The Darling Downtown

💋🎄Let the holiday parties commence! What are you wearing this season? 👠🧤 Here’s a little sassy cocktail look I styled for you, entirely with Amazon finds! Let me know what you think!

Engagement Shoot Incoming ✨ I audibly gasped looking through this gallery. A couple of months ago, I shared my vision of a romantic and elegant engagement shoot with Sarah of . She hunted for the perfect venue and we met earlier this month at here in Charlotte. Y’ALL she D E L I V E R E D 🥹🫶🏻 Not only that, but she made it so fun and easy to be in front of her lens and we had a blast! I am thrilled and would recommend her to anyone looking for a photographer! 📸 10/10, now let’s all drool over these photos together. 💙

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This is 30 +1, +1, +1, +1. 🥴 Thankful for friends near and far, and a life full of love 💕 1 more year around the ☀️🎉

🦃 Turkey Day 🎂 Birthday Shenanigans 🎄 Christmas Kick-Off 🗓️ November’s going to be a busy one per usual! Let’s go!

👻 The Ghosts of Costumes Past 🎃 I’ve had some fun Halloweens over the years! Threw in a real oldie for ya too. Which is your fave? 🤪 Happy Halloween!

Like I never left 🍻

📸 heading back to Nashville this weekend for a quick little trip ✈️ got some fun things to see and do, stay tuned! 📻

🔮A Wicked Post for your Friday the 13th ✨💚

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✨I’m still dreaming of all the gorgeous gowns I had the honor of wearing for a shoot with a couple of weeks ago - it was definitely the highlight of the month. 👰🏼‍♀️ September was a blast, can’t wait to see what October holds! 🍁

Photoshoot friends to mention:
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🎶 Just another W I C K E D Monday 🧹💚✨ did you catch the recap of our visit to ‘s Emerald City pop up? 👀🌈 It’s over on my Reels! Check it out now!

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🍂Happy First Day of Autumn…nope that felt weird, IT’S FALL Y’ALL! 😆🍁🍂 Did you know we’ve shared this season N I N E times InstaFam? 9 years of The Darling Downtown and that’s got me in my feels 🥹 So here’s a look back at some of our previous Fall fun. Let’s reminisce together, and as always, thanks so much for being here. 🫶🏻✨

That ~*FRIDAY*~ feeling 🪄🫧✨

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🌈 Last weekend’s visit to Nashville feels like a fever dream! It was jam packed with photoshoots, bar visits and friend hangs and I left with my heart filled right up!

🫧🧹One of my favorite stops of the weekend though, was ‘s newest Penthouse Pop Up. Chock full of nods to both Wicked and The Wizard of Oz, it’s one you don’t want to miss.

🍹🥂We had the opportunity to try some drinks and apps and they were 👌🏻💚 Glinda’s Bubble may have been my fave of their signature cocktails. I’ll have a whole reel of the experience for you later, but for now, enjoy this photo of me in absolute Oz Dust bliss. ✨Thank you so much for having us out 🫶🏻

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It’s September, she’s a Fall Girly now 🍁🍂

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💜✨ F R I D A Y

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📍: Nashville

🚗 “Get in, we’re going to experience Tennessee!”- Regina George (sort of) 😅🥴 But all joking aside, I am T H R I L L E D to announce that I am officially an influencer. 🙌🏻 I’ll be getting to work directly with TN Tourism to keep you in the loop on SO MANY FUN THINGS HAPPENING in this great state. ⛰️🎸🍷🎨 Relocating? Yes. Done with Tennessee? NEVER! So stay tuned! We’re gonna have a blast!

A post for no reason. 😎 Enjoy.

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Me strutting into the theater on July 21st 💖🛼🎀👙 who else is going full blown with me? 🙋🏼‍♀️

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💙 We briefly interrupt your 4th of July feed to share a little exciting life news! The future Mr & Mrs. Purificato will be saying goodbye to Nashville at the end of August and starting a new adventure in Charlotte, NC! 🏡✨ Music City has been so good to us and is filled with so many amazing people that we’ll be sad to leave but 🎉 YAY for a new city full of new fun things! I can’t wait to share this journey with you and if you’re in the Charlotte area, go ahead and drop me ALL of your recommendations! 😊

🇺🇸 With the Fourth of July holiday coming up, I thought we’d take a stroll down memory lane 😊❤️💙 Here are some of my fave Red, White & Blue looks over the years!

👰🏼‍♀️ Oh hey y’all, just me in a wedding dress over here, no big deal 🥴 YES BIG DEAL! Yesterday was an absolute dream. I spent some time at and found my dress. (Check out my story for more content) 😭 This isn’t THE dress but it’s one of the many many beautiful gowns they have to try. 🤍 Rebecca, the store manager, is INCREDIBLE, took such good care of me during an emotional and stressful decision, and actually ended up pulling the dress I fell in love with. 👗 HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

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Venue? BOOKED ✅ Colors? PICKED ✅ Next up: DRESS 😱 I’m heading to my first bridal shopping appointment this weekend and honestly…I’m a little nervous y’all! I’ll share as much as I can with ya, so stay tuned and send all the good vibes this way! 👰🏼‍♀️

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Mornin’ Glories! ☀️ Late to the game but we started watching Ted Lasso last night and now I’ve got a little extra enthusiasm in me. 😂 How are you elevating your Monday? Is it crushing goals at work? Or maybe finally taking some self-care time? Either way I hope your day is A M A Z I N G! ✨

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💕 If there’s one thing I’m quickly learning, it’s that brides GOTTA have some self care time. 💆‍♀️ Thanks to , I got to try some amazing skincare products that I’m working into my daily routine to stay prepped and pampered for my wedding day!

🧖‍♀️First, let’s talk about the cult fave GrandeLASH-MD Enhancing Lash Serum. From the #1 Lash and Brow serum brand in America, this serum is proven to create the appearance of longer-looking natural lashes over time. 😍 I can’t wait to see results as I work this into my routine and if you’d like to try it, you can visit https://grandecosmetics.com/products/grandelash-md and use code BRIDETOBE15 to get 15% off June 1st-9th!

✨Next up, is the amazing Bridal Essentials set. 👰🏼‍♀️ Made up of 7 carefully curated, award-winning skin care products, this bundle is packed in a sleek gold travel case and made to help prepare your skin for the big day. 🌱 Enjoy Eve Lom’s Iconic 5-in-1 Cleanser, Foaming Cream Cleanser, Moisture Cream, Rescue Mask Deluxe, Kiss Mix Original, Renewal Treatment Oil, and Radiance Repair Retinol Serum, packed with a silk eye mask and golden scoop! Honestly, I’m thinking this would be a great gift for your bridesmaids too! 🎁

⚡️Finally, I’m trying out EWC TREAT® Ingrown Hair Serum 👀 Y’all know there’s nothing worse than clogged pores and ingrown hair! Thankfully, this secret-weapon serum wipes those out. Its alcohol free formula gently exfoliates with glycolic acid then calms and smoothes with lavender, vitamin E, and chamomile. Use daily and relax knowing it’s dermatologist tested and pH balanced. 💪🏻

At-Home spa day with these brands was AMAZING! 👉🏻Use this link https://linktr.ee/bridetobebbxx , or click it in my Instagram bio, to snag these incredible products for yourself. You’ll love them whether you’re a bride to be or not!

BRIDESMAID PROPOSAL BOX INSPO 🎁 I had the most fun putting these boxes together! ✨ I chose items that went with my wedding theme (don’t tell anyone 😉), and I LOVE the way this turned out! 💕👉🏻 Head over to my story and you’ll find links for everything (except the champagne) that I included in this Bridesmaid Proposal Box!

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👉🏻Arguably Nashville’s best photo spot, hiding in plain sight ⚡️ Who wants me to share this secret with them? 🙋🏼‍♀️

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🦋 I’m convinced I’ve found the ultimate princess hair accessory and I need y’all to just mind your business if you see me with them in my hair 24/7 🌸 But okay, how perfect would these be on a bride?! 👀👰🏼‍♀️ The good news is, I’ve got the link for you. Just pop over to my story and click click 💕

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In my ✨bridal✨ era - okay maybe that’s not a thing BUT, with the wedding in 2024, I’ll get plenty of time to share all things Bridal - Bach - Wedding with you lovelies. 👰🏼‍♀️ 4 seasons of style, all the planning tips and tricks, you name it. So let’s jump right in, shall we?

🏝 For my S U M M E R brides, I’m adoring this linen 2 piece set I found on Amazon - easy breezy! 💕 Make sure to pair it with some fun accessories! 👉🏻 And if your bachelorette is in Nashville this season, make sure to pop by for their Nash Vice pop up bar!

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👰🏼‍♀️ Vacay is over and (as promised) wedding planning content shall begin 💒 In order to not overload this space, I’ll try to share a little at a time, mostly via stories, so make sure you’re tuned in there!

💍 Today I wanted to shout out of for being my first step in this process. She has no clue who I am, but her podcast has eased me into a wedding planning mindset and I’m so thankful to have found it. Highly recommend, no matter what point in your wedding planning journey you’re at. 💕 Look for “Engage with Jamie Wolfer” on Spotify - she covers EVERYTHING, you won’t regret it!

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☀️ Still dreaming of seafood, sun, and strolls through Charleston with my love ☺️ If you missed them, I dropped THREE Charleston related Reels for you. Just pop over to my Reels page to check them out! 💕 Now, rested and recharged, it’s time for a little wedding planning! 👰🏼‍♀️

⛵️Just wrapped up a fun couple of days with my favorite person in Charleston, SC 🌴 We ate, we drank, we adventured, and I can’t wait to share more with you about all of the things we got to experience.☀️ Now for a couple of days with family before we head back to Nashville! 💕

💍💕 This week has been a whirlwind since my best friend asked me to spend forever with him. I’m trying to catch up on all of the texts and messages and wanted to say THANK YOU to everyone who has reached out! 🥰

👰🏼‍♀️ I can’t wait to share all kinds of bridal & wedding content with you guys, but would love any advice/wisdom/tips & tricks from any of you who have planned a wedding as well! 🫶🏻

📖 Next chapter, here we go!

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My left hand feels a little heavier today ❤️

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Two day recovery time 🥂🍀

Yesterday with the girlies 🍀 We missed our Galentine’s Day shenanigans this year so we opted for what I’m calling St. Patricia’s Day 😂💚 was the spot and they know how to throw a party: Bottomless green mimosas, green beer, car bombs, the occasional bag pipe performance, a DJ, and a green pool! Lucky for you, this party is going on all weekend!

🍀 With St. Patrick’s Day comin’ in hot tomorrow, I thought I’d travel down memory lane and share some of my favorite G R E E N moments from the last NINE years of The Darling Downtown 💚

🚨 THE REVIEW YOU’VE ALL BEEN WAITING FOR 📢😂 I swear I’ve never had more people in my DMs. Had I known Rage Rooms was the content y’all had been looking for I would’ve done one much sooner!💥⚒️

We visited for Valentine’s Day and had the funnest, most cathartic experience of my life. For 30 minutes we swung sledgehammers and crowbars at metal barrels, mirrors, and various glass objects. 🪞🍾🛞👏🏻At one point, was tossing glass plates in the air and I was destroying them mid swing like I was at batting practice. 💪🏻🧢

Is it aesthetically pleasing? No. You’re gonna put on coveralls, safety glasses, gloves, and a helmet with a shield, sweat your butt off, and your Instagram post is gonna look ~*tRaSh*~ like mine. 📸 🚮 BUT - you’re gonna get in the car after smashing everything in sight for 30 minutes and feel better than you have in a L O N G time. All for the low low price of $35 a person. 👉🏻 All that to say, GO DO IT. They have other big items you can purchase to destroy, a Bluetooth speaker you can connect your angry music 🎶to, beverages for sale, and Axe Throwing on site. Go and have a DAY, and more importantly, tell them Alex sent ya. 😉

Here’s to love. Of every kind. 💕 May we take today and use it as a reminder to celebrate the love in our lives but more than that, use it as an opportunity to show more love to those around us. Friends. Family. Strangers. You never know who may need it. 💝 Happy Valentine’s Day

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Valentine ♥️

👑❤️ an edgier take on a Valentine’s look for ya 👉🏻 I’ve been living in this Queen of Hearts t-shirt lately. Both it and my leggings are finds. 🛍 DM me for links! 😊