Inspiration
Memories of Mexico – The Westin Resort and Spa, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
GET ACQUAINTED The Westin Resort and Spa, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, is a sprawling retreat set on 14 acres with vistas of the Pacific Ocean and swaying palm trees in Marina Vallarta. With pure relaxation in mind, its decor reflects its surroundings; calm blue and green...
After the Tone – A New Take On A Wedding Guest Book
It's all in the details - the wedding details. While considerable thought is placed into every aspect of the wedding, it appears that the guest book is frequently overlooked and out of date. However, the act of flipping through its pages holds a sentimental value for...
Stunning and Brilliant Events, Southern Socialite Award Winner – The Styled Challenge, Charleston, SC
Styled SHOOTS by Southern Bride is a wedding photographer competition where we feature some of the best wedding photographers across the nation. The photographers are provided the same venues decorated by top local wedding planners and are graded based on their unique...
Direct My Day, Design Winner and Trendsetter Award – The Styled Challenge, Charleston, SC
Styled SHOOTS by Southern Bride is a wedding photographer competition where we feature some of the best wedding photographers across the nation. The photographers are provided the same venues decorated by top local wedding planners and are graded based on their unique...
Luxury Expected, Exceptional Delivered – Conrad Tulum, Tulum, Mexico
GET ACQUAINTED A path through tropical mangroves and a gentle bay overlooking the Caribbean Sea set the scene for the Conrad Tulum Riviera Maya. Upon arriving at the resort, the impressively sized hand-carved lobby doors welcome guests and convey a sense of...
Million Dollar Savannah Wedding Experience
Are you ready to embark on a wedding journey that seamlessly blends classic Southern charm with timeless elegance? Look no further than The Kessler Collection’s Million Dollar Savannah Wedding Experience. This all-encompassing package offers you the chance to...
Advice From Industry Expert Courtney Ajinça
Courtney Ajinça is an event planner, interior designer, and a multi-faceted entrepreneur. She is not only the co-star of VH1’s My Celebrity Dream Wedding, but also created DINE, an immersive fine-dining experience. Courtney shares tips on how to make your dream...
Celebrate Your Big Day in Luxe Style at SLS Brickell
Miami is a hot magnet for the young, beautiful, and in love. For couples seeking to take their relationship to the “I Do” status, the SLS Brickell, Miami, is a dreamy luxury wedding destination with a decidedly cool vibe that flows through its unique decor,...
Ambiente – A Landscape Hotel Sedona, Arizona
Get Acquainted From the moment you step into the lobby and sip from your welcome glass of bubbly, you will sense that this is a very special place. Ambiente Sedona is an adults only, upscale and elegant resort located in magical Sedona, Arizona. Each nature inspired...
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,...
5 Bridal Hair Trends for the Fall
Micahla Vaughn Photography As fall approaches, now is the ideal time to explore different natural and effortless bridal hairstyles that embrace the free-spirited nature of fall. We have picked a few beautiful bridal hairstyles that are trending for the approaching...
The Wonder of Wymara Resort & Villas
Providenciales, Turks & Caicos GET ACQUAINTED Turks and Caicos, an archipelago comprising 30 islands, boasts some of the most beautiful beaches, cerulean waters, and near-perfect year- round weather. A recent girls’ trip designed for sun, sand, and...
Emma Hughes & Kevin Haumans Marry in Hernando, Mississippi
Emma Hughes and Kevin Hauman Jr. were married on March 18, 2023, in Hernando, Mississippi, at the historical McDonald Chapel, featuring beautiful stained tongue and groove pine wood floors. Kevin proposed to Emma the year before on a warm September evening beneath a...
Southern Elegance At Valley Mills Farm, Swoope, Virginia
Experience the epitome of classic elegance with Rettig Co. Photo & Films' styled wedding photo shoot. The photo shoot took place amidst the breathtaking mountains of Swoope, Virginia, at the beautiful Valley...
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...
Styled Challenge by Southern Bride, Armstrong-Kessler Mansion, Savannah, Georgia
Styled SHOOTS by Southern Bride is a wedding photographer competition, and The Styled Challenge is a design competition showcasing the works of talented wedding professionals from various regions. WINNERS FOR BEST PHOTOGRAPHY AND DESIGN AT ARMSTRONG-KESSLER MANSION,...
Grace Loves Lace Shares Wedding Gown Trends of 2023/2024
For the 2023/2024 bride-to-be, the wedding planning journey is in full swing, so we thought there is no better time to round up our top 4 trends dominating bridal fashion right now! 1. 90's Minimalism There is no doubt that we’re in the middle a major 90’s throwback...
The Styled Challenge, Harper Fowlkes House, Savannah, Georgia
Styled Shoots by Southern Bride is a wedding photographer competition, and The Styled Challenge is a design competition showcasing the works of talented wedding professionals from various regions.WINNERS FOR BEST PHOTOGRAPHY AND DESIGN AT HARPER FOWLKES HOUSE,...
The Styled Challenge by Southern Bride, Savannah, Georgia
The Styled Challenge by Southern Bride is a design competition that aims to showcase creative talents as a team by styling a design space based on an assigned venue and parameters provided to the team. Each competing design team is assigned a mood board and venue...
Find Your Perfect Bridal Dress With Kennedy Blue
Online retailer Kennedy Blue offers a wide selection of stunning bridesmaid dresses, bridal gowns, and suits. Kennedy Blue makes finding the perfect wedding outfit amazingly convenient and low-cost, while still maintaining impeccable quality. Parties will be delighted...
How to Give a Heartfelt and Memorable Toast
Wedding toasts make your heart swell and a lump form in your throat. But how do you give a heartfelt and memorable toast? A great toast has three elements: it honors and celebrates the person or couple, it helps the audience learn more about them, and shares stories...
Honeymoon in Antarctica
Bride & Groom: Suzy Guttler and Juan Castillo Wedding Location: Lake Como, Italy Honeymoon Destination: Antarctica For newlyweds Suzy Guttler and Juan Castillo, life is defined by extraordinary adventures. Following their engagement in Jordan’s Lost City of Petra,...
Megan Weekley & Grover Collins Marry at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center
Megan Weekley and Grover Collins were married on July 23, 2022, in Nashville, TN, at the iconic event venue, The Schermerhorn Symphony Center. Surrounded by 175 close friends and family members, the bride and groom...
Kate Spade Bridal Gifts
Kate Spade New York has continuously represented optimistic femininity since its founding in 1993 with a line of six essential handbags. The company now sells handbags, ready-to-wear, gifts, and other items as part of its global life and style empire. Every bride's...
Romance In Charleston, South Carolina
Downtown Charleston makes for the perfect engagement session backdrop. There are so many hidden gems scattered throughout the city, such as Rainbow Row and Saint Michael's Alley. This adorable couple, Nick and Krystina, wanted to utilize as many scenic spots as...
Holley Cooley and Gerald Burkholder’s Engagement at Sapphire Point, CO
Holley Cooley and Gerald Burkholder met each other for the first time at Collins Bar on December 21, 2019. Though Holley parked in front of Collins Bar, she mistakenly walked five blocks in the wrong direction before Gerald came and rescued her. Their date ended up...
Top Wedding Dress Trends of 2024 from NYC Bridal Fashion Week
With New York Bridal Fashion Week kicking off in April 2023 and making its first in person debut after the worldwide pandemic, designers featured their Spring/Summer 2024 collections for the world to see. Since summer has just begun and fall is well on its way, here...
A Blooming Blue Spring Wedding in Augusta, GA
Inspired by spring delicacy and intricate details, this dreamy, intimate editorial in Augusta, GA, combined whimsical colors and textures with bold, chic elements to produce a celebration rooted in Southern hospitality. From the gorgeous bridal suite and breathtaking...
Five Fun DIY Wedding Favors
Wedding favors are a great way for guests to look back and remember your special day. And DIY-ing your wedding favors guarantees a unique personal touch that attendees will appreciate. Creating your own wedding favors might be easier than you think. With some...
Wedding Stress: 15 Stress-Relieving Activities
Are you feeling overwhelmed and stressed out as you plan your big day? Trust us, you are not alone. Wedding planning can be a significant source of stress for many couples, but it doesn't have to be that way! The following 15 stress-relieving activities will help you...
Make Mother’s Day Special with Thoughtful, Customized Themes
Mother’s Day celebrations aren’t “one size fits all.” The day takes on more meaning and is truly memorable when you honor Mom with a day planned just for her. Build a celebration around her favorite color, flower or pastime. The centerpiece of the event? A themed,...
“I Do” and More
You go together like milk and cookies; you fit together like the teeth of a zipper and not even the craziest of life’s circumstances can get you stuck—you found your person and you’re ready to say “I do”. Is that it though? Are you going to say anything else? Have you...
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...
Personalized Wedding Gift Ideas by Amour Prints
The wedding season is fast approaching and no doubt a number of our readers have been asked to be a part of a wedding party or have a close relationship with someone getting married this year. The wedding register allows us to buy anything the newlyweds want for their...
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...
10 Essential Fashion Tips For The Groom and Groomsmen
On the wedding day, the bride and her entourage present an almost ethereal vision. The groom and his men must be dressed in their best too. But often, the men’s outfits are left for the last moment or rushed. The men should try to complement the look of the ladies and...
