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A Fresh Feel On Wedding Decor That Will POP!
Florals are a beautiful, but if you’re a bride wanting a little extra pizazz to add to your décor, chances are you’ve been searching high and low for something that will POP! This styled shoot at Vesuvius Vineyards steps outside of the box with incorporated balloons...
Wedding Party Gifts: What to Give, Why You Should, and When to Shop
Bridesmaids and groomsmen – having them by your side on your wedding day is priceless! Sometimes, getting to your big day seems impossible without the help of your bridal party, which is why it's customary to give them gifts of appreciation. These cherished loved ones...
Add These Must-Haves To Your Holiday Gift Guide
Weddings and gifting go hand in hand, but finding just the right present can sometimes be a challenge. If you’re attending a winter wedding soon and you’re wondering what to get, check out some of these holiday must-haves to include in your gift list. Organic Mulberry...
Tips for Planning a Memorable Rehearsal Dinner
The rehearsal dinner is traditionally hosted by the groom’s parents the night before the wedding. Both families, the wedding party, and often select out-of-town guests are invited to the lighthearted occasion. Often more casual and intimate, there are a few things to...
6 Self Care Strategies to Feel Your Bridal Best From Personal Trainer Stephanie Thomas
Planning your wedding feels like a chance to make your childhood fairy-tale dreams come true. But, every bride-to-be knows that making it all come to life is anything but easy. When you start to plan the wedding, you might realize it is more stressful and tiring at...
Add These Gifts For Him & Her To Your Shopping List
Do you have a wedding or bridal shower coming up? Are you puzzled about what to get the bride and groom? If so, search no further! Listed below are some of our recent favorite gifts for him and her to suit all of your wedding-related needs that are guaranteed to help...
Impactful Budget Wedding Items
With the exciting, but overwhelming journey of planning often comes overlooking small budget items that can make an impact on your wedding day. Between focusing on the bigger components like finding a venue, booking entertainment, and deciding on your color scheme,...
The 5 Best Wedding Ideas Currently on TikTok
I’ve learned many things from the internet, but nothing compares to the knowledge I’ve gained from hours of mindless scrolling on TikTok. Brides have taken over the app, sharing everything from the planning process, dress shopping, and budgeting tips, and I have...
How to Plan a Wedding During COVID-19 Reopenings
Over the last year and a half, the wedding industry has faced many obstacles because of COVID-19. As mask mandates are slowly being lifted this summer, the hope for in-person events is becoming a reality. However, these exciting times are also bringing new challenges...
Ten Lighthearted Wedding Observations from the Father of the Bride
A couple of years have passed since my daughter married a wonderful man. Whenever I look back on that day, I get a tug in my stomach, remembering both the worries and the joys of the moment. An engineer by trade, I always try to share the lessons I have learned. These...
What You Need to Know About Changing Your Last Name
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+...
Why You Should Purchase Engagement Ring Insurance
If you’re newly engaged, caring for your new engagement ring likely falls to the bottom of your wedding planning to-do list. Loss of or damage to your ring can happen a lot easier than you think, and that’s the last thing you want to stress about as you get ready for...
4 Items to Put on Your Newlywed To Do List
As you close out your wedding reception and say goodbye to your guests, the next phase of your relationship starts—you are a newlywed. With a few final wedding-related tasks to finish and the phone ringing off the hook with congratulations, the days after your wedding...
A Complete Guide to Ace Your Wedding Bar and Cocktails
As many weddings are starting to return back to normal—especially summer outdoor weddings—it’s time to start thinking about the details that will make your wedding the most memorable time of your life. From the champagne toast to the wine selection on tap, it’s easy...
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...
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 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...
March Must-Haves: Eight Travel Essentials You Need During COVID-19
With warm weather just around the corner, March is the perfect time to travel, and after the year that we’ve all had, everyone deserves to unwind and soak in a new destination. But travel looks a little different now, and since it’s probably been a while since your...
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...
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,...
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...
Acclaimed Nashville Singers, Drew & Ellie Holcomb, Show Neighborly Love with a Surprise Wedding Serenade
It's in the wine we drink, dirty dishes in the kitchen sink,And the lights go out til the sun comes up; we are not alone.It's in the miles we drive, never having to say goodbyeTo the things we tell each other without saying a word. There's a beauty that we never know...
An Enchanting, New Orleans “I Do” Dazzles on the Cover of the New Summer 2020 Issue
The Southern Bride Magazine Summer 2020 issue is officially here and oh man, this cover is everything! A gentle, loving forehead kiss, captured by Calvin Gavion Photography, provides a heart melting moment while an ivory stone fireplace adorned with florals and gold...
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...
Coronavirus + Weddings: Your Most Recent Questions Answered
Though we’re sharing answers to your most pressing questions regarding the Coronavirus + Weddings on our social media accounts (Facebook + Instagram), we also decided to round up the Q&A’s on the blog as an extra resource. If you haven’t already heard, we’ve been...
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...
