While Fall is upon us, we are reminiscing back to this beautiful Spring wedding! Anna and Gaines met when Anna was at graduate school at University of South Alabama and Gaines was living Mobile. It was an honor to design their dream wedding!
Read moreHandley Breaux Designs | Ally & Murphy
Ally and Murphy were married on May 19, 2018 -- a nearly perfect spring day! The beautiful greenery made for gorgeous photos at the Botanical Gardens.
Read moreHandley Breaux Designs | Friday Favorites: Bridal Bouquets
Happy Friday! Here at Handley Breaux Designs, we have so many favorite elements of each wedding day that it is difficult to display them all. To help you see what trends and styles we are loving, we have created a new blog series called "Friday Favorites!" Each Friday we will be showcasing a part of wedding days that we love. Today we are featuring bridal bouquets!
Read moreHandley Breaux Designs | Jess & Ben
Jess and Ben had one of the most stunning outdoor weddings on May 13, 2017. It ended up being the most beautiful day for their ceremony and reception at Swann Lake Stables. Jess was such a classy, elegant bride. She and Ben's photos are some of our all time favorites to look back on.
Read moreHandley Breaux Designs | Ellie and Davis
Ellie and Davis' November 11th wedding took place at The Cathedral Church of The Advent. The ceremony was followed by a reception in the Traditional Rooms at The Country Club of Birmingham. We had such an incredible time with these two on their wedding day. I don't think we have ever been around a bride and groom that were truly as ecstatic as they were about tying the knot.
Read moreHandley Breaux Designs | Arabella and Jim
There is something about a Christmas wedding that is so magical. Arabella and Jim had the most beautiful Christmas wedding at The Cathedral Church of The Advent on December 17, 2016. Every detail of this wedding was stunning; From the home of Arabella where she and her bridesmaids got ready, to Bridgestreet Gallery and Loft where everyone celebrated after the ceremony.
Read moreHandley Breaux Designs | Abby and John
Abby and John married on August 12, 2017 at The Cathedral Church of the Advent, and the celebration continued afterwards at the beautiful Birmingham Museum of Arts. Abby and John's wedding is particularly special to us since the groom is Handley's brother.
Read moreHandley Breaux Designs | Kennan and Ryan
Kennan and Ryan wed on July 15, 2017 at The Cathedral Church of the Advent. Following the ceremony was a stunning reception at The Country Club of Birmingham where the ballroom was draping in orchids.
Read moreHandley Breaux Designs | Quinn & Ryan
Quinn and Ryan married on May 20th at the Cathedral Church of the Advent with a reception following at the Mountain Brook Country Club. With the help from Lagniappe Designs, every aspect of their wedding day was absolutely stunning
Read moreHandley Breaux Designs | Paper, Petals, Plates
We were so excited to be a part of Dixie Design Collective's event on August 10th called Paper, Petals, Plates at The Florentine. Guests got a chance to view stationary, tablescapes, and florals from some of the top vendors in Birmingham.
Read moreHandley Breaux Designs | Helen & Tyler
Helen and Tyler were married in late March at Bridgestreet Gallery and Loft in downtown Birmingham. This venue captured the historical beauty of Birmingham with exposed white brick, tall ceilings, and large windows. Every detail came together so beautifully, and we were absolutely thrilled to be a part of it!
Read moreHandley Breaux Designs | School Spirit
In the South, September marks the beginning of a very important season: Football Season. Instead of desperately searching for a weekend that suits every team's schedule, here are some ideas on how to keep even the biggest of fans happy.
Read moreHandley Breaux Designs | Elisa + Clay
What a perfect February wedding it was for Elisa and Clay with the ceremony at Canterbury United Methodist Church and reception following at Scene Gallery. From the sweet letters that the couple wrote, to each other to the adorable get away car Elisa and Clay drove away in, every moment was impeccable. We love detail, and this wedding day was full of it! We hope you love this wedding day as much as we do! Thank you Rachel and Noah Ray for the stunning photographs!
Read moreHandley Breaux Designs | After Hours at the Gardens: Leslie's Party Diaries
On today's post we are happy to share with you Leslie Registers new book, Leslie's Party Diaries. The book reveals all of her entertaining dinner party secrets from the last 30 years. We can't wait to have her be a part of the pop up shop for after hours at the gardens!
Read moreHandley Breaux Designs | After Hours at the Gardens: Ex Voto Vintage
Happy Friday, you guys! Today we're letting you get to know Ex Voto Vintage a little bit. They're going to be a part of the pop-up shop at the After Hours at the Gardens event during Antiques at the Gardens. If you follow our weddings and events, you'll notice that in the design we love to use a mix of high and low as well as old and new. Elizabeth, of Ex Voto, does just that!
Read moreHandley Breaux Designs | After Hours at the Gardens: Bohem
For our third installment of the blog series featuring the different vendors for the pop-up shop at the After Hours at the Gardens event, we have Bohem. You all might be familiar with Bohem because we have collaborated with them to plan the launch party for their Spring / Summer 2016 collection back in the Spring. The owner, Heather, is a Florence, Alabama native that channels her inner wanderlust in everything she does.
Read moreHandley Breaux Designs | After Hours at the Gardens: Cotton & Quill
Today in the second installment of our blog series featuring the vendors that will be in the pop-up shop at the After Hours at the Gardens event, we introduce you to Cotton & Quill! Many of you have probably seen her colorful storefront in Crestline Village. If you haven't been in to see her yet, run -- don't walk!
Read moreHandley Breaux Designs | After Hours at the Gardens: Dillen Jewelry
At the After House at the Gardens event, we will be bringing in a pop up shop element showcasing some local makers that might not otherwise participate in an antiques show. In the weeks leading up to the event, we will be showcasing those vendors here on the blog. We want to sing their praises and get you all excited for what will be a fabulous event. First up, we want to introduce you to DILLEN Jewelry!
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 | 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.
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