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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...
Something Borrowed, Something Blue: A Luxurious Return to the Timeless & Classic
Imagine a fairytale Mediterranean wedding, featuring the colors of the sea and sky against crisp whites and natural greenery. A team of exceptional wedding professionals, led by Atlanta Wedding Extravaganza Producer Shelly Danz and Hinesmark Affairs Founder Lauren...
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!
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 bachelorette parties in Vegas,...
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...