Blog Features
Where we share Planning, Advice, and buckets of Inspiration
Mini Skirt Wedding Dress by Rime Arodaky
Clover, a mini skirt wedding dress by Rime Arodaky, combines long lace sleeves with a pleated crepe skirt to make a beautifully simple above the knee dress. It's the perfect dress for rehearsal dinners, showers, or a second look option. We absolutely adore the...
Marsala Wedding Inspiration
Fall is here (yay!) and that means Southern Bride is drinking Pumpkin Spice Lattes, wearing leggings everyday, and posting marsala wedding inspiration. Marsala, 2015's color of the year, is still one of our favorite fall colors, and this wedding does an amazing job of...
YLLO Face Mask Giveaway
Glowing bridal confidence always starts with beautiful skin! A little bit of YLLO's face mask goes a long way. Each pack gives you a whoppin' 20 treatments and is 100% natural, vegan, gluten-free. After your first use, you'll see teddy bear soft skin, a glowing...
Beaded Sheath Wedding Gown by Heidi Elnora
Evelyn Faith, a beaded sheath wedding gown, by Heidi Elnora is the perfect dress for the bride who likes to think outside the box. This sheath gown is adorned with hand beaded pearls and worn over a stretch charmeuse slip. All tied together with a ribbon tie at the...
Lace Jumpsuit From Liancarlo
“When to wear a lace jumpsuit” is the question we assume all brides will be asking themselves after seeing Lioncarlo’s Arabresque. This little number would work perfectly as a rehearsal dinner look, for a casual beach wedding, or as a cool-girl-chic reception option....
Dogs In Weddings: English Bulldog
It's National Adopt a Rescue Dog Month! Southern Bride is supporting all the rescue puppers out there by posting as many "dogs in weddings" editorials as we can reasonably fit in to the schedule. We hope you enjoy this mini-post featuring a scrumptious little English...
Southern Bride Summer/Fall 2017 Fall Cover
We're Revving Up For Our New Cover! Calling all NASCAR and Southern Bride fans. You can start your engines because our new cover is out now! Featuring NASCAR driver Kurt Busch with his new bride, professional polo player and model, Ashley Van Metre. Who wouldn't want...
Southern Wedding Luncheon
Who doesn’t love a southern wedding luncheon? It’s a great way to bring all of your closest friends together and celebrate the love not only between you and your groom, but also between your entire friend group. They say it takes a village to raise a child, and the...
Enchanted Forrest Wedding
Who wouldn’t want to have an enchanted forest wedding? Your wedding day is supposed to feel magical, right? The bright pink and deep red flowers contrast beautifully with the rustic wood table and crisp white candles. The delicate china and simple utensils keep the...
Olive + Piper Fall Collection
We are in love with Olive + Piper's new fall collection, and you're going to love it too because it's all under $50. With loads of different options, matching your wedding color palette will be a breeze. Who wouldn't want to get their hands on these gems? Check out...
Bridesmaids Gift Giveaway!
We are super excited about our bridesmaid gift giveaway. Our best girls need some recognition too, don't they? As always, when we find a product we loooove, we want to share it with you guys. Inspire a whole new range of bridal style moments with Twelve & Faye....
Morilee’s Marlena Wedding Gown
Morilee's Marlena wedding gown is the perfect combination of simple and chic. The oh-so-flatering fit & flare silhouette is perfect for so many shapes and heights. The satin fabric and covered button details give this gown such a couture look. Its all in the...
Beautiful Beach Wedding
A beautiful beach wedding is a dream for any couple who loves the coast. White sand and clear blue water set a romantic scene while natural wood tables and chairs are brought to life with bright floral arrangements. The flowing bridal gown looks like it was made for...
French Bohemian New Orleans Wedding Inspiration
Just the words "French Bohemian New Orleans Wedding Inspiration " alone have us wishing that we were walking the beautiful streets of the French Quarter. The city itself sets you up for an incredible scene. No need to bring the excess to New Orleans, she will supply...
Money-Saving Destination Wedding Trick You Need to Know
Derrick and Trenée West wanted a romantic destination wedding on Lake Como, Italy. But they didn’t want to go into debt to do it. The couple, who hail from Virginia, figured that as long as they found the right Italian suppliers, they could stay on-budget. “I did...
Kate McDonald Shimmering Hemingway Gown
Kate McDonald's shimmering, figure-hugging Hemingway gown from her Poets Society collections is breathtaking. Paired with simple but elegant accessories like a thin belt and Kendra Scott earrings makes for a stunning outfit. photographer: Michael Allen Photography |...
Copper and Marble Wedding Colors
Can copper and marble really be your wedding colors? Why not? They look absolutely perfect together and they're perfect for that cool-girl-chic look. Tie it all together with geometric shapes, oversized blooms, and pops of your favorite color. Dusty blue, perhaps?...
Perfect Wedding Hair Giveaway
We found a product for perfect wedding hair and we're doing a giveaway! Yay! From course and curly to wavy and rough, we can always Mixed Chicks hair products to make our locks look and feel their absolute best. Because we love this product so much, we want to share...
5 Ways to Make Your Groom Feel Special
Ashley Garrison, event and wedding planner, has compiled 5 ways to make your groom feel special that are simple and won't break the bank. Sometimes it feels like all the focus of a wedding is on the bride. It's his day too, after all. Make him smile. Make him...
W Hotel New Orleans, French Quarter
Say “I Do” with Soul & Style By Lindsey Conrad Nabors Get Acquainted South of the bustle of Bourbon Street, modern luxury meets French Quarter charm at the W New Orleans hotel. 97 rooms and suites full of modern style and magnificent amenities await guests....
Industrial Warehouse Inspired Shoot
An industrial warehouse acts as a surprisingly beautiful stage for any bride’s big day. The mechanical feel of the venue contrasts effortlessly with the gowns and the overgrown railroad tracks act as the perfect backdrop for bride and groom pictures. photography:...
Fantasy Wedding Inspiration
An outdoor wedding with pops of pastels makes this shoot a little more fun and whimsical. Instead of the traditional veil, the bridal stylist opted for a breathtaking headpiece and trendy flower crown that matched the light pink and dark maroon bouquet. photography:...
French Wedding Inspiration
This French inspired shoot is something that even Marie Antoinette would be envious of. The French feel is perfect for the New Orleans setting, and the gorgeous lace V-neck gown has us saying ooh la la! photography: Sidney Lopez | cake: Gambino's Bakery | tux: John's...
Outdoor Wedding with Pops of Color
If you want an outdoor wedding with pops of color without loosing the natural authenticity, then we've found the perfect inspiration for you. Pairing a trendy cow skull with colorful wool blankets looks like something we would find on a popular Pinterest board. The...
Catherine Deane’s Shimmery and Luxurious Wedding Gown
Catherine Deane's shimmery and luxurious Anya gown is an enchanting combination of French silk tulle with a fine silver beaded neckline, back, sleeves, and belt. photographer: Michael Allen Photography | makeup: Alicia Lee | hair: Janice Allen | setting stylist:...
Outdoor Summer Wedding Inspiration
There is something romantic about the woods, it makes you feel as if you and your love are the only two people in the world. Taken in the hills of North Carolina at Memory Mountain, we are enchanted by the lumber tables, woodsy landscape, and the domesticated wolf....
Vintage Winter Bride Fashion
A long sleeve lace gown with a high neckline gives us flashbacks of going through our grandmother’s old wedding pictures in the vintage winter bridal fashion shoot. Paired with a sparkly tiara, the traditional look is brought to life and given a more glamorous side. A...
Milani Cosmetics New Fall Line
Milani Cosmetics has all of the colors you need to create the perfect look for your big day. From blushes and brows to lip liners and lipsticks, you're sure to find a beautiful blend of colors to choose from. Check out some of their new shade extensions for your...
Enchanted Forest Wedding Inspiration
Are you a couple who loves the outdoors and is looking for forest wedding inspiration with pops of color? If so, look no further than this styled shoot. The wooden table contrast beautifully with the gold utensils, blue and white china, and brass chairs. A lush green...
Blue and Pink Wedding Inspiration
This dusty blue and pink wedding inspiration shoot is a vision for any bride who loves color. Pink bouquets give the shoot just the right about of feminine touch, while the blues even out the vibe a bit. The delicate leaves wrapped in the brides flowing locks is...
Coco and Truffle’s Bohemian Greenhouse Wedding Inspiration
Coco and Truffle's bohemian greenhouse wedding is fashioned in pinks and golds and features "cocoa" and truffles treats, a golden drip wedding cake, golden dog bone/macaroon grooms cake, a bohemian puppy tent, chickens, and a hot air balloon ride for the adorable...
Maroon Blooms Fall Wedding Inspiration
The dark maroon in the bouquet and the long sleeve dress make this fashion shoot the perfect inspiration for any fall wedding. Using an Airstream RV as a backdrop for some of your bride and groom shots acts as an unexpected, outdoorsy twist compared to the more...
Anne Barge Ziegfeld Kaftan Gown
Anne Barge’s Ziegfeld Kaftan gown is something straight out of a fairytale. The sheath silk silhouette beautifully drapes across the bride while the plunging v-neckline gives a sultriness to the gown. The tulle kaftan adds a completely original element that you will...
5 Ways to be the Host with the Most for Your Out of Town Guests
5 Ways to be the host with the most for your out of town guests. by Abby Turner of Turner & Co. Events Planning your wedding and inviting a lot of guests from out of town? Consider these great ideas to keep your guests entertained and welcome all weekend! Your...
Pink Inspired Wedding
A pink inspired wedding is guaranteed to make any woman a blushing bride on her wedding day. Greenery may be the color of 2017 from Pantone, but Southern Bride says shades of pink should be the wedding color of the year. The mixture between light, airy pinks combined...
Oyster Inspired Beach Wedding
You can’t go wrong with an oyster inspired seaside wedding. The views are priceless and this fashion shoot shows us why. Mountainous sand dunes sprinkled with shells and grass act as the perfect backdrop to anyone’s ceremony. And why stop there? The reception can look...
