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Where we share Planning, Advice, and buckets of Inspiration
Vizcaya Museum – Historically Artful, Whimsically Luxurious, Miami, Florida
This editorial was beautifully displayed through the intentional details of the floral bridal gown to the elegantly whimsical table decor and to every corner of architecture woven into Vizcaya ...
Say “I Du” – Why Dubai is THE Bachelorette Hotspot of 2024
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 world. This is the...
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...
Elianna Chavez and Sam Davies Marry in Austin, Texas
Elianna Chavez and Sam Davies married on July 28, 2023 at the beautiful and historical Woodbine Mansion nestled just outside of Austin, Texas. The couple met overseas on the vibrant streets of Wales, when Elianna, a Texan soccer enthusiast, chased her passion for the...
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...
