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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,...
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...
Revamp Your Seasonal Beach Wedding With Dried Floral Accents
COVID-19 has required couples to get creative in reimagining plans for their big day. This past summer, many couples opted for outdoor ceremonies and receptions in place of their pre-pandemic planned venues. Although summer has ended and the weather is cooler, couples...
Organic Floral Inspiration Just In Time for Your Fall Wedding
LUXE Atlanta Events and Ten Point Floral Design nailed the organic look their bride was dreaming of for her wedding day at Barn South, a brand new wedding venue in north Georgia. Macy O'Connell Photography was there to capture it all!Taylor, the gorgeous bride,...
Bountiful Blooms to Cure Your Spring Fever
March 19, 2020, is the official first day of Spring and we couldn’t be more excited for all the fabulous flowers that will be sprouting. In anticipation of warmer days and lovely floral smells, we’re sharing this bountiful spread of bouquets perfect for Springtime...
Ashley MacDonald Floral Designs: Trusting the Creative Process
Ashley MacDonald Floral Designs is a creative event design studio in St. Louis, Missouri specializing in floral arrangements. Not only does the team design bespoke florals, but they also take the time to educate brides and walk them through the entire floral design...
The Story of Taylor’d Crowns: Fresh Flower Crowns
Many people have asked me if I have always wanted to open a flower crown truck. And quite honestly, the answer is no. But I have always loved flowers, because flowers make people happy! (Am I wrong?)… But what’s better than flowers?! A flower crown! I knew from the...
Afloral Says Give Your Fall Flowers The Refresh They Deserve
Decorating for fall with the same old wreath season after season? Have your artificial pumpkins seen better days? Us too. Thankfully, fall decor doesn’t have to be all pumpkin spice, burnt tones, and orange leaves galore. This season, the hottest fall colors and...
Elegant Peony Shoot in the Gardens of a Romantic, Georgia Venue
The secret pathways and lovingly tended beds cultivated by the master gardener served as the enchanting setting for this romantic garden shoot. The peonies were arranged into various elegant and artistic designs to showcase a new line of peony blooms that will be...
Why You Need Dried Flowers at Your Wedding by Afloral
The Trend That's Timeless There’s a reason your social feed is full of dried flowers and preserved grasses. From fields to forever, these fresh flower alternatives are headlining weddings all across the web. Whimsical bouquets fluffed with dried flowers,...
Artificial vs. Real Flowers for Your Wedding
Artificial flowers for your wedding may sound like a suggestion from the 70s, thankfully these aren’t your grandma’s fake flowers...we promise. They fly across international waters, bend, not snap, and do it all on a budget. Not too shabby for hand-sourced,...
A Beautiful Wedding Flower Alternative
Something Borrowed Blooms, a beautiful alternative to wedding flowers, is introducing a gorgeous new vintage collection, The Taylor Collection. Full of peonies, roses, hydrangeas, and more the carefully crafted bouquet is sure to stun as you walk down the aisle. Have...
Sweet Treat Themed Bridal Shower
Jessi Smith's soon to be sister-in-law, photographer Lauren Wallace, threw her a bridal soiree full of sweet treats to shower her upcoming marriage with lots of love. The bridal shower was elegant and refined, reflecting the venue, while also being bright and summery...
Delicate Pink Wedding Inspiration
Nothing says spring quite like the color pink. This gorgeous styled shoot showcases a monochromatic color scheme with abounding flowers as decor, creating the perfect romantic atmosphere. Captured in front of a beautiful historic house, this shoot exudes elegance and...
Southern Spring Wedding Inspiration
This adorable wedding rings in the warm weather with bright colors and spring prints. Light yellows, oranges, and blues pull in the sunshine while cotton and cowboy boots keep the south close at heart. A table full of various flowers will remind all your guest that...
Cutest Kitten Bridal Portraits
When a stray mama cat showed up at this photographer's front door, she knew just what to do to find the soon to come kittens a forever home. This bridal shoot was only made sweeter with the addition of three cute kittens. The blushing bride was adorned in white lace...
A Show-Stopping Gown by Randi Rahm
A dress perfect for the bride looking to make a statement. A classic strapless silhouette is made a new with touches of gold woven throughout the skirt. The dress is sure to flatter with a short bodice that turns into a ballgown mid-chest. Embroidered with pink and...
Transitional Winter Wedding Color Palette
Pink is normally reserved for summer weddings, but who says it can’t be a gorgeous choice for winter weddings? This romantic forest wedding perfectly captures a romantic wedding vision. The combination of pink with teal, burgundy, and green is a stunning color palette...
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...
Wedding Flower Rental: Something Borrowed Blooms
We believe all brides should have the wedding flowers of their dreams without breaking the bank or sacrificing on the honeymoon. We’re a team of cousins with a love for all things pretty and we’re modernizing the way brides plan and pay for their wedding flowers --...
5 Unique Flowers to Use in Your Bridal Bouquet
Looking for some extra details to set your wedding apart from all your friends? Using unique types of flowers in your bridal bouquet will elevate your look by adding interesting visual affects. One | Kale: Yes, you read right. No, it isn’t a flower, but kale is...
Blue Wedding Details Inspiration
Everything from the invitations, details that adorned the table, darling dresses and a beautiful velvet ring box were inspired by a serene shade of blue and special accents only found in the South. planners: Nashville Wedding Planners Group | venue: The Inn at...
Southern Bride’s Top 12 Favorite Floral Designs
It's National Floral Design Day, and we couldn't be more excited, after-all what’s a wedding without fabulous flowers? From beautiful bouquets, awe-inspiring arrangements and incredible floral accents, today we’re sharing Southern Bride’s Top 12 Favorite Floral...
Romantic Backyard Wedding Inspiration
Imagine walking through the forest, only to stumble across this romantic backyard wedding inspiration shoot. Well, that's something we can only dream of. Even Alice couldn't have fallen into this Wonderland. The atmosphere is warm, golden and almost fairy-like,...
8 Winter Bridal Bouquets
Winter is here and we couldn't be more excited about all the pretty winter wedding inspirations. One of our favorite floral design studios, Nola-Flora, was kind enough to put together this beautiful list of 8 Winter Bridal Bouquets recently created for their own...
Jewel Toned Wedding Inspiration
The rich jewel tone color palette is perfect for any vintage-inspired wedding. The Copper Press is the perfect modern-rustic venue for light & airy but romantic setup. A beautiful flower wall with bordeaux-colored roses, crystal chandeliers and a vintage car...
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...
Wedding In The Rain Inspiration
Some people think that a wedding in the rain isn't the best, but this inspiration shoot proves that learning to dance in the rain can be really beautiful. We're obsessed with this Ivy and Aster ivory gown. It looks great with the distressed brick and bright green...
Mini Skirt Wedding Dress by Rime Arodaky
Clover, a mini skirt wedding dress by Rime Arodaky, combines long lace sleeves with a pleated crepe skirt to make a beautifully simple above the knee dress. It's the perfect dress for rehearsal dinners, showers, or a second look option. We absolutely adore the...
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...
Industrial Warehouse Inspired Shoot
An industrial warehouse acts as a surprisingly beautiful stage for any bride’s big day. The mechanical feel of the venue contrasts effortlessly with the gowns and the overgrown railroad tracks act as the perfect backdrop for bride and groom pictures. photography:...
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...
Outdoor Wedding with Pops of Color
If you want an outdoor wedding with pops of color without loosing the natural authenticity, then we've found the perfect inspiration for you. Pairing a trendy cow skull with colorful wool blankets looks like something we would find on a popular Pinterest board. The...
Vintage Winter Bride Fashion
A long sleeve lace gown with a high neckline gives us flashbacks of going through our grandmother’s old wedding pictures in the vintage winter bridal fashion shoot. Paired with a sparkly tiara, the traditional look is brought to life and given a more glamorous side. A...
Enchanted Forest Wedding Inspiration
Are you a couple who loves the outdoors and is looking for forest wedding inspiration with pops of color? If so, look no further than this styled shoot. The wooden table contrast beautifully with the gold utensils, blue and white china, and brass chairs. A lush green...
Blue and Pink Wedding Inspiration
This dusty blue and pink wedding inspiration shoot is a vision for any bride who loves color. Pink bouquets give the shoot just the right about of feminine touch, while the blues even out the vibe a bit. The delicate leaves wrapped in the brides flowing locks is...
