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Claire Pettibone; The Queen of Beautiful Backs

Claire Pettibone; The Queen of Beautiful Backs

Raphaella, by Claire Pettibone is a work of art rather than a gown. The gown is just one of many artistic expressions found her recent Gothic Angel Collection. Staying true to Pettibone's signature whimsical and ethereal forms, the collections inspiration comes from...

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Your Wedding Dress Lifesaver – Leonisa Body Shapers

Your Wedding Dress Lifesaver – Leonisa Body Shapers

We all want to look our best on our wedding day, right? The dress needs to fit and look perfect, because it’s only the most important dress you’ll ever wear! Well ladies, I have found a product that will help you avoid any dress-drama on your wedding day. I recently...

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Madison James for The Refined Southern Bride

Madison James for The Refined Southern Bride

The shape of this Madison James gown is so refined. The demure bateau neckline sweeping into a striking deep-V back is absolutely divine. Swarovski crystals delicately edging the gown is the perfect touch to make for pure elegance. The bride who chooses this gown has...

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Designer Sketches for Iggy Azalea

Designer Sketches for Iggy Azalea

By now, we all know Iggy Azalea is engaged to, Lakers player, Nick Young. In case you’re like me and have been living under a rock, after dating since 2013, Young popped the question at his 30th birthday party earlier this summer. The internet has exploded with...

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WE LOVE Appaman

WE LOVE Appaman

Appaman, named after Harald Husum’s childhood stuffed animal, is a children’s fashion brand for ages three months to 14 years. Founded in 2003 by Harald and Lynn Husum over breakfast in New York’s East Village, their classic children’s apparel escapes fleeting trends...

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Modern Elegance in Dalma by Carolina Herrera

Modern Elegance in Dalma by Carolina Herrera

Where a modern, elegant design meets chic, with a not-so-traditional flair. The Dalma by Carolina Herrera is a lavish ivory-colored silk gown with an A-line silhouette and square neckline. The back of the gown has sheer lace accents that gives it that classic,...

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WE LOVE Xander Swanson

WE LOVE Xander Swanson

Xander Swanson, an Arkansas photographer, has a Bachelors degree in Music, but his talents stretch far beyond playing the guitar. Shooting solo for eight years, Xander is able to capture every aspect of your wedding, from the engagement to the reception (with the help...

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Natural Beauty in Tennessee

Natural Beauty in Tennessee

"The concept behind Natural Beauty is the idea of mixing two aesthetics so that the bride can get the best of both worlds on her wedding day. We allowed elegant, refined decor to collide with natural, textural elements which created a unique theme. It can be difficult...

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Victor Harper’s Royal Gown

Victor Harper’s Royal Gown

A gown fit for a queen, in our humble opinion, this Victor Harper piece is everything royal and exotic. Imagine your entrance - slowly walking in with the strands of crystals waving and clinking, the train forming a wake of tulle behind you as you descend the isle....

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Va Va Voom is Serencia by Maggie Sottero

Va Va Voom is Serencia by Maggie Sottero

"Va va voom" perfectly describes Serencia by Maggie Sottero. Everything about this gown is romantic and dramatic and perfect for the bride who is for all intents and purposes a glamour girl. The ruffled tulle and organza skirt stops just in the right spot to give way...

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Lovely Lace Romper from BHLDN

Lovely Lace Romper from BHLDN

We think a playful lace romper is the perfect reception option for a trendy bride. This selection by Watters for BHLD with eyelet lace is so sweet and don't you just love anything with pockets? Pair it with chunky heals and dress it up with tons of gold and you've got...

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Manon by Rembo Styling

Manon by Rembo Styling

Perfect for a bridal shower, a fun reception, or an outdoor summer wedding, this short gown by Rembo Styling is so fun and flirty. We love the combination of the sweet little lace crown by Bloom Design Studio and fancy blue shoes by Hey Lady. This whole look really...

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Elisabetta Polignano

Elisabetta Polignano

This lovely Italian gown by Elisabetta Polignano has such a whimsical free feeling. Elisabetta Polignano gowns have only recently become available in the United States and Southern Bride is so proud to be the first American publication to feature her work. The...

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Styled Shoot with Alfred Angelo

Styled Shoot with Alfred Angelo

What a lovely styled shoot with Alfred Angelo. We love the simplicity of this shoot. The focus is really on the gowns and the photography. Every image is a stand out image in itself. We are so pleased to share it with you on our blog today. Photographers Note - "For...

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Curvaceous and Glamours in Madison James

Curvaceous and Glamours in Madison James

"Ever-so-slightly gilded thread adds shimmer to this curve skimming gown," that is the description given of this Madison James gown our their website, but we think this gown is so much more than that. This gown is gorgeous, glamorous and truly romantic. The golden...

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Be The Queen in Heidi Elnora’s Lonna Belle

Be The Queen in Heidi Elnora’s Lonna Belle

As one of our favorite southern designers, Heidi Elnora never lets us down. Her gorgeous gowns totally embody a modern southern bride.  Lonna Belle is a beautiful piece from her latest collection is subtle and elegant. Stunning and sophisticated, a silk dupioni...

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Stunning Elegance from Liancarlo

Stunning Elegance from Liancarlo

This stunning piece of art was designed by Miami based designer, Carlos Rameriez, founder of Florida Design House, Liancarlo.  "For Carlos Ramirez, founder of Liancarlo and native son of Miami, design is more than pouring heart and soul into his creations – it’s in...

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European Glamour by Vine & Light Photography

European Glamour by Vine & Light Photography

Old European glamor meets the southern charm of Florida in this stunning styled shoot from Vine & Light Photography. ::credits:: {photography: Vine & Light Photography  | florist and table scape: Peplum Events | venue: Wild Acres Villa | groom...

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Fashion Files: Secret Garden by Lela Rose

Fashion Files: Secret Garden by Lela Rose

Garden Games in a Secret Garden Gown Secret Garden is a gorgeous name for this beautiful Lela Rose gown. The classic ball gown shape is brought up to date with the skirt of rosettes and the barely there high-lo hemline. A gown perfect for showing off a stunning pair...

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Southern Bride’s Fashion Files: Elisabetta Polignano

Southern Bride’s Fashion Files: Elisabetta Polignano

Southern Bride is so pleased to share Elisabetta Polignano with our readers. She is a bright star on the European bridal market and she has finally brought her fabulous gowns to The States. Southern Bride has the priveledge of being the first American magazine to...

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Southern Bride’s Fashion Files: All About That Lace

Southern Bride’s Fashion Files: All About That Lace

Bridal trend alert: We are seeing so much beautiful lace work on the runways for spring and summer this year. Intricate and ornate stunning lace is a modern trend with an old world feel. Lace looks so beautiful in a variety of bridal colors, but for that true classic...

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Southern Bride’s Fashion Files: Ellen Hunter NYC

Southern Bride’s Fashion Files: Ellen Hunter NYC

2014 was all about the floral crown when it came to bridal accessories. Wether they were huge fabulous crowns made of peonies and hydrangea or simple little daisy chains, every bride in 2014 had at least one floral crown pinned to her "Wedding Bells" board on...

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Southern Bride’s Fashion Files: Rembo Styling

Southern Bride’s Fashion Files: Rembo Styling

Today on the Southern Bride Blog we are sharing one of our favorite looks from our fashion shoot on location in Pawley's Island, South Carolina. This look has a vintage, boho feel and is oh so lovely for a bride who is looking for a different look from the traditional...

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Southern Bride’s Fashion Files: Liancarlo + Ellen Hunter

Southern Bride’s Fashion Files: Liancarlo + Ellen Hunter

We are starting the week off by sharing this stunning Liancarlo gown (style 5885) which is featured in our Winter/Spring 2015 issue, on stands now. This gown has lovely Italian embrodiery and Chantilly cap sleeves with an illusion tulle overskirt in soft ivory. The...

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Southern Bride’s Fashion Files: Hayley Paige

Southern Bride’s Fashion Files: Hayley Paige

We have such a beauty today on Southern Bride's Fashion Files. The Kadence gown by Hayley Paige is the definition of exquisite with a strapless jewel encrusted neckline. Other beautiful details include crystal and alabaster detachable bolero plus a chapel train. This...

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Love Sparkle Pretty : Hair Adornments for Brides

Love Sparkle Pretty : Hair Adornments for Brides

Today on the Southern Bride Blog we are featuring some beautiful headpieces from Love Sparkle Pretty. The inspiration behind these designs comes from simple things in life like a single daisy soaking up the sun on a hot summers day, a piece of feminine lace left...

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Southern Bride’s Fashion Files: Francesca Miranda

Southern Bride’s Fashion Files: Francesca Miranda

Today on Southern Bride's Fashion Files we have a real beauty that takes the traditional saying "Something Blue" to another, fabulous level. The dress by Francesca Miranda is a show stopper. This sleeveless, A-line wedding gown with a floral silk skirt has a feminine...

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Southern Bride’s Fashion Files: Ines Di Santo

Southern Bride’s Fashion Files: Ines Di Santo

Happy Monday! Today we are sharing a favorite from our Fashion Files. We have a stunning gown by Ines Di Santo and lovely headpiece from our friends at Maria Elena Headpieces. We are also obsessed with the amazing floral back drop by Blome's Paperie. Enjoy the lovely...

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Guest Blog with Modern Trousseau

Guest Blog with Modern Trousseau

Australian- born designer and creator of Modern Trousseau, Callie Tein, proudly designs and makes her couture bridal gowns with love in the USA. Since launching Modern Trousseau in 1994, the designer has garnered high marks from bridal editors worldwide, and her gowns...

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Fashion Files: Claire Pettibone &  Katie Burley Millinery

Fashion Files: Claire Pettibone & Katie Burley Millinery

Today on the Southern Bride Blog we have an exquisite bridal look from our last fashion shoot with a gown by Claire Pettibone and gorgeous pearl halo by Katie Burley Millinery. The detail on the Amaryllis gown by Claire Pettibone is incredible! Elaborate lace at the...

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High Cotton Testimonial from a Southern Bride

High Cotton Testimonial from a Southern Bride

Today on the Southern Bride Blog we are sharing a great testimonial from Southern Bride-to-Be, Camille, on High Cotton Ties.  All hand made in North Carolina, High Cotton offers Cotton Bow Ties, Cummerbunds, Polo Shirts, Pocket T-shirts, Pocket Squares, and Headbands....

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Southern Bride’s Fashion Files: Liancarlo & Watters

Southern Bride’s Fashion Files: Liancarlo & Watters

 Today on the Southern Bride Blog we have three stunning gowns to share with you from our latest fashion shoot. Simple elegance is how we would describe each of these gowns. Whether for a beautiful destination beach wedding or in a church, each of these gowns are...

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National Seersucker Day

National Seersucker Day

Today is National Seersucker Day! We simply love Seersucker here in the South and today on the Southern Bride Blog we want to share a few of our favorite seersucker items. From groom and groomsmen attire, ring bearers and dapper details, seersucker is a classic...

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Southern Bride’s Fashion Files: Enzoani

Southern Bride’s Fashion Files: Enzoani

Today on the Southern Bride Blog we are sharing a gorgeous gown from our recent fashion shoot in Florida. This gown is by Enzoani and is the perfect style for a beautiful, beach wedding. The bottom of the gown has an elegant flow and the detail at the top of the gown...

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The Perfect Fit: Wedding Shoes

The Perfect Fit: Wedding Shoes

When it comes to finding the perfect shoes for your wedding day, it's all about the perfect fit! Below are some tips to keep in mind when shopping for shoes for your big day. photo by VUE photography They need to comfortably bear your weight while also giving you...

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A Beautiful Ball Gown: Sareh Nouri Bridal

A Beautiful Ball Gown: Sareh Nouri Bridal

The "Lilly" strapless ball gown by Sareh Nouri Bridal is the type of wedding dress all of us Southern Brides dreamt of as little girls. It's the classic ball gown with exquisite detail like the hand sewn crystal bodice and the delicate layers of silk tulle. This gown,...

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