Real Wedding: The Goodwell’s Jungle Speakeasy Wedding We are so excited to share Hayley and Erik’s fun and colorful Birmingham summer wedding on the blog! Their day was planned at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens, and while we had to move to the Plan B Rain Plan (it was one of the wettest summers ever!), they were surrounded by all their people and had just the most joyful spirits all day! Hayley started her day at her friend’s beautiful home in Mountain Brook with a laid-back ladies brunch and plenty of time and space to get hair and makeup done. Cosmetics by Mackenzie and Perfectly Undone B ..read more

Ann Marie & Sara (of AL Weddings) BTS of a wedding day! Photo by AL Weddings Showing your gratitude to your heard-working pros is important! There can be a lot of confusion about paying your hired wedding vendors tips or gratuities at the conclusion of your wedding. Who expects a tip, who is optional, is it optional, and of course, HOW MUCH?? We break down the details here. Please note that this is what we commonly see for Birmingham weddings or Central Alabama weddings, and if you are reading this in another part of the country or a larger city these percentages or expectations could vary ..read more

A hanging statement piece and a large arrangement for the grazing table – Florals by Vera Flora Design & Photo by Oh Honey Photos Tips on planning your floral budget & ways to save without looking cheap It’s no secret that the flowers are one of the biggest ways to convey the design aesthetic of your wedding, and it can also be one of the biggest budget items! Let us walk you through what a floral budget can and might include and a few tips on how to save on your florals (without it looking like you skimped!) Floral Budget – How Much? One of our most asked questions when planning, and ..read more

If you are planning an outdoor wedding, make sure you have a solid backup plan Anna & Jacob at Aldridge Gardens – Piper Vine You booked your dream wedding day at your favorite outdoor venue – maybe it’s a garden, a barn with a beautiful field, a lakeside retreat, or the beach. You plan your attire, the decor, where the best photos will be. But what about…THE WEATHER?! As a wedding planner, we can control and mitigate almost everything that could possibly go “wrong” on your wedding day. But weather woes fall into that category of things we just can’t do anything about! And since we live in ..read more

A beautiful springtime garden wedding at one of Birmingham’s favorite garden venues Richard and Daniel Boone-Thomas were married on a gorgeous April day at Aldridge Gardens in Hoover, Alabama. They crafted a beautiful, joyful, and intentional event for their friends and family to enjoy, and it was an honor to help them plan their day! As they told me at some point early in our planning process, they never expected to be able to do this and celebrate getting married, so they wanted their wedding to reflect not only who they are as a couple, but also celebrate and party with all of those peop ..read more

Our best tips for your attire & Birmingham’s best wedding gown alterations shops Molly’s Gown – Rebecca Long Photography You may not think that getting alterations on your wedding gown will be a big deal – but even at some of the most upscale gown shops, a dress you order will very likely need some alterations. Here are some of our best tips and things to keep in mind, after you have said “yes” to The Dress Sucking it in and pushing them up Your undergarment choices will be crucial to help your seamstress fashion and fit your gown properly. Consider what type of bra – strapless, stick-on ..read more

Don’t forget to pack these things for your photographer to use on your wedding day! It’s no secret that everyone loves the pretty details shots when looking at wedding photos. Here are our top tips to make sure that your meaningful details are extra beautiful on your wedding day. Nancy’s Details – Spindle Photography1. Jewelry – go beyond just your wedding rings Your photographer will probably spend more time with your wedding rings – and engagement ring – than your jeweller did! But seriously, they love to create special vignettes with your rings so a lot of time and care will be spent on tho ..read more

Real Wedding: The Goodwell’s Jungle Speakeasy Wedding We are so excited to share Hayley and Erik’s fun and colorful Birmingham summer wedding on the blog! Their day was planned at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens, and while we had to move to the Plan B Rain Plan (it was one of the wettest summers ever!), they were surrounded by all their people and had just the most joyful spirits all day! Hayley started her day at her friend’s beautiful home in Mountain Brook with a laid-back ladies brunch and plenty of time and space to get hair and makeup done. Cosmetics by Mackenzie and Perfectly Undone B ..read more

Ann Marie & Sara (of AL Weddings) BTS of a wedding day! Photo by AL Weddings Showing your gratitude to your heard-working pros is important! There can be a lot of confusion about paying your hired wedding vendors tips or gratuities at the conclusion of your wedding. Who expects a tip, who is optional, is it optional, and of course, HOW MUCH?? We break down the details here. Please note that this is what we commonly see for Birmingham weddings or Central Alabama weddings, and if you are reading this in another part of the country or a larger city these percentages or expectations could vary ..read more

A hanging statement piece and a large arrangement for the grazing table – Florals by Vera Flora Design & Photo by Oh Honey Photos Tips on planning your floral budget & ways to save without looking cheap It’s no secret that the flowers are one of the biggest ways to convey the design aesthetic of your wedding, and it can also be one of the biggest budget items! Let us walk you through what a floral budget can and might include and a few tips on how to save on your florals (without it looking like you skimped!) Floral Budget – How Much? One of our most asked questions when planning, and ..read more