency plan will put you at ease. “Your choices are basically postponing and cancelling, and when you postpone, you are NOT going to lose as much money as cancelling.” — Kalee

  2. Be flexible with your vendors. This is new territory for them too, so try to work with them as best as you can. Make sure you communicate and have realistic expectations about what they are able to do — they may be forced to limit certain services because of the virus. Discuss other options that would work for both of you. Here’s an example: In Kalee’s most recent wedding, the photographer wasn’t able to have a second shooter because of Covid-19 related limitations. The photographer then offered more shooting time and other perks so that the bride and groom still got what they paid for.  Be flexible, and your vendors can really serve you well during this time!

  3. Capture your wedding day. If friends and family members are unable to attend (such as grandparents and others at high-risk), consider having your photographer put together a photo album for them; you can even add in descriptions of the day and how you felt to give it a more personal touch. Hiring a videographer would also be a great idea.

  4. Spread out the joy. Since having everyone concentrated in one space at the same time may not be an option, think about spreading out time with friends and family throughout the day or weekend. If you’re still going ahead with the wedding now but you’re postponing the reception until later in the year, you may want to host a small brunch the day after the wedding for grandparents and other high-risk loved ones who didn’t feel comfortable attending the ceremony. Keep the celebrations coming!

  5. Consider a private property. A privately owned home or backyard can be a beautiful setting for a wedding, and the likelihood of it “closing” or becoming unavailable is much lower.

Always remember: it’s about the marriage and not just the wedding! There are so many special ways you can celebrate your love and union together; it’s just a matter of being flexible and finding creative ways to involve your loved ones. At the end of the day, it’s about you and your fiancé coming together, and nothing can take that away.

Day 7 Bustle's 7-Day Workout Challenge

Thanks for joining our 7 day workout challenge! We are so grateful to Crossfit Mudtown for partnering with us. The coaches at Crossfit Mudtown have worked with us to give you a FREE week of workouts that you can do at home. For our brides out there, these workouts are specifically designed with you and your wedding goals in mind, but they’re great for anyone on any fitness level! You won’t need any equipment for these workouts; just come as you are and get ready to feel great!

For video descriptions of each workout, click the hyperlinked text.

Warm Up:

6 minutes, every minute on the minute:

Even minutes (0, 2, 4) - 5 burpees + 5 air squats

Odd minutes (1, 3, 5) - 6 jumping jacks + 6 reverse lunges 

Every 3 minutes for 7 rounds:

16 reverse lunges* (right leg/left leg = 2 reps)

6 burpees

16 air squats

6 burpees

*Video shows lunges with a dumbbell - no need to use a dumbbell!

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Rounds begin on the 0-3-6-9-12-15-18. Complete all reps, then rest the remainder of time. On the reverse lunges, focus on keeping your core tight and not arching your back. You should feel the reverse lunges in your butt and thigh (aka your glutes and quads). For your burpees, get yourself moving and that heart rate up! On your air squats, really focus on form - drive those hips back and knees out while keeping your heels on the ground. Move fast enough to get through all work in less than three minutes, but pace yourself enough to be able to finish the workout. Your goal should be to finish each round within 10-20 seconds of the time it took you to complete your first round.