We hope everyone is doing well during this quarantine! In efforts to bring some happy smiles and laughs to all of your faces, we have decided to start doing “Handley’s Happy Hour” every Tuesday. In talking to my industry friends throughout this time, the common theme has been “oh when this is all over, we’ll go get a drink and talk about it!” So I figured, why not have a virtual drink with my friends once a week and maybe you all will get a few laughs out of it along the way.
Read moreHandley Breaux Designs | What to Do if Your Wedding is Effected by the Coronavirus Outbreak
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Our mission is to provide our brides with the most seamless process when planning their weddings. We want them to enter with a smile and leave with a bigger smile. Due to the current global health crisis, we have been postponing all weddings and events through the middle of May and are in talks to extend that to the end of May. It truly has been madness! So in doing all of this and trying to care for our brides and be their support system, I’ve gathered a few takeaway tips for anyone going through this process.
Read moreHandley Breaux Designs | Five Year Anniversary Party
Hi! Handley here.. as 2019 closes, I figured this was a blog that needed my own personal attention. I simply cannot believe that Handley Breaux Designs turned 5 years old this year!
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Read moreHandley Breaux Designs Turns Three!
Fall of 2014 Handley began Handley Breaux Designs and took us all on a wild journey. Not one to put herself in a box of only being a wedding planner, she has done events of every shape and size. Three years later, her team has expanded to four people and seasonal interns. Today, she looks back and shares with us some of her favorite moments of Handley Breaux Designs.
Read moreHandley Breaux Designs | Welcome Associate Planner Clay Greene!
Handley Breaux Designs keeps on growing! We're so excited to end 2016 and take on a super busy 2017 with Clay Greene on our team!
Read moreHandley Breaux Designs | We're Two Years Old!
This week Handley Breaux Designs turns two years old! I can't believe it. My oh my how time flies! Thinking back on where I was two years ago, it makes me really proud to see what all Handley Breaux Designs has accomplished and has in store for the future. I would be lying if I didn't say that I am tearing up writing this. First off, I would like to thank each and every person who has had a hand in the success of the business so far. You did not go unnoticed! Every vendor, family member, friend, barista.. thank you! Especially to the baristas...y'all know how coffee keeps me going!
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 | 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 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | Behind the Scenes
We have arrived at yet another Monday morning, and in efforts to make this one less dreadful than the others...I would like to share with you some beautiful images from our styled photo shoot a few months back. As most of you know, our "Sail Away With Me" photo shoot was published on both August Willows and Weddings Unveiled! (yay!) Many months of planning went into the shoot to make sure every detail was perfect, and it wouldn't have come together without the wonderful vendor team we had. A lot of people do not know how much work goes into a wedding day, photo shoot, and even just the day to day workings of my office. So today, we take you behind the scenes to show you every step that went into the photo shoot. Enjoy!
Read moreHandley Breaux Designs | Diaries of an Intern
Wedding season is here in full force! While I am running around like a crazy person making sure everything gets done, there are two girls by my side keeping me sane. Today I would like to introduce y'all to my fabulous summer interns Keaton and Margy! They've been doing some guest blogging, but today I want you to get to know them a little bit. Every weekend is a team effort and I couldn't do what I do without them!
Read moreHandley Breaux Designs | The Secret's Out
Have you heard? The Secret's Out!
Read moreHandley Breaux Designs | Snooze Button...
After the long weekend, the sound of my alarm clock this morning was pain to my ears. It definitely takes me a day to readjust my internal clock, and that leaves me longing for my bed all day long. We have compiled a collection of some of our favorite between the sheets essentials. All of these pretty little things are perfect for the HBD bride headed on her honeymoon for some R&R.
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