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An Intimate Wedding of Botanical Romance at Emerson Fields in Excello, Missouri
An ode to outdoor micro-weddings on a not-so-micro budget, this styled wedding of botanical romance at Emerson Fields in Excello, Missouri, brims with luxe details, an abundance of greenery, and intimate elegance. Sugarberry Blooms styled the ceremony spot with lush...
An Italian Garden Inspired Wedding at The Farm at High Shoals in Bishop, Georgia
Tucked just between Athens and Atlanta is Bishop, Georgia, which boasts The Farm at High Shoals, a luxury wedding venue that exudes European elegance at this styled Italian garden wedding. Walls of columnar trees shrouded the property’s lush prairie fields and small...
Maggie Sottero Brand Ambassador Liris Crosse on Making a Positive Difference on and off the Runway
Known as a pioneering force in the fashion industry, supermodel Liris Crosse is a voice of inspiration and change. Liris is the first plus-sized model to win Project Runway’s modeling competition, the author of Make the World Your Runway: Top Model Secrets for...
Marriage or Mortgage’s Sarah Miller on Commitment and the Power of Ceremony
Fans enthralled with Netflix’s reality series Marriage or Mortgage will know wedding planner Sarah Miller as a seasoned, energetic professional who always finds a way to get the job done—and under budget. Outside of her work on the show, where she created...
A Modern Wedding at the Newly Restored Historic John Nickerson House in Lafayette, Louisiana
When admiring the estate’s soft, blue-gray exterior, dark hardwood floors, and gilded furnishings, one would expect a wedding at the John Nickerson House in Lafayette, Louisiana, to exude an air of refinement as classic as the venue itself. But the creative...
A Classic, English-Inspired Engagement Shoot at Land’s End Estate in Central Arkansas
Why be basic when you can be Bridgerton? Drawing inspirations from classic romances like Pride and Prejudice and Netflix fan-fave Bridgerton, a collection of wedding vendors from Central Arkansas, led by Cameron Spencer of Cameron and Elizabeth Photography, created a...
The Princess of Uganda’s Glamorous Royal Wedding in Little Elm, Texas
Ruth Nsemere Komuntale, the Princess of Uganda, recently married U.S. Air Force veteran Phillip Farquharson in a celebration that can only be described as a modern fairytale. After two years of planning alongside Crystal Johnson, the owner of FunkyTown Affairs, and...
Jump Back Into Wedding Season Like a Pro with These Wedding Season Essentials
After a year and a half of wedding postponements and cancellations, life is beginning to open up again and wedding season is officially back. Our social calendars, making up for lost time, are getting stacked with weddings as couples gear up for their long awaited I...
Trevor and Marissa Lawrence Grace the Cover of Southern Bride Magazine’s Summer 2021 Issue
It’s late spring/early summer in the South, which means the magnolia trees are showing off their velvety blooms and releasing their heavenly and distinctive scent. After months of quarantining and a historically long and icy winter, their presence serves as a...
Live Wedding Portraits by Kate Lee Laird Capture Your Romantic Wedding Day
Kate Lee Laird’s life is engulfed by color. When asked to describe the color of water, the sky, or a pair of eyes, it’s impossible for her to come up with just one answer. And in the world of weddings, it’s no different. Only live wedding portraits by Kate Lee Laird...
A Travel Guide for Your Getaway in Santorini, Greece
Thousands of years ago, a massive volcano erupted on a small Greek island, leaving a caldera of steep cliffs bordering an island. Known for its stunning views and white painted villages, this small speck on the map came to be known as one of the most sought after and...
2021 Wedding Color Inspiration
Once you’ve begun your planning process by establishing your budget and selecting your venue, you can begin deciding on the fun, Pinterest-worthy details for your ceremony. One of your first and biggest design decisions will be selecting your wedding color scheme....
A Modern Metallic Wedding at Luxe Event Venue in Charlotte, North Carolina
Clean and crisp colors coalesce with candlelight to create a contemporary wedding at Luxe Event Venue in Charlotte, North Carolina. With its elegant marble floors and light, airy atmosphere, Luxe Event Venues provided a spacious and inviting blank canvas for Victoria...
Seven Honeymoon Trends for Summer 2021
Though the pandemic is not over, the world of travel in 2021 looks very different than it did just a year ago. As vaccines continue to roll out, travel restrictions are being amended (vaccinated Americans are now eligible to travel to the E.U.!) and newlyweds are more...
Why Thrifting for Wedding Reception Decor Should be Your Bridesmaid Bonding Activity
Sustainability is 2021’s biggest wedding trend, and thrifting wedding reception decor is one of the easiest ways you can take part. You’ll find accents that will be entirely unique to your reception, all while saving money and being kind to the planet. However, both...
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...
