Meet Cindy and Natalie, the dynamic duo behind Miss Millys.

Miss Millys is a family run business owned and operated by Cindy Brock and her daughter, Natalie Milliner. Cindy specializes in finding vintage products and Natalie handles the business side of things. Read our interview (below) with Cindy to learn more! 

Cindy Brock

Natalie Milliner

Where are you based?

• Alpharetta, Ga

What do you specialize in?

• Providing unique and vintage furnishings that have been refinished and redone to give them a modern edge.

How did you get started?

• Miss Millys was created shortly after my son got married. I found that it was easier to hire someone to provide vintage furnishings rather than trying to track them down myself. I found that I was so busy helping to coordinate the wedding, that I really did not get to enjoy myself as much as  I would have liked during the actual event. I decided that I had found the perfect market and wanted to jump in right away, offering unique and customizable pieces.

Cindy’s Son John, aka “MIlly” and his wife, Katie (“Miss Milly”)

How did you pick the name, Miss Millys?

• My children’s last name is Milliner and my son was always called Milly. We realized when he was getting married, that we would now have a “Miss Milly” as a daughter-in-law.

What is Miss Millys Style?

• Miss Milly’s provides vintage furniture rentals but almost all of them have been updated and revamped to give them a fresh look. Hence Miss Milly’s Style is elegant and modern.

What are some examples of your pieces?

• We have a variety of furniture including sofas, buffets and more.

• We also have a collection of vintage props and accent pieces including: top hats, suitcases, trunks, sofas, vintage doors, chalkboards and mirrors, and lanterns

Can you customize pieces?

• We absolutely can customize any vintage find! Typically none of the sofas that we purchase have the original upholstery. We like to recover and update them. We also can paint doors, buffets, etc. to coordinate with your colors.

Do you offer your services solely at weddings?

• We are happy to provide rentals for any occasion! Including showers, birthday parties, photo shoots, etc.

Where can I learn/see more?

• On our website, MissMillys.com
• We have an online catalogue available that details each of our pieces and gives pricing.

How do I contact you?

• We are on Facebook , Twitter, and Instagram
• Feel free to email us at cindy@missmillys.com or call us at 404-985-0591

Name: Savannah Cain

School: Georgia Institute of Technology

Major: Business Administration, Marketing, Industrial Design

Hometown: Gainesville, GA

Hobbies: graphic design, music, fashion

What made you interested in this internship?

I have always loved weddings. They are the epitome of happiness; families and friends gather to support you, you feel (and look) like a princess, and you are marrying someone that you want to be with for the rest of your life. Now, what doesn’t sound better than that!? StudioWed gave me the perfect opportunity to mix something so fun and exciting that I love with my passions and strengths that I want to develop for a career, i.e. marketing and networking. Plus, I can barely think of a better position than helping brides achieve their dream wedding.

What do you like most about StudioWed Atlanta?

The very first time I ever walked into StudioWed, the atmosphere completely put me at ease. Everything is very comfortable and not so stiff like other places. The studio is beautiful and fun, and it is a fantastic environment to surround yourself with. The people you work with, whether that be vendors or your fellow interns, are there to also help brides and want to coordinate with you as a team, making StudioWed an upbeat and innovative place to be.

Fun fact: I am obsessed with Walt Disney World!

Name: Emily Watson

School: Georgia State University

Major: Journalism. I have a concentration in Public Relations as well as a minor in marketing.

Hometown: Atlanta, GA

Hobbies: fashion & makeup, eating, sports, event planning

What made you interested in this internship?

I actually have a friend who interned at StudioWed. Just hearing the fabulous stories she would tell me, further encouraged me to be a part of the amazing team at StudioWed. Being an active Pinterest user and lover, it is safe to say I already have my own wedding planned out (or at least a few ideas.) Weddings are beautiful, and their beauty is certainly hard to ignore. I was born and raised in Atlanta, GA, and the StudioWed Atlanta location was to die for and also pretty convenient. With my major being PR and having a strong interest in what the company does and stands for, I knew right off the bat, with no hesitation, that this was the place for me! Event planning is a skill of mine, and the idea of being able to incorporate a few of my passions, like weddings, entertainment, and fashion, only excites me more and more every day!

What do you like most about StudioWed Atlanta?

Everything! Come on, what’s not to love?! My first visit into the studio had me floored, to say the least. The interior was stunning, and every space within the studio was uniquely and creatively designed. The atmosphere is very friendly, and inviting, and the idea of “southern comfort” is very clear and present. Kelsey, our new Atlanta Studio Manager, is so kind and personable with every client and employee. For me, it just feels like home! I love how dedicated the team is when keeping up with social media, blogs, in person encounters, and executing plans. Needless to say, I am excited to be a part of the intern team this summer. I hope to become more familiar with our vendors and this industry in general. I look forward to working hard and contributing my own ideas, in order to develop beautiful weddings, happy vendors, happy brides, and happily ever afters.

Fun fact: I love to do impersonations of different celebrities and my friends.

Name: Jocelyn Lopez

School: Georgia State University

Major: Marketing, minor in Art

Hometown: Long Beach, New York

Hobbies: drawing, watching reality TV, and spending time with family

What made you interested in this internship?

I am the type of person that gets emotional just watching wedding proposal videos! I love every aspect of a wedding, from the elaborate decorations, the bride’s beautiful dress and just the fact that the marriage ceremony is dedicated to celebrating the love a couple shares. This internship at StudioWed Atlanta was perfect in combining my interest in weddings in addition to helping me learn more about my interests career-wise. Being surrounded by creative individuals will allow me to learn from them in the fields of event planning, marketing, etc. as well as further my knowledge about the wedding industry.

What do you like most about StudioWed Atlanta?

Just walk through the studio and you will witness first-hand what I like most about StudioWed Atlanta! The space has a romantic and vintage-y vibe, decorated in everything “wedding”, from photography to cakes to stationary. There are also plenty of resources available to couples so that they can create their dream wedding, making it easier for them when their big day arrives. StudioWed Atlanta also has the friendliest staff I have ever met, making the environment fun while still keeping it professional.

Fun Fact: I’m Guatemalan-American and I worked for Walt Disney World last year!

This year at our Inspired Bride Event, we were fortunate enough to have Greenleaf Products as a sponsor for our Gifting Suite.

Greenleaf provided us with wonderful candle tins and room sprays in one of their signature scents, First Blush. First Blush is described as graceful and serene, as warm white musk gently wraps a citrus blend with soft notes of poppy and floral blossoms at its heart.

One of the most exciting aspects of Inspired Bride was for each bride to visit our Gifting Suite. The Gifting Suite contained products from over 10 sponsors, and the brides were able to choose several items to take home and enjoy.

As soon as the doors to the Suite opened, each bride ran to the Greenleaf Products! We did not have 1 single candle tin or room spray left over.

Photos from Janet Howard Studio, The Willetts, and A Dream Within

These products would make great bridesmaids gifts.  In addition to the room sprays and candle tins, Greenleaf makes sachets, diffusers, oils and more! They make each of these products in over 20 scents.

Be sure to visit their website to shop, and follow them on Facebook for gift inspiration and updates!

Event Alert!

StudioWed is excited to announce that Roc House Fitness will be having Sweat for the Dress bootcamp that runs from April 14 – May 26. They are hosting a registration day this Sunday, April 4 at their location in Buckhead from 2pm-4pm. The registration day serves as an information session for brides who are interested in signing up for bootcamp. They have packages that include workouts either 2 or 3 times per week, and packages that you can customize by adding spa services. Stop in on Sunday and speak with a Roc House Fitness  expert, who can help you customize your bootcamp experience!

What is Roc House Fitness?

Roc House Fitness is an all women’s health facility and full service salon/spa located in the heart of Buckhead at the intersection of Piedmont and Lenox.

Roc House Fitness has everything you could dream of to help you get fit! They have experienced personal trainers, classes that start as early as 5:30am and as late as 7:30pm and state of the art equipment that is specially designed for women.

In addition to getting a great workout, Roc House has a full service salon and spa offers services which include makeup applications, facials, massages, nail services and more! They even have an all natural cafe that boasts delicious menu items like the “I Am Hearty Breakfast Wrap” (Turkey sausage, egg whites, tomato and avocado in a whole wheat tortilla served with 4oz seasonal fruit cup.) or the “I Am Fearless Caesar Wrap” (Romaine lettuce, parmesan cheese, low-fat Caesar dressing and antibiotic-free chicken or wild caught salmon). View the full menu here.

Be sure to stop in to Roc House this Sunday, April 6 to sign up for their Sweat for the Dress Bootcamp!