Advice & planning
A Wedding Officiant’s Three Tips for Planning an Interesting Wedding Ceremony
The wedding ceremony—that moment carved out in time when a couple comes together to make vows of commitment in front of their loved ones—can be an unexpected stressor for those uncomfortable with being the center of attention. You might worry that your guests won’t be...
Four Things You Can’t Leave Off of Your COVID-19 Wedding Checklist
The past year has posed many challenges to the wedding industry, and many newly engaged couples have had to completely change their wedding planning process to keep up. The checklist, the tool that wedding planners and brides rely on the most in the weeks before the...
UNICO Hotel Riviera Maya Offers an All-Inclusive Destination Wedding Hand-Crafted to Your Love Story
Brides looking to get away for their ceremony and honeymoon know how many moving parts are involved in planning a destination wedding. The best way to make sure everything goes smoothly is to work with experts on the ground at your venue. UNICO 20˚87˚ offers...
Project Runway Supermodel Liris Crosse Discusses Diversity in the Bridal Fashion Industry
Known as a pioneering force in the fashion industry, supermodel Liris Crosse is a voice of inspiration and change. Liris is the first full-figured model to win Project Runway’s modeling competition, the author of Make the World Your Runway: Top Model Secrets for...
5 Irish Wedding Traditions to Include in Your Ceremony
Happy St. Patrick’s Day from our team at Southern Bride! In honor of the holiday that celebrates Irish heritage and culture, we’re spotlighting some of our favorite Irish wedding traditions that have been passed down through generations and have influenced some of our...
5 Beauty Products Every Bride Should Use to Feel Healthy for Her Wedding
Planning a ceremony and reception that fits your dream wedding vision and entertains your guests can be a stressful undertaking, and the body keeps the score. A bride's first priority is to focus on feeling healthy and happy on her wedding day, and one of the easiest...
Designing Your Dream Wedding Invitations with Paperlust
Your wedding invitations play a big part in telling your love story as a couple. With so many brands, options, and patterns out there, it can be quite the task to decide on the perfect invites, especially if you are choosing to design them online. One of our favorite...
10 Castle Wedding Venues at Home and Abroad for a Fairytale-Inspired Ceremony
If you've always dreamt of saying I-do in a venue fit for royalty, there's no better location than a castle to make your fairytale wedding dreams a reality. We’ve compiled some of the world’s most beautiful castles to host your own royal wedding. Whether you've always...
5 Ways to Incorporate Self-Care into Your Wedding Planning Process
Your wedding is one of the most important days of your life and calls for plenty of planning. For many people who are tying the knot, it can be easy to get swept away by checklists and deadlines. In order to avoid feeling stressed and overwhelmed and to enjoy this...
An Intimate, Timeless Styled Wedding at The Historic McAlister-Leftwich House in North Carolina
Nestled in the Fisher Park Historic District of downtown Greensboro, North Carolina, the McAlister-Leftwich House enhanced the simple elegance of an intimate, timeless wedding influenced by neutrals and vintage details. The house is a union of two historic homes: the...
Kelly Wynne Cosmetic Pouches Make Perfect Personal Bridesmaid Gifts
Brainstorming what to get your bridesmaids can be difficult. You want to give the special people in your life something meaningful and personal to your relationship, but you also want to give them something practical that they can use in the years to come. Kelly Wynne...
15 Black-Owned Wedding Vendors for Your 2021 Ceremony
At Southern Bride, we are devoted to bringing in as many voices to the wedding industry as possible. This creates an environment in which every bride feels seen and heard during one of the most special days of her life. We have seen the struggles Black-owned...
A Wedding Budget Breakdown by Percentages from Most to Least Expensive Costs
The excitement of engagement season is upon us, and despite the challenges 2020 threw at engaged couples, 2021 presents a new year of opportunity. Getting engaged is one of the most exciting times of anyone’s life, and while that excitement never fully goes away,...
Host Your Rustic Winter Wedding at Cherry Log Pavilion
Many brides are looking to the great outdoors for a safer and more tranquil ceremony. A rustic wedding at Cherry Log Pavilion, set against a picturesque mountain backdrop, promises a charming setting for weddings with sixty-five guests or less. This beautiful venue is...
How to Plan a COVID Safe Honeymoon According to a Travel Expert
Planning a wedding can be a stressful process, but COVID-19 took its toll on the wedding industry and added another layer of stress to wedding planning. Numerous wedding vendors have adjusted their protocols to adjust to the world’s new normal, and the travel industry...
Newly Engaged, Cautious to Plan: Tips to Navigate Wedding Planning in 2021
By Katherine Frost, CEO, ORO COVID-19 has created a domino effect of disadvantages for couples trying to plan their weddings. A survey by Hitched showed that 41% of couples who have chosen to postpone their big day in 2020 opted for a date in late 2021. Pending state...
Create a Dreamy At-Home Date Night
As nights are getting colder and the probability of outdoor dining is drawing to a close, the possibilities for safe activities are shifting with the seasons and many couples are left wondering how to plan a romantic date night during COVID-19. After months of...
How Much You Should Spend on an Engagement Ring
Getting married is one of the most exciting experiences in life. Countless online articles discussing cuts, carats, and clarity demonstrate the importance of the engagement ring, a purchase that signifies the a first step towards marriage. However, it is just as...
Leading Bridal Boutique Ivory & Beau Shares Wedding Gown Trends for 2021
Written by Nicole, Owner & Founder of Ivory & BeauAmidst a crazy year of wedding postponements and store closures due to covid-19, the bridal industry and shopping for gowns continues! Like a silver lining to the chaos of 2020, bridal dresses are better than...
Revamp Your Seasonal Beach Wedding With Dried Floral Accents
COVID-19 has required couples to get creative in reimagining plans for their big day. This past summer, many couples opted for outdoor ceremonies and receptions in place of their pre-pandemic planned venues. Although summer has ended and the weather is cooler, couples...
Topeka: A New Digital Platform Connects Wedding Couples to Personalized Live Concerts by Celebs
Lately anyone in the wedding world has heard those dreaded words – cancelled, postponed, virtual. We speak with Brides and Grooms daily on how they’ve had to shift their dream day and it’s difficult to imagine what they’re experiencing.On the other hand, friends and...
Hilton Sandestin Beach Offers 3 Creative Tips For a Reimagined Wedding
For many 2020 brides and grooms, the “big day” looks a bit different than how they imagined it would. But different doesn’t have to be a bad thing. At Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa, a big day is always a big deal—no matter what the celebration looks...
These Luxe Hotels Are Saving the Wedding Day for COVID Couples
It goes without saying that in the wake of the global COVID-19 pandemic, couples around the world have had to make the unfortunate decision to cancel or postpone their wedding day. As the venue, hotels have witnessed firsthand the heartache engaged couples have had to...
A Guide to Virtual Weddings During COVID and Beyond
COVID-19 has been the bane of the wedding industry for the last few months, and it looks as if it will continue to affect weddings for the rest of the year, and likely longer. Many people will never think of large gatherings in the same way again, and engaged couples...
Tips for Couples on #GlobalForgivenessDay
Stephen WB Mitchell, Ph.D., and Erin AB Mitchell, MACP from Mitchell Counseling Services share their own experiences with forgiving each other and ways couples can practice it in their relationships. They admit that even though they have their own counseling practice...
Why It’s Never Too Late to Hire a Wedding Planner
Even self-professed type-A, uber-organized brides who have every intention of acing this whole wedding planning thing, may be feeling overwhelmed or unsure of what steps to take next. Don't worry, you're not alone! COVID-19 has certainly thrown a wrench into many...
Anchoring Moments To Sustain Your Relationship During Difficult Times
Written by: Stephen WB Mitchell, PhD and Erin AB Mitchell, MACP of createyourcouplestory.com “When no one steps on my dreams there'll be days like this.” - Van Morrison 12 years ago right now Stephen and I danced in front of an intimate group of our family and friends...
18 Smart Ways to Save Money on Your Wedding
Written by Shiv Nanda of Moneytap.com Weddings are expensive. That said, there’s a lot of hype around how expensive weddings are, but the truth is, weddings can be as expensive or inexpensive as you want them to be. If you are on a budget, you can still have a...
Talking About Money Before Tying the Knot
By Michelle Schroeder-Gardner With all the excitement and bustle that comes along with planning your big day, it’s easy for couples to overlook the importance of having financial conversations. Having money talks with your significant other is extremely...
Southern Bride Partners Take to Instagram to Offer Support During COVID-19
Southern Bride is blessed to be part of such a thoughtful and caring industry. All the different players that come together to curate couple’s special days, are also coming together to provide support for their local + virtual communities as well as brides-to-be who...
COVID-19 Has Postponed Your Wedding But It Doesn’t Have To Postpone Your Relationship
“You and your partner have the opportunity to connect in the disconnect.” By: Stephen WB Mitchell, PhD and Erin AB Mitchell, MACPcreateyourcouplestory.com What a tremendously uncertain time we are living in today. At the beginning of last week you may have found...
Charleston Bridal Stylists Offers Tips For Finding Your Dream Dress
Did the new year come with a new ring and a fiance? Congrats, Future MRS! Now that you have said “yes” to the one, it’s time to say “yes” to the wedding dress. Here are a few tips on finding your dream gown from Charleston bridal stylists Michelle Miller and Lindsey...
A Historic Nashville Wedding Venue Wants Brides to Know Their Insurance Options
By Maggie Burns, The Barn at Mayo Farm When little girls dream of their wedding day, they’re usually imagining a gorgeous gown, an abundance of lush flowers, a picture-perfect starry night, and of course Prince Charming. We have yet to come across a 12-year-old girl...
Personalize Your Wedding with Tips from 4 Industry Influencers
In 2020 we expect weddings to take on fresh, new elements and trends! And while we’re excited to hop on the bandwagon, we also want to encourage brides to continue incorporating those more personal details. As arguably one of the most important days of your life, your...
‘Tis the Season for Engagements – Here’s How to Start Planning Your Dream Destination Wedding
With the holidays in full swing, love is in the air and engagement season is upon us! Now through the end of the year, new brides-to-be will experience the thrill of engagement, followed by what can feel like the immense weight of planning the biggest event most...
From Stressed Out To Blissed Out
Reducing Wedding Planning Stress with Nutrition By Hanna SenderLet's talk about stress, shall we? Plain and simple, planning a wedding is stressful. Whether you're planning a big soiree or a small, intimate dinner party - you're inevitably going to encounter moments...
