Holidays
Contemporary Southern Hospitality at The Alida, Savannah, Georgia
GET ACQUAINTED The Alida, a Bonvoy Marriott Hotel, is ideally located on the vibrant River Street of the famous historic downtown Savannah, Georgia and offers the quintessential southern retreat. The boutique hotel combines traditional and contemporary designs while...
Three Creative Ways To Celebrate Dad On His Day
Father's Day is a special time to celebrate the dads or dad figures in your life and show them how much you appreciate them. But how can you make this day even memorable and meaningful for them? Here are three creative ideas from the professional party planner Renee...
Le Meridien Hotel In Clayton, Missouri
GET ACQUAINTED The Le Meridien Hotel, in Clayton, Missouri, is a stunning ode to St. Louis’s European heritage, fabulously influenced by Mid-Century Modern design. The design of Le Méridien St. Louis Downtown, which was built in 1913 and was designated to the...
7 Practical Travel Goods
Wedding season is not the only season that is around the corner. Warmer weather means travel for many of us and over the years we have seen luggage pieces transform into lighter, more compact and airline approved, but what about the pieces we carry? We don't need to...
Stanford Inn By The Sea – Eco-Luxury Resort in Mendocino, California
GET ACQUAINTED The Stanford Inn, located just west of California's celebrated wine region, provides an outstanding eco-friendly vacation. The inn's setting, with its lush gardens and Pacific Ocean views, provides an immediate serotonin boost. The inn, which doubles as...
Unique Bachelorette Party Destinations Around the World
THESE DESTINATIONS CAN BE PACKAGED TO SUIT YOUR NEEDS THROUGH ROMANTIC DESTINATIONS TRAVEL - EMAIL TRAVEL EXPERT - CHRISTINE SHEPHERD WITH QUESTIONS Are you ready to wave goodbye to singlehood in style? Whether you're looking for a wild weekend of partying or a...
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...
Celebrate Winter Romance At The Plaza Hotel in New York City
Cupid draws back his bow and aims for The Plaza Hotel, where every day feels like Valentine’s Day. The Plaza Hotel is to New York City like champagne is to caviar. The legendary duo completes each other like love and marriage, Valentine’s Day and chocolates, and...
8 Crazy Ways to Propose in Puerto Rico
At the top of the longest zipline in North America, “The Monster.” Tucked in the mountains of Orocovis, thrill-seeking couples can get their hearts pumping at Toroverde Adventure Park, home to what it claims is “the longest zipline in America.” The platform...
Vintage Inspiration At Hotel Magdalena in Austin, Texas
GET ACQUAINTED Hotel Magdalena is a recent innovative project from the Bunkhouse Group, a celebrated hospitality company behind some of Texas’ most unique hotels. Located in the vibrant South Congress neighborhood of Austin, Hotel Magdalena fuses the city and nature...
Loews Coral Gables Hotel in Coral Gables, Florida
Coral Gables is situated in the primary location of Miami-Dade county. Only 7 miles from downtown Miami, this planned community dates back to 1925 and paints a picturesque background with its Mediterranean revival style architecture and wide, tree-lined avenues...
Gifts Your Valentine Will Cherish Any Time of the Year
Love Is In Style It’s that time of year when cafe and coffee shop windows are dotted with red and pink hearts and the familiar little man holding a dainty arrow. Valentine's Day. The day of love and romance. While you may be celebrating with the perfect partner,...
Sail Into The New Year With This Elopement On The Harbor
Sail into the New Year with this elopement shoot on the harbor that captured every bit of Charleston’s historic charm. The cockpit of Shenanigan, a 50-foot classic yacht, was just the right backdrop that even further tied together the romance of this city, not to...
Stressed = Dessert Spelled Backwards: Survive Planning Your Wedding Throughout and Even After The Holidays
The festive season has come and gone, and for many, it was time for relaxation and being with your loved ones, but some may be focusing on planning their big day amidst this season as well. There was also a lot going on—office Christmas parties, family gatherings,...
5 Irish Wedding Traditions to Include in Your Ceremony
Happy St. Patrick’s Day from our team at Southern Bride! In honor of the holiday that celebrates Irish heritage and culture, we’re spotlighting some of our favorite Irish wedding traditions that have been passed down through generations and have influenced some of our...
