Luxury
Three Creative Ways To Celebrate Dad On His Day
Father's Day is a special time to celebrate the dads or dad figures in your life and show them how much you appreciate them. But how can you make this day even memorable and meaningful for them? Here are three creative ideas from the professional party planner Renee...
Top Wedding Dress Trends of 2024 from NYC Bridal Fashion Week
With New York Bridal Fashion Week kicking off in April 2023 and making its first in person debut after the worldwide pandemic, designers featured their Spring/Summer 2024 collections for the world to see. Since summer has just begun and fall is well on its way, here...
A Blooming Blue Spring Wedding in Augusta, GA
Inspired by spring delicacy and intricate details, this dreamy, intimate editorial in Augusta, GA, combined whimsical colors and textures with bold, chic elements to produce a celebration rooted in Southern hospitality. From the gorgeous bridal suite and breathtaking...
Joi Marlowe & Je’Mere Mooney at the StateView Hotel in Raleigh, NC
Joi Marlowe and Je’Mere Mooney were married on August 6, 2022, in a glamorous outdoor ceremony held at The StateView Hotel, Autograph Collection, in Raleigh, North Carolina. In anticipation of taking her husband’s surname, Joi envisioned a lavish "Mooney night” for...
Long Weekend Wedding Ideas
For many of us, Memorial Day weekend marks the beginning of summer and the start of wedding season. Weddings are often held on Saturdays because it is the most convenient day, but how about a wedding during the long weekend? When should the wedding ceremony be held,...
Five Fun DIY Wedding Favors
Wedding favors are a great way for guests to look back and remember your special day. And DIY-ing your wedding favors guarantees a unique personal touch that attendees will appreciate. Creating your own wedding favors might be easier than you think. With some...
Le Meridien Hotel In Clayton, Missouri
GET ACQUAINTED The Le Meridien Hotel, in Clayton, Missouri, is a stunning ode to St. Louis’s European heritage, fabulously influenced by Mid-Century Modern design. The design of Le Méridien St. Louis Downtown, which was built in 1913 and was designated to the...
Tips for Planning a Budget-Friendly Small Wedding
Planning the most important event of your life can be very exciting, but we all know that weddings are expensive. In 2022, the national average cost of a wedding was around $30,000, not including the engagement ring. For most people, this is a lot of money to spend on...
Wedding Stress: 15 Stress-Relieving Activities
Are you feeling overwhelmed and stressed out as you plan your big day? Trust us, you are not alone. Wedding planning can be a significant source of stress for many couples, but it doesn't have to be that way! The following 15 stress-relieving activities will help you...
Make Mother’s Day Special with Thoughtful, Customized Themes
Mother’s Day celebrations aren’t “one size fits all.” The day takes on more meaning and is truly memorable when you honor Mom with a day planned just for her. Build a celebration around her favorite color, flower or pastime. The centerpiece of the event? A themed,...
Kentucky Derby Inspired Wedding Cake – Bourbon Butter Cake
The Kentucky Derby - the fastest and fanciest party in the nation, but the preparation, fashion and libations are worth the effort. One of the most affluent events, the parties quickly spread across the country with Kentucky Derby inspired cocktail parties. We are...
Abbey Jones and Jordan Schmidt Marry at the Kansas City Country Club
Abbey Jones and Jordan Schmidt were married in an outdoor ceremony on September 17, 2022, at The Kansas City Country Club, one of the oldest country clubs west of the Mississippi River. The couple wanted their big day to feel classic, romantic, and personalized with...
“I Do” and More
You go together like milk and cookies; you fit together like the teeth of a zipper and not even the craziest of life’s circumstances can get you stuck—you found your person and you’re ready to say “I do”. Is that it though? Are you going to say anything else? Have you...
7 Practical Travel Goods
Wedding season is not the only season that is around the corner. Warmer weather means travel for many of us and over the years we have seen luggage pieces transform into lighter, more compact and airline approved, but what about the pieces we carry? We don't need to...
Personalized Wedding Gift Ideas by Amour Prints
The wedding season is fast approaching and no doubt a number of our readers have been asked to be a part of a wedding party or have a close relationship with someone getting married this year. The wedding register allows us to buy anything the newlyweds want for their...
11 Things Every Bride Needs Before Her Wedding Day
Your wedding day is one of the most important days of your life, and as a bride, you want everything to be perfect. From the dress to the flowers, the cake to the music, there are so many details to consider. However, with all the excitement and stress that comes with...
Allison & Austin Marry at Richwood on the River in Milton, Kentucky
Allison Wintring and Austin Dennis married on May 21, 2022, at Richwood on the River in Milton, Kentucky. The pair met in the fall of 2013 while attending the University of Louisville. After seven wonderful years together, Austin proposed in March 2020 on the banks of...
Stanford Inn By The Sea – Eco-Luxury Resort in Mendocino, California
GET ACQUAINTED The Stanford Inn, located just west of California's celebrated wine region, provides an outstanding eco-friendly vacation. The inn's setting, with its lush gardens and Pacific Ocean views, provides an immediate serotonin boost. The inn, which doubles as...
Abigail Reyes and Grant Collie’s Engagement at the Dallas Arboretum, TX
Abigail Reyes and Grant Collie met during their freshman year of college in 2016 through a mutual friend. On their first "official" date, the two walked around all of the Universal Studios theme parks and had an absolute blast! Both originally from Tampa, Florida,...
10 Essential Fashion Tips For The Groom and Groomsmen
On the wedding day, the bride and her entourage present an almost ethereal vision. The groom and his men must be dressed in their best too. But often, the men’s outfits are left for the last moment or rushed. The men should try to complement the look of the ladies and...
Unique Bachelorette Party Destinations Around the World
THESE DESTINATIONS CAN BE PACKAGED TO SUIT YOUR NEEDS THROUGH ROMANTIC DESTINATIONS TRAVEL - EMAIL TRAVEL EXPERT - CHRISTINE SHEPHERD WITH QUESTIONS Are you ready to wave goodbye to singlehood in style? Whether you're looking for a wild weekend of partying or a...
Styled Shoots By Southern Bride – The Hotel At Avalon Ceremony Inspiration
Styled by Southern Bride is a wedding photographer competition, and The Styled Challenge is a design competition showcasing the works of talented wedding professionals from various regions. WINNERS FOR BEST PHOTOGRAPHY AND DESIGN AT THE HOTEL AT AVALON, Atlanta,...
Styled Shoots By Southern Bride – The Hotel At Avalon Reception Inspiration
Styled Shoots by Southern Bride is a wedding photographer competition, and The Styled Challenge is a design competition showcasing the works of talented wedding professionals from various regions. WINNERS FOR BEST PHOTOGRAPHY AND DESIGN AT THE HOTEL AT AVALON,...
Sherea Knighten & Weston Callahan Marry in Huntsville, Alabama
Sherea Knighten and Weston Callahan exchanged vows on a perfect summer evening on August 6, 2022, surrounded by the people they love the most. Sherea walked down the aisle wearing a stunning, strapless gown designed by Colby John, which hugged her figure beautifully....
Kelsey and Drew Marry at The Museum of Science & History in Memphis, Tennessee
Kelsey Crunk and Drew Croegaert were married on June 4, 2022, at the Museum of Science and History (formerly, The Pink Palace) in Memphis, Tennessee. Kelsey and Drew’s last names would play a significant role in their future together. The pre-teens met on the first...
A Spring Wedding Filled with Blush Details
From ruffled skirts to tiny treats, Julianna Smith and William Hansen's spring wedding with a blush aesthetic boasted dreamy details in full bloom. The bride's sweetheart neckline paired with blush knotted sandals effortlessly blended timeless style with a flirty...
Rheagan Courville & James Branton Marry in New Orleans, Louisiana
Rheagan Courville and James Branton were married on January 8, 2022, in New Orleans, Louisiana, at the historic Spanish Custom House (owned by the groom's uncle) near the beloved Bayou St. John. Guests were seated on the front lawn and witnessed the bride's arrival in...
Styled Shoots by Southern Bride – Cheeca Lodge Spa Island Reception Inspiration
Styled Shoots by Southern Bride is a wedding photographer competition, and The Styled Challenge is a design competition inspiring brides by showcasing the works of talented wedding professionals from various regions. WINNERS FOR BEST PHOTOGRAPHY AND DESIGN AT CHEECA...
Styled Shoots by Southern Bride – Cheeca Lodge Ballroom Reception Inspiration
Styled Shoots by Southern Bride is a wedding photographer competition, and The Styled Challenge is a design competition showcasing the works of talented wedding professionals from various regions. WINNERS FOR BEST PHOTOGRAPHY AND DESIGN AT CHEECA LODGE AND SPA,...
Styled Shoots By Southern Bride – Cheeca Lodge Garden Rehearsal Dinner Inspiration
Styled Shoots by Southern Bride is a wedding photographer competition, and The Styled Challenge is a design competition showcasing the works of talented wedding professionals from various regions. WINNER FOR BEST PHOTOGRAPHY AND DESIGN AMBASSADORS AT CHEECA LODGE AND...
Styled Shoots by Southern Bride – Cheeca Lodge South Beach Inspiration
Styled Shoots by Southern Bride is a wedding photographer competition, and The Styled Challenge is a design competition showcasing the works of talented wedding professionals from various regions. WINNERS FOR BEST PHOTOGRAPHY AND DESIGN AT CHEECA LODGE AND SPA,...
Retro-Glam Paradise at The Confidante Miami Beach
GET ACQUAINTED The Confidante Miami Beach - The Unbound Collection by Hyatt, built in the 1940s, completed a multi-million-dollar suite renovation in 2022, adding 35 new suites to the 339-room mid-century meets retro-glam ocean-front hotel. Along with reimagined...
10 Gift Ideas from Woman-Owned Businesses
The 112th anniversary of International Women's Day is March 8, 2023. We are honored to have worked with brides and bridal businesses for more than 30 years as a bridal magazine. Several of those are owned by women, and we are happy to see that more of them are working...
Ashton Williams and Tyler Zuber Marry at Fawn Hollow in Quitman Arkansas
Ashton Williams and Tyler Zuber January 22, 2022 Quitman, Arkansas Ashton Williams and Tyler Zuber married at Fawn Hollow in Quitman, Arkansas, in an elegant ceremony that "tied the knot" between their mutual passions of horse showing and baseball. Ashton, a founding...
Infuse Pantone’s 2023 Color of the Year Into Your Wedding Weekend
Symbolizing strength and optimism, Pantone’s Color of the Year for 2023 signals everything we hope for the upcoming year. Magenta is a bold and vibrant shade of pink that features hints of blue and crimson red with a unique blend of warmth and coolness.
3 Tasks To Check Off Before Scouting A Venue
Landscape by Taylor Jordan Photography You are engaged!! Congrats! Hopefully, you shared the good news with your loved ones, popped some bubbly, and basked in the happy glow with your new fiancé. Now it’s time to plan a wedding…and perhaps you’ve...
