• To say the past week has been overwhelming would be an understatement, to say the least. Overwhelming in life-changing, seemingly devastating ways, for sure. But also in the most life-giving, best ways. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Losing our home and everything we own has put a lot of things into perspective. And one thing we’ve realized more than ever is that out of darkness, comes light. I have been blown away by the love, support, and encouragement from my bridal and wedding family. My heart has belonged to this industry for a long time now, and over the past few days, this amazing community has lifted me up in ways I didn’t even realize I needed. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Your incredible heart, kindness, and encouragement has been an unbelievably beautiful gift. From offering your homes as a safe refuge, providing meals and clothing and shoes and toys for our sweet girl, and organizing and contributing to a fund to help us with both our immediate needs and those we don’t even know we have yet. I’ve tried for days to find the words to say, because “thank you” seems so inadequate. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ We know we still have many hard days to come, many difficult and exhausting mountains yet to climb. But we also know we have the prayers and support of a village behind us and that will keep us moving forward through the darkest of days. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ As this first week of navigating such an incredible loss winds down, I’m looking forward to getting back to serving brides and doing what I love. It brings me so much joy to do this work and engage with this community who freely gives so much love and support. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I’ll be sharing updates along the way on how we’re doing and what the process of rebuilding a life looks like, but we’re also getting back to sharing about our beautiful brides, gorgeous dresses, and the celebration of love! 💕
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    To say the past week has been overwhelming would be an understatement, to say the least. Overwhelming in life-changing, seemingly devastating ways, for sure. But also in the most life-giving, best ways. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Losing our home and everything we own has put a lot of things into perspective. And one thing we’ve realized more than ever is that out of darkness, comes light. I have been blown away by the love, support, and encouragement from my bridal and wedding family. My heart has belonged to this industry for a long time now, and over the past few days, this amazing community has lifted me up in ways I didn’t even realize I needed. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Your incredible heart, kindness, and encouragement has been an unbelievably beautiful gift. From offering your homes as a safe refuge, providing meals and clothing and shoes and toys for our sweet girl, and organizing and contributing to a fund to help us with both our immediate needs and those we don’t even know we have yet. I’ve tried for days to find the words to say, because “thank you” seems so inadequate. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ We know we still have many hard days to come, many difficult and exhausting mountains yet to climb. But we also know we have the prayers and support of a village behind us and that will keep us moving forward through the darkest of days. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ As this first week of navigating such an incredible loss winds down, I’m looking forward to getting back to serving brides and doing what I love. It brings me so much joy to do this work and engage with this community who freely gives so much love and support. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I’ll be sharing updates along the way on how we’re doing and what the process of rebuilding a life looks like, but we’re also getting back to sharing about our beautiful brides, gorgeous dresses, and the celebration of love! 💕
  • That moment you look in the mirror trying on your first wedding dress ... ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ How it should feel 😯😍 How it often feels 😳😕 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Listen, we get it. It's hard not to look in the mirror and instantly pick at all your insecurities, especially when you are trying to squeeze into a sample size 10. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ That's why we do what we do. We want you to put your first wedding dress on and feel nothing but confident and empowered. So sister, let's #cuetheconfidence and celebrate all that you are 🤩 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Photo: @_elizabethcox . . . #refinedbridalboutique #plussizeboutique #plussizebride #alabamabride #alabamawedding #birminghambride #birminghamwedding #thisisbham #brideinspiration #bridalgowns #weddingdressideas #romanticbride #bridegoals #brideinspo #gettingmarried2021 #soontobemrs #soontobemarried #sizeinclusive #sizeinclusivebridal #allbodiesarebeautiful #babessupportbabes #loveyourcurves #empoweringothers #embraceyourbody #celebratemycurves #bodypositivepower
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    That moment you look in the mirror trying on your first wedding dress ... ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ How it should feel 😯😍 How it often feels 😳😕 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Listen, we get it. It's hard not to look in the mirror and instantly pick at all your insecurities, especially when you are trying to squeeze into a sample size 10. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ That's why we do what we do. We want you to put your first wedding dress on and feel nothing but confident and empowered. So sister, let's #cuetheconfidence and celebrate all that you are 🤩 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Photo: @_elizabethcox . . . #refinedbridalboutique #plussizeboutique #plussizebride #alabamabride #alabamawedding #birminghambride #birminghamwedding #thisisbham #brideinspiration #bridalgowns #weddingdressideas #romanticbride #bridegoals #brideinspo #gettingmarried2021 #soontobemrs #soontobemarried #sizeinclusive #sizeinclusivebridal #allbodiesarebeautiful #babessupportbabes #loveyourcurves #empoweringothers #embraceyourbody #celebratemycurves #bodypositivepower
  • HAPPY FALL!! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ At Refined, we’re all about fall - finally being able to wear sweaters, dusting off our favorite boots, SEC football, pumpkin-spiced everything. But most of all, we love the way our beautiful community comes alive during Fall. You know we’re obsessed with white and neutrals, but we’re excited to spend our first official Fall season on 20th Street, where our beautiful tree-lined street will be full of gorgeous Fall colors soon. 🍂 🍁 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ . . . #refinedbridalboutique #cuetheconfidence #plussizeboutique #plussizebride #alabamabride #alabamawedding #birminghambride #birminghamwedding #thisisbham #happyfall #autumnvibes #iloveautumn #autumnal #autumnaesthetic #autumnmood #autumn #ilovefall #autumnlove #autumn🍂 #autumn🍁 #itsfallyall #fallaesthetic #autumnlover #fallvibes #autumnleaves #fall🍁
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    HAPPY FALL!! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ At Refined, we’re all about fall - finally being able to wear sweaters, dusting off our favorite boots, SEC football, pumpkin-spiced everything. But most of all, we love the way our beautiful community comes alive during Fall. You know we’re obsessed with white and neutrals, but we’re excited to spend our first official Fall season on 20th Street, where our beautiful tree-lined street will be full of gorgeous Fall colors soon. 🍂 🍁 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ . . . #refinedbridalboutique #cuetheconfidence #plussizeboutique #plussizebride #alabamabride #alabamawedding #birminghambride #birminghamwedding #thisisbham #happyfall #autumnvibes #iloveautumn #autumnal #autumnaesthetic #autumnmood #autumn #ilovefall #autumnlove #autumn🍂 #autumn🍁 #itsfallyall #fallaesthetic #autumnlover #fallvibes #autumnleaves #fall🍁
  • I know this isn't your typical #mondaymotivation, but instead of looking at a quote to inspire me today, I’m looking to those around me. And this sweet, sassy, spunky little girl drives me to do better every day. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The journey of Refined has not been easy. (One day I’m going to share this story and you’re not going to believe it!) However, knowing that Mary Kate can look at her Momma and know that she can follow her dreams and be anything she wants to be with a little grit and a lot of passion is all the motivation I need. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ This picture was taken two years ago, when the Refined journey was just starting to take shape, and it’s a day I won’t forget. It was this unexpected moment during this photo shoot when I knew no matter how hard this journey was going to be, it would be worth it. And I’m so grateful it was captured as an amazing reminder. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Plus, our amazing brides and #bham community are the cherries on top 💖 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Who motivates and inspires you? Tag them below and share some love! . . . #refinedbridalboutique #cuetheconfidence #plussizeboutique #plussizebride #alabamabride #alabamawedding #birminghambride #birminghamwedding #thisisbham #momboss #mompreneur #mompreneurlife #mombosslife #womensupportingwomen #womenbinbiz #bridalboutique #bridalstore #weddingdressshop #weddingboutique #weddingdressshopping #boutiquelove #weddingindustry #shopboutiques #birminghamalabama #birminghambridal
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    I know this isn't your typical #mondaymotivation, but instead of looking at a quote to inspire me today, I’m looking to those around me. And this sweet, sassy, spunky little girl drives me to do better every day. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The journey of Refined has not been easy. (One day I’m going to share this story and you’re not going to believe it!) However, knowing that Mary Kate can look at her Momma and know that she can follow her dreams and be anything she wants to be with a little grit and a lot of passion is all the motivation I need. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ This picture was taken two years ago, when the Refined journey was just starting to take shape, and it’s a day I won’t forget. It was this unexpected moment during this photo shoot when I knew no matter how hard this journey was going to be, it would be worth it. And I’m so grateful it was captured as an amazing reminder. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Plus, our amazing brides and #bham community are the cherries on top 💖 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Who motivates and inspires you? Tag them below and share some love! . . . #refinedbridalboutique #cuetheconfidence #plussizeboutique #plussizebride #alabamabride #alabamawedding #birminghambride #birminghamwedding #thisisbham #momboss #mompreneur #mompreneurlife #mombosslife #womensupportingwomen #womenbinbiz #bridalboutique #bridalstore #weddingdressshop #weddingboutique #weddingdressshopping #boutiquelove #weddingindustry #shopboutiques #birminghamalabama #birminghambridal