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Jump Back Into Wedding Season Like a Pro with These Wedding Season Essentials

After a year and a half of wedding postponements and cancellations, life is beginning to open up again and wedding season is officially back. Our social calendars, making up for lost time, are getting stacked with weddings as couples gear up for their long awaited I...

Why You Should Consider Purchasing a Vegan Engagement Ring

Jewelry

Eco-conscious brides may be familiar with traditional ways to implement sustainability in their big day, from ethically-sourced fabrics for gowns to vegetarian (or even vegan) food at their reception, but many brides may be surprised to find out that the ring they...

Trevor and Marissa Lawrence Grace the Cover of Southern Bride Magazine’s Summer 2021 Issue

Inspiration

It’s late spring/early summer in the South, which means the magnolia trees are showing off their velvety blooms and releasing their heavenly and distinctive scent. After months of quarantining and following a historically long and icy winter, their presence serves as...

What You Need to Know About Changing Your Last Name

Advice

For many engaged couples, deciding whether or not to legally change your last name can be an emotionally difficult decision. While it is becoming more popular to keep your last name, many couples still choose to adopt their partner’s last name. Additionally, LGBTQ+...

A Surprise Holiday Proposal at Home in Charlotte, North Carolina

Engagement

When Aubree Huffman moved from Nashville, Tennessee, to Charlotte, North Carolina, in the sixth grade, it felt as though her world had been turned upside down. Leaving behind her friends and starting a brand new school was nerve-wracking, but Aubree walked in with her...