Inspirations
Non-Traditional Guest Books
{ From the Intern's Desk } By: Shelby Garrison Unique and different is what every bride strives for and these guest books are anything but ordinary! Why go with the same ‘ole same ‘ole when it comes to a guest book. Putting your creative spin on small details is what...
Love, Set, Match – A Tennis Engagement
Sarah Darcy, editor of Classic Bride blog, had the vision to style a playfully preppy tennis-themed engagement session at a local tennis club in Charlottesville, Va. With talented Sam Stroud behind the lens, Sarah set the scene by styling the models in an ivy-league...
Put a Ring on it
{ From the Intern's Desk } By: Bailey Heldmar You’re going to wear your engagement ring for the rest of your life, so it’s important that you absolutely love it. While you’ve probably been eyeing women’s rings for years and have a good idea of...
Proposal Stories to Warm Your Heart This Valentine’s Day!
Romance (and proposals!) are in the air this Valentine’s Day. James Allen, the online retailer of diamonds, engagement rings and bridal jewelry, has shared in many amazing proposal moments with the happy couples who have used their website to design their own unique...
Courtyard Charm by Lauren Carroll Photography
This Southern Bride and Groom desired a historic venue in the French Quarter, and they got exactly that. A plethora of white orchids graced the main table and champagne cocktails were served. A combination of luxurious linens and intricate cake designs to natural...
We LOVE Weeva
Weeva + Southern Bride Spring/Summer 2016 Giveaway By Amy Haley You’ve got the guy, you’ve got the ring, and you’ve got the date. It’s going to be the biggest day of your life and you can’t wait to share your love with the world. While hiring a professional wedding...
Beautiful Pink Ballgown from Anne Barge
This gown is perfect for a traditional bride. An elegant ballgown with timeless lines. Designed with beautiful layers of tulle and hand beading, Tuileries by Anne Barge is a classic and a beauty. { photography: Michael Allen Photography | gown: Tuileries by...
Beautiful Winter Engagement Shoot
Finally winter weather has returned to the south and in that spirit, we wanted to share this snowy engagement shoot with you. The stunning images are from French photographer, Djamel Ramoul and the plan and design concept was brought together (beautifully) by Clover...
Christmas Tree Farm Wedding Inspiration
Southern Bride is loving this Christmas Tree Farm inspiration shoot. We think this is such a lovely idea for a winter wedding or even just a bridal session. It has such a warm holiday feeling for a cold winter shoot. What a perfect shoot to share on our blog today,...
IT’S HERE! Winter/Spring 2016 Cover!
Drum roll please... Tada! It's here and we are so proud. Just in time for Christmas and one of our best covers ever! Hope you love it as much as we do. The image for cover came from one of our favorite events, The Revolution Wedding Tours. Be sure to check out the...
Dripping In Cheryl King’s Jewelry
Cheryl King is one of Southern Bride's all time favorite jewelry designers. Hailing from Raleigh, North Carolina, King is a southern girl and her charm is both figurative and literal. Her jewelry pieces are divine and speaking from personal experience, wearing Cheryl...
Wildly Romantic Engagement Shoot
"My fiancé and I are hippies to the core with a wild soul." Doesn't this engagement shoot feel like it's straight out of a movie? We saw this shoot on Instagram and had to share the whole thing with you, our darling followers. We contacted Rebekah Marrow, the bride,...
Ariella by Victoria Kyriakides
Victoria Kyria Kides is known for her minimalist lines in all the right places to create a big impact. Her style is to intricately adorn the bride’s body. The Areilla gown has a dynamic lace and tulle combination that we think is so delicate and chic. This...
What Does She Want on the Registry?
Earlier, we brought gift registry ideas for your soon-to-be groom. Now, it's all about the bride! Gone are the days of mixing bowls and tupperware taking over your wedding registry. When it comes to gifts for you, feel free to register for any little trinkets you may...
Love at The Fair – Magical Bridal Shoot From Georgia
We are in love with this carousel-inspired shoot by Paris Mountain Photography! This stunning shoot has a magical, almost fairy-tale vibe. With bright colors, big balloons, a carousel, and even cotton candy, we are thrilled to share this beautiful inspiration with...
Floral Wedding Details from Alabama
Femininity defines each flourishing detail, from the lavish blooms suspending above the farm table to the fashionable floral crowns and bouquets that complete the look of each Southern beauty. "Our vision for this fairy-tale-inspired shoot was soft, angelic,...
Navy & Gold Wedding Detail Inspirations
Intimate weddings with divine details are some of the most memorable, especially when little darlings are the talk of the party. A charming Arkansas home set the stage for this stylish affair blending opulent navy and gold accents paired with an array of classic white...
Simplistic and Free Kentucky Wedding
The romance of a walk through a field with the one you love is often lost in the craze of wedding planning. This refreshingly simple and free spirited styled shoot from Lexington Kentucky is a breath of fresh air. The fresh grass, wild flower bouquet, and emotion and...
Styled Shoot Featuring Ian Stuart
Ian Stuart was the perfect choice when Southern Bride was planning our Marie Antoinette styled shoot. We kept thinking "Let them eat cake!" That's exactly what comes to mind when we see the total decadence in these couture gowns. Ian Stuart is an internationally known...
WE LOVE Xander Swanson
Xander Swanson, an Arkansas photographer, has a Bachelors degree in Music, but his talents stretch far beyond playing the guitar. Shooting solo for eight years, Xander is able to capture every aspect of your wedding, from the engagement to the reception (with the help...
Natural Beauty in Tennessee
"The concept behind Natural Beauty is the idea of mixing two aesthetics so that the bride can get the best of both worlds on her wedding day. We allowed elegant, refined decor to collide with natural, textural elements which created a unique theme. It can be difficult...
Styled Shoot with Alfred Angelo
What a lovely styled shoot with Alfred Angelo. We love the simplicity of this shoot. The focus is really on the gowns and the photography. Every image is a stand out image in itself. We are so pleased to share it with you on our blog today. Photographers Note - "For...
Kate Spade Inspired Table Scapes On The Banks of Charleston Harbor
This fresh inspiration shoot was shot during last years Scarlet Wedding Tour at The Yacht Club above the Fish House of Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina. This spot was the last stop on tour and hosted the afterparty for all couples and vendors in attendance. With...
European Glamour by Vine & Light Photography
Old European glamor meets the southern charm of Florida in this stunning styled shoot from Vine & Light Photography. ::credits:: {photography: Vine & Light Photography | florist and table scape: Peplum Events | venue: Wild Acres Villa | groom...
Guest Blog with Wolfchase Toyota : Shopping For a New Car
Shopping for a new car can be trying at times, but adding a significant other into the mix can quickly become an unnecessary life stressor. We at Wolfchase Toyota understand that purchasing a car together is a grand occasion, and are here to help you every step of the...
Guest Blog : Salt + Paperie
Southern Manners & The Effects of the RSVP by Jacki Gil, Salt + Paperie Taken straight from the top of my Google search for “What does RSVP mean?”: “RSVP is short for, ‘Respondez, s'il vous plait,’ which means, simply, ‘Please respond’ in French. That means you...
Delectable Details for your Wedding Day
Today on the Southern Bride Blog we are sharing a yummy recipe and a great idea for couples to incorporate on their big day. Brides and grooms always have favorite recipes and special foods they enjoyed growing up, whether it was something their mother or grandmother...
Southern Bride’s GIFT GUIDE
Tis the season for gift giving and today on the Southern Bride Blog we have some great gifts for Him, Her & for the newly engaged couple or newlyweds in your life. Many of the sites we will be mentioning have some great deals going on right now, so be sure to...
Beautiful Fall Bouquets
Fall is in the air and today on the SB Blog we will be sharing some of our favorite Fall bouquets, full of rich colors and sensational styles for any Southern Bride. floral design: Southern Event Planners | photo by J. Malahy Photography floral design: Tanarah Luxe...
Wedding Decor from The Lovely Glass Jar
Marquee lighting is such a popular wedding trend these days and a detail we always love to see. Today on the SB Blog we have some fabulous marquee lighting, plus more wedding decor and details from The Lovely Glass Jar. Modern simplicity mixed with rustic charm is the...
Bouquets of Hope
On Wednesday, Sept. 10th, the Catholic Charities of West Tennessee launched a new outreach called Bouquets of Hope. This generous organization re-purposes flowers from weddings and events by hard-to-employ clients of Catholic Charities of West Tennessee and volunteers...
Autumn in the Air at Spring Creek Ranch
Today is the first official day of Autumn and we are so excited for cooler weather and all of the wonderful thing this season brings. We have a beautiful shoot to share with you today on the SB Blog. It took place at Spring Creek Ranch in Collierville, Tennessee and...
Natural Beauty with a Fall Feel
Fall is right around the corner and we are anticipating the cooler weather, beautiful rich colors of nature and of course the amazing food that we all love during the Fall season. Today on the Southern Bride Blog we have a gorgeous shoot which took place in the...
Guest Blog: Dorothy Art & GIVEAWAY
Dorothy Collier is a southern artist, creating original oil paintings of southern scenes atop pages of text. Her current best selling commission pieces are her custom church paintings. These unique paintings feature a portrait of the bride and groom's church,...
Guest Blog with Memphis Botanic Garden
As the rental coordinator at Memphis Botanic Garden, I see many themes, trends, and styles incorporated into the events we host. We’ve recently started offering more options for customizing events, making the Garden a “one stop shop” for these special occasions....
Southern Bride is Just Peachy!
Happy Monday! We want to start the week off by sharing the beautiful new cover (on stands now) with all of you! It's still the Summer/Fall issue, just a beautiful new cover to grace the news stands and for our readers to enjoy. The cover photo came from the "Sweet As...
