While some are partial to Spring or Summer and others prefer Fall, this is the perfect opportunity to introduce you to my favorite season…. AWARDS SEASON. There is something so satisfying and starstruck about watching your favorite celebrities in their best glam. The day after an award show, I always find myself scrolling in search of candid video clips of celebrities talking to their friends. Because for a moment, as I watch Taylor Swift lovingly turn to Selena and whisper something in her ear, as girls often do, I’m reminded that behind the sequins and hairspray, these stars are women too. T ..read more

If you live in Birmingham, I’m sure you’ve noticed it. The cool air entering the conversation like a bouquet of long-stemmed flowers on your doorstep. Unexpected and timely. As the daylight hours seem to shrink a few sizes, this weather has me wishing I could spend every second outside. A little extra time to watch the leaves descend to their new homes on the sidewalk, begging to be crunched and photographed.  This is the season for afternoon wine on a patio with friends while Birmingham lingers in the background. The ideal time for a get-away in my favorite little city. Whether you’re pl ..read more

Ruth Allison and Scott’s meet cute was something out of our Grey’s Anatomy dreams. Scott, living in his own kind of McDreamy energy, was in Residency at UAB while Ruth Allison was giving every ounce of herself to her patients as an ICU nurse. ““We were friends for a while then at the work Christmas party at Carrigan’s we decided to finally go on a real date!”” — Ruth Allison From the beginning Scott had an effortless way of taking Ruth Allison’s inner child by the hand and leading them both into an easy way of serendipity. Their first date was a celebration of that youth, an evening filled wit ..read more

““The first time you see your grown-up little miss looking back at you from a sea of white chiffon or beaded satin glory, indeed your heart will skip a beat. You’ll find yourself blinking back tears. ”” — Cheryl Barker In honor of your favorite lady. The one to know you before any other, and arguably so, will know you better than anyone ever could—your Mama. While it is impossible to fit a lifetime of love into a gift for one day, we thought we would help you narrow down a sentimental start. Here is our Top 10 Mother of the Bride Gift List! We hope you see something that sparks a memory for y ..read more

We get it. Why spend a huge chunk of your coveted wedding budget buying trinkets for your guests that will most likely only see the inside of a trashcan? With a vast number of newlyweds saying “I don’t” to wedding favors, we want to shed some light on a few modern takes to this age-old tradition. Every aspect of your day should reflect who you are as a couple and what brings your life joy, INCLUDING wedding favors. While we absolutely understand if you decide to forgo the personalized drink koozies, don’t leave this page without taking a peek at some very tempting alternatives.  If you wa ..read more

With the month of March just beginning, the warmth of spring is opening its doors for us. As the trees regain life and the world looks a little less gray, we can collectively breathe a sigh of relief for extra daylight—thank goodness. The sight of all this is a beautiful reminder of the beginning of the 2023 WEDDING SEASON. This week we sat down with hair expert and artist, Paige Wanamaker, to discuss ALL things Wedding Hair 2023! What styles to look out for, the breakout trends of the year, and timeless looks for the season. Paige spent her adolescence wholeheartedly engaged to the beauty of ..read more

Okay, okay—we fully understand that the term “affordable” can mean something different to everyone and is not always a universal term for “inexpensive.” If you have planned or are in the process of planning a wedding, you know that the words affordable and wedding are usually never paired together. In fact, they are notoriously at opposite ends of the matrimonial spectrum—thanks capitalism! As a bridal salon that fundamentally believes luxury should be assessable to everyone, we wanted to do our best to introduce you to several venues that won’t have you taking out a second mortgage. Beauty do ..read more

We recently watched one of our FAVORITE romcoms of all time, How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days, and if there is ANYTHING to be learned from that emotional circus, it’s the fact that knowing what NOT to do in any given situation speaks volumes. There are few things that sting worse than reflecting back on a moment where you went into something blind and wish that you could go back and try again—WHY can’t we all just have a pretty little do-over button? This blog is here for you so you don’t have to mentally rewind your bridal appointment, wishing you could do things different. Your wedding season is ..read more

““Christmas is the day that holds all time together.”” — Alexander Smith Christmas is a kind of magic that is almost impossible to replicate in any other way. You find yourself looking forward to the season of candy canes and carols way past childhood. In fact, sometimes the genuine appreciation of love means more as the years move forward. This year we had local photography angel, Jana Musselwhite, over at the shop during our Christmas Sweater party! Our team had the best time fawning over each-other’s sweaters as we arrived. From 90’s kid snowmen to hand-beaded poinsettias, each sweater was ..read more

“The joy of brightening other lives becomes for us the magic of the holidays.” — W. C. Jones After another year of swooning over our bride’s in their perfect dresses, we love getting together as a team to reflect on all the joy that the past year has brought us. This Christmas season, we decided to gather around Juniper’s glorious table. This eclectic wonderland is the kind of back drop that makes any party feel special. Between the flittering candles and lush botanicals, it’s easy to sink into this space and share a toast with loved ones. We dawned the night by ordering several rounds of Du ..read more