Fashion
11 Things Every Bride Needs Before Her Wedding Day
Your wedding day is one of the most important days of your life, and as a bride, you want everything to be perfect. From the dress to the flowers, the cake to the music, there are so many details to consider. However, with all the excitement and stress that comes with...
10 Essential Fashion Tips For The Groom and Groomsmen
On the wedding day, the bride and her entourage present an almost ethereal vision. The groom and his men must be dressed in their best too. But often, the men’s outfits are left for the last moment or rushed. The men should try to complement the look of the ladies and...
10 Gift Ideas from Woman-Owned Businesses
The 112th anniversary of International Women's Day is March 8, 2023. We are honored to have worked with brides and bridal businesses for more than 30 years as a bridal magazine. Several of those are owned by women, and we are happy to see that more of them are working...
Infuse Pantone’s 2023 Color of the Year Into Your Wedding Weekend
Symbolizing strength and optimism, Pantone’s Color of the Year for 2023 signals everything we hope for the upcoming year. Magenta is a bold and vibrant shade of pink that features hints of blue and crimson red with a unique blend of warmth and coolness.
10 Valentine Gift Ideas For Him
10 Valentine gift ideas for him. As one season of gift giving comes to an end, another begins. February, a short, sweet month of love provides another opportunity to spoil our significant other. Since gift giving can be a challenging task and to avoid giving yet...
Engagement Ring Trends and Practices in 2023
As the holiday season has come to an end, there are undoubtedly many happy couples that have gotten engaged last month. Engagement is the first tangible commitment to the couples’ forever after. This beautiful commitment is symbolized by an engagement ring, which...
Industry Expert Q&A with Dynamic Styling Duo Alison Bruhn and Delia Folk
Have you been dreaming of your wedding day for as long as you can remember? If so, you know that you are planning for one of the happiest days of your life. Although joyous, preparing for a wedding can be stressful, overwhelming, and time-consuming. Securing an event...
Enchanting Gardens and Waters of Villa Sola Cabiati at Lake Como, Italy
The allure of Lake Como is evident with its stunning villas, cerulean waters, magnificent gardens, and mysterious magical sunlight. It is an otherworldly experience when surrounded by endless breathtaking beauty. The enchanting Villa Sola Cabiati, built in the 16th...
Sustainable and Opulent Tea Party At The Garrison Inn In Newburyport, Massachusetts
These featured vendors, inspired by the decadence of Rococo art and fashion, were drawn to the opulence of the Marie-Antoinette era and by the chic simplicity and thoughtfulness of Atelier Andree Ciccarelli's designs. To complement these stunning gowns, Elizabeth...
Dripping in Diamonds on Your Big Day
The diamond is a modern day symbol of love and the commitment of forever, making this stone an excellent choice when selecting your wedding day jewelry. Whether you’re looking for classic designs or want to follow the trends, Sissy’s Log Cabin can help you create a...
Tastemaker Grant McNamara Helps Brides and Grooms Celebrate in Style
Grant McNamara - Founder of G ALXNDR Helping Brides and Grooms Celebrate in Style. Want to learn how to have a more stylish and less stressful wedding? Learn about bespoke day of wedding styling and beyond the altar. Curious to know how Wedding Stylist Grant McNamara...
Very Peri is 2022 Pantone Color of The Year
Photo Courtesy of PantoneSomething old, something new, something borrowed, and something blue. The wedding day rhyme symbolizing luck has been a staple in the bridal world since the English folktale started centuries ago. Even today, you can find relics of the past...
A Fresh Feel On Wedding Decor That Will POP!
Florals are an undeniably beautiful detail, 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...
Find Your Style With These Four Staple Looks
As a bride, determining a dreamy look for your big day that embodies your personality may be challenging, but consider trying these four staple looks that could be key to finding your bridal style. With a bit of help, you’ll be able to find just what you’re...
A Modern Beauty at The Elms Mansion in New Orleans, Louisiana
This elegance-inspired shoot of modern beauty at The Elms Mansion in New Orleans Louisiana gives us a glimpse of a fashion-forward, natural bride who managed to seamlessly merge two completely different wedding day looks. Her varying styles of whimsicalness and...
The Biggest 2021 Style Trends for Grooms
While talk of wedding fashion typically caters to beautiful brides, 2021’s style trends for grooms are letting men share a little bit of the spotlight. From touches of florals to flashing some skin, this year’s wedding fashion is calling for grooms to look bold, sexy,...
Couture by Tess Bridal Designs Plus Size Couture Wedding Gowns
A romantic vineyard invites guests into the luxurious Del Monaco Winery. Inside the winery's Mediterranean-inspired villa rests a grand staircase, where with an elegant tilt of her chin, a bride captures the attention of her guests as she descends into the ballroom....
Bold and Romantic Emily in Paris Inspired Outfits for Your Spring Wedding
If you’re anything like us, Netflix’s Emily in Paris, starring the captivating Lily Collins, soared to the top of our binge-list last fall. A charming portrayal of a young American woman adjusting to her new job and life in the City of Lights, Emily in Paris is as...
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...
Meet 5 Female Bridal Designers Transforming the Industry
In honor of Women’s History Month, which celebrates the strength and contributions of women on both large and small scales, we are spotlighting five innovative female bridal designers you should know about. Featured in our Winter 2021 issue, these wedding dress...
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...
Lavender Park Bridal: A Bridgerton-Inspired Bridal Shop
For any bride-to-be seeking to emulate the timeless and elegant style of Daphne Bridgerton when choosing her wedding gown, look no further. Lavender Park Bridal, a by-appointment-only bridal boutique just outside Nashville, has just moved locations to Clarksville,...
A Mod-Inspired Wedding Shoot at the Historic Franklin Theatre in Tennessee
The Historic Franklin Theatre in Franklin, Tennessee, provided an ideal backdrop and striking ceremony venue for a film enthusiast couple’s 60s-inspired proposal and wedding. In true movie fashion, this mod-inspired wedding shoot captures a couple’s whirlwind romance...
The Virgin Hotel in Nashville Graces the Cover of Southern Bride Magazine’s Winter 2021 Issue
The Southern Bride Magazine Winter 2021 issue is here to bring all kinds of inspiration for the New Year. This stunning cover features bold colors and sophisticated interior design that put a striking modern flair on a bride styled in classic winter white. Our Winter...
Wedding Weekend Looks Featuring the Pantone 2021 Colors of the Year
The color experts at Pantone have released their 2021 Color of the Year, but with an extra surprise. For the second time in its history, Pantone has selected two colors to represent 2021: Illuminating (Yellow) and Ultimate Gray. These colors reflect the strength we...
Sissy’s Log Cabin Commits to Creating Extraordinary Wedding Day Style
You have the perfect engagement ring, the perfect fiancé, and the perfect white dress. The only wedding day essential missing is your jewelry! There are no established rules on how to complete your “big day” look but a little guidance is always helpful. Sissy’s Log...
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...
Get Your Dream Wedding Style on a Budget at Brideside
You deserve the best when it comes to wedding shopping, and Brideside gives brides and bridesmaids an experience to celebrate. With a great selection of dresses and jumpsuits from top bridal designers, they have a passion for bringing peace of mind during one of...
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 |...
A New Kind of Bridal Boutique
There’s a new kind of bridal boutique in Middle Tennessee working to offer European designs you won’t find anywhere else in the state.Couture By Tess Bridal is located in the Historic West Side district of downtown Cookeville, Tennessee, and opened to the public on...
Extra Sweet Styles from Anne Barge Bridal
J’ADORE ANNE BARGE Heat up the romance this Valentine’s Day with extra sweet styles from Anne Barge. Set the mood and infuse your special day with heartfelt cheer. Whether celebrating your wedding day, an anniversary, or locking eyes with the one; these dazzling gowns...
Anomalie’s New DressBuilder Is Bringing the Bride’s Dream Wedding Dress to Life
With more than 2.6 million weddings occurring in America each year, brides are looking for that dress- the one they’ve been dreaming about for ages. And although many are spending thousands on a dream dress, there’s still a lack of accessibility, limited inventory,...
Sanyukta Shrestha Reveals Sustainable 2020 Bridal Collection: The Autumn Daydream
Leading, award-winning, luxury bridal designer, Sanyukta Shrestha, revealed her most poetic creation to date with the launch of her 2020 collection titled “The Autumn Daydream.” Entwined with the nostalgia and extraordinary beauty of nature, the campaign is a love...
Winter Wedding Trends from Julie Vino at NYBFW
We are officially entering winter wedding season and with all the new collections that just debuted at New York Bridal Fashion Week we wanted to put together some of our favorite winter wedding dress trends for the season. Designer Julie Vino particularly stunned on...
Get Hailey Bieber’s Wedding Look for Less with Azazie
In case you missed it, Hailey Bieber revealed her gorgeous wedding gown last week, designed by Virgil Abloh. The custom off-the-shoulder gown featured long sleeves, with lace detailing and an intricate train. While it may be impossible to get your hands on this exact...
The Anne Barge Curve Couture Collection is Everything
With New York Bridal Fashion Week 2019 in full swing, we’re delighted to shine a spotlight on Anne Barge, a long-time partner of Southern Bride and one of the preeminent bridal and special occasion design houses in the U.S. This past June, Anne Barge excitedly...