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Vintage Barn Wedding Inspiration
Here at Southern Bride we love a good vintage barn wedding, especially when it looks this good! The simplicity of the elements found throughout this shoot are the perfect inspiration for your own vintage barn wedding! This off-white flower headpiece gives the...
Trendy Long Sleeve Wedding Gown by Tara Keely
This long sleeve Tara Keely wedding gown is perfect for the trendy, southern bride who loves a ball gown! The scalloped peplum detail with the cashmere lined bodice paired with the ivory tulle skirt is trendy and flattering and trust us - it looks just as gorgeous in...
Custom Wedding Gown Illustrations for your Southern Wedding
Dallas Shaw is the lifestyle industry's most coveted illustrator and visual director. Take a look at our Q&A with Dallas Shaw about her custom wedding gown illustrations! By Lindsey Conrad Nabors SB: You have uniquely combined a love for fashion and illustration...
Blue and White Wedding Colors
Blue and White are such classic southern wedding colors. Think of your grandmothers beautiful china with depictions of southern life in blue and white. Sometimes for your wedding day it's best to work with a color scheme that enhances the natural colors of your venue....
Make your ring bearer feel important with the Ring Security Box
Castle Hall Creative is an online wedding shop specializing in the smaller details of your BIG day. Promoting your ring bearer to ring security is great way to make them feel important as well as make sure the rings (and the entire bridal party) will safely make it to...
Spanish Styled Wedding Inspiration
Looking for Spanish styled wedding inspiration? This senor & senora give us subtle Spanish influences in their style, menu, and decor that nod to Spain. A note from photographer, Jessica Frey on the bride and groom's style: Jessica says, "we incorporated beautiful...
Sayuri Wedding Gown by Elisabetta Polignano – A Modern Wedding Dress
Sayuri gown by Elisabetta Polignano is a modern wedding dress to die for! The ornate beading creates such interesting texture. That, combined with the sheath silhouette and detachable skirt make this perfect for a cool and modern bride. See more from our New Orleans...
Boho Southern Wedding Inspiration
We are setting our eyes on more and more boho southern wedding inspirations these days and this shoot has us feeling inspired! Two different brides, two different looks but the same fabulous bohemian style. Which style is your favorite? We love how unique this...
5 Reasons to Hire an Event Planner
YOU’LL SAVE TIME. Most professional event planners will take meetings for their clients. Why? Because there are details they don’t want or need to be bothered with. The planners should know the ins and outs of the events and if a planner is doing their job, they...
Wedding Decor For Any Venue
Chandelier by NK is the perfect, portable wedding decor for any venue! These fabulous, acrylic chandeliers come in different shapes and colors - we love their hot pink color, if you are going for a more colorful day & their mirror fancy if you are feeling...
Trumpet Gown by Allure Bridals – One of Our Favorite Southern Wedding Dress Designers
This delicate trumpet shaped gown comes from Allure, one of our favorite southern wedding dress designers. We loved shooting this gown during our New Orleans fashion shoot. The trumpet shape combined with the V-neckline, makes this gown so flattering, especially for a...
Brunch with the Bride
Brunch with the Bride is one of our favorite southern wedding traditions here at Southern Bride and we are loving this bridal brunch inspiration shoot! Of course there are many ways you can honor your bridesmaids but let's be honest, there is just something about the...
5 Classic and Traditional All White Wedding Cake Favorites
We've collected 5 all white wedding cakes for the classic and more traditional brides (or just everyone) to drool over. While non-traditional wedding cakes are basically filling up our Pinterest and Instagram feeds, we think a simple and clean all white cake is...
15 Southern Wedding Hairstyle Fashion Collection
We've collected 15 wedding hairstyles that are some of our favorites from Southern Bride's past fashion shoots. There's everything from messy buns to polished looks and more. We think you're going to want to start pinning right away, so we've added an easy-peasy...
Summer/Fall 2017 Issue of Southern Bride is Here!
We're so excited to announce that our Summer/Fall 2017 Issue of Southern Bride Magazine will be hitting stands across The South this week! Click HERE to buy the issue online. photography: Michael Allen Photography | jump suit: Olia Zavozina | stylist: Scottie Key...
All-American Styled Fourth of July
Happy 4th of July, Southern Brides! It doesn't get much better than sparklers, cherry pie, and star-designed napkins in the land of the free, home of the brave! We of course have an Americana inspiration shoot for you on this wonderful holiday. photographer: Kim...
Celebrate The 4th Texas Style
"Everything's bigger in Texas", even the fourth of July! You can almost hear the national anthem and star spangled banner being sung in these photos.The pink lemonade held by perfectly crafted crystal glasses, with a basket of blueberries on the side is oh so sweet,...
Red, White, and Blue Engagement Party Inspiration
Red, white, and blue...we love you! There is something about strawberries in summertime that is irresistible, just like this shoot! The signature colors are laid out with impeccable taste, making us want to throw our own backyard red, white, and blue party....
Americana Southern Wedding Engagement Photo Session
Combining some sweet summertime favorites along with iconic American symbols created a precious Americana engagement session. "Some things like rain in April and popsicles on the Fourth of July, are meant to be. I hope the same goes for you and me." - author unknown...
Jewelry for Every Occasion
The newest Luxe collection by Olive + Piper is perfect for all occasions. Whether you are walking down the isle or walking down the streets of your favorite city, this collection has something for everyone. The signature pieces were created with versatility in mind,...
Our favorite Trend of 2017
We're FALLING in love with the falling flowers trend! Not only will this make your table feel more open, it will give the whole room more dimension and depth. photography: Milk and Honey Photography co. | venue: Ritchie Hill | Event Designer: Carefully Curated...
3 Beauty Products To Beat The Heat
Summer is officially here and ready to wreak havoc on your makeup. Don't worry. We've got three makeup solutions to help brides and their maids to beat the heat. 1) Naked Princess Fragrance Oils, $34 This long lasting, luxurious fragrance oil delivers...
We Found Your Fiancé’s Suit
Menguin gives you a new take on tux rental: we’ve removed all the hassle from the traditional rental process, and streamlined it to give you complete control. How does it work? It’s easy. At Menguin, we have 20 different suit/tux styles for you to choose from. Build...
Lakeside Winter Wedding Inspiration
Dreaming of a lakeside first look and pictures with your wedding party? We can guarantee you, you can't go wrong! But if you don't believe us, look at this stunning shoot taken around Douglas Lake. The natural light and colors are the perfect recipe for impeccable...
Limited Edition Nurit Hen
Nurit Hen, you have done it again! This is the kind of dress you dream of your groom whisking you away in. The alluring open back and decolletage are perfectly trimmed with beaded lace, for a breathtaking impact. You can find this limited edition dress and more on...
North Carolina: Classic Southern Charm
Rain or no rain, it was going to be beautiful. The classic southern charm of this inspiration shoot is what originally drew us in, but the story behind the scenes was what had us hooked. The vendor team who put together this classic inspiration shoot had dreams of...
The Harrison Ballroom
The Harrison Ballroom located in Keller/Fort Worth, Texas is a hidden treasure for brides looking for a unique venue for their wedding and/or reception. The ballroom itself is a beautiful blank canvas featuring gorgeous chandeliers that exude elegance. The space can...
9 Adorable Father of The Bride Shots
Happy Father's Day to all the fathers of brides (and grooms)! In honor of our first loves, our dads, here are 10 of the most adorable father of the bride shots we've collected over the past year. So grab the tissues and prepare for the urge to call your dad. 1. Aimee...
Copper is the New Rose Gold
Copper is ready to make it's big debut in your wedding day! Rose gold has grown increasingly more popular over the past few years but changing metallics may be exactly what you need for a fresh, new theme for your wedding. The best part about copper is it pairs nicely...
Chic Wedding Look For The Cool Girl Bride
We are swooning over this chic look from BHLDN! Not only will you look and feel cool and comfortable walking down the isle in this pant look, you will be able to easily dance the night away with family and friends. The beautiful, allover lace corset with the wide-leg...
Kate Spade Wedding? Yes. Please.
It's a Kate Spade Dreamworld and we're just living in it! Stripes, bows, polka dots, and bold yet classic tones are what Kate Spade is made of and just might be the perfect inspiration for your big day! Bright pinks and greens surrounded by Kate Spade's signature...
Your Girls Are Going to Look Perfect In This New Bridesmaid Collection
Joanna August Spring 2017 Collection: Pretty In Pink Inspired by romantic, neoclassical ballet and movement, the Joanna August Spring 2017 Collection is the designer’s most feminine (yet modern!) collection to date. Known for glamourizing the traditional wrap dress,...
New York Style Wedding Inspiration
In the sweet town of Anderson, South Carolina lies Beckley Station, a perfect venue inspired by Pennsylvania Station in New York. Some things are meant to be, and this venue was definitely meant to be for bride and groom, Laura and David. Laura, a southern belle from...
Stop And Look At This Dress
It's no secret that Pronovias is a favorite around the office at Southern Bride and surely it's not hard to see why. This gown is a show stopper for certain. All the drama in that detachable skirt will slay your guest. Pair it with simple jewelry, a sleek hairstyle...
We’re Gushing Over This Modern Ranch Inspiration
We aren't sure if it's the warmth of the couple, furnace, or monochromatic theme with pops of cranberry color that is making us gush over this modern ranch wedding inspiration, but regardless, we love it all. The delicate, old-fashioned crystal glasses on top of the...
The Perfect Winter Invitation Suite
This perfect little invitation suite pairs elegant calligraphy with fun and unique individual details inspired by the bride and groom. Your wedding invitation absolutely sets the tone for the entire event, so shouldn't it be perfect? Eliza Gwendalyn, artist and all...
