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Southern Serenity, Brooksville, Florida
A Captivating Stylized Wedding at Legacy Lane: Embracing Southern Elegance Enter an enchanting world of elegance in a stylized wedding photo shoot at picturesque Legacy Lane, a southern-style venue. Here, the South's charm provides the backdrop for timeless memories,...
Bridesmaids Gifts: What To Get The Girls By Your Side
Your bridesmaids are the ones that stand by your side, lift your veil, hold your flowers, keep your tears from ruining your makeup, and dance the night away with you on one of the biggest days of your life. They may be family, they may be friends turned into family....
With Clarity: Vintage-Inspired Engagement Rings
Online jewelry retailer With Clarity makes the often overwhelming process of engagement ring shopping simple with their wide variety of gorgeous rings. Their lovely engagement ring options perfectly complement the classic style of Southern elegance, while infusing a...
Makeup Tips for Brides with Facial Piercings
photo credit: Jaspereology (Pexels) Most brides wish to express their individuality through their wedding attire, accessories, and overall aesthetic. Brides with facial piercings may find themselves uncertain about whether to flaunt their facial piercings on the...
Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, Southern Socialite Award – The Styled Challenge Nashville
Styled SHOOTS by Southern Bride is a wedding photographer competition where we feature some of the best wedding photographers across the nation. The photographers are provided the same venues decorated by top local wedding planners and are graded based on their unique...
The Milestone Hotel: London Luxury
by Rebecca White GET ACQUAINTED The Milestone Hotel is an exquisite historic landmark whose old-world charm and elegance provide an intimate refuge from the hustle and bustle of London. You’ll delight in the sumptuous design,thoughtful hospitality, and storied...
Union Station Nashville, Trendsetter Award – The Styled Challenge, Nashville, TN
Styled SHOOTS by Southern Bride is a wedding photographer competition where we feature some of the best wedding photographers across the nation. The photographers are provided the same venues decorated by top local wedding planners and are graded based on their unique...
Seaside Romance: Diving Into Delectable Fresh Seafood for Your Wedding Feast
photo credit: Dear Wesleyann Photography Beach weddings are popular due to the natural beauty, serene atmosphere, relaxed vibes, and the many opportunities to have fun and make memories with loved ones. The daylight and resultant stunning photographs are other reasons...
Skip the Wedding Stress and Try All Inclusive at Zion Springs
With their amazingly all-inclusive weekend wedding packages, Zion Springs ensures a stress-free wedding weekend filled with all your design dreams. Their talented designers take your dreams and turn them into reality, working with you to customize the wedding...
Say “I Du” – Why Dubai is THE Bachelorette Hotspot of 2024
by Rebecca Brooks Atlantis, The Palm, is the perfect destination for bachelorettes looking to plan an extravagant celebration in Dubai. Imagine the Atlantis from storybooks, gorgeous glittering architecture, stunning blue waters, and a sense of escape from the real...
Four Seasons Hotel Nashville, Design Award – The Styled Challenge, Nashville, TN
Styled SHOOTS by Southern Bride is a wedding photographer competition where we feature some of the best wedding photographers across the nation. The photographers are provided the same venues decorated by top local wedding planners and are graded based on their unique...
Celebrating Women’s History Month
2024 Women's History Month begins on Friday, March 1st, and continues until the last day of March, Sunday, March 31st. International Women's Day, a holiday designed to promote the great achievements of women while bringing social issues relating to gender inequality...
Meet Me At The Hermitage – The Hermitage Hotel, Nashville, Tennessee
by Gigi Bors-Koefoed GET ACQUAINTED The Hermitage Hotel in Nashville, TN, is a historic luxury hotel embodying Southern elegance. Built in 1910, it is known for its grand architecture, opulent interiors, and impeccable service. The hotel has served as a gathering...
Choosing the Perfect Diamond for Your Engagement Ring
Choosing the right diamond for your engagement ring can often be an overwhelming endeavor. If you're not an expert in jewelry the process can quickly become confusing. Fine jewelry retailer, With Clarity, makes finding the dream ring simple for shoppers, eliminating...
Putting on the Ritz – Vanderbilt-Style, Ritz-Carlton, Naples, Florida
by Sherra Meyers GET ACQUAINTED Located on the Gulf Coast of Southwest Florida, Ritz-Carlton, Naples is renowned for its opulent accommodations. Recently refurbished, this iconic hotel now features the Vanderbilt Tower, which boasts 75 guest rooms and a premier...
170 Years Old and Better Than Ever-The Mills House, Charleston, South Carolina
by Sherra Meyers GET ACQUAINTED Celebrating 170 years, the The Mills House has been one of Charleston’s beautiful landmarks since 1853. Its iconic pink facade adorns the historic Meeting Street, but there’s more inside to discover, like the beautiful greenery, antique...
Chloe Czapla and Wilson Butler’s Engagement in Auburn, Alabama
Chloe and Wilson have been best friends since 8th and 9th grade. The couple spent two years quietly liking one another, before they officially began dating in High School. Both Chloe and Wilson then continued their relationship while attending college together...
Lunar New Year Customs and Wedding Planning
Lunar New Year (also known as Chinese New Year and Spring Festival) has officially begun. This year the festival started on Saturday February 10th, and will continue until the Lantern Festival on Saturday 24th. Lunar New Year begins anytime between January 21st and...
Celebrating Black History Month with Phillip Ashley Chocolates
In honor of Black History Month, Southern Bride highlights an inspiring entrepreneur, Memphis native, and a James Beard Foundation Semi-Finalist, Phillip Ashley Rix, the mastermind behind Phillip Ashley Chocolates. His remarkable success story is driven by a...
GRAMMYs RED CARPET BRIDAL INSPIRATION
Following the 2024 GRAMMYs, we saw many of our favorite celebrities in gowns influenced by bridal fashion design. From Taylor Swift's white corseted Schiaparelli gown to Madison Beer's exquisite Princess Diaries ball gown, Summer Walker's feathery ensemble, Dua Lipa's...
How to Find The Best Bridesmaid Dress (And Alter It) – Tips From A Tailor!
Did all of your closest friends ‘say yes’ as the new year kicked off? If so, you may be staring down the barrel of quite a few highly anticipated weddings and as the requests for bridesmaids flood in, you may be wondering where to start shopping for the perfect dress...
The Embodiment of Roman Romance – Hotel De La Ville Rome, Italy
By Sherra Meyers Get Acquainted As you wander down the cobblestone street of Via Sistina in the heart of Rome, Italy, you will find yourself enchanted by the magnificent 18th-century Palazzo, Hotel De La Ville, part of the sumptuous Rocco Forte Collection. This...
16 Spectacular Valentine’s Day Gifts
With the winter holidays and New Year's behind us, Valentine's Day celebrations are fast approaching, along with the stress of finding the right Valentine's Day gift. While the pressure to pick the perfect present for the special person in your life might seem...
Peaches & Dreams, Tarpon Springs, Florida
Whitehurst Gallery, a stunning and unique neoclassical building on Florida’s West Coast, offered a simplistic yet elegant backdrop for a Spring-inspired wedding shoot. Planner extraordinaire MDP Events opted for a cheerful color palette of peach, yellow, orange, and...
The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Perfect Wedding Venue
One of the very first and most important decisions you’re going to make while preparing for your wedding will be selecting the venue. The right wedding venue will provide an ideal backdrop for the commencement of your happily ever after with your spouse. The venue...
Valentine’s Day Romantic Getaways & Wedding Destinations
Destination weddings are rising in popularity, with more couples choosing to celebrate in exciting new locations. While the winter holidays bring an increase in engagements, February is no exception, being named "National Weddings Month," as many find this time of...
Kristin Chenoweth – Life is Good!
By Gigi Bors-Koefoed John Russo Photography The illustrious performer, Broadway royalty, Emmy and Tony award-winning actress Kristin Chenoweth is living life to the fullest! With her marriage to Josh Bryant and her exciting new Broadway production, The Queen of...
Pink Extravaganza, Hendersonville, North Carolina
This European wedding-inspired styled shoot focuses on the intentional and fine details. The dress the model wore, designed by Angela Kim, with intricate beadwork and embroidery, layers of tulle, lace-up back, fitted bodice, and long train, provided further...
Las Vegas Or Bust!
The Venue Authority Bachelorette Party Central By Rebecca Brooks Known as one of the most popular locations for bachelorette parties, Las Vegas, Nevada has an 80% bachelorette party rate throughout the year. Spring season is considered to be the season for...
A Texas Fairytale, Montgomery, Texas
Imagine stepping into a Texas fairytale, where the charm of the Lone Star State collides with the enchantment of a magical world. Our recent styled shoot at the grand Iron Manor seamlessly blended Southern elegance with the allure of an exotic princess. This styled...
A Secret Garden Lures Even the Locals Hotel De Russie Rome, Italy
By Sherra Meyers Get Acquainted Nestled between Piazza del Popolo and the Spanish Steps, Hotel De Russie, a Rocco Forte Collection hotel, exudes an elegant atmosphere and offers fine Italian dining experiences. Its Mediterranean Secret Garden is a lush oasis filled...
Last Toast On The Coast, Orange Beach, Alabama
A bridal luncheon took place in the picturesque Orange Beach, Alabama. This beautiful shoot took place at The Coastal Arts Center. Local vendors brought this coastal grand vision to life with a touch of southern elegance. “Last Toast On The Coast” was the perfect...
Wedding Bells are Ringing!
Year after year, the holiday season is the most popular time to get engaged. There is something undeniably special about getting engaged during the holidays, whether it’s the excitement of sparkling Christmas lights, the romance of a snowy landscape, or the spirit of...
La Bonne Vie Ranch, Trendsetter Award Goes to… – The Styled Challenge, Fredericksburg, TX
Styled SHOOTS by Southern Bride is a wedding photographer competition where we feature some of the best wedding photographers across the nation. The photographers are provided the same venues decorated by top local wedding planners and are graded based on their unique...
Ivory Dreams – Columbia, South Carolina
In May 2023, a mesmerizing wedding styled shoot unfolded at the historic Robert Mills House and Seibels House and Gardens in Columbia, South Carolina. This enchanting event boasted a neutral ivory theme infused with the essence of southern charm, creating an...
Swallows Eve, Design Award – The Styled Challenge, Fredericksburg, TX
Styled SHOOTS by Southern Bride is a wedding photographer competition where we feature some of the best wedding photographers across the nation. The photographers are provided the same venues decorated by top local wedding planners and are graded based on their unique...
