BUSTLE BRIDES

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."

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

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

Bustle Bride: Megan McCord Key

Our newest Bustle bride is Megan McCord Key! Megan and her husband Bobby said "I do" on August 11, 2016 here in Birmingham, Alabama. When sweet Megan came into our store she fell in love with 2 fabulous gowns. However, after thinking on it, she realized she just had to say "yes" to the Olia Zavozina mermaid style gown. 

Megan looked absolutely breathtaking on her special day. We're so glad she found her gown at Bustle, and we loved helping this sweet bride find the perfect gown! 

We're loving all of these precious moments from Megan and Bobby's big day, and the talented Leslie Hollingsworth can work magic behind the camera. These photos look like they could be on the cover of a bridal magazine. Absolutely gorgeous!!

Bustle Bride: Melinda Mahan Andrews

We're so excited to feature this sweet Bustle Bride, Melinda! She looked absolutely beautiful in her Anne Barge gown. Her fit & flare gown fit her like a glove, and had gorgeous beading detail accentuating the right side of the bodice. Plus, the tulle off-the-shoulder sleeves were the perfect "something extra" for this elegant gown.

Melinda and her hubby, Jonathan, both attended Auburn University, and they met on the campus bus of all places! After graduation and dating long-distance for over two years, they realized they wanted to be together for good, so Jonathan popped the question. They tied the knot on April 30, 2016 at the historic Rucker Place in Birmingham, Alabama.

Melinda has the sweetest smile, and such a joyful spirit. We loved helping her find the perfect gown for her special day, and we're so glad she found her gown at Bustle. When she slipped on her Anne Barge gown, she just knew it was the dress for her. We "glammed her up" with a cathedral style veil that was a match made in bridal heaven for her ruched tulle gown! With her veil and her gown, she wore Bustle from head to toe (literally), and we couldn't be happier! She totally rocked it down the aisle, and we just adore these fabulous photos of this adorable couple!

Images courtesy of Rachel and Noah Ray

Bustle Bride: Abby Lucy Bettencourt

Our newest Bustle bride feature is Abby Lucy Bettencourt! She and her hubby, Taylor, said their vows at St. Paul's Cathedral in Birmingham, Alabama. After they tied the knot, the bridal party and guests headed over to Iron City for reception full of laughter and dancing.

Abby has such a joyful spirit and we loved helping her find the perfect gown for her special day. She chose a beautiful Ellis gown with full sleeves and gorgeous lace detailing. Abby looking nothing short of stunning on her big day, and we were so excited she found her gown at Bustle!

Images courtesy of Love Be Photography

Bustle Bride: Caroline

Caroline Wheeler was such a beautiful bride on her big day. She tied the knot at Trinity United Methodist Church here in Homewood, AL. We loved helping her find her dream wedding dress. She chose a gorgeous drop waist ballgown adorned with impeccable beadwork on the bodice, and she totally rocked her dress. Her reception was quite the party. She transformed The Barn at Shady Lane into, as her photographer put it, "an unbelievable art installation."

We were so overjoyed to be apart of helping her choose the gown of her dreams!

Images courtesy of Jett Walker Photography