Inspirations
Industry Expert Q&A with Dynamic Styling Duo Alison Bruhn and Delia Folk
Have you been dreaming of your wedding day for as long as you can remember? If so, you know that you are planning for one of the happiest days of your life. Although joyous, preparing for a wedding can be stressful, overwhelming, and time-consuming. Securing an event...
Vintage Inspiration At Hotel Magdalena in Austin, Texas
GET ACQUAINTED Hotel Magdalena is a recent innovative project from the Bunkhouse Group, a celebrated hospitality company behind some of Texas’ most unique hotels. Located in the vibrant South Congress neighborhood of Austin, Hotel Magdalena fuses the city and nature...
Enchanting Gardens and Waters of Villa Sola Cabiati at Lake Como, Italy
The allure of Lake Como is evident with its stunning villas, cerulean waters, magnificent gardens, and mysterious magical sunlight. It is an otherworldly experience when surrounded by endless breathtaking beauty. The enchanting Villa Sola Cabiati, built in the 16th...
Horses And Hounds Inspired Wedding at the Middleburg Hunt, Virginia
Hunt Country in the Virginia countryside, in many ways, is the embodiment of southern charm. Many couples are looking for wedding experiences beyond a rehearsal dinner and wedding day for their guests. The Middleburg Hunt, established in 1906, often appears at...
Sustainable and Opulent Tea Party At The Garrison Inn In Newburyport, Massachusetts
These featured vendors, inspired by the decadence of Rococo art and fashion, were drawn to the opulence of the Marie-Antoinette era and by the chic simplicity and thoughtfulness of Atelier Andree Ciccarelli's designs. To complement these stunning gowns, Elizabeth...
Propose to Your Bridesmaids with Bubbly from The Sip
If you’ve been looking for a fun way to pop the question to your bridesmaids, try popping champagne! When Southern Bride's Assistant Editor got engaged this past year, she knew she wanted to ask her two sisters to be co-maids of honor. After searching for a creative...
9 Home Goods For The Happy Couple – Love Affair At Home After The Big Day
Where love happens at home - in the bedroom and the kitchen. We have some new items for the home that will leave you blissful long after the big day! From cozy nights to happy mornings, this list is a great starter to your new life. KEEPING WARM AND COZY FOR...
Lemons On Friday
In 2018 Mattie Jackson and Ben Selecman's fairy-tale wedding at the bride's gorgeous parents' estate in Franklin, Tennessee, was featured in the Southern Bride's Summer/Fall 2018 issue. The beautiful bride and her parents, Denise and country songwriter and singer...
A Renoir Inspired Wedding in Lake Wales, Florida
This lovely and romantic styled shoot was inspired by the wonderous Renoir painting 'Spring Bouquet' from 1866, which is described as: "A riot of flowers cascades from a Japanese willow pattern vase that sits on worn paving stones, the petals and leaves bright...
An Elegant Affair in Mississippi
The Florian at Mallard's Croft - Nature Wedding At Its Finest The daydream began for an elegant affair in Mississippi with an inspirational venue for the event planner, Tish Clay of Simone Elise Events. The Florian at Mallard's Croft is a sophisticated wedding in...
A Playful Romance Styled Shoot in Atlanta, Georgia
Ashton Gardens in Atlanta, Georgia, captures the natural beauty of Atlanta with floor-to-ceiling windows in the chapel for this Playful Romance Styled Shoot. The shoot, beautifully captured by Sabrina Thomas Photography, was inspired by the stunning natural ambiance....
Amanda Lee’s Bridal Shower at Virgin Hotels New Orleans Dreamboat Lounge
Amanda Lee’s bridal shower at Virgin Hotels New Orleans in the Dreamboat Lounge was a dream come true. The venue, food, music, decorations, and of course, the 23 closest women in Amanda’s life made the day all the more fabulous! Although the shower was intimate, the...
A Dreamy Park City Distillery Styled Wedding
This Dreamy Styled Utah Distillery Wedding showcases the stunning natural beauty of the Wasatch Mountains. Nestled on the mountainside at High West Distillery in Park City, Utah, the shoot captured beautifully by Patti Darby Photography was inspired by the gorgeous...
Tastemaker Grant McNamara Helps Brides and Grooms Celebrate in Style
Grant McNamara - Founder of G ALXNDR Helping Brides and Grooms Celebrate in Style. Want to learn how to have a more stylish and less stressful wedding? Learn about bespoke day of wedding styling and beyond the altar. Curious to know how Wedding Stylist Grant McNamara...
A Stunning Styled Texas Wedding filled with Southern Charm
New Orleans or Emory, Texas? This stunning styled Texas wedding filled with Southern charm elegantly encapsulates the essence of New Orleans. Jen Symes Photography captures all the beautiful details and moments that several Texas vendors made possible for this...
9 Essentials for a Stunning Spring Wedding
In the midst of planning a spring wedding and still in need of checking some boxes off of your to-do list? Or maybe you're simply looking for some items that will help pamper the bridal party and yourself. We’ve found some products to calm your nerves, slumber more...
Alex Drummond, Mauricio Scott, And an Iconic Family Ranch Graces The New Spring 2022 Cover
The new Southern Bride Magazine Spring 2022 Cover is here and is now available to purchase online and in stores near you! The Spring 2022 Cover features kind-hearted bride Alex Drummond and her charming groom, Mauricio Scott. The couple celebrated their love on May 1,...
A Glamorous Bohemian Wedding in Charleston South Carolina
With captivating colors and effortless cool-factor, this styled glamorous bohemian wedding in Charleston, South Carolina, beautifully captured by Southern Vintage Photography showcases the collaborative efforts of an enchanting bridal party photo shoot by an...
10 Eye-Catching Wedding Venues in the Southeast
It’s no secret that the southeast is well-known for its hospitality, but that reputation doesn’t simply come from sweet old ladies smiling and calling you “honey” while they serve up some southern cookin’. While that warmth is often the peach on top, it’s the variety...
Very Peri is 2022 Pantone Color of The Year
Photo Courtesy of PantoneSomething old, something new, something borrowed, and something blue. The wedding day rhyme symbolizing luck has been a staple in the bridal world since the English folktale started centuries ago. Even today, you can find relics of the past...
Host Your Wedding Weekend at Lakepoint Restaurant and Event Center in the Ozark’s
Nestled in the beautiful Ozark Mountains in Northwest Arkansas, Lakepoint Restaurant and Event Center in Bella Vista offers breathtaking backgrounds for your picturesque dream wedding! A beautiful outdoor pergola is ready to host your once-in-a-lifetime ceremony...
Host a Yacht Wedding for an Unforgettable Luxurious Celebration
Waterfront ceremonies are stunning as it is, but these two couples took it a step further, each hosting a yacht wedding for an unforgettable luxurious celebration in Tampa, Florida. Sunburst Yacht Charters and the natural, sparkling waters of the Gulf Coast set the...
Sail Into The New Year With This Elopement On The Harbor
Sail into the New Year with this elopement shoot on the harbor that captured every bit of Charleston’s historic charm. The cockpit of Shenanigan, a 50-foot classic yacht, was just the right backdrop that even further tied together the romance of this city, not to...
Can’t Figure Out What Type of Honeymoon Couple You Are? Let’s Chat!
Calling all engaged couples! Are you trying to decide on a honeymoon destination? From beaches to big cities, mountains to overseas, and everything in between, there is a world of possibilities! Don't let figuring out how you want to spend your dream honeymoon become...
Newly Engaged? Congratulations! “Now What?”
It's one of the most exciting times in your life, but often the question "What do I do next?" distracts brides from enjoying the time leading up to their big day. If questions about the planning process, to-do lists, and thoughts of Pinterest boards are running around...
Zion Springs Is The Stress Free Getaway for Your Wedding Weekend
With their amazingly all-inclusive weekend wedding packages, Zion Springs ensures a stress-free getaway for your wedding weekend. Their talented designers take your dreams and turn them into reality, working with you to customize the wedding experience from rehearsal...
A Wedding That Boasts Bygone Luxe
Sheep, Spanish moss, and sophistication were the words of the day for this styled shoot at Middleton Place in Charleston, South Carolina. Inspired by bygone luxe, this styled shoot boasts an old-world wedding feel with an ethereal twist. Light-hued floral...
An Enchanting Spring Wedding Complete with Sophisticated Rustic Touches in Georgetown, Tennessee
Rustic exposed brick walls, golden chandeliers, and dark gray accents set the stage for this styled modern spring wedding in Georgetown, Tennessee. Dreamy venue Howe Farms flaunted dramatic wooden entrances that guided guests into a daytime reverie. A wooden hexagonal...
A Modern Beauty at The Elms Mansion in New Orleans, Louisiana
This elegance-inspired shoot of modern beauty at The Elms Mansion in New Orleans Louisiana gives us a glimpse of a fashion-forward, natural bride who managed to seamlessly merge two completely different wedding day looks. Her varying styles of whimsicalness and...
10 Top Cities Worldwide With Instagrammable Street Art
A picture is worth a thousand words, and documenting each celebration of your engagement season is oh-so-special. Check out 10 top cities with the most instagrammable street art to spice up your photos on a trip with your bridesmaids, or even an artsy honeymoon...
Transport Yourself to a French Countryside Wedding at Casa Lantana in Tampa, Florida
As you enter the iron gates of Casa Lantana, a private, twelve-acre estate, you’re immediately whisked from the exhilirating hustle and bustle of Tampa Bay into a romantic oasis. Fountains, balconies, three acres of woodland, and ancient oaks with Spanish moss color...
A Toast To Adoring Venues With Plenty Of Southern Charm
There’s just something about venues of the south that make you feel right at home. The southern charm, the warm, welcoming aura, and the serene romance that these locations radiate can tie together your entire ceremony. Full of magic and memories, these properties...
A Bridgerton-Inspired Garden Wedding in New Market, Alabama
Inspired by Netflix’s beguiling Bridgerton series, this charming shoot will lull you back into the reverie of the Regency Era. New Market, Alabama, a quiet and restored town just outside of Huntsville, is home to The Cochran House, a fairytale venue that is the...
Brides of Any Style Can Host a Barn Wedding for an Elegant Ceremony
No matter your style, or the vision you have for your special day, brides of any style can host a barn wedding for an elegant ceremony. The versatility of a classic white barn presents brides with endless possibilities when it comes to picking a theme, decor details,...
Turn Darkness Into Light With This Styled Wedding Of Bold Elegance
The year 2020 instilled a great sense of resiliency and gratitude within us and taught us how to turn darkness into light, inspiring this styled wedding that accentuated bold elegance. With its refined simplicity, modern greenery, and slightly aged white brick, The...
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...
