Blog Features
Where we share Planning, Advice, and buckets of Inspiration
Historic Solar Eclipse Wedding
[Update Aug 24, 2017] Due to technical difficulties at the location, likely caused by unprecedented cell tower load from all the people in the area checking out the solar eclipse, the live stream of the "Wedding in the Dark" failed. We look forward to a video of the...
Minimalistic Wedding Inspiration
The Dock House at Bradley Point has perfectly minimalistic wedding inspiration for the bride who likes the simple things in life. A combination of coastal waters and massive oak trees come together for a classic beach look. Sea foam green, blue, and turquois paired...
A-line Lace Wedding Dress by Liancarlo
Incredibly trendy and flattering, this stunning wedding gown by Liancarlo is perfect for the cool-girl bride. The ivory arabesque lace sheath paired with the sleeveless deep-v neckline would be a stunner at any wedding. Styled with an Exquisite Bride necklace and...
Virtual Reality Goggles For Wedding Planning
Brides, grooms, and event planners can now use virtual reality goggles for wedding planning. Are you a bride who wants to show her bridal party how beautiful the reception is going to look? Or maybe you're a wedding planner who wishes that your bride and groom could...
Pink and Green Beach Wedding
Looking for a coastal location with a whimsical vibe? Look no further than The Colony in Palm Beach, Florida. The entire resort is decorated with pops of bright pinks, blues, and greens that contrast beautifully with clean whites and neutrals. The lush emerald green...
Embroidered Wedding Dress By Claire Pettibone
Claire Pettibone’s April Gown sultrily displays soft pink and silver roses throughout the flowing masterpiece. The plunging neckline is adorned with even more pedals to give the gown a romantic, almost magical rose garden feel. The gorgeous open back delicately tied...
Lemon & Lime Southern Wedding Inspiration
This elegant lemon and lime southern wedding inspiration has us living the best of both worlds at The Columns in sweet home Alabama. While maintaining the simple, rustic appeal of an outdoor wedding, this styled shoot doesn’t forget the fun of adding bright...
Boho-Chic Wedding Inspiration
Boho chic wedding inspiration has certainly evolved over the past few years, but the trend is absolutely not dead. The chill vibes from this strong trend are relieving the pressure of wedding planning and giving way for down to earth relaxed brides. Captured by...
Julianne Hough’s African Safari Honeymoon
We are so jealous of Julianne Hough's African safari honeymoon with her new hubby, Brooks Laich. Check out the stunning luxury resort and a collection of our favorite pictures of @juleshough amazing IG account. The property that Julianna and Brooks have chosen to stay...
Garden Bridal Portraits
Tucked away in Fort Worth, Texas are the Weston Gardens that inspired these portraits! There's something about this venue that makes us feel like we've been taken back in time, a great spot for timeless wedding portraits for the bride. If you adore these Garden...
Paper Crown Bridesmaid dress by Lauren Conrad
You may know Lauren Conrad from the TV series the Hills, but Southern Bride knows her as a talented designer. She offers a fabulous line of bridesmaid dresses on her website, Paper Crowns. These beautiful blush dresses are sweet and compliment the bride impeccably....
5 Budget-Friendly Wedding Dresses from Moonlight Tango
Check out Southern Bride's top 5 Budget-Friendly Wedding Dresses from Moonlight Tango’s Fall 2017 Collection So, you have the venue booked and set the date for your big day. Now it’s time to pick out your wedding dress. It needs to suit your taste and personality and...
Elegant Southern Wedding
To all our future brides, we hope this inspires you to take a new approach to country weddings by adding in a contemporary style. A note from the designer of this Elegant Southern Wedding: "We were inspired by the nature that surrounded us at the romantic country...
Mixed Metal Wedding Inspiration
Can't decide on what metal you want to accent for your wedding reception? If it's Oil rubbed bronze, copper, and gold, why not choose all of them! 3 is the magic number and these 3 metals mix together to make a magical space. This space is beautiful in it's own right,...
Vintage Barn Wedding Inspiration
Here at Southern Bride we love a good vintage barn wedding, especially when it looks this good! The simplicity of the elements found throughout this shoot are the perfect inspiration for your own vintage barn wedding! This off-white flower headpiece gives the...
Trendy Long Sleeve Wedding Gown by Tara Keely
This long sleeve Tara Keely wedding gown is perfect for the trendy, southern bride who loves a ball gown! The scalloped peplum detail with the cashmere lined bodice paired with the ivory tulle skirt is trendy and flattering and trust us - it looks just as gorgeous in...
Custom Wedding Gown Illustrations for your Southern Wedding
Dallas Shaw is the lifestyle industry's most coveted illustrator and visual director. Take a look at our Q&A with Dallas Shaw about her custom wedding gown illustrations! By Lindsey Conrad Nabors SB: You have uniquely combined a love for fashion and illustration...
Blue and White Wedding Colors
Blue and White are such classic southern wedding colors. Think of your grandmothers beautiful china with depictions of southern life in blue and white. Sometimes for your wedding day it's best to work with a color scheme that enhances the natural colors of your venue....
Make your ring bearer feel important with the Ring Security Box
Castle Hall Creative is an online wedding shop specializing in the smaller details of your BIG day. Promoting your ring bearer to ring security is great way to make them feel important as well as make sure the rings (and the entire bridal party) will safely make it to...
Spanish Styled Wedding Inspiration
Looking for Spanish styled wedding inspiration? This senor & senora give us subtle Spanish influences in their style, menu, and decor that nod to Spain. A note from photographer, Jessica Frey on the bride and groom's style: Jessica says, "we incorporated beautiful...
Sayuri Wedding Gown by Elisabetta Polignano – A Modern Wedding Dress
Sayuri gown by Elisabetta Polignano is a modern wedding dress to die for! The ornate beading creates such interesting texture. That, combined with the sheath silhouette and detachable skirt make this perfect for a cool and modern bride. See more from our New Orleans...
Boho Southern Wedding Inspiration
We are setting our eyes on more and more boho southern wedding inspirations these days and this shoot has us feeling inspired! Two different brides, two different looks but the same fabulous bohemian style. Which style is your favorite? We love how unique this...
5 Reasons to Hire an Event Planner
YOU’LL SAVE TIME. Most professional event planners will take meetings for their clients. Why? Because there are details they don’t want or need to be bothered with. The planners should know the ins and outs of the events and if a planner is doing their job, they...
Wedding Decor For Any Venue
Chandelier by NK is the perfect, portable wedding decor for any venue! These fabulous, acrylic chandeliers come in different shapes and colors - we love their hot pink color, if you are going for a more colorful day & their mirror fancy if you are feeling...
Trumpet Gown by Allure Bridals – One of Our Favorite Southern Wedding Dress Designers
This delicate trumpet shaped gown comes from Allure, one of our favorite southern wedding dress designers. We loved shooting this gown during our New Orleans fashion shoot. The trumpet shape combined with the V-neckline, makes this gown so flattering, especially for a...
Brunch with the Bride
Brunch with the Bride is one of our favorite southern wedding traditions here at Southern Bride and we are loving this bridal brunch inspiration shoot! Of course there are many ways you can honor your bridesmaids but let's be honest, there is just something about the...
5 Classic and Traditional All White Wedding Cake Favorites
We've collected 5 all white wedding cakes for the classic and more traditional brides (or just everyone) to drool over. While non-traditional wedding cakes are basically filling up our Pinterest and Instagram feeds, we think a simple and clean all white cake is...
15 Southern Wedding Hairstyle Fashion Collection
We've collected 15 wedding hairstyles that are some of our favorites from Southern Bride's past fashion shoots. There's everything from messy buns to polished looks and more. We think you're going to want to start pinning right away, so we've added an easy-peasy...
Summer/Fall 2017 Issue of Southern Bride is Here!
We're so excited to announce that our Summer/Fall 2017 Issue of Southern Bride Magazine will be hitting stands across The South this week! Click HERE to buy the issue online. photography: Michael Allen Photography | jump suit: Olia Zavozina | stylist: Scottie Key...
All-American Styled Fourth of July
Happy 4th of July, Southern Brides! It doesn't get much better than sparklers, cherry pie, and star-designed napkins in the land of the free, home of the brave! We of course have an Americana inspiration shoot for you on this wonderful holiday. photographer: Kim...
Celebrate The 4th Texas Style
"Everything's bigger in Texas", even the fourth of July! You can almost hear the national anthem and star spangled banner being sung in these photos.The pink lemonade held by perfectly crafted crystal glasses, with a basket of blueberries on the side is oh so sweet,...
Red, White, and Blue Engagement Party Inspiration
Red, white, and blue...we love you! There is something about strawberries in summertime that is irresistible, just like this shoot! The signature colors are laid out with impeccable taste, making us want to throw our own backyard red, white, and blue party....
Americana Southern Wedding Engagement Photo Session
Combining some sweet summertime favorites along with iconic American symbols created a precious Americana engagement session. "Some things like rain in April and popsicles on the Fourth of July, are meant to be. I hope the same goes for you and me." - author unknown...
Jewelry for Every Occasion
The newest Luxe collection by Olive + Piper is perfect for all occasions. Whether you are walking down the isle or walking down the streets of your favorite city, this collection has something for everyone. The signature pieces were created with versatility in mind,...
Our favorite Trend of 2017
We're FALLING in love with the falling flowers trend! Not only will this make your table feel more open, it will give the whole room more dimension and depth. photography: Milk and Honey Photography co. | venue: Ritchie Hill | Event Designer: Carefully Curated...
3 Beauty Products To Beat The Heat
Summer is officially here and ready to wreak havoc on your makeup. Don't worry. We've got three makeup solutions to help brides and their maids to beat the heat. 1) Naked Princess Fragrance Oils, $34 This long lasting, luxurious fragrance oil delivers...
