Advice
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...
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...
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...
From Stressed Out To Blissed Out
Reducing Wedding Planning Stress with Nutrition By Hanna Sender Let'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...
Junebug Weddings Offers 4 Tips Newly Engaged Couples Need to Hear
If you’re a newly engaged couple, congratulations! You’re about to embark on quite the journey, and we’re so excited that you’ve stumbled onto this post, as we think these tips will set you up for wedding planning success. Before you get started planning your big day,...
Camp Bow Wow’s Tips for Including Your Pet in Your Big Day
How do you make your big day even more special? Have your pup join in the festivities and stand by your side as an extra addition of love and comfort! Pet Expert Erin Askeland, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA of Camp Bow Wow, North America's largest and most trusted pet care...
How to Wear Pearls from Every Day to Wedding Day
Though the more formal, vintage look of pearls can make them daunting to incorporate into your style, they're sure to add a sophisticated touch to any outfit, for any occasion. Keep pearls in your regular jewelry rotation with the suggestions below. How to Wear Pearls...
Tips & Tricks from Alys Beach’s In-House Wedding Expert
Paul Johnson Photography Offering an unrivaled sense of escape, Alys Beach is an emerging community nestled along Northwest Florida's scenic Highway 30A. Drawing inspiration from Bermuda, Antigua, and Guatemala, Alys Beach's stark white buildings and private courtyard...
Sweet Ways to Honor Loved Ones Who Have Passed
We all dream of spending our wedding day surrounded by those we love most. When the big day finally arrives though, those dear to our hearts may not still be with us. Remember those who have passed or are not able to be present with these five sweet ideas. Save Them a...
#AdoptDontShop
Today is national mutt day and a wonderful occasion to remind everyone just how important it is to adopt and not shop! Twice a year we celebrate those special mixed breeds and shed light on the fact that many of them are still longing for a forever home. So if you’re...
5 Ways to Ask Your Best Friend to Be Your Bridesmaid
Happy International Day of Friendship! We all have that one person (or more than one!) who has stood by our side through thick and thin and when it comes to getting married, you couldn’t imagine celebrating the most important day of your life without them! For all the...
Unique Ways to Thank Your Parents at Your Wedding
Have all your parents walk you down the aisleThe father of the bride doesn’t always have to give his daughter away. Have anyone that you consider a parent walk down the aisle with you! Serve your parents favorite foodWhen it comes to picking out...
