Holidays
4 Types of Gifts Every Mom Will Love
As Mother's Day is fast approaching, we have put together a brief yet carefully selected list of gifts that would make any mom or mother figure feel special. Women generally appreciate practical and thoughtful presents, and our collection includes four categories that...
Lunar New Year Customs and Wedding Planning
Lunar New Year (also known as Chinese New Year and Spring Festival) has officially begun. This year the festival started on Saturday February 10th, and will continue until the Lantern Festival on Saturday 24th. Lunar New Year begins anytime between January 21st and...
Celebrating Black History Month with Phillip Ashley Chocolates
In honor of Black History Month, Southern Bride highlights an inspiring entrepreneur, Memphis native, and a James Beard Foundation Semi-Finalist, Phillip Ashley Rix, the mastermind behind Phillip Ashley Chocolates. His remarkable success story is driven by a...
16 Spectacular Valentine’s Day Gifts
With the winter holidays and New Year's behind us, Valentine's Day celebrations are fast approaching, along with the stress of finding the right Valentine's Day gift. While the pressure to pick the perfect present for the special person in your life might seem...
Jewish Weddings and Hanukkah Customs
Hanukkah, a Jewish festival, commemorates a military victory against insurmountable odds. This year's Hanukkah celebration began on Thursday, December 7, 2023 and ends on Friday, December 15, 2023. While Hanukkah is usually celebrated in December, people may wonder if...
Delightful Gifts for the Holidays
With the winter holidays quickly approaching, the time to start seasonal shopping is already upon us. If you are struggling with what to buy for a loved one, consider one of the following special items. These unique gifts make for great stand-alone presents, or for...
Contemporary Southern Hospitality at The Alida, Savannah, Georgia
GET ACQUAINTED The Alida, a Bonvoy Marriott Hotel, is ideally located on the vibrant River Street of the famous historic downtown Savannah, Georgia and offers the quintessential southern retreat. The boutique hotel combines traditional and contemporary designs while...
Three Creative Ways To Celebrate Dad On His Day
Father's Day is a special time to celebrate the dads or dad figures in your life and show them how much you appreciate them. But how can you make this day even memorable and meaningful for them? Here are three creative ideas from the professional party planner Renee...
Le Meridien Hotel In Clayton, Missouri
GET ACQUAINTED The Le Meridien Hotel, in Clayton, Missouri, is a stunning ode to St. Louis’s European heritage, fabulously influenced by Mid-Century Modern design. The design of Le Méridien St. Louis Downtown, which was built in 1913 and was designated to the...
7 Practical Travel Goods
Wedding season is not the only season that is around the corner. Warmer weather means travel for many of us and over the years we have seen luggage pieces transform into lighter, more compact and airline approved, but what about the pieces we carry? We don't need to...
Stanford Inn By The Sea – Eco-Luxury Resort in Mendocino, California
GET ACQUAINTED The Stanford Inn, located just west of California's celebrated wine region, provides an outstanding eco-friendly vacation. The inn's setting, with its lush gardens and Pacific Ocean views, provides an immediate serotonin boost. The inn, which doubles as...
Unique Bachelorette Party Destinations Around the World
THESE DESTINATIONS CAN BE PACKAGED TO SUIT YOUR NEEDS THROUGH ROMANTIC DESTINATIONS TRAVEL - EMAIL TRAVEL EXPERT - CHRISTINE SHEPHERD WITH QUESTIONS Are you ready to wave goodbye to singlehood in style? Whether you're looking for a wild weekend of partying or a...
10 Gift Ideas from Woman-Owned Businesses
The 112th anniversary of International Women's Day is March 8, 2023. We are honored to have worked with brides and bridal businesses for more than 30 years as a bridal magazine. Several of those are owned by women, and we are happy to see that more of them are working...
Celebrate Winter Romance At The Plaza Hotel in New York City
Cupid draws back his bow and aims for The Plaza Hotel, where every day feels like Valentine’s Day. The Plaza Hotel is to New York City like champagne is to caviar. The legendary duo completes each other like love and marriage, Valentine’s Day and chocolates, and...
8 Crazy Ways to Propose in Puerto Rico
At the top of the longest zipline in North America, “The Monster.” Tucked in the mountains of Orocovis, thrill-seeking couples can get their hearts pumping at Toroverde Adventure Park, home to what it claims is “the longest zipline in America.” The platform...