Cakes
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...
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...
Sail Away With Me, Charleston, South Carolina
For the couple dreaming of a unique elopement along the Charleston Harbor, this shoot will inspire you to sail into the sunset as you say "I do". Imagine bobbing through the city's marshes soaking in the sunshine, and exchanging vows on the ship's bow. Lush greenery,...
Four Wedding Cake Trends
The cake tasting is undoubtedly the most enjoyable aspect of wedding planning. However, with so many tastes and designs to choose from, picking a wedding cake may be overwhelming, much like everything else regarding wedding planning. We spoke to celebrity cake...
A Blooming Blue Spring Wedding in Augusta, GA
Inspired by spring delicacy and intricate details, this dreamy, intimate editorial in Augusta, GA, combined whimsical colors and textures with bold, chic elements to produce a celebration rooted in Southern hospitality. From the gorgeous bridal suite and breathtaking...
A Playful Romance Styled Shoot in Atlanta, Georgia
Ashton Gardens in Atlanta, Georgia, captures the natural beauty of Atlanta with floor-to-ceiling windows in the chapel for this Playful Romance Styled Shoot. The shoot, beautifully captured by Sabrina Thomas Photography, was inspired by the stunning natural ambiance....
Southern Cake Artists to Watch
With each detail intricately crafted, you can design your dream wedding cake with the help of these Southern baking artists. Providing you and your guests with that sweet treat during your reception is a must, and we’ve got you covered when it comes to who to entrust...
Lori Anna and Lee Davis’s First Wedding Anniversary Cake Cutting
On their first wedding anniversary cake cutting, Lori Anna and Lee Davis thought back to the first time they met. Lori Anna noticed Lee when they were both working at an athletic event at the University of South Carolina. Then again, Lee was standing guard for Supreme...
6 Ways to Curate an Epic Wedding Cake
Written by Jennifer Dean Some parts of your wedding aren’t just details﹣they’re focal points, and this includes your cake. Your choice of wedding cake can show who you are as a couple and it has the power to turn heads at an otherwise standard reception. A wise bride...
Take a Look at These Creative Cakes
If you don’t already have a copy of our Winter/Spring 2020 issue (featuring two amazing cover couples), head to our online store ASAP to get your hands on one! The issue includes five full pages of fabulous details- from stationary to hairstyles- that offer lots of...
Relaxed Yet Refined Southern Wedding Inspiration
An abundance of timeless greenery and elegant blooms adorned the inside of this beautifully restored estate setting the tone for a relaxed yet refined southern wedding inspiration. Following the vows, the newlyweds went on a romantic stroll with views of the resting...
10 Of Our Favorite Wedding Cakes From 2018
We believe in having our cake and eating it too here at Southern Bride. Looking back at all the beautiful features from this year, we thought you'd enjoy some of these stunning wedding cakes from Southern Bride Magazine and here on SouthernBride.com. Feast your eyes...
Our 7 Favorite Wedding Cakes
Cakes to make your mouth water... Check out this delicious list of seven cakes featured in our 2017 editorial that we are still drooling over. 1. Classic White Cake We're all about a classic white cake, so the second and third cake in this post have us drooling....
Sugartopia Turns Picking a Wedding Cake into a Cake Walk
Sugartopia makes choosing the perfect cake for your big day a cake walk. They have so many different designs to choose from including the traditional white tiered cake, a copious assortment of cupcakes, and even creative and fun groom's cakes. These sugar creations...
Vampire Wedding Inspiration
Take a bite out of this vampire wedding inspiration. It's absolutely to die for. The attention to detail if what makes the shoot extra fabulous. Instead of putting coffins and cobwebs everywhere, little spiders and bejeweled spiderwebs act as napkin holders and red...
Enchanted Forrest Wedding
Who wouldn’t want to have an enchanted forest wedding? Your wedding day is supposed to feel magical, right? The bright pink and deep red flowers contrast beautifully with the rustic wood table and crisp white candles. The delicate china and simple utensils keep the...
French Wedding Inspiration
This French inspired shoot is something that even Marie Antoinette would be envious of. The French feel is perfect for the New Orleans setting, and the gorgeous lace V-neck gown has us saying ooh la la! photography: Sidney Lopez | cake: Gambino's Bakery | tux: John's...
Coco and Truffle’s Bohemian Greenhouse Wedding Inspiration
Coco and Truffle's bohemian greenhouse wedding is fashioned in pinks and golds and features "cocoa" and truffles treats, a golden drip wedding cake, golden dog bone/macaroon grooms cake, a bohemian puppy tent, chickens, and a hot air balloon ride for the adorable...
Pink and Green Beach Wedding
Looking for a coastal location with a whimsical vibe? Look no further than The Colony in Palm Beach, Florida. The entire resort is decorated with pops of bright pinks, blues, and greens that contrast beautifully with clean whites and neutrals. The lush emerald green...
5 Classic and Traditional All White Wedding Cake Favorites
We've collected 5 all white wedding cakes for the classic and more traditional brides (or just everyone) to drool over. While non-traditional wedding cakes are basically filling up our Pinterest and Instagram feeds, we think a simple and clean all white cake is...
Darling Southern Wedding Inspiration
This darling little inspiration shoot, full of color and southern traditions, is just thing to get our minds set for spring. With lemon yellow details paired with hints of pink make this shoot so light and bright. Perfect for saying goodbye to winter and hello to warm...
Romantic Valentine’s Date Night
Romantic Valentine's Date Night: An inspiration shoot for perfect for a romantic couple who just wants a quiet night in! Red Ghost Chairs add a touch of modern with gold elements on the table and stationary. Linen water color stationary and gold foil ooze romance and...
We LOVE Joe Gambino’s Bakery
Since 1949, Joe Gambino’s has been baking up tradition in Louisiana. With locations in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and Lafayette, on top of offering shipping to all 50 states, Gambino’s has become a tasty tradition around the country. And we’ll say, they make the best...
Frosted Frills: Wedding Cakes with Ruffles
Today on the Southern Bride Blog we are sharing some wedding cakes with fabulous "Frosted Frills". Whether simple, small, grand or large, a cake with frosted frills and ruffles adds texture and a feminine touch, which brides love to see in their wedding cake design....
Unique Wedding Cake Flavors
These days many Brides are often looking for interesting and cool ways for their wedding to stand out and forever be remembered in the minds of her guests. Southern Bride's Blog is here for your inspiration! We're always looking for the newest and most unique wedding...
