Inspirations
4 Reasons To Plan Your Bachelorette Getaway to Golden Isles Georgia
Congratulations – You’re getting married! The venue has been chosen, the cake has been tasted, and your vows have been written. But what are you doing for your final fling before the ring? Let us answer that for you. You're going to plan a bachelorette getaway to...
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...
Montage Palmetto Bluff Reveals Micro-Wedding Champagne Picnic Experience
While many weddings have been postponed in recent months, the explosion of micro weddings has allowed couples to safely gather with their closest family and friends to rejoice in celebration. Couples looking for the dreamiest destination to say their “I do’s” can...
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...
Why Summer 2020 Cover Couple, Nyssa & Ahmad, Chose a New Orleans Destination Wedding
For those who may not know - at the end of July, we released our new Summer 2020 issue featuring the first black couple on the cover. And it’s imperative that we continue to be committed to supporting and highlighting #blacklove. It's also our responsibility to be...
A Magical Wedding in the Ozark Mountains at Top of the Rock
Written by Katie Ginella Matt and I said “I do” on a cool evening overlooking Table Rock Lake in front of a panoramic window surrounded by twenty-five of our closest friends and family members. I remember six months into dating Matt, he was at Big Cedar Lodge covering...
Acclaimed Nashville Singers, Drew & Ellie Holcomb, Show Neighborly Love with a Surprise Wedding Serenade
It's in the wine we drink, dirty dishes in the kitchen sink,And the lights go out til the sun comes up; we are not alone.It's in the miles we drive, never having to say goodbyeTo the things we tell each other without saying a word. There's a beauty that we never know...
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...
Photographer extraordinaire, LaJoy Cox, of Netflix Series “Married at First Sight” and “Love is Blind” Reveals that in uncertain COVID times – Distance does Help Make the Heart Grow Fonder
We recently had the opportunity to chat with well known Atlanta-based wedding and lifestyle photographer, LaJoy Cox, about capturing the love stories of various couples for the TV series "Love is Blind" and "Married at First Sight." Leveraging 8 years of experience...
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...
New Summer/Fall 2020 Issue Coming Soon
Luxe getaway cars, opulent bars, and classic boutonnières are just a few details you won't want to miss in the upcoming issue. Stay tuned for more details but in the meantime, grab a copy of our current issue HERE. photographer: Caitlin Barry Photography |...
8 Quirky Ways to Help Spark Your Wedding Vision
More than ever before, couples are looking for ways to make their wedding stand out from the rest while at the same time, still be a perfect representation of the two of them. While there are an endless amount of ways to personalize your big day, here are quirky ways...
Stars, Stripes, & Warm Summer Nights
Fourth of July celebrations usually include family gatherings, big backyard BBQ’s, fireworks, and traveling. This year with COVID-19 and social distancing everyone is trying to find different ways to safely enjoy the holiday. One adorable couple set the bar high for a...
The Top 5 Reasons to Invite Tickled Pink Photo Booth to Your Wedding
#1: Tickled Pink helps you create memories that will last a lifetime! The cake will be eaten, the party will end, and the flowers will wilt. But the photos will last forever! Don’t miss out on these precious memories. #2: There is something for every moment of your...
Little Vine Letter Is Your Southern Source for Hand Lettering
In a world full of digital printing, little vine letter believes that the craftsmanship and elegance of a hand-lettered product is the perfect finishing touch to bring together a wedding or event. Little vine letter specializes in hand-lettering and calligraphy for...
Happy Father’s Day from #SouthernBride
Celebrating all fathers and father figures today by sharing several special father-daughter moments submitted by our Southern Brides! Paige Winesette: "I was a bride back in April of 2019, and my father passed away when I was 15, so unfortunately, he wasn’t physically...
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...
Happy Mother’s Day from #SouthernBride
We never get tired of seeing sweet images of brides with their wonderful moms. To celebrate Mother’s Day today, we’re sharing some of our favorite shots! Do you have a special memory with your mom from your big day? If so, we’d love to hear! Leave us a comment via...
Island Engagement on St. John Proves Love Isn’t Cancelled
To bring some light to these dark days and show that love isn’t canceled, and can never be stripped from us no matter what tragedy we’re facing, one couple is sharing their engagement story and gorgeous photoshoot shot by Anne Bequette, a 10-year resident and...
Small Town Couple Renews Their Vows in a “Drive-Thru I Do”
Written by Abbey Fitzgerald, Event Planner for Naylor Hall Alexandria Spanoudis-Cantrell and Patrick Cantrell had been married for two years and just had their first child, a daughter named Sophia, when they decided they wanted to renew their vows. Unfortunately, the...
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...
Sustainable Wedding Inspo From This Rustic-Chic, Georgia Ceremony
We’re sharing behind the scenes details from Becca and Louie’s eco-friendly wedding at Oakleaf Cottage, an off the beaten path wedding venue nestled in the woods of Trenton, Georgia. Oakleaf features 28 acres of lush forest grounds, two outdoor ceremony sites, an...
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...
Spring 2020 Cover Couple, Country Singer Rachel Reinert & Her Musician Hubby Caleb Crosby, Tie the Knot In a Sunset Ceremony
Rachel and Caleb’s outdoor ceremony and reception at Sulfur Ridge™ were completely fantastical with larger than life floral arrangements, perfect lighting, a cascading, white veil, and rainbow confetti. Read on to get the scoop about their Tennessee...
Spring 2020 Cover Couple, Country Singer Rachel Reinert & Musician Caleb Crosby, Hit a Perfect Note With Their Boho Chic Wedding Style
The Southern Bride Spring 2020 cover is now available and features the beyond-adorable, famous couple Rachel Reinert and Caleb Crosby! The talented duo married on August 31, 2019 at Sulfur Ridge™, in Bloomington Springs, Tennessee. Every bride who has dreamed...
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...
A Perfect Paris Proposal
We're celebrating Valentine's Day 2020 by sharing this magical proposal that recently took place in Paris, France. The adorable couple not only shared their engagement story with us, but also let us in on how they first met. Get all the details below! From the groom,...
Whimsical Garden Styled Shoot Showcases Curvy and Alluring Wedding Looks
The elegant and whimsical landscape of Cator Woolford Gardens of Atlanta, Georgia provided the ultimate, serene backdrop for this dreamy plus size bridal shoot to showcase that plus size brides are beautiful too! The brainchild of plus size bridal shop, Curvy Rose,...
Midsummer Night’s Dreamy Fashion Shoot by Couture by Tess Bridal
Welcome to the land of fairy tales with a fashion shoot sure to please your senses by Couture by Tess Bridal entitled, A Midsummer Night's Dream. The photo series has been split into two acts. The first act includes the portrayal of the unrequited love between...
Epic Elegance at an Alabama Lakeside Estate
A striking, lakeside estate could not have been more perfect for this elegant inspiration in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Everything from the bride’s bouquet to the fountain and grand staircase were embellished with bountiful blooms fit for a queen. The pastel details “put...
