Blog Features
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Southern Bride’s Fashion Files: All About That Lace
Bridal trend alert: We are seeing so much beautiful lace work on the runways for spring and summer this year. Intricate and ornate stunning lace is a modern trend with an old world feel. Lace looks so beautiful in a variety of bridal colors, but for that true classic...
Guest Blog : Salt + Paperie
Southern Manners & The Effects of the RSVP by Jacki Gil, Salt + Paperie Taken straight from the top of my Google search for “What does RSVP mean?”: “RSVP is short for, ‘Respondez, s'il vous plait,’ which means, simply, ‘Please respond’ in French. That means you...
Dallas Uncorked on Wines & Spirits for your Wedding
Today on the Southern Bride Blog we are very excited to have guest blogger and wine and spirits writer Hayley Hamilton with Dallas Uncorked. Hayley travels the world looking for the perfect glass of wine and we are very excited to have her here sharing some incredible...
Southern Bride’s Fashion Files: Ellen Hunter NYC
2014 was all about the floral crown when it came to bridal accessories. Wether they were huge fabulous crowns made of peonies and hydrangea or simple little daisy chains, every bride in 2014 had at least one floral crown pinned to her "Wedding Bells" board on...
Invitation Etiquette : 9 Tips You May Have Never Thought About
We understand that when planning a dream wedding, not every bride immediately imagines what her invitations will look like. These crucial pieces of the wedding puzzle get left out of planning despite being one of the most important steps. Most brides would rather try...
Snow Bride : Paris Mountain Photography
Many of us in the South woke up to a winter wonderland this morning and the team at Southern Bride have been inspired! We've been looking at winter weddings all morning and wanted to share this stunning stylized snow bride shoot with you. :: credits ::...
Southern Bride’s Fashion Files: Rembo Styling
Today on the Southern Bride Blog we are sharing one of our favorite looks from our fashion shoot on location in Pawley's Island, South Carolina. This look has a vintage, boho feel and is oh so lovely for a bride who is looking for a different look from the traditional...
Southern Bride’s Fashion Files: Liancarlo + Ellen Hunter
We are starting the week off by sharing this stunning Liancarlo gown (style 5885) which is featured in our Winter/Spring 2015 issue, on stands now. This gown has lovely Italian embrodiery and Chantilly cap sleeves with an illusion tulle overskirt in soft ivory. The...
Simple and Elegant Recipes | Cookbook
The Simple and Elegant Recipes Cookbook is all about how to get a man and how to keep him and would make a great gift for a new Southern Bride! Chef Gerald Buford has fulfilled his lifelong dream of becoming a chef and writing a cookbook. Once he decided to pursue his...
Delectable Details for your Wedding Day
Today on the Southern Bride Blog we are sharing a yummy recipe and a great idea for couples to incorporate on their big day. Brides and grooms always have favorite recipes and special foods they enjoyed growing up, whether it was something their mother or grandmother...
Southern Bride’s GIFT GUIDE
Tis the season for gift giving and today on the Southern Bride Blog we have some great gifts for Him, Her & for the newly engaged couple or newlyweds in your life. Many of the sites we will be mentioning have some great deals going on right now, so be sure to...
The Art of Gift Giving
Searching for the perfect gift for a wedding or the upcoming holidays can make some people feel stressed and overwhelmed. While there should be thought and time put into giving a great gift, it should not be something that leaves you feeling stressed. Shopping for a...
Southern Bride’s Fashion Files: Hayley Paige
We have such a beauty today on Southern Bride's Fashion Files. The Kadence gown by Hayley Paige is the definition of exquisite with a strapless jewel encrusted neckline. Other beautiful details include crystal and alabaster detachable bolero plus a chapel train. This...
Beautiful Fall Bouquets
Fall is in the air and today on the SB Blog we will be sharing some of our favorite Fall bouquets, full of rich colors and sensational styles for any Southern Bride. floral design: Southern Event Planners | photo by J. Malahy Photography floral design: Tanarah Luxe...
Wedding Decor from The Lovely Glass Jar
Marquee lighting is such a popular wedding trend these days and a detail we always love to see. Today on the SB Blog we have some fabulous marquee lighting, plus more wedding decor and details from The Lovely Glass Jar. Modern simplicity mixed with rustic charm is the...
Beautiful Invitations from GrizzShop
Today on the Southern Bride Blog we have some lovely invitations to share with you. GrizzShop on Etsy designs beautiful invitations and paper goods for any and all occasion. We especially love their invitations for weddings and bridal showers. These invitations you...
Love Sparkle Pretty : Hair Adornments for Brides
Today on the Southern Bride Blog we are featuring some beautiful headpieces from Love Sparkle Pretty. The inspiration behind these designs comes from simple things in life like a single daisy soaking up the sun on a hot summers day, a piece of feminine lace left...
Bouquets of Hope
On Wednesday, Sept. 10th, the Catholic Charities of West Tennessee launched a new outreach called Bouquets of Hope. This generous organization re-purposes flowers from weddings and events by hard-to-employ clients of Catholic Charities of West Tennessee and volunteers...
Autumn in the Air at Spring Creek Ranch
Today is the first official day of Autumn and we are so excited for cooler weather and all of the wonderful thing this season brings. We have a beautiful shoot to share with you today on the SB Blog. It took place at Spring Creek Ranch in Collierville, Tennessee and...
Southern Bride’s Fashion Files: Francesca Miranda
Today on Southern Bride's Fashion Files we have a real beauty that takes the traditional saying "Something Blue" to another, fabulous level. The dress by Francesca Miranda is a show stopper. This sleeveless, A-line wedding gown with a floral silk skirt has a feminine...
Natural Beauty with a Fall Feel
Fall is right around the corner and we are anticipating the cooler weather, beautiful rich colors of nature and of course the amazing food that we all love during the Fall season. Today on the Southern Bride Blog we have a gorgeous shoot which took place in the...
Stress-Free Wedding Planning with Christa Collins
After the excitement of my engagement slowed down (who am I kidding, I still can’t stop staring at my hand), it was time to begin the whirlwind that is wedding planning. I’m not the type of girl who has had this thing planned since she was a toddler. Basically, I can...
Heather Boutique & Spa
Heather Boutique & Spa is a beautiful new spa and store for women located in Memphis. With cosmetics, fine clothing for women, plus amazing spa services - Heather Boutique & Spa is a one stop shop for ladies (and men) of all ages. Along with all of the...
Indoor Garden Party with The Atrium at Overton Square
Today on the Southern Bride Blog we are excited to have The Atrium at Overton Square here to discuss the popular and oh so beautiful wedding reception trend: An Indoor Garden Party. Outdoor wedding receptions can be both breathtaking and scary. If planning...
Guest Blog with Heirloom Cuisine
Today on the Southern Bride Blog we have a wonderful and informative guest blog with our friends at Heirloom Cuisine. Brides, take note! Heirloom Cuisines discusses many key things to keep in mind when it comes to choosing a caterer for your big day, budget, quality,...
Guest Blog: Dorothy Art & GIVEAWAY
Dorothy Collier is a southern artist, creating original oil paintings of southern scenes atop pages of text. Her current best selling commission pieces are her custom church paintings. These unique paintings feature a portrait of the bride and groom's church,...
Southern Bride’s Fashion Files: Ines Di Santo
Happy Monday! Today we are sharing a favorite from our Fashion Files. We have a stunning gown by Ines Di Santo and lovely headpiece from our friends at Maria Elena Headpieces. We are also obsessed with the amazing floral back drop by Blome's Paperie. Enjoy the lovely...
Guest Blog with Memphis Botanic Garden
As the rental coordinator at Memphis Botanic Garden, I see many themes, trends, and styles incorporated into the events we host. We’ve recently started offering more options for customizing events, making the Garden a “one stop shop” for these special occasions....
Southern Bride is Just Peachy!
Happy Monday! We want to start the week off by sharing the beautiful new cover (on stands now) with all of you! It's still the Summer/Fall issue, just a beautiful new cover to grace the news stands and for our readers to enjoy. The cover photo came from the "Sweet As...
Custom Tags to Love by WildSugarBerries
Gifts, favors and even the simplest of details are most remembered by the small yet unique touches like gift tags and cards. WildSugarBerries on Etsy has just that and more. Premium white card stock is used when designing each card or tag, then is then printed with a...
Guest Blog with Modern Trousseau
Australian- born designer and creator of Modern Trousseau, Callie Tein, proudly designs and makes her couture bridal gowns with love in the USA. Since launching Modern Trousseau in 1994, the designer has garnered high marks from bridal editors worldwide, and her gowns...
Fashion Files: Claire Pettibone & Katie Burley Millinery
Today on the Southern Bride Blog we have an exquisite bridal look from our last fashion shoot with a gown by Claire Pettibone and gorgeous pearl halo by Katie Burley Millinery. The detail on the Amaryllis gown by Claire Pettibone is incredible! Elaborate lace at the...
An Experience at Pure Barre Memphis
My Pure Barre Memphis Experience... With my sister's wedding quickly approaching, I was tired of my current workout routine and was looking for something new. I had heard about Pure Barre Memphis from friends but I was too timid to try a class because I assumed I...
High Cotton Testimonial from a Southern Bride
Today on the Southern Bride Blog we are sharing a great testimonial from Southern Bride-to-Be, Camille, on High Cotton Ties. All hand made in North Carolina, High Cotton offers Cotton Bow Ties, Cummerbunds, Polo Shirts, Pocket T-shirts, Pocket Squares, and Headbands....
National Pink Day
It's National Pink Day! What Southern Bride doesn't love a lovely shade of pink? It's probably the most popular and classic color we see at weddings. Today on the Southern Bride Blog we are sharing some pretty pink details from the Mullikin + Tomlinson wedding, which...
Southern Bride’s Fashion Files: Liancarlo & Watters
Today on the Southern Bride Blog we have three stunning gowns to share with you from our latest fashion shoot. Simple elegance is how we would describe each of these gowns. Whether for a beautiful destination beach wedding or in a church, each of these gowns are...
