It is always fun getting to work with brides and grooms that you knew before planning their wedding! This is definitely the case with Arabella and Jim. Handley has known Arabella since high school, and it has been such a blast helping her plan the biggest day of her life so far! Arabella's talented younger sister Abigail took these photos of her and Jim, and we're swooning... see below for more of their love story!
Read moreHandley Breaux Designs | Sara Beth & Coty Engagement Session
We are deep in the planning process with Sara Beth & Coty for their upcoming August wedding, and we are loving every minute! They will be getting married here in Birmingham, as it is Sara Beth's hometown, in a Mountain Brook Community Church ceremony and reception at the Grand Bohemian. Sara Beth and Coty met up with photographer Magen Davis to capture these photos for their engagement session, and we love how they capture their personality!
Read moreHandley Breaux Designs | Bridesmaids Getting Ready Attire for Every Style
Being engaged is such an exciting time! What makes it even better is getting to celebrate such a big life moment with your nearest and dearest friends by your side. The majority of your wedding day morning will be spent with those gals, so it is important to make sure that everyone is cute and stylish in those "getting ready" photos!
Read moreHandley Breaux Designs | Bohemian Shakedown
We are excited to share with you our Bohemian Bop event! After working closely with designer, Heather Wylie, we created the perfect environment at a local hotspot in Birmingham- The Nest. We focused on creating a fun atmosphere for Heather to release her new line of tee designs from Bohemian Bop as well as the Bohem Del Mar fashion preview. In addition to the clothing presented, the event featured pop up shops including Kate Morris Jewelry, Maudern Art by Mary Maude Crenshaw, and henna from the Gypsy Leaf. Beautiful models meandered through the party showing off Bohem’s new designs while guests sipped cocktails from Cathead Vodka.
Read moreHandley Breaux Designs | Bridal Editorial Shoot
This week we are excited to see our Bridal Editorial shoot featured on Cottage Hill Magazine's blog! We have always admired Cottage Hill Magazine's work and are honored to have been apart of such an incredible publication. For this shoot, model Hannah Godwin and photographer, Jeremy Jackson, helped us capture the elegance and simplicity of a bride embracing black and white photography.
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Handley Breaux Designs | Caroline & Jim
If Grace Kelly was reincarnated as a bride in Birmingham, Alabama, she would be Caroline. Caroline radiated elegance on her wedding day. She truly was the epitome of the classic southern bride! Always the one to lean towards simplicity, Caroline knew exactly what she wanted for her wedding: classic, clean lines, and southern. And might I say we nailed it! I got to work with some of my favorite Birmingham wedding vendors for this wedding, too. Thank you 509 Photo for perfectly capturing the day. I hope you all enjoy looking through these images as much as I have loved remembering the day while posting this blog!
Read moreHandley Breaux Designs | Inspire Us Bham
This event has ignited a "girl power" movement, and also just genuinely restored my faith in mankind. The women that have been put themselves in the vulnerable and honest positions to share their story truly inspire me and encourage me to grow within myself.
Read moreHandley Breaux Designs | Gift Guide: Valentine's Day
Of course we are all about Valentine's Day in the Handley Breaux Designs office! Our jobs revolve around creating warm and loving environments for clients' events and weddings all year round. So when there is a whole day dedicated to loving you bet we're on board!
Read moreHandley Breaux Designs |Gift Guide for the Bride-to-Be
With the holiday season in full swing, your social calendar is packed full of parties leaving you no room for shopping. We've gathered a few of our favorites gifts for the engaged girls on your list! Being engaged is such a sweet time, and we love showering our brides and with fun presents! There are so many great options to choose from in all price ranges --- check it out!
Read moreHandley Breaux Designs | Vanna & Bryan
A southern summer wedding is hard to top. Pale pastels, lace wedding gowns, those sunsets...I mean it is stunning in the most simple way! Vanna & Bryan were married on a beautiful August Saturday at the Sonnet House.
Read moreHandley Breaux Designs: Here's to the Men
Let's be honest... 80% of weddings are about the bride. How beautiful she is, how unique her dress is, how her personal style is reflected in the decor... Well beside every one of those brides and her bridesmaids is a group of guys that don't get enough time in the spotlight. So today, here's to the men! Guys, we so appreciate you getting all dressed up, having a good attitude about hours of photos, wearing flowers on your lapels, and sometimes missing that big football game. Wedding receptions wouldn't be what they are without your fun-loving antics.
Read moreHandley Breaux Designs | Kaitlyn & Johnny
Fall is my favorite time of year. The crisp air, the golden leaves, the clothes...everything about it. Needless to say, Fall weddings are some of my favorites too! Kaitlyn & Johnny were married October 10 in front of family and friends at Windwood Equestrian. We used a color palette of deep jewel tones throughout the whole day, and it came together beautifully. I feel like I say this about all of my brides, but Kaitlyn was beaming with joy. The couple chose not to do a first look (which I love!), and the look on Johnny's face when Kaitlyn came down the aisle was unforgettable. We were truly honored to be a part of such a special day for two amazing people!
Read moreHandley Breaux Designs | Katherine & David
People talk about towns where you go home and everyone from the checkout lady at the grocery store to the local police officer knows that you're back by the time you pull in your driveway. Enterprise, Alabama is one of those places. And on September 11 the entire town celebrated their sweetheart Katherine and her marriage to David. Katherine's wedding was a classic southern affair in every aspect of the term. Her mother worked diligently with me to give Katherine the wedding of her dreams. When the day finally came, every face was a happy face and every heart was filled with joy for the newlyweds.
Read moreHandley Breaux Designs | Antiques at the Gardens Art of the Rose
The 2015 Antiques at the Gardens was a huge success! Thank you to each person who came to the show and supported the Birmingham Botanical Gardens, we appreciate it! The 'Art of the Rose' floral tastemaker hallway was really a welcomed addition to the show. The installations were up from Thursday to Sunday -- only a few roses wilted!
I personally want to thank each tastemaker for their participation in the event. Each installation was incredible! Throughout the show, we had voting open for the People's Choice award and drumroll please.....Mark Thompson & Jay Draper are the winners! They brought to live a Gustav Klimt painting and it was just spectacular.
Read moreHandley Breaux Designs | Antiques at the Gardens Floral Tastemaker: Holly Carlisle
For those of you who I saw at the Antiques at the Gardens Gala last night, you got to enjoy Holly Carlisle's installation as a Floral Tastemaker. She is fabulously talented, and we are so happy to have her as a Floral Tastemaker! Holly is the force behind Rosegolden Flowers here in Birmingham. I have had the privilege of working with Holly on several projects and enjoy it so much each time. Today, we get to know Holly a little bit better.
Read moreHandley Breaux Designs | Antiques at the Gardens Floral Tastemaker: Andy Hopper
Andy Hopper joins us as a Floral Tastemaker for this year's Antiques at the Gardens show. We love Andy! I work with him quite frequently for weddings, and so naturally I had to include him as a Floral Tastemaker!
Read moreHandley Breaux Designs | Antiques at the Gardens Floral Tastemaker: Phillipe Chadwick
The Antiques at the Gardens show opens TODAY!!! We have been hard at work over the last couple of days installing everything, and its purely fantastic! We are overjoyed to have Phillipe Chadwick from Nashville, Tennessee join us as a Floral Tastemaker this year.
Read moreHandley Breaux Designs | Antiques at the Gardens Floral Tastemakers: Mark Thompson & Jay Draper
If any of you have ever been to Leaf & Petal, you've probably seen Mark Thompson's custom arrangements for different clients. Mark is one of my favorite people to run into when I'm having a down day, he always has a smile! He and Jay Draper, of Father Nature, are pairing up for an installation for the 'Art of the Rose' installation at this year's Antiques at the Gardens.
Read moreHandley Breaux Designs | Styled Shoot Behind the Scenes
Last week I collaborated with some fantastic vendors for a styled photo shoot. Styled photo shoots are a time for me to really get creative. I love them! Every idea that I have that a bride doesn't go for, goes into a folder for future reference. So sometimes, those ideas get to come to life in photo shoots!
Read moreHandley Breaux Designs | Antiques at the Gardens Floral Tastemaker: Christopher Confero
Over the top, outrageous, unforgettable...phrases that are synonymous with Christopher Confero. He creates true event experiences through design, florals, and creative use of lighting. If his birthday party last year (The Confetti Ball) was any indication...he's a showstopper! I am thrilled to have him be a part of this year's Antiques at the Gardens as a Floral Tastemaker! I'm sure his installation will be out of this world.
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