Southern Bride Blog
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...
Add These Gifts For Him & Her To Your Shopping List
Do you have a wedding or bridal shower coming up? Are you puzzled about what to get the bride and groom? If so, search no further! Listed below are some of our recent favorite gifts for him and her to suit all of your wedding-related needs that are guaranteed to help...
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...
Kelly Rhodes and Jarrett Frank Marry at a Family Home on Johns Island, South Carolina
Kelly Rhodes and Jarrett Frank December 19, 2020Johns IslandHow'd you meet?He will say high school (I don't remember this haha), I say when I was home from college during the summer!First impressions of each other?He says, "Breathtaking," and I thought, "Country, but...
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...
Must Haves For Your Wedding Travel Needs
Whether you and your beloved are planning a wedding in the mountains or honeymooning to the tropics, the following travel goods are sure to be a necessity on your packing list. From versatile beach towels to chic, portable chargers, be sure to read on and check out...
Beauty Must Haves For Your Pre-Wedding Prep
Do you find yourself rushing to get ready before your long-awaited wedding day? If so, be sure to read on and discover what products might make your prep process that much easier. Listed below are some of the top beauty products to help make your pre-wedding prep flow...
Matt Ziance Popped The Question In A Star-Studded Nashville Engagement
A love story that blossomed from the internet dating app, Hinge, started with a first date on a picnic, and nearly a year later, led to a star-studded Nashville engagement with the help of country artist Spencer Crandall. Matt Ziance, and his new bride-to-be, Kate...
Find Your Style With These Four Staple Looks
As a bride, determining a dreamy look for your big day that embodies your personality may be challenging, but consider trying these four staple looks that could be key to finding your bridal style. With a bit of help, you’ll be able to find just what you’re...
Aidan Grano and Brady Mickelsen Marry at the Inn at Little Washington in Virginia
Aidan Grano & Brady Mickelsen OCTOBER 31, 2020 WASHINGTON, VA Why did you choose the Inn? Funny you should ask! We had the story printed on the back of our menu cards at the dinner after the ceremony. When we decided to have our small, pandemic-compliant family...
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...
Spice Up Your Wedding Cocktail Menu
Whether an alcoholic beverage or alcohol-free, sipping on some bubbly at your event is a fun and festive way to toast the special occasion. From having a cocktail mixer in hand, or sipping on an elegant glass of wine, try a few of the newest alcoholic and...
Impactful Budget Wedding Items
With the exciting, but overwhelming journey of planning often comes overlooking small budget items that can make an impact on your wedding day. Between focusing on the bigger components like finding a venue, booking entertainment, and deciding on your color scheme,...
Kaylan Myers and Andrew Massey Marry at the Triple J Manor House in Mocksville, North Carolina
Kaylan Myers & Andrew Massey MARCH 13, 2021 MOCKSVILLE, NCWedding hashtag? #MasseyMatrimony Any sentimental details? My mom, one of my MOH, and I made all the decor and signs to add a unique touch for our vision to come together.Any pets celebrating with you? ...
Zion Springs Takes Wedding Planning Stress Off Your Shoulders
A rustic barn, a bed and breakfast, and a vineyard all in one…if that’s not enough to convince you to plan your wedding with Zion Springs, then what is? This unique, all-inclusive venue with panoramic views of natural beauty in Hamilton, Virginia is utterly...
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...
Kristin Bartlett and Steven Barner Marry in Texas
Kristin Bartlett & Steven Barner January 16, 2021 Schulenberg, TexasHow’d you meet? Kristin’s roommate introduced us after meeting Steven at an industry event. Where was your first date? The Houston Rodeo to see Leon Bridges perform. Who said I love you first?...
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...
Margeaux Chase and KeeRyde Talasan Marry at the Contemporary Austin in Texas
Margeaux Chase & KeeRyde Talasan November 8, 2020 Austin, TXHow’d you two meet? We met by chance in 2014. We were both visiting Dallas, and both our groups ended up at the same bar. Our friends insisted that we exchange phone numbers, and we kept in touch even...
Jami-Lyn Fehr and Christian Hall Marry at the Versace Villa in Miami, Florida
Jami-Lyn Fehr and Christian Hall June 27, 2020 Miami, Florida How'd you two meet? We met in high school at a rival football game! Where was your first kiss? Our hometown’s Central Park— there were Christmas lights all through the trees and it was quite magical. Where...
Zach Stone Nashville Artist Popped the Big Question to Becca Moore
Becca Moore said “yes” to forever when Zach Stone Nashville artist popped the big question on a snowy, icy day in Nashville, Tennessee. Nashville had been home for 10 years, and the couple had known each other practically the entire time. As usual, God’s timing was...
Jose Cupido and Catherine Knowles’ Online Love Story That Led to A Whimsical Botanical Engagement
When his plan for a restaurant proposal didn't pan out as planned, Jose Cupido spontaneously thought up the sweetest proposal; an engagement at the Memphis Botanical Gardens. Despite being hundreds of miles apart, fate brought him and his now-fiancée, Catherine...
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,...
Southern Cake Artists to Watch
With each detail intricately crafted, you can design your dream wedding cake with the help of these Southern baking artists. Providing you and your guests with that sweet treat during your reception is a must, and we’ve got you covered when it comes to who to entrust...
Rob and Roza Strilkivsky Celebrate Their Anniversary with an Elopement Styled Shoot in St. Augustine, Florida
Roza and Robert Strilkivsky ST. AUGUSTINE, FLORIDA03/04/2021How did he propose?He proposed on our one year anniversary in a botanical garden with views of a beautiful pond and tropical floral display. He layed out a picnic with candles and flower petals to set the...
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...
The 5 Best Wedding Ideas Currently on TikTok
I’ve learned many things from the internet, but nothing compares to the knowledge I’ve gained from hours of mindless scrolling on TikTok. Brides have taken over the app, sharing everything from the planning process, dress shopping, and budgeting tips, and I have...
Hailey Fitzwater and Dallas Trull Get Engaged on Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina
Dallas Trull had been trying to propose to Hailey Fitzwater for months, but plans kept getting changed or interrupted. The day it finally happened was well worth the wait. The two were engaged on Wrightsville Beach in North Carolina, where Hailey’s family has...
A Whirl-Wind Love Story Leads to a Quaint Engagement in Medina, Texas
When Cheyanne Brunner arrived in beautiful Georgetown, Texas, to celebrate her little sister’s best friend’s newly announced engagement, she had no idea she would spend the rest of the day slowly falling in love with the soon-to-be groom’s best friend, Aaron Parks, or...
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...
An Italian Garden Inspired Wedding at The Farm at High Shoals in Bishop, Georgia
Tucked just between Athens and Atlanta is Bishop, Georgia, which boasts The Farm at High Shoals, a luxury wedding venue that exudes European elegance at this styled Italian garden wedding. Walls of columnar trees shrouded the property’s lush prairie fields and small...
Maggie Sottero Brand Ambassador Liris Crosse on Making a Positive Difference on and off the Runway
Known as a pioneering force in the fashion industry, supermodel Liris Crosse is a voice of inspiration and change. Liris is the first plus-sized model to win Project Runway’s modeling competition, the author of Make the World Your Runway: Top Model Secrets for...
Marriage or Mortgage’s Sarah Miller on Commitment and the Power of Ceremony
Fans enthralled with Netflix’s reality series Marriage or Mortgage will know wedding planner Sarah Miller as a seasoned, energetic professional who always finds a way to get the job done—and under budget. Outside of her work on the show, where she created...
Lori Anna and Lee Davis’s First Wedding Anniversary Cake Cutting
On their first wedding anniversary cake cutting, Lori Anna and Lee Davis thought back to the first time they met. Lori Anna noticed Lee when they were both working at an athletic event at the University of South Carolina. Then again, Lee was standing guard for Supreme...
