Inspirations
Cinco de Mayo Wedding Inspiration
Pay homage to this special Mexican celebration with a Cinco de Mayo themed wedding! Mexican American event planner Christina Galvan is sharing Mexican culture with a styled shoot that spreads the word about what Cinco de Mayo truly is all about. Cinco de Mayo is a...
Sweet Treat Themed Bridal Shower
Jessi Smith's soon to be sister-in-law, photographer Lauren Wallace, threw her a bridal soiree full of sweet treats to shower her upcoming marriage with lots of love. The bridal shower was elegant and refined, reflecting the venue, while also being bright and summery...
Summertime Engagement Session Inspiration
We are loving this simple style engagement shoot featuring an adorable real couple, Katie and Jared. If you are planning a summertime engagement session you don't need anything more than the gorgeous outdoors and the perfect partner. Keep it simple and the summer sun...
Easter Wedding Inspiration
We're all loving this Easter wedding styled shoot that was inspired by the wholesome feel of a farm to table wedding. Farm weddings are on trend right now, but this shoot takes it to a whole new level with organic touches throughout. All the farm's natural...
Masculine Invitation Inspiration
This unique stationery suite is sure to inspire the groom-to-be! Styled as an upscale version of a man's bachelor party, there is a moody theme produced through textures of leather, wood, and metal. The cigar and magnolia leaves, along with leather pieces add the...
Delicate Pink Wedding Inspiration
Nothing says spring quite like the color pink. This gorgeous styled shoot showcases a monochromatic color scheme with abounding flowers as decor, creating the perfect romantic atmosphere. Captured in front of a beautiful historic house, this shoot exudes elegance and...
Formal Barn Wedding Inspiration
Sidney Kent and Christopher Carrier began their life together in May of 2018 at The White Magnolia in front of a cross built by Sidney’s “Paw-Paw.” Invitations were sent out in the form of handkerchiefs to give each guest a memorable keepsake of the special day. The...
Nautical Nuptial Inspiration
Make your wedding unforgettable by taking it to the high seas. This gorgeous styled shoot uses an ocean-themed color palette perfect for the magnificent yacht venue. Deep blues and shiny metallics bring the ocean to life, while plants and floral decorations are chosen...
Countryside Engagement Shoot
These college sweethearts are showing off their Texan roots with a countryside engagement shoot. Macey and Cody met in college while dancing the night away...and the rest is history. Now almost three years later, they are celebrating their engagement with these...
Minimal & Organic Wedding Details
Minimal style and organic details brought this intimate design to life. Slate and gold flatware complement gray earthenware china, green vintage goblets, and mismatched tea towel napkins. Individually planted succulents doubled as place cards and favors for each...
A Vision in Blue
Shot in front of the Koolau Mountain Range in Oahu, Hawaii, (where Jurassic Park was filmed!) this gorgeous shoot is a vision in blue. From a pale blue skirt to shades of blue in flowers and decorations, get ready to be inspired for a fairy tale wedding of your own....
Southern Spring Wedding Inspiration
This adorable wedding rings in the warm weather with bright colors and spring prints. Light yellows, oranges, and blues pull in the sunshine while cotton and cowboy boots keep the south close at heart. A table full of various flowers will remind all your guest that...
Magical Forest Wedding Inspiration
This sun-drenched jewel tone shoot showcases the perfect palette of deep reds and hues of greens, along with a gorgeous geometric arch to create a magical forest wedding. A vibrant blue wedding cake gives this shoot a modern flair, while beautiful bohemian gowns make...
Modern Farmland Wedding Inspiration
Gorgeous blue and white hydrangeas create an air of elegance for this beautiful barn wedding. Shot at Allenbrooke Farms in Nashville, Tennessee this styled shoot shows off a formal southern wedding made modern with the addition of color. A vibrant blue adorns the...
Formal Southern Wedding Inspiration
This wedding shot at the old home of none other than Reba McEntire is full of southern charm! The classic and chic theme of the shoot was perfect for the elegance of The Estate at Cherokee Dock. Rich peach tones with touches of a deep teal and lucite chairs created...
Happy National Puppy Day!
Happy National Puppy Day to all the dog lovers out there! To celebrate, we have a gorgeous engagement shoot for you where two golden retrievers stole the show. This cute couple, Hannah Green and Wil Fazio celebrated their engagement at a farm in Hopkins, South...
A Baseball Themed Engagement
This Houston Astro's fan found the perfect place for an engagement session. Jeremey proposed to Brittany in Minute Maid Park during a baseball game, and they decided to return to this special place to commemorate the occasion. They both have a huge love for baseball,...
St. Patrick’s Day Wedding Inspiration
There is no better way to celebrate your favorite holiday than to make it the theme of your wedding. This lucky photoshoot has an adorable Irish twist with green bowties, beer, and even a special appearance by a lamb. The green is offset by black candles and place...
European Hillside Wedding Inspiration
You don't have to go far for a dreamy European hillside wedding. This stunning photoshoot will take you to a European state of mind without ever leaving Dalton, Georgia. Gorgeous wildflowers pull out the colors of a warm sun setting over rolling green hills for a...
A Watercolor Wonderland Wedding
The Copper Press offers a bright & airy space with modern-rustic windows and French doors, perfect for this magical wedding. Beautifully decorated with a floral moon arch, along with romantic chandeliers for the ceremony, the venue quickly transformed into a...
‘Lucky In Love’ Giveaway with REEDS Jewelers
We are delighted to announce that we have teamed up with Reeds Jewelers for our 'Lucky In Love' Giveaway contest. One lucky winner will win three rings in 10k white, rose and yellow gold. These chevron-style stackable bands are from Reed's Ellaura Embrace Collection...
Cutest Kitten Bridal Portraits
When a stray mama cat showed up at this photographer's front door, she knew just what to do to find the soon to come kittens a forever home. This bridal shoot was only made sweeter with the addition of three cute kittens. The blushing bride was adorned in white lace...
Engagement Shoot in Leesburg, Virginia
Justin and Emily marked the beginning of their lifelong commitment with a gorgeous photo shoot at The Oatlands Historic House in Leesburg, Virginia. Pastel floral arrangements matched the elegance of the house, and the couple kept it classic with Emily in a white...
White Wedding Inspiration
This minimalist shoot shows once and for all that less truly is more. Something about a blank canvas is sure to inspire creativity. When that canvas is a stunning wedding venue with cathedral ceilings and warm wood accents under a big Texas sky, you can't help the...
A Show-Stopping Gown by Randi Rahm
A dress perfect for the bride looking to make a statement. A classic strapless silhouette is made a new with touches of gold woven throughout the skirt. The dress is sure to flatter with a short bodice that turns into a ballgown mid-chest. Embroidered with pink and...
Transitional Winter Wedding Color Palette
Pink is normally reserved for summer weddings, but who says it can’t be a gorgeous choice for winter weddings? This romantic forest wedding perfectly captures a romantic wedding vision. The combination of pink with teal, burgundy, and green is a stunning color palette...
Engagement Session in Birmingham, Alabama
These two med students didn't let busy lives keep them from having a dreamy engagement session. Lydia McCormick and Zach Hughes got engaged last fall and celebrated in December with this memorable shoot. English Village in Birmingham, Alabama provided a storybook...
9 of Our Favorite Wedding Invitations
There’s a lot of pressure to pick the perfect invitation. They are the first glimpse a guest gets of the wedding. The choices seem endless, but to make it easier we’ve gathered up a few of our favorite invitation suites.These unique and gorgeous invites are going to...
Engagement Session in Washington, DC
Happy National Love Your Pet Day! We are busy loving this couple who included their furry best friend when memorializing their engagement. Tianii Sharpe and TJ Hudson marked the beginning of their engagement with an unforgettable session at The Jefferson Memorial in...
Dream Wedding Inspiration at Kentucky Castle in Versailles, Kentucky
Who doesn't dream of being royalty? Turns out dreams can come true when you get married at the Kentucky Castle in Versailles, Kentucky. This beautiful photoshoot showcases a fairy tale wedding for any bride who has always dreamed of having the crown. There is no...
Alys Beach Engagement Session
We are always looking for good ways to celebrate an engagement, and this couple will inspire anyone. After the proposal in early October, an engagement session at Alys Beach in Florida was the perfect way to start this new chapter in their lives. The couple wandered...
Heidi Elnora’s Build-A-Bride Collection Showcased in Huntsville, AL
Every bride has dreamed of their perfect dress, and that is just what Heidi Elnora Build-A-Bride Collection sets out to give you. Taking basic silhouettes, brides can add overlays, belts, and more to create a custom dress that best fits their big day. This gorgeous...
Beautiful Rainy Wedding Day
Most brides pray for sunshine on their wedding day, but this elegant photo shoot of a beautiful rainy wedding day at The Historic Virginia House in Richmond, Virginia proves that you can make any weather conditions seem like the perfect weather conditions. The dreary,...
NOW ACCEPTING STYLED SHOOT SUBMISSIONS FOR 2019
UPDATE: Due to overwhelming response we have updated our Styled Shoot information. Please follow this link to get the latest on how to submit a Styled Shoot with Southern Bride. Bring on the styled shoots! We are accepting new styled shoot submissions for our upcoming...
Bridesmaid Slumber Party
Get inspired by the bright purple mini donuts and the confetti pillow fight that come with this dazzlingly styled bridesmaid slumber party. With a gorgeous soft, fluffy bed decked out with white lights, a bar cart filled with bright cotton candy, donut holes, and...
Chic Garden Wedding Inspiration
If you're indecisive about what your wedding colors should be, go monochromatic in shades of white and soft grey. Of course some people may think a wedding without pops of color is boring, but we much prefer the terms timeless and elegant. By surrounding yourself in...
