Fashion
Coastal Fourth of July
Happy 4th of July, Southern Brides! In honor of the holiday we, of course, have an Americana inspired inspiration shoot to share with you. Showing off our patriotic side, we're in love with the red, white, and blue patterns and serenity of these images. Florist's Note...
Boho in Rembo and We Love It
This gown by Rembo Styling is made for the carefree bride who values comfort and simplicity when choosing her wedding dress. It’s dreamy chiffon and delicate lace details will complement the bride’s natural beauty, and she’ll be able to dance the night away in the...
Nia by Robert Bullock
This Nia dress by Robert Bullock is perfect for any classic bride! With a plunging back and sheer neckline over a sweetheart underlay, this gown is sexy yet traditional. Its fitted bodice through the waist and skirt that flows out to the ground is dreamy. Complete the...
Johanna Gown by BHLDN
This Johanna dress by BHLDN is fabulous! Step away from the all-traditional white dress and choose something that matches your personality. With a flower detailed bottom meeting the traditional white in the middle, this dress is feminine and fun and perfect for any...
We LOVE Gown Boutique of Charleston
By: Madison Yungmann Elegant styles, extraordinary value, excellent service. This week, we are excited to present to you Gown Boutique of Charleston and we are obsessed! Gown Boutique is a bridal boutique based out of Charleston, South Carolina. This mother/daughter...
Phaedra Gown by Claire Pettibone
Are you a boho chic bride? Then this Phaedra gown by Claire Pettibone is perfect of you! Its feminine lace fitted bodice and capped sleeves with a chiffon overskirt and plunging scooped back just scream pure romance and sophistication. This gown is great for a beach...
Couture and Timeless – Heidi Elnora
Heidi Elnora designs gowns with couture and timeless in mind. Heidi is one of the top wedding designers in the country and her gorgeous gowns are a perfect reason as to why. This Stevie Darling dress is the ideal gown for a fashion forward bride. The gown’s deep-V...
Emanuel By Claire Pettibone
This Claire Pettibone is just stunning!! The BHLDN headpiece is delicate and the perfect detail to add to the gown. How can you not love the feminine detail of this boho inspired dress? The scalloped detail and fitted bodice are flattering and sophisticated. The lace...
Melissa Sweet for David’s Bridal
This hand-beaded mermaid gown by Melissa Sweet is every bride’s idea of romance. Worn with or without straps, this non-traditional gown is nothing but dreamy. The tiered, lace layers will add the perfect amount of drama and movement when walking down the aisle. This...
Beautiful Pink Ballgown from Anne Barge
This gown is perfect for a traditional bride. An elegant ballgown with timeless lines. Designed with beautiful layers of tulle and hand beading, Tuileries by Anne Barge is a classic and a beauty. { photography: Michael Allen Photography | gown: Tuileries by...
It is our pleasure to introduce, Natalie Daemi
Natalie Daemi, New York based gown designer, was brought to our attention by one of her brides. Julie Langford sent us an email explaining that we must know her fabulous gown designer. She writes, "I have to say that my dress designer Natalie Daemi did a PHENOMENAL...
Christmas Tree Farm Wedding Inspiration
Southern Bride is loving this Christmas Tree Farm inspiration shoot. We think this is such a lovely idea for a winter wedding or even just a bridal session. It has such a warm holiday feeling for a cold winter shoot. What a perfect shoot to share on our blog today,...
Allure’s Southern Beauty
Perfect for the glamour girl who has been dreaming of her wedding since she was little. This Allure gown is beautiful and sparkly and oh-so-feminine. Perfect for a gorgeous southern bell. The timeless and flattering sweetheart neckline is highlighted with just the...
Impeccably Feminine Vera Wang
Couture designer, Vera Wang, is known for fusing traditional elegance with modern designs to create couture masterpieces. This jaw dropping gown, from Vera's “White by Vera Wang” collection for David’s Bridal, has a stunning, classic silhouette with trendy fabrics and...
WE LOVE OUR LIL’ BOWTIQUE
We are pretty excited to feature "Our Little Bowtique" this week, because how cute are these pictures!? Our Little Bowtique is a creative embroidery company based out of Spring Hill, Florida. Our Lil’ Bowtique is a mother/daughter team that was inspired by the birth...
Pop in Blue with Winnie Couture
The Emilina Gown by Winnie Couture is simply stunning with a pop of color. Need your “something blue?” This gorgeous A-line chiffon gown designed by Winnie Chlomin Lee offers a gorgeous, flowing silhouette with a bright blue Alencon lace applique along a sweetheart...
Romona Keveza
Designer Romona Keveza is known for her show-stopping gowns, and this RK5455 gown is no exception. Since 1999, she has been creating unique dresses inspired by fashion icons suitable for the red carpet or the wedding aisle. Her designs can be seen on the runway, the...
Big Floral Crowns With Robert Bullock Ball Gowns
Robert Bullock's 2015 collection is positively beautiful. Inspired by Monet's dreamy water colors of florals and laurels, the collection features climbing laces, sheer overlays, soft silks, organza, chiffon, satin, tulle and silk flowers. Muted pinks, blended with...
Sofia Gown by Watters
The Sophia dress from Watters is the perfect gown for a young bride. Styled in a beautiful blush color, this would be a gorgeous dress for a bride who wants something different from traditional white. The sequined lace bodice is adorned with a deep-V illusion neckline...
We LOVE Southern Protocol
Supreme attention to detail and Southern sophistication, and a little bit of sass, the ladies of Southern Protocol are truly fabulous and Southern Bride is in LOVE. Located in the heart of Charleston’s historic King Street Shopping District, they have earned the...
Major Heart Eyes for Sarah Seven
Major heart eyes for this Sarah Seven two-piece gown! Two-piece wedding dresses were one of the biggest gown trends in 2015 and we hope it doesn't fade any time soon. The delicate beading on the loose fitting top is beyond gorgeous. The Sarah Seven white skirt sits at...
Brooklyn Gown by Kate McDonald
Katie McDonald is a wedding gown designer from Charleston, NC who designs gorgeous, timeless gowns. Brooklyn by Kate McDonald is no exception. The thin illusion straps flow in to a beautiful sweetheart neckline. With a lace overlay and open slit front, Brooklyn is...
Bridal Separates
{ From the Intern's Desk } By: Bailey Heldmar Traditional wedding dresses don’t often reflect the bride’s personal style. For fashion-forward brides, bridal separates can be the answer to this dilemma. Two-piece wedding dresses can also be a great option for casual...
Liancarlo Trunk Show in Tennessee
Visit Maggie Louise in Collierville, Tennessee this weekend to see Liancarlo's breath taking collection. A little birdy told us that there are very few appointments left for this event, so don't dally!
Put a Ring on it
{ From the Intern's Desk } By: Bailey Heldmar You’re going to wear your engagement ring for the rest of your life, so it’s important that you absolutely love it. While you’ve probably been eyeing women’s rings for years and have a good idea of...
Fresh Flower Wedding Dress
Roses are red, violets are blue… Wait, are those flowers on her dress? Most brides carry their flowers down the aisle or wear them in their hair. But what if you did the alternative and wore a gown made out of fresh picked flowers? Yes, you heard me, flowers! From...
Madison by Nicole Miller
How gorgeous is this Nicole Miller gown? An elegant mermaid cut dress for the classic bride. From the sweetheart neckline to the beautiful lace detailing, this gown is everything and more. Her dark red lips and the beaded headpiece from David’s Bridal adds the perfect...
Camille by Olia Zavozina
Camille, true to Olia's signature design esthetic, is sweet and feminine. This beautiful ball gown is made with delicate French lace. The faltering plunge V-neck combined with the deep V-back makes this gown sweet but also sultry. { photography: Michael Allen...
Isabelle Armstrong in All Her Glory
We're rolling in the 2016 with one of our very favorite designers. Isabelle Armstrong's gorgeous modern take on a classic silhouette. The mermaid gown with a sweetheart neckline is so classic and so chic and so endlessly glamourous. The delicate lace details...
Dripping In Cheryl King’s Jewelry
Cheryl King is one of Southern Bride's all time favorite jewelry designers. Hailing from Raleigh, North Carolina, King is a southern girl and her charm is both figurative and literal. Her jewelry pieces are divine and speaking from personal experience, wearing Cheryl...
Ariella by Victoria Kyriakides
Victoria Kyria Kides is known for her minimalist lines in all the right places to create a big impact. Her style is to intricately adorn the bride’s body. The Areilla gown has a dynamic lace and tulle combination that we think is so delicate and chic. This...
Sweet Decadence At Annesdale Mansion
With detailing and dresses as sweet as pie, this styled shoot by Michael Allen Photography is nothing short of decadent. Located in the beautiful Annesdale Mansion, every little detail feels like a whimsical tea party. From the elegant, lace-like serving trays to the...
Olia Zavozina’s Georgia Gown
It's no secret that Southern Bride has a big girl crush on Olia Zavozina. Olia is one of Nashville's fashion celebrities and is quickly becoming one of America's premier bridal designers. Her gown, Georgia, has this seasons coveted illusion neckline and flows so...
From The Intern’s Desk – What Your Groom is Wearing
By Christina Harris, Brides usually have full rein in every aspect of wedding plan. They want every single detail to be perfect. I mean, what bride doesn’t want the wedding she’s dreamed about since she was five years old? But one of the things that brides don’t have...
Heidi Elnora’s Beautiful Betty Sue
Polished and sophisticated, this sweetheart neckline mini wedding dress features a natural waist and a low back. Wear Betty Sue to your rehearsal dinner, or as a fun second look for your reception! Layer on various Build-A-Bride accessory options to create your custom...
Whimsical Ball Gown by Liancarlo
Liancarlo gowns are known for being pretty and elegant and this blue beauty doesn't disappoint. It's the perfect gown for a bride who wants a traditional silhouette but would like a little whimsy added for some style. The gorgeous ball gown is Metallic Guipure and...
