Bridal Events
Southern Elegance At Valley Mills Farm, Swoope, Virginia
Experience the epitome of classic elegance with Rettig Co. Photo & Films' styled wedding photo shoot. The photo shoot took place amidst the breathtaking mountains of Swoope, Virginia, at the beautiful Valley...
Styled Challenge by Southern Bride, Armstrong-Kessler Mansion, Savannah, Georgia
Styled SHOOTS by Southern Bride is a wedding photographer competition, and The Styled Challenge is a design competition showcasing the works of talented wedding professionals from various regions. WINNERS FOR BEST PHOTOGRAPHY AND DESIGN AT ARMSTRONG-KESSLER MANSION,...
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...
12 Thoughtful Gifts For The Soon-To-Be-Bride (and Groom!)
Whether you’re searching for the perfect holiday present for the bride and groom on your list, or you need a thoughtful gift to give before the big day, we’ve rounded up 12 ideas to help you choose something unique, useful and meaningful. From fashion and beauty...
The Memphian Hotel in Memphis, Tennessee
GET ACQUAINTED The Memphian Hotel, located in the heart of Midtown, Memphis, Tennessee is a recent splendor to the already vibrant neighborhood. Inspired by the colorful design of Overton Square, the Memphian Hotel takes bold liberties with its decor. The moment one...
Wedding Day Must-Have Beauty Products
From eco-friendly health & wellness products to bridal party gifts, this list will have you covered for the big day! HERS Health & Wellness THE PATCH BRAND Vitamin-infused patches with powerful ingredients that fit perfectly into our fast-paced...
Amanda Lee’s Bridal Shower at Virgin Hotels New Orleans Dreamboat Lounge
Amanda Lee’s bridal shower at Virgin Hotels New Orleans in the Dreamboat Lounge was a dream come true. The venue, food, music, decorations, and of course, the 23 closest women in Amanda’s life made the day all the more fabulous! Although the shower was intimate, 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...
Choose South Walton, Florida, for an Upscale, Relaxing Destination Wedding
Whether you have always envisioned getting married by the ocean with your toes in the sand or you and your partner both enjoy beach vacations, South Walton, Florida is the perfect location for a hassle-free destination wedding. Named one of “The World’s Greatest...
Bring the Magic of Live-Wedding Paintings to Your Ceremony and Reception
Updated November 5, 2024 A gift, keepsake, and entertainment bundled in a brushstroke-colored canvas, live-wedding paintings are personalized mementos that forever preserve the magic of your wedding day. Pay tribute to talent as skilled artists render your venue,...
SEPTEMBER VOW | NEW WORLD OF BRIDAL® INVITES WEDDING GOWN VENDORS TO ATLANTA TO PREVIEW THE 2021 SEASON
Experience VOW | New World of Bridal® this September for all your needs including bridal, mother of the bride, wedding party, special occasion, accessories and more!In addition to showcasing all of the top lines and essential trends you need to be successful, VOW |...
Sissy’s Log Cabin Hosts First-Ever Bridal Season Spectacular
For many couples, summer is the time of falling in love and making a forever commitment. This summer, despite the looming challenges, has been no different - plus, there are a lot of quarantine sweethearts ready to say "Yes!" to a sparkling engagement ring.This year,...
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...
New Summer/Fall 2020 Issue Coming Soon
Luxe getaway cars, opulent bars, and classic boutonnières are just a few details you won't want to miss in the upcoming issue. Stay tuned for more details but in the meantime, grab a copy of our current issue HERE. photographer: Caitlin Barry Photography |...
Attend Bridal Extravaganza of Atlanta This July From The Comfort of Your Home
Attending a bridal show is an ideal way to meet and learn about many wedding vendors at one time while being showered with attention as a bride-to-be. Who doesn’t love saving time and being the center of attention? But for those practicing social distancing this...
Major Events & Top Lines at VOW | New World of Bridal
UPDATE In light of the developments in the last few days related to precautionary measures to contain the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19), and our focus on the health and safety of our employees, customers, partners and our industry as a whole, we have made the...
Winter/Spring 2020 Cover Couple Tyler Rich & Sabina Gadecki Tie the Knot at Saddle Woods Farm
Now that we've spilled the details on Tyler's proposal and Sabina's wedding planning process, we'd also like to dish on their festival-themed nuptials and where they're planning to honeymoon! THE BIG DAY. Our ceremony of 275 was led by one of our best friends,...
Country Singer Tyler Rich and Actress Sabina Gadecki Grace the Cover of the Winter/Spring 2020 Issue
Southern Bride is thrilled to announce the new Winter/Spring 2020 issue featuring cover stars, Tyler Rich and Sabina Gadecki. The adorable newlyweds gave us the inside scoop from their magical day and we couldn't be more excited to share it with all of you. Today,...
Show Us the Pretty! Bridal Extravaganza Wows Atlanta
Some brides think wedding shows or expos will be boring, with vendors just sitting behind tables handing out business cards. But the Bridal Extravaganza of Atlanta designs an experience that’s bride-centered and beyond creative, with over-the-top displays, VIP perks,...
It’s Happily Every After for NFL’s Derek Watt + Gabriella Justin, Part II
Derek and Gabriella shared their "day of" memories with Southern Bride and each of their flashbacks sounds like a complete fairytale!THE BIG DAY Derek: It was amazing. The entire day leading up to the ceremony seemed so long and I couldn't wait to see Gabriella.It was...
It’s Happily Ever After for NFL’s Derek Watt + Gabriella Justin
Los Angeles Chargers fullback, Derek Watt, found his happily ever after with Gabriella Justin on February 17, 2018 in Miami, Florida. Before jumping into all the details from their big day, we're taking it back to when Derek got down on one knee and how Gabrielle...
#BreastCancerAwarenessMonth
In honor of last month being #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth, we’re sharing a meaningful story of one couple whose lives have been affected by the disease. Let's get to know the couple and the woman who has inspired them through her fight. Adrienne and Jason met while...
#Doingitforthegram Wedding Ideas
While wedding trends come and go, there's one that is showing no signs of slowing down anytime soon - Instagramable backdrops! Thoughtfully designed photo backdrops give guests a fun way to share special moments from your wedding day while also conveying...
SUMMER/FALL 2019 ISSUE FEATURING AWARD-WINNING SINGER KANE BROWN IS HERE!
Southern Bride’s Summer/Fall 2019 Issue featuring award-winning country music sensation, Kane Brown, is finally here. We’re thrilled to feature this intimate Tennessee wedding held at Mint Springs Farm in our newest issue! Available on newsstands across the South and...
WINTER/SPRING 2019 ISSUE FEATURING AMERICAN IDOL WINNER SCOTTY McCREERY’S WEDDING IS AVAILABLE NOW!
Our Winter/Spring 2019 Issue featuring American Idol winner, Scotty McCreery's gorgeous North Carolina wedding is finally here. Available on newsstands across the South and the South East on December 18th but you can order yours at Southernbride.com now! ...
Now Accepting Styled Shoot Submissions
It's that lovely time of year where we are accepting new styled shoot submissions for our upcoming Winter/Spring 2019 issue. If you are a photographer, wedding planner, floral designer or anyone in the industry who would love to submit a styled shoot to Southern Bride...
Summer/Fall 2018 Issue Featuring Alan Jackson’s Daughter’s Wedding Is Available Now!
Our Summer/Fall 2018 Issue featuring Alan Jackson's daughter's wedding is finally here! Available on news stands across the South and the South East. We could not be more excited about our cover girl. Mattie Jackson, daughter of country music legend, Alan Jackson,...
Five Reasons to Get Married at the Loveless Cafe
One | Southern hospitality with a historic backdrop Southern hospitality has been a part of the Loveless Cafe for over 65 years. Given the roots of big-hearted hospitality and a mouth-watering menu, it is no wonder that the Loveless Cafe has become a Nashville...
Southern Bride Inspires
Since the beginning of March, Southern Bride has been immersed in a very special campaign, #SouthernBrideInspires. It all started with an extra special photoshoot. Special, because all of our models came to us from the mentoring program, Blue Eyeshadow Productions....
Engagement Portrait Session Giveaway
Enter to win a FREE engagement portrait session at The Estate at Cherokee Dock (plus lunch for you and your sweetie) valued at $4,000! The winner of the contest will receive: A single 4 Hour Photo Session* Catered Lunch (From Local Vendor; IE ‘Panera’) 100-125...
6 Royal Wedding Traditions You May Not Know
If you're like us, you've got Royal Wedding fever and love anything and everything related to the upcoming nuptials of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. But did you know that there are some traditions that must be followed? There are actually quite a few, and today...
Johnsonville Tailgate Wedding Contest
The Johnsonville Tailgate Wedding Contest is Offering the Tailgate of a Lifetime - Literally! (Only die-hard SEC fans need apply). Are you and your groom football fanatics? Then you need to enter the Johnsonville Tailgate Wedding Contest. We are so excited to share...
The Ultimate Girls Weekend in Nashville
It seems like all we’ve been hearing about lately is Nashville. Bachelorette parties have been flocking to Nashville more and more lately, but it’s for good reason. With free live music happening at all times, the casual atmosphere, southern hospitality, and...
Giveaway For Your Wedding Day
Want to feel like a celebrity on your big day? You're in luck! We have a FABULOUS giveaway for the same flip flops our cover bride, Tara Lipinski, had for her and her guests on her wedding day. Winners recieve adorable Bride + Bridesmaids flats AND, (here's the big...
Southern Bride’s Winter 2018 Cover
We are delighted to share our Southern Bride 2018 Winter cover! Olympic Gold Medalist, Tara Lipinski graces our cover. Isn't she beautiful? She wed her dashing groom, Todd Kapostasy, June 24th 2017 at the gorgeous Middleton Place in Charleston, South Carolina. You...
Big Fake Wedding is a Dream Come True For Future Brides
Big Fake Wedding is exactly what it sounds like. It's an extravagant wedding (that isn't real) put on to show brides and grooms what their big days could potentially look like. In other words, it's basically every bride's Pinterest board come to life. Attendees get...
