Inspiration
Top Luxury Glamping Destinations Abroad for a Nontraditional Honeymoon
Calling all thrill-seekers! If you’re done planning the perfect wedding, you’re probably on the hunt for some honeymoon inspiration. We’ve pulled together some of the top luxury glamping destinations abroad for a truly adventurous honeymoon. Each venue offers private...
Couture by Tess Bridal Designs Plus Size Couture Wedding Gowns
A romantic vineyard invites guests into the luxurious Del Monaco Winery. Inside the winery's Mediterranean-inspired villa rests a grand staircase, where with an elegant tilt of her chin, a bride captures the attention of her guests as she descends into the ballroom....
Recreate These Famous Women’s Weddings at Your Modern Ceremony
Brides know that every wedding looks different. But how much have they changed over time? We’ve taken a look at some of the most iconic historical and contemporary women and how they chose to celebrate their love. This list of famous historical weddings is jam-packed...
UNICO 20˚87˚ Hotel Riviera Maya Offers an All-Inclusive Destination Wedding Hand-Crafted to Your Love Story
Brides looking to get away for their ceremony and honeymoon know how many moving parts are involved in planning a destination wedding. The best way to make sure everything goes smoothly is to work with experts on the ground at your venue. UNICO 20˚87˚ offers...
An Argentine Polo Inspired Wedding at Garrett Field Estancia in Slidell, Louisiana
This styled Argentine polo-inspired wedding fuses the dreaminess of an old-world estancia with rustic furnishings, colorful botanicals, and vintage accents to create a timeless, luxe atmosphere that’s like stepping into a reverie.Garrett Field, a converted vintage...
Bold and Romantic Emily in Paris Inspired Outfits for Your Spring Wedding
If you’re anything like us, Netflix’s Emily in Paris, starring the captivating Lily Collins, soared to the top of our binge-list last fall. A charming portrayal of a young American woman adjusting to her new job and life in the City of Lights, Emily in Paris is as...
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...
A Contemporary Chic Elopement at the Reynolda House Museum of American Art
A styled elopement at The Reynolda House Museum of American Art is where history, nature, and art integrate, creating a colorful and contemporary atmosphere that will stand the test of time.Located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, the City of Arts and Innovation,...
5 Beauty Products Every Bride Should Use to Feel Healthy for Her Wedding
Planning a ceremony and reception that fits your dream wedding vision and entertains your guests can be a stressful undertaking, and the body keeps the score. A bride's first priority is to focus on feeling healthy and happy on her wedding day, and one of the easiest...
Designing Your Dream Wedding Invitations with Paperlust
Your wedding invitations play a big part in telling your love story as a couple. With so many brands, options, and patterns out there, it can be quite the task to decide on the perfect invites, especially if you are choosing to design them online. One of our favorite...
An Intimate, Timeless Styled Wedding at The Historic McAlister-Leftwich House in North Carolina
Nestled in the Fisher Park Historic District of downtown Greensboro, North Carolina, the McAlister-Leftwich House enhanced the simple elegance of an intimate, timeless wedding influenced by neutrals and vintage details. The house is a union of two historic homes: the...
Kelly Wynne Cosmetic Pouches Make Perfect Personal Bridesmaid Gifts
Brainstorming what to get your bridesmaids can be difficult. You want to give the special people in your life something meaningful and personal to your relationship, but you also want to give them something practical that they can use in the years to come. Kelly Wynne...
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...
A Mod-Inspired Wedding Shoot at the Historic Franklin Theatre in Tennessee
The Historic Franklin Theatre in Franklin, Tennessee, provided an ideal backdrop and striking ceremony venue for a film enthusiast couple’s 60s-inspired proposal and wedding. In true movie fashion, this mod-inspired wedding shoot captures a couple’s whirlwind romance...
The Virgin Hotel in Nashville Graces the Cover of Southern Bride Magazine’s Winter 2021 Issue
The Southern Bride Magazine Winter 2021 issue is here to bring all kinds of inspiration for the New Year. This stunning cover features bold colors and sophisticated interior design that put a striking modern flair on a bride styled in classic winter white. Our Winter...
Wedding Weekend Looks Featuring the Pantone 2021 Colors of the Year
The color experts at Pantone have released their 2021 Color of the Year, but with an extra surprise. For the second time in its history, Pantone has selected two colors to represent 2021: Illuminating (Yellow) and Ultimate Gray. These colors reflect the strength we...
Southern Bride’s Valentine’s Day Gift Guide
Finding the perfect Valentine’s Day gift for your partner can be challenging for even the most clever Cupid. If you’re wondering what to get your partner for Valentine’s Day, we’ve rounded up a Valentine's Day gift guide with a few of our favorite products that are...
3 Dream Homes on Florida’s Scenic 30A That Are Perfect To Host Your Wedding Festivities
A beach destination like no other, Florida’s scenic State Road 30A has an abundance of picturesque wedding venues. This twenty-six-mile-long scenic highway is filled with gorgeous beaches, each with its own unique distinctions. 360 Blue is presenting a variety of...
Bring the Magic of Live-Wedding Paintings to Your Ceremony and Reception
A gift, keepsake, and entertainment bundled in a brushstroke-colored canvas, live-wedding paintings are personalized mementos that forever preserve the magic of your wedding day. Pay tribute to talent as skilled artists render your venue, ceremony, or reception with...
Create a Dreamy At-Home Date Night
As nights are getting colder and the probability of outdoor dining is drawing to a close, the possibilities for safe activities are shifting with the seasons and many couples are left wondering how to plan a romantic date night during COVID-19. After months of...
Kirsten Butler Photography Captures a Backyard Wedding in Kentucky
Kirsten Butler Photography, based in Louisville, Kentucky, specializes in wedding and portrait photography, providing absolutely flawless shots of your wedding day. Whether you’re a new client or have worked with her before, Kirsten Butler fills every photo session...
Sendera Springs Showcases Inspiration for a Fall, Rustic Indoor Wedding
Sendera Springs, located in Kerrville, Texas, proved to be a charming fall, rustic indoor wedding venue. Nestled in the Texas Hill Country, Sendera Springs boasts both breathtaking views and light, and open interior spaces great for celebrations.The bridal suite...
Leading Bridal Boutique Ivory & Beau Shares Wedding Gown Trends for 2021
Written by Nicole, Owner & Founder of Ivory & BeauAmidst a crazy year of wedding postponements and store closures due to covid-19, the bridal industry and shopping for gowns continues! Like a silver lining to the chaos of 2020, bridal dresses are better than...
Memphis Metal Museum Styled Wedding Features Fall Boho Vibes
The historic Memphis Metal Museum created an idyllic setting for this styled wedding shoot featuring fall, boho vibes. Classic flair, modern twists, and colorful details helped make the styled ceremony and reception come to life. A mobile bar by Tipsy Tumbler...
A Romantic Louisiana Summer Wedding Shot by Krystal Troutt Photography
Whether they’re for your engagement, bridal portraits, or wedding, the photographs commemorating this special time in your life should both look and feel classic, joyful, and timeless. Krystal Troutt of Krystal Troutt Photography, based in Hammond, Louisiana, is...
Have an Unforgettable Elopement With Amy Marie Events
When wedding plans changed abruptly for Kathleen and Stephen, their dream of an intimate ceremony and a charming southern farmhouse filled with family and friends dancing the night away vanished in a moment. After reaching out to Amy Marie Events, their wedding...
Honeymoons Turned “Homey-Moons”
While weddings are being postponed for when loved ones can once again celebrate life’s milestones together, newlyweds are also having to rain check on their romance-filled escapes. For those looking to recreate their planned honeymoon at home, for a “homey-moon” if...
Mamma Mia! Inspires Tropical Loveland Elopement
This styled elopement inspired by Mamma Mia! was set on a beautiful, sunny day at picturesque Long Cove Resort in Charlotte, North Carolina. Drawing inspiration from little details throughout the film, it brought 'a small sliver of Greece to the Carolinas' with...
First Looks – When Time Stands Still
The “first look” is a newer tradition that allows couples to spend time alone prior to all the wedding festivities. Sharing a private, emotionally-filled moment with your partner can bring such a sense of peace to a whirlwind day. Whether it's just the two of you, or...
Event Venue Julep Farms is a Ray of Sunshine
The perfect blend of rustic-chic surrounded by the freshness of this 22-acre Georgia farm set the stage for cheerful wedding inspiration. From vibrant yellow to hints of gold, the primary color was truly a “ray of sunshine”. For the details, light and airy blooms...
Spin and Sway! Stories Behind First Dance Songs
Shall we dance? When Brides think back to their wedding day, many recount the first dance as one of their fondest memories. So, we thought it would be fun to share the story of how four Southern Brides selected their first dance songs!Gabrielle & Derek Watt (Cover...
Party Like It’s the 20’s at Charlotte’s Separk Mansion
Inspired by the iconic glamour from the 1920s, this styled shoot makes you step back in time but in a fresh and modern light. The signature color of golden yellow adds a warm touch to this civilized, black-tie affair. Shiny gold accents, velvet textures, bubbly...
Blissful Bohemian Style in Johnson City, Tennessee
The natural beauty and free-spirited style sets the tone for this styled shoot which took place in the middle of an old rock query. An eclectic array of details including vintage accents were mixed with whimsical florals to create a one-of-a-kind bohemian wedding...
Fruits, Florals, and Italian Inspired Details Made this New Orleans Styled Shoot Pop
Built in 1931 in the Lower Garden District of New Orleans, Louisiana, and inspired by french architecture, Il Mercato is a treasure that created an idyllic location for this fresh and fashionable styled shoot. Lush florals with citrus fruits accentuated the private...
South Carolina’s Boone Hall Plantation is Simply Sublime
From the bountiful blooms to the dainty invitation suite, serene shades of mauve, blush and taupe united to create an ethereal theme for this styled shoot in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. Boone Hall Plantation boasts sprawling views from every angle such as the rows...
Pink Versace China Sets the Mood for a Love Filled Dinner
Though Valentine’s Day 2020 is over, love is always in the air! Take a cue from this sweet styled shoot when planning your Spring nuptials or even a date night: delicate details, family mementos, and a romantic color scheme. Lauren Roberts, owner of Line Avenue...
