Today, meet my dear friend Mandy Majerik of Hothouse Design! Mandy has been one of my favorite vendors ever since I got into the event industry. She's so much fun, kind, and stinkin' talented!
Read moreHandley Breaux Designs | Antiques at the Gardens Floral Tastemaker: Buffy Hargett
Cheers to the weekend! I'm soaking up one last weekend before a six week streak of weddings, and enjoying this lovely weather! Today, we get to know floral designer Buffy Hargett a little bit better.
Read moreHandley Breaux Designs | Antiques at the Gardens Floral Tastemaker: Holly Bryan
Happy Friday everyone! We are one day closer to this year's Antiques at the Gardens, and today I'm introducing you to the talent that is Holly Bryan. I am so excited for Holly to be a part of this year's Floral Tastemakers! She is traveling from Atlanta to be a part of this, and for that I'm so grateful!
Read moreHandley Breaux Designs | Antiques at the Gardens Floral Tastemaker: Sybil Sylvester
If there is one person who I could credit with really igniting my fire for the event industry, it would be Sybil Sylvester. My heart has always been with flowers, and in college I had the opportunity to work with Sybil and her company Wildflower Designs on several events. I was hooked!
Read moreHandley Breaux Designs | Looks We Loved From NYFW
Naturally, I have picked out some of my favorite looks that could be work to engagement parties, wedding showers, and of course down the aisle! I always love a fashion forward bride, and these looks are to DIE for!
Read moreHandley Breaux Designs | Katie & Edward
What an incredibly beautiful bride Katie was! In Alabama, our summer weather is finicky, and when inclement weather threatened, Katie didn't even panic. She was a cool, calm, and collected bride all day long. We lucked out with a somewhat cool overcast afternoon that was perfect for pictures, and just enough rain for good luck later in the day. With a traditional color palette of pale pinks, creams, and greens...this was the epitome of a beautiful southern wedding!
I have known Katie for quite some time actually. She and I went to middle school and high school together, and her mom taught at the high school. So planning this wedding with them was a very welcomed reunion!
If you were to ask a group of people that knew Katie & Edward to tell you about them, I'm pretty positive that every person would have a similar response. They are some of the kindest people you will meet and so much fun. Usually at rehearsal dinners, I listen to a series of funny college stories followed by a few of the couple's parents' friends sharing some childhood stories. But for Katie & Edward, the toasts were all a perfect mix of funny stories and meaningful stories. Each toast included how much every person in that room truly loved them and admired their love for each other. And that, my friends, carried on right into the wedding day. Katie & Edward and their bridal party were the most fun, kind, and thoughtful group of people! They danced right into the night and it was surely an unforgettable night!
Planning, Coordinating, Design: Handley Breaux Designs | Photography: Colorbox Photographers | Videography: Jeff Bush | Venue: The Sonnet House | Floral: CD Florals | Dress: The Something Blue Shoppe | Invitations: Annabelle's | Transportation: Vintage Auto | Cakes: Magic Muffins | Bridesmaids Dresses: Bella Bridesmaids Birmingham | Groom & Groomsmen: Mr. Burch Formalwear
Handley Breaux Designs | Kathleen & Spencer
Beautiful church? Check. Killer band? Check. A photographer that could make a pig sty look beautiful? Check. High School sweethearts? Just icing on the cake!
Read moreHandley Breaux Designs | Kaitlin & Will
It was a warm Alabama summer evening and the sun was dipping right behind the trees. That magical "golden hour" that all event professionals long for was upon us as guests were enjoying a cocktail hour. Kaitlin was about to walk down the aisle to the love of her life Will, and the excitement was palpable.
Read moreHandley Breaux Designs | Field + Bone Feature
Today was a pretty good day! I am so lucky to be surrounded by so many wonderful and creative people. A week or two ago, I was approached by Brittany Kelly of Field + Bone magazine about an interview.
Read moreHandley Breaux Designs | Bachelorette Weekend in Mexico
At HBD headquarters, as we wind down from our busiest time of year, we can’t help but dream of turquoise water, margaritas, and laughs with girlfriends! Inspired by our longing to visit Mexico for a girls weekend real soon, we have compiled a few of our beach and girls night necessities to help you get ready for your next bachelorette bash. Whether you’re headed down to 3OA or South of the boarder, we want to make sure our brides can prepare for their next bridal party gathering with excitement and absolutely zero stress! Here’s to you, Brides and Bridesmaids, and to the fun times ahead! Read on for our advice on bachelorette weekend packing!
Read moreHandley Breaux Designs | Guest Blogger: Ivory & White
Our guest blogger today is Sloane Jones from Ivory & White Bridal Boutique located in Crestline Village. We LOVE Sloane! We admire how she has such a great personal style and how she encourages her brides to embrace their own as well. On your wedding day, its so important to incorporate your style and to make your wedding reflect YOU! Welcome Sloane to our blog today!
Read moreHandley Breaux Designs | Diary of an Intern: Wedding Day
If you have never been an intern before, or you’ve never worked in the wedding industry, you might find yourself surprised by how awesome interning with a wedding planner really is! I know that my parents, who are both in the medical field, were not sure what to expect when I would call home after a weekend on the job with Handley Breaux Designs!
Read moreHandley Breaux Designs | India Hicks Pop Up Shop
Today I am hosting an India Hicks Pop Up Shop at Paige Albright Orientals in Mountain Brook Village SO I thought it would be fitting to share some of my favorite items from her collection!
Read moreHandley Breaux Designs | Guest Blogger: Carriage House
Today we have a special treat! Anna Moultrie from Carriage House is our guest blogger! Carriage House has a Jenny Packham trunk show starting today through August 8th, and you will NOT want to miss out on these wonderful gowns! Anna will be sharing her top 5 tips for brides when they are dress shopping and some of her favorite styles from the Jenny Packham upcoming collection. Welcome Anna!
Read moreHandley Breaux Designs | India Hicks Style Ambassador
I have some exciting news to share today! For anyone that knows me, you know my love of the islands and anything saltwater related runs deep. So when I was approached about being a Style Ambassador for India Hicks...it only took me a few moments to realize that this brand has values that mirror my own...
Read moreHandley Breaux Designs | Arians Family Foundation Gala
We had the honor of designing the Arians Family Foundation Gala at Reynolds Plantation in Georgia at the end of June. The Arians Family Foundation motto is “A Voice For Children” by supporting and developing programs which strives to prevent and ameliorate the abuse and neglect of children.
Read moreHandley Breaux Designs | Kristina & Sean's Wedding
Handley Breaux Designs had the pleasure of working with Kristina & Sean for their May wedding at Morgan Creek Winery. Kristina & Sean met in High School, and Sean will tell you he knew immediately that he would marry Kristina. Kristina took a little time to warm up to him, but if you see these photos you will see that they are extraordinarily happy and in love.
Read moreHandley Breaux Designs | Happy Fourth of July!
It's the day of red white and blue and whether you are celebrating by the ocean or at your local BBQ gathering, chances are you need a cocktail! No matter the season, I love to incorporate seasonal fruits into my cocktails -- really to trick myself into thinking it's healthier -- but it just tastes so much better! So today, my friends, I share with you my favorite festive cocktail. The triple berry mojito!
Read moreHandley Breaux Designs | Hostess Gifts
Congratulations! You're engaged! Wedding planning has begun and people are begging to throw you celebratory parties. You have planned your outfits for each party down to which Essie nail polish you're going to use. But have you thought about what to gift the hosts of the party to show your appreciation?
Read moreHandley Breaux Designs | Rachel & Scott
Rachel & Scott were married May 9 in a beautiful garden ceremony at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens. Rachel and I worked together to bring her dream of a "woodland bohemian" wedding to life and by golly we did it!
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